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Meeting at the Airport.
Transfer and accommodation in a 4* Astor / Royal Reforma hotel or similar.
Free evening to relax after the flight.
Sightseeing tour of Mexico City – one of the largest metropolitan areas. Elite sqaures and slums, skyscrapers built using modern technologies, and small mansions – all this creates a unique image of the city of contrasts – Mexico City.
You will go to Zocalo Square, which is an important historical center of the capital. The main monuments of history and architecture are concentrated here; The Cathedral, the National Palace with frescoes by Diego Riviera (on condition that the Palace is open to the public), etc.
Driving along one of the most beautiful streets of the city – Reform Avenue, you will find yourself in the Anthropological Museum, famous all over the world for its exhibits, among which there are treasures of the Indians who inhabited Mesoamerica.
Then you will go to the mysterious Teotihuacan – the cult center of the ancient Indians, striking in its scale and grandeur of buildings, you will have the opportunity to climb the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon to enjoy the view of the city from above.
There is a hypothesis that the ancient inhabitants of Teotihuacan possessed knowledge about cosmic energy, which is now lost, and that the exact orientation of ancient buildings according to the sun, moon and stars has its own deep meaning. The strict geometric layout of Teotihuacan confirms these assumptions. Hotel accommodation 4*
Then you will go to the mysterious Teotihuacan – a cult center of the ancient Indians, which impresses with its scale and grandeur of buildings, you will have the opportunity to climb the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon to enjoy the view of the city from above.
It is hypothesized that the ancient inhabitants of Teotihuacan had knowledge of cosmic energy that is now lost, and that the precise orientation of the ancient buildings to the sun, moon and stars has a deep meaning. The strictest geometric layout of Teotihuacan confirms these assumptions.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel
According to legend, angels appeared to one bishop, indicating the location of the future city.
A picturesque road leads to the “City of Angels”, guarded by two active volcanoes Popocatepetl and Istaxihuatl, the snow-capped peaks of which rush high into the sky. The city itself will amaze you with its magnificent colonial architecture, historical monuments, including the Rosario Chapel, the monastery of Santo Domingo, the City Cathedral, protected by UNESCO.
Churches and houses are decorated with talavera ceramic tiles, landscapes of the surrounding mountains and volcanoes make this city a dream for those who love beautiful photos and ancient architecture.
But if your main weakness is cuisine, then the “gastronomic capital of Mexico” will not disappoint you. Be sure to try the mole poblano sauce, which combines the unsurpassed taste of chocolate and hot chili peppers, as well as the famous stuffed peppers – chiles en nogada (chiles en nogada).
After lunch, departure to the most important port of the country, Veracruz, famous for the culture of making the divine drink – coffee.
After breakfast, you will head to the fruitful state of Tabasco, where crops such as cocoa, avocados, oranges, mangoes and more are growing.
You will visit the unique park-museum under the sky – “La Venta”, which contains monuments of the Olmec culture – the mothers of all Mesoamerican cultures, the oldest and most mysterious civilization of America.
Giant heads with Negroid features are one of the biggest mysteries of this civilization, which still remains a mystery to researchers.
Further on the program – moving to the city of Palenque, located in the state of Chiapas.
Hotel accommodation 4*
Breakfast. Early departure from the hotel.
On the bank of the Usumacinta River, the city of Yaxchilan is hidden from prying eyes. The only possible way to get to the ancient settlement is by boat on the river, which makes the trip especially mesmerizing. In the ancient city, you will be amazed by the images of ritual scenes, frescoes, steles, you will see a statue of an ancient ruler sitting on a throne in the middle of an impenetrable selva. You will have the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the pristine nature surrounding you during the tour, as well as get acquainted with howler monkeys and a huge number of marvelous birds.
Next, you will go to a picturesque waterfall, where you can swim and refresh after a busy day. Return to the hotel.
The ruins of Palenque are considered one of the most important Maya archaeological sites in Mexico. The ancient city is located among the hills overgrown with high jungle, in the early morning the ruins are shrouded in thick fog, a small stream flows nearby, you can often hear the roar of a jaguar or a howler monkey.
The combination of nature and ancient ruins gives this place a special energy. The tour guide will tell you about the legends and traditions of the mysterious city of Palenque.
Transfer to the city of Campeche, after the tour. You will walk along the narrow colonial streets, see the real fortress walls that have withstood numerous pirate attacks.
Hotel accommodation 4*
After the excursion, transfer to the city of Campeche. You will walk through narrow colonial streets, see real fortress walls that have withstood numerous of pirate attacks.
Accommodation in a 4* hotel
Breakfast. In the morning you will find yourself at a sacred Mayan ceremony. During which, the head priest will ask the God of Rain for spiritual purification and blessing. You will learn how the most delicious cocoa is grown and produced, as well as taste a traditional cocoa drink made according to ancient Mayan recipes.
Then you will go to the majestic Uxmal, about which there are numerous legends. So, they say that the pyramid-temple of the Wizard was built in just one night, and forest guards – alushs – still live in the city. The Palace of the Ruler, the House of the Turtles, the Pigeon Yard, the Convent – you will see all this here, in the unique Uxmal.
Later, you will enter the world of Spanish aristocrats and visit an old hacienda. Moving to Merida. Accommodation in a 4* hotel. Evening walk by the colonial city.
Breakfast.
Departure to the center of the Yucatan Peninsula to see its main attraction – Chichen Itza.
This ancient city is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Temple of Warriors, the world’s largest ball court Pok-ta-Pok, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Observatory and other buildings of the city will appear in front of you and amaze with their grandeur. Next, you will swim in a crystal clear karst lake or cenote, where you can experience the healing properties of underground waters.
Transfer to Cancun/Riviera Maya, hotel accommodation according to prior reservation.
Breakfast at the hotel, free time.
On the last day of your stay at the hotel, you must close all your accounts, free your room and check out. At the agreed time, you must go to the reception and find your transfer driver who will arrange your transfer to Cancun Airport.
Check-in for the flight, flight home.
