Mexico Southern Explorer

Arrival in Mexico City. Reception at the Airport. Transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

• Breakfast. Mexico City, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, is home to a wealth of history and beauty
• awaiting your discovery. We'll take you to the beautiful architectural monuments of the city, with elaborate styles and
• designs as unique as the times found represented in the historic city center. Visit the National Palace featuring
• beautiful murals painted by Diego Rivera (closed sometimes), Constitution Square (Central Plaza or "Zocalo") and the
• Metropolitan Cathedral.
• Then we'll stop at an arts and crafts center followed by a tour of the Paseo de la Reforma. In addition to the main
• avenues, we’ll visit Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential zones in the city.

• After breakfast, start with a visit to the incredible pyramids of Teotihuacan, "the place where the Gods were born,” a
• place home to more than 2,500 years of history. This ceremonial center was vital in the development of textiles and
• natural fibers as well as the Obsidian Exchange. Visit the enigmatic archeological site, visiting the temples of
• "Quetzalpapalotl" (butterfly bird), the "Feathered Shells" and the Pyramid of the Moon, ending at the impressive
• Pyramid of the Sun.
• Next we'll visit Guadalupe Shrine, Mexico's largest religious sanctuary that houses the venerated image in Mexico, the
• Virgin of Guadalupe. You will witness one of the most important religious and cultural expressions in Mexico as you
• visit the atrium and interior.

• Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Merida. Reception at the Airport. Transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the
• day at leisure

• After breakfast, full day tour to visit Uxmal and Kabah archeological areas. First we will visit Uxmal ruins, one of the
• most popular ancient mayan cities. “Uxmal” in maya means “three times built”. Here the guide will explain in depth the
• Puuc architect style of buildings such as the Nun's Quadrangle, the Ball court, the Turtle House and the Governor
• Palace. This Puuc style stand as a highly decorative and detailed one. It own its name to the Puuc hills located in the
• region. The Governor Palace is the most famous structure in Uxmal because it is the best example of the Puuc Style.
• It had been renowed as the most beautiful building in Mesoamerica
• After our Uxmal tour you will explore the archeological site of Kabah, Mayan name wich means “lord of a strong
• hand”. Kabah is linked to Uxmal by a “sacbeh" or white road used for ceremonial purposes. Kabah is one of the stops
• of the Puuc Route and here you can find many structures with carved masks of the God Chaac, the important god of
• rain for the Mayans. Due to the absence of cenotes in this region Mayans had to build their own cisterns and prayed
• for rain to his God.
• Your last stop before you return to Merida will be a restaurant for a delicious regional meal.

• Breakfast. Today we will pick you up early in the morning and drive 1.5 hrs southeast of the city of Merida to the ruins
• of the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza. The name of Chichen Itza comes from the Mayan words: Chi (Mouth), Chen
• (hole or well) and Itza (Itza people). All together, these Mayan words means "At the mouth of the Well of the Itza
• people". The visit will be leaded by an expert and knowledgeable guide, who will explain in detail about the beautiful
• architecture of the buildings and the way of living of the Mayan people.
• Explore the main buildings of this ceremonial city standing as the masterpiece the Pyramid of Kukulkan, the largest
• and most important ceremonial building in the ancient city.
• Walk over a "Sac beh" or white path used for ceremonial purposes to get to the Sacred Cenote, used for the worship
• of Chaac, the Mayan god of rain. This cenote was also considered by the Mayans as an entrance to the underworld.
• In Chichen Itza you will also visit the Temple of the Thousand Columns, The Observatory, The Ball Court, other not at
• all less important buildings.
• Then and after a long walk through the majestic Mayan city and new wonder of the world, you will enjoy a delicious
• Yucatecan food. After lunch we will transfer you to Cancun. Arrival, check in and accommodation.

• After breakfast we will have a great combination of the Mayan history at Tulum, the only archaeological zone in the
• area with views of the sea, and the natural beauty of the Xel-Ha inlet, a natural aquarium ideal for snorkeling.
• The ruins of Tulum are perched high atop a cliff, against the awe inspiring backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. This
• archaeological site is a one of a kind. Tulum flourished in late Post-classical times with buildings dating back to the
• 12th century. It was once an important trading port, one of the few Mayan cities still inhabited when the Spaniards
• arrived.
• You will take a guided tour of the ruins to learn about the secrets of the Mayans. Your guide will point out important
• sites, explaining the historical significance of buildings such as the Castle, the Temple of the Masks and the God
• Chaac.
• Then we will drive 20 minutes back toward Cancun, to the incredible natural aquatic theme park created by the Mayan
• gods themselves: Xel-Ha. This special place gathers the best of the Mexican Caribbean all in one place.
• Enjoy nature through the crystal clear waters of this spectacular natural aquarium. An environment of creeks, lagoons,
• natural wells and ancient caves is fed by underground rivers flowing out to the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Explore the
• underwater world by snorkel to come face to face with exotic underwater flora and fauna such as curious rays and
• French Angel fish. Other activities include cliff diving, rope bridge walking, bicycling, kayaking, swim with the dolphins,
• scuba, underwater breathing bubble and much more

• Warm white powdery sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters together with the famous Mexican hospitality
• make this a place like no other. Enjoy 2 full days at leisure!

• Warm white powdery sand beaches and turquoise crystal clear waters together with the famous Mexican hospitality
• make this a place like no other.

Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport