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Mexico Introduced

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Mexico City, Mexico → Cancún, Mexico

Country: Mexico
Start: Mexico City, Mexico
End: Cancún, Mexico
Date: Flexible
Duration: 9 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, Active
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport: Private vehicle, minibus, flight, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the pyramids and ceremonial avenues of Teotihuacán.
Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico’s most important pilgrimage site.
Discover the Maya cities of Uxmal and Chichén Itzá with expert guides.
Swim in a limestone cenote in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Walk through Mérida’s colonial centre and Paseo de Montejo.
Sample tacos al pastor in Mexico City and Yucatecan cuisine in Mérida.
Experience historic cantinas with live trova and regional botanas.
Explore Valladolid’s Franciscan convents and colonial streets.
Relax on the Caribbean coast in Cancún.
View Aztec artefacts at the National Museum of Anthropology.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

All private ground transportation and airport transfers throughout the itinerary
Accommodation in boutique and character-rich hotels
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Domestic flight between Mexico City and Mérida
All guided sightseeing tours and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
English-speaking local guides in each destination
Archaeological site visits including Teotihuacán, Uxmal, and Chichén Itzá
Cenote visit and swimming experience
All applicable local permits and taxes (excluding Cancún environmental tax)

Exclusions

International airfare to and from Mexico
Domestic flights not specifically listed as included
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses including drinks, laundry, and optional activities
Environmental tax in Cancún (approx. USD 4.50 per room per night, payable locally)
Meals not specified in the itinerary
Anything not specifically listed under the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Interested in Maya and Aztec history, archaeology, and colonial architecture.
Food-focused travellers wanting regional culinary experiences.
First-time visitors seeking a broad introduction to central and Yucatán Mexico.
Comfortable with warm temperatures and multiple full-day excursions.
Enjoy walking tours, museums, and archaeological exploration.
Couples, solo travellers, and culturally curious small groups.
Want a balance of cultural sightseeing and downtime by the Caribbean coast.
Seeking a fast-paced adventure or luxury beach-focused holiday
Those with mobility limitations due to uneven ruins, staircases, and walking distances.
Uncomfortable with domestic flights and changing climates between regions.

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Mexico Introduced

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Teotihuacán & Guadalupe Shrine

Day 4: Mérida

Day 5: Uxmal & Mérida

Day 6: Chichén Itzá

Day 7: Valladolid

Day 8: Cancún

Day 9: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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