Overview
Come with us to explore the Mexico Travel Cities and experience and enjoy this incredible country the way it is! From the impressive Sumidero Canyon to vibrant Mexico City which carefully preserves its magic and cultural heritage, this adventure takes in all the natural, cultural, and historical highlights of 4 Mexican states. On your way, you’ll cross the Isthmus of Tehuantepec which geographically divides North America from Central America.
Highlights
- Get to know Mexico City - the largest city in Latin America and a world-class cultural hub.
- Witness enormous Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon in UNESCO-listed Teotihuacan.
- Enjoy stunning views at Hierve el Agua, a series of spectacular mineral springs in Oaxaca.
- Stroll wide sandy beaches of Puerta Arista - the most popular weekend getaway in Chiapas.
- Take a boat trip in awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon.
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Day 1: Chiapa de Corzo
Bienvenidos a Mexico! The country has a pleasant and warm climate, diverse landscapes, superb art and architecture, impressive pyramids, rich cultural heritage and traditions, unique UNESCO-listed cuisine, friendly people, and millions of ways to have fun and a great time!
Arrive at any time and transfer to your accommodation in Chiapa de Corzo – Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport is about 30 km away from there and is also easily accessible by taxis and local transport. Chiapa de Corzo, a colonial site of tradition and culture, is framed with the warmth of its people and constitutes one of the most beautiful cities in the State. Located just 15 minutes from the capital city; its value lies in its history because it was the first city founded by the Spanish during the 16th century.
Take this day to acclimatize and rest before meeting your group and Tour Leader the next day in the morning. If you arrive early and have enough time, go to explore the place – we’ll provide you with suggestions for optional activities.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Chiapa de Corzo
Day 2: Chiapa de Corzo - Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo
After breakfast, meet your group and Tour Leader in the morning and take a boat trip in Sumidero Canyon. Once there, enjoy the sight of majestic waterfalls, enter mystical caves, and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores.
Afterward, return to Chiapa de Corzo: accommodation, an orientation walk in the historic center, optional dinner, and a get-together with the group.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Chiapa de Corzo
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: boat tour of Sumidero Canyon, orientation walk in Chiapa de Corzo
Day 3: Chiapa de Corzo - Puerto Arista
In the morning, continue the Mexico Travel Cities in the quiet beach town of Puerto Arista on the Pacific coast of Chiapas. Check-in at one of the hotels near the beach and enjoy the sea! Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puerto Arista
- Meals Included: breakfast
Day 4: Puerto Arista - Mitla
Enjoy the sea and sun in the morning before going to Mitla, visiting one of the artisanal mezcal factories on your way. Taste this typical drink from heaven and learn more about the history behind it. Afterward, transfer to the nearby “Magical Town” of Mitla. Orientation walk in the historic center, check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mitla
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: orientation walk in Mitla; guided visit to an artisanal mezcal factory
Day 5: Mitla - Hierve el Agua - Monte Alban - Oaxaca
In the morning, after breakfast, transfer to Hierve el Agua. The location for some of the “Top posts” on Instagram, this series of spectacularly sited mineral springs is a great place to enjoy the impressive landscapes and sunsets. Then, go to the Monte Alban Archeological Zone. The former capital of the Zapotec people is today an illustrious ruin, but for over a thousand years it served as the second-largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica, after Teotihuacán.
In the afternoon, continue the Mexico Travel Cities in Oaxaca. A cultural colossus fit to rival any place for history, gastronomy, and colorful manifestations of indigenous culture. Oaxaca is a complex but intensely attractive city whose majestic churches and refined plazas have deservedly earned it a UNESCO World Heritage badge. Accommodation, guided walk, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Oaxaca
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: guided visit to Hierve el Agua, guided visit to Monte Alban ruins, guided walk in Oaxaca
Day 6: Oaxaca - Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve - Puebla
After breakfast, go to the UNESCO-listed Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve. Located in a complex system of mountain ranges and valleys, this region has played an essential role in the development of agriculture in Mesoamerica. In the afternoon, move to Puebla. Once a bastion of conservatism and tradition, the city retains a well-preserved UNESCO-listed historic center, a stunning cathedral, and a wealth of beautiful churches. Accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located hotel/B&B in Puebla
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: guided visit to Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve, walking tour in Puebla
Day 7: Puebla - Cholula - Teotihuacán - Mexico City
In the morning, continue the Mexico Travel Cities in a nearby “Magical Town” of Cholula. The oldest city in America inhabited without interruption since its origins, it proudly rises up next to the smoking Popocatepetl Volcano. Once there, visit the former Franciscan convent of San Gabriel, one of the oldest in America, and the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios. Built by Spaniards in the 16th century, it was placed right over the Great Pyramid of Cholula – the biggest one in the world by volume.
Afterward, our adventure tour will continue to Teotihuacan. A fabulous UNESCO-listed archaeological zone, it was Mexico’s biggest ancient city and the capital of the country’s largest pre-Hispanic empire. Lunch around Teotihuacan and evening arrival to Mexico City: check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the group.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
- Meals Included: breakfast, lunch
- Activities Included: guided visits to Teotihuacán and Cholula archaeological zones; guided walk in Cholula
Day 8: Mexico City
Join your Tour Leader and start the day with a guided walk around the UNESCO-listed historic center of Mexico City and a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology. Then, choose by yourself what to do next – your Tour Leader will be happy to give suggestions. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Transportation: walking, public transportation
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: walking in the Historic Center of Mexico City; guided visit to the National Museum of Anthropology
Prices
- This tour is private: only your group will participate.
- The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).
Inclusions
Included ✅
Local Expert Guides
English/Spanish Tour Leader service.
Accommodation
8x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&B
Transportation
Transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour
Meals
8x breakfasts
Activities
Walking Tours & Orientation Walks: Mexico City, Cholula, Puebla, Oaxaca, Mitla, Puerto Arista Chiapa de Corzo
History & Culture Experiences: guided visits to the National Anthropology Museum (Mexico City); 2x archeological zones – Teotihuacan, Monte Alban
Nature Experiences: Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve (hiking); Canyon Sumidero (boat tour); Hierve el Agua (hiking).
Gastronomic Experiences: guided visit to the artisanal mezcal factory with tastings
Excluded ❌
Personal expenses
Flights
Flights are not included: check our partner deals.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.
Tips
Details
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Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed). |
Meeting Point | The tour starts with a welcome meeting in the lobby of your hotel (exact name and location to be provided in trip notes before the tour). |
Departure Time | 06:00 PM (can be adjusted on request) |
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Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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Cancellations
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