HIGHLIGHTS:

Itinerary:

Day 1 Arrive Mexico City Arrive in Mexico City at any time.
Day 2 Mexico City Explore one of the world's largest metropolitan areas or take an optional day trip to the famous archaeological site of Teotihuacan.
Day 3 Puebla Visit Puebla, famous for its hand-painted tiles, unique handicrafts, mouth-watering Mole Poblano and rich colonial history.
Day 4-6 Oaxaca The colourful and lively markets and impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban are just two of many reasons to visit wonderful Oaxaca.
Day 7-8 San Cristobal de las Casas San Cristobal is an architectural gem. Take a side-trip to some of the outlying villages to visit some local homes and learn about day-to-day life.
Day 9-10 Palenque One of the most significant ruins in the whole Mundo Maya, Palenque?s setting in the Chiapas jungle is as impressive as the ruins themselves.
Day 11-12 Merida Known as la ciudad blanca (the white city), Merida is a cultural centre for the region, with a top-notch museum and public performances every night. Explore the colonial centre on foot or in a horse-drawn carriage, take an optional trip to the Uxmal ruins, visit Progreso beach or spend the nights dancing like the locals!
Day 13-14 Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen Start the day with an optional visit to the beautifully restored stepped pyramids of Chichen Itza. Spend the next two days in the beach town of Playa del Carmen. Chill out on the beach or try parasailing, snorkelling or diving in underground caverns (cenotes).
Day 15 Depart Playa del Carmen

Accommodation: Simple hotels/guest houses (13 nts), night bus (1 nt).
Group Size: Max 15, Avg 12
Local Payment: USD250
Meals Included: No meals included.
Reverse Itinerary: This trip also runs in reverse - see trip code MCM.
Transport: Public bus, van.
Trip Reference: MMC