15| Jewels of the Mayan World | 10 Days – 9 Nights

15 | Juwelen der Maya-Welt 10 Tage - 9 Nächte

Die Mayas entwickelten eine Schreibstruktur unter Verwendung von Hieroglyphen und führten so Aufzeichnungen über die Ergebnisse der Maya in Mathematik, Architektur und Astronomie. Aufgrund dieser Aspekte gelten sie als die Griechen der Neuen Welt, da nur wenige Zivilisationen eine Kultur entwickelten, die so abstrakt und intellektuell war wie die Mayas. Die Maya-Kultur regierte auf der Halbinsel Yucatan im Südosten Mexikos, umgeben vom Golf von Mexiko und der Karibik. In diesem Gebiet erreichten die Mayas ihren überlegenen Entwicklungsstand. Trotzdem umfasste die Maya-Zivilisation eine enorme Ausdehnung von der südlichen Pazifikküste Mexikos bis nach Mittelamerika. Spuren von Maya-Nomadensiedlungen reichen bis 1500 v. Chr. Zurück. Wir unterscheiden hauptsächlich 3 Maya-Perioden der sozialen und städtischen Entwicklung: Nomad, Mayan Pre Classical und Mayan Classical. Diese Epochen zeigen sich relativ deutlich in ihren Bautechniken, ihren geschnitzten Inschriften auf ihren Pyramiden, Gebäuden und Tempeln.

Sehenswürdigkeiten auf Ihrer Rundreise

Tulum: Schloss von Kukulcan.

Coba: Nohoch Mul Pyramide, Sacbes Straßen.

Chetumal: City Tour

Chicaná: Struktur II: Chi, Mund - Dose, Schlange - und Na Haus; übersetzt auf diese Weise spielt es auf das "Haus des Schlangenmunds" an.

Palenque: Tempel der Inschriften, Royal Pakal Tomb, Der Palast, Die Tempel des Kreuzes, Die Tempel des Jaguars, Der Tempel der Sonne.

Misol-Ha/Agua Azul: Wasserfall und Wasserloch ..

San Cristobal de las Casas: Sumidero Canyon, Stadt San Juan Chamula

Villahermosa: Besichtigung der Stadt, Museum La Venta.

Campeche: Festung San Miguel, Besichtigung der Stadt.

Kabah: Der Palast der Masken, Pyramide der Mascarones.

Uxmal: Pyramide des Magiers, Gouverneurspalast, Nonnenklosterviereck.

Merida: Besichtigung der Stadt: Gouverneurspalast, Montejo-Palast, Kathedrale San Ildefonso von Merida.

Chichen Itza: Tempel von Kukulkan, Großer Ballplatz, Schädelplattform, Heilige Cenote, Tempel der Krieger, Gruppe von tausend Säulen, El Mercado, De Osorio, Las Monjas, El Caracol.

Übersicht Unterkünfte

Im Rahmen der Mexico - BelizeTour übernachten Sie in einer Auswahl von Vier-Sterne-Hotels.

Ausgestattet mit modernen Einrichtungen bieten diese Hotels höchste Sorgfalt und Komfort sowie einen hohen Servicestandard.

Die Unterbringung für Ihre Tour erfolgt wie unten beschrieben in den folgenden Unterkünften:

1 Nacht im La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar in Cancun auf Übernachtung/Frühstück -Basis.

1 Nacht im Capital Plaza 4* or Similar in Chetumal auf Übernachtung/Frühstück -Basis.

2 Nächte im Hotel Tulija Express 4* or Similar in Palenque auf Übernachtung/Frühstück -Basis.

2 Nächte in Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal 5* or Similar in San Cristobal auf Übernachtung/Frühstück - Basis

1 Nacht im Hyatt Regency 5* or Similar in Villahermosa on Bed and Breakfast basis.

1 Nacht im Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* or Similar in Campeche auf Übernachtung/Frühstück -Basis.

1 Nacht im Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar in Merida City auf Übernachtung/Frühstück - Basis

La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* – Das Hotel liegt in Cancun, 8 Autominuten vom Strand entfernt, und wurde kürzlich mit dem AAA 3 Diamond Award und dem TripAdvisor Excellence Award ausgezeichnet. Es befindet sich direkt im Finanzviertel der Stadt, in der Nähe der Einkaufsviertel Plaza Malecon und Plaza Las Americas. Die geräumigen Gästezimmer und Suiten sind gut eingerichtet und mit modernem Dekor und Annehmlichkeiten wie WLAN in der gesamten Unterkunft und einem Außenpool ausgestattet.

Capital Plaza Chetumal 4* – Das Hotel liegt im Stadtzentrum von Chetumal, in der Nähe der Hauptgeschäftszone, der kommerziellen Geschäfte und der Unterhaltung. Die klimatisierten Zimmer im Capital Plaza sind in eleganten hellen Farben gehalten. Dieses moderne Hotel bietet einen Außenpool, einen Fitnessraum und stilvolle Zimmer mit kostenfreiem WLAN gegenüber dem Maya-Kulturmuseum von Chetumal.

Hotel Tulija Express Palenque 4* – Das Hotel Tulija Express Palenque befindet sich im Geschäftsviertel von Palenque, Chiapas. Das Tulija Express Palenque von Excellent City Hotels ist das 4-Sterne-Hotel in Palenque, das die einzigartige Mystik Südostmexikos widerspiegelt. Neben komfortablen Zimmern bietet Tulija Express Ihnen ein Restaurant, Zimmerservice, einen Swimmingpool, kostenloses WLAN und eine vollständige Liste von Dienstleistungen, die Ihre Zufriedenheit garantieren.

Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal 5* – Das Villa Mercedes Hotel wurde entwickelt, um erstklassige Dienstleistungen und Einrichtungen in den wichtigsten Touristenzielen von Chiapas anzubieten. Es macht Ihren Aufenthalt in San Cristobal de Las Casas zu einem sehr angenehmen Erlebnis. Der kulturelle Reichtum einer einzigartigen Kolonialstadt kombiniert mit den eleganten Einrichtungen und rustikalen Details, um Ihnen einen gemütlichen Aufenthalt zu ermöglichen.

Hotel Hyat Regency Villahermosa 5* – Mit seiner privilegierten Lage im Hauptgeschäfts- und Geschäftsviertel von Villahermosa erleben Sie im Hyatt Regency Hotel Villahermosa in Tabasco, Mexiko, ein einzigartiges Erlebnis des Gästeservice. Dieses stilvolle Hotel befindet sich gegenüber dem Tomás Garrido Park und bietet elegante Zimmer mit Blick auf den üppigen Garten, den Pool oder die Stadt.

Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* – Das Hotel Plaza Campeche bietet hohe Qualität, Eleganz, Komfort und Sicherheit mit allen Dienstleistungen, die moderne Hotels bieten. Das Hotel liegt im historischen Zentrum der Stadt und im Hafen von Campeche, in der Nähe aller kommerziellen, kulturellen und touristischen Aktivitäten. Das im klassischen Stil eingerichtete Hotel Plaza Campeche bietet einen Außenpool, klimatisierte Zimmer mit kostenfreiem WLAN und die Küste ist nur 500 m entfernt.

Mision Merida Panamericana 4* – Die Mision Merida Panamericana wird Sie mit ihrer einzigartigen Architektur eines traditionellen Kolonialhauses umgeben. Das Hotel liegt in der Nähe der wichtigsten historischen Stätten in der schönen Stadt Merida, im historischen Stadtzentrum, weniger als 10 Gehminuten von der Innenstadt entfernt. Es ist von Museen, Theatern, Restaurants und Kolonialgebäuden umgeben und bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten wie den Hauptplatz und die Kathedrale zu besuchen. Die luftigen Zimmer mit einer Mischung aus stromlinienförmigem und spanischem Dekor im Kolonialstil bieten kostenloses WLAN, Flachbildschirme und Sitzbereiche sowie Schreibtische.

* Bitte beachten Sie, dass wir einen ähnlichen Standard anbieten, falls zum Zeitpunkt Ihres Besuchs keine Unterkunft in den oben aufgeführten Hotels verfügbar sein sollte.

Verpflegung & Dienstleistungen inklusive

Empfang am Flughafen in Cancun.

Transfer in klimatisierten Fahrzeugen

Englisch sprachige Reiseführer während der Tage der Rundreise.

11 Übernachtungen in den oben genannten Hotels in DBL-Belegung.

Täglich Frühstück als Verpflegungsleistung in allen oben genannten Hotels.

In der Reiseroute erwähntes Ausflugsangebot ist einschließlich Eintrittsgelder zu den archäologischen Stätten.

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Ausgenommen:

Persönliche Ausgaben wie Trinkgeld, Wäsche, Telefon- / Faxanrufe, alkoholische / alkoholfreie Getränke, Kamera- / Videokameragebühr bei Denkmälern, Krankheitskosten, Flughafensteuern, Versicherungen usw.

Alle zusätzlichen Verpflegungen als die genannten Mahlzeiten

Trinkgelder im Hotel (Hauspersonal und Kofferträger).

Badeverlängerung Hotel.

Information

10 Tage – 9 Nächte

Mexico City & Südlicher Landesteil

Abfahrt/Startpunkt Ort

Cancun, Mexico
Auswahl der Rundreise Hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar (Cancun) | Capital Plaza 4* or Similar (Chetumal) | Hotel Tulija Express 4* or Similar (Palenque) | Hyatt Regency 5* or Similar (Villahermosa) | Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* or Similar (Campeche) | Mision Merida Panamericana 4* or Similar (Merida City)

Bilder Galerie

Day 1: Cancun

Welcome greeting at the airport in Cancun and transfer to hotel in Cancun downtown.

Overnight in Cancun | La Quinta Inn & Suites Cancun 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis

Day 2: Cancun - Tulum – Coba - Chetumal

On the second day, we start your expedition to The Mayan World, with a scarcely 2 hours drive to reach the Magic archeological Site of Tulum, a walled sacred City of the Mayan Post Classic Period. Tulum stands on a cliff facing the rising sun, with outstanding views of the Caribbean. With over 20 Buildings, you will be able to observe the Stalls on the monuments, with the graphic legacy of the stage of the Mayan Culture in that Period; you will also see the First Castle on your Route dedicated to Kukulkan, the God of Gods of the Mayas. Tulum was a major link in the Maya extensive trade network, both maritime and land routes converged here. Tulum will be your first Caribbean Beach to enjoy the white sand and the crystal clear water of the Ocean. Then we will visit the Mayan ruins at Coba, on these quiet and peaceful grounds it´s hard to imagine that Coba may have once had the largest population of all the ancient Mayan cities. It was the heart of a large metropolis composed of many cities within the eastern Yucatan. As many as fifty sacbes (ancient roads) led into this huge Mayan city center, one of them over 62 miles long -- the longest in the Mayan world. The steepness of the Nohoch Mul pyramid (the tallest in the Yucatan at over 126 feet) and the building techniques employed here are characteristic of the Petan region of Guatemala. There are stories that indicate a ruling queen here married a priest from Tikal, which has the tallest Mayan pyramid. This may be why the architecture of the two sites is similar. During the afternoon, another two hour transit through the Tropical Vegetation, to reach your overnight destination. Chetumal, with a large Bay, is the outlet of the Hondo River, the natural frontier between Mexico and Belize. Chetumal is a fairly large and modern city, the capital of the State of Quintana Roo.

Overnight in Chetumal | Capital Plaza Chetumal 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 400 km

Day 3: Chetumal – Chicanná – Palenque

Transit on the highway adorned by the evergreen foliage of nature most generous display. We will go direct just a bit over 2 hours to Chicanná, an encounter with The Classic Period Architecture. This is an archeological site built taking advantage of natural elevations that create a monumental sensation, where additionally the rainforest embellishes the surroundings creating the perfect frame for your most memorable photographs. Chicanná was discovered and named by Jack D. Eaton in 1966 during reconnaissance of the area, prior to the formal start of the National Geographic/Tulane University archaeological study, centered at Becán. The site was given its name at the time of its discovery and no doubt refers to the facade of Structure II: chi, mouth - can, serpent - and na house; translated this way it alludes to the "House of the Serpent Mouth". In the afternoon, we will continue towards Palenque.

Overnight in Palenque | Tulijá Express 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 475 km

Day 4: Palenque – Misol Ha or Agua Azul - Palenque

In the morning we visit the archaeological site of Palenque. This ancient Mayan City reached its peak from the sixth to the eighth centuries A.D. Palenque, is a more rigidly conservative architecture compared to other Classic Maya sites. Still Palenque is one of the most enigmatical sites and has held its secrets for over twelve hundred years. The setting is nestled against the mountain wall, surrounded by flourishing vegetation deep in the rain forest. You will see endless levels of Maya man-made terraces, bearing uncounted structures, most of which appear to have been mausoleums. You will find a marked contrast between Palenque and other Classic Maya sites. The most outstanding buildings are: The Temple of the Inscriptions, a majestic pyramid with a secret crypt; The Fabulous Royal Pakal Tomb; with an exquisitely engraved monolithic sarcophagus; The Palace with a four story high square tower, probably used as an astronomical observatory; The Temples of the Cross, The Temples of The Jaguar and The Temple of The Sun. Palenque added additional roof toppings to its buildings producing an extra height, compared to other Classic Buildings. Our second visit from and back to Palenque will be to a beautiful Natural waterfall at Misol-Ha (or Agua Azul).

Overnight in Palenque | Tulijá Express 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 150 km

Day 5: Palenque – San Cristobal de Las Casas

Your tour will take you today to San Cristóbal de Las Casas, where you will also make a tour of the city. The city is located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, embedded in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Do not you think the city seems isolated from the rest of the world? It is characterized by white houses with red tile roofs and colorful colonial houses. On a tour of the city, you will get to know the city, which combines colonial heritage with a strong indigenous culture. It was formerly the state´s capital and used to be called Ciudad Real. This town combines its colonial heritage and strong Indian culture. The rich and colorful dresses are a characteristic of each different ethnic Group surrounding San Cristobal.

Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Villa Mercedes San Cristóbal 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 572 km

Day 6: San Cristobal de las Casas - Sumidero Canyon - San Cristobal de las Casas

Departure from San Cristóbal de las Casas to visit the Sumidero Canyon, a natural geological wonder, carved as an incision through the Mountains by the forceful waters of the Grijalva River. The cliffs and granite walls of the canyon reach up to 800 meters above the river level. After the Canyon, we will drive to the villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán both Indian communities. The afternoon is at your disposal.

Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Villa Mercedes San Cristóbal 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 185 km

Day 7. San Cristobal de las Casas - Villahermosa

We will continue to Villahermosa, the Capital City of the State of Tabasco. Besides its power on the Regional Economy, the area was once the Siege of the prominent Olmeca Culture which influenced the Astrological findings of all other Cultures in Mexico. Villahermosa is a vibrating city with pride of its heritage and a place full of traditions. Villahermosa is the center of an area very rich in Archeological and Historic values, in addition to astonishing activities that explain our existence and our very important relation to Nature. Villahermosa one of Mexico’s 35 Major Cities with over one million inhabitants, is the capital of the State of Tabasco, located on the south end of the Gulf of Mexico. Tabasco has 2 of the major rivers in Mexico, the Usumacinta and the Grijalva that pore down huge amounts of water from the Southern Sierra Mountains of Mexico and Guatemala in to the Gulf of Mexico. On this day we will visit to the open air museum La Venta. The most important of its kind in Tabasco. La Venta is a stunning combination of nature and archaeology. It is divided into two main sections, one zoological with native fauna, such as jaguars and crocodiles and other archaeological displaying ancient Olmec monuments. There are 33 sculptures: altars, steal and colossal heads, carved from basalt and other volcanic rocks. We will spend the night in Villahermosa.

Overnight in Villahermosa | Hyatt Regency 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 306 km

Day 8. Villahermosa - Campeche

On your way to Campeche, before arriving in the city, take a detour and visit the fortress of San Miguel, where, in addition to the beautiful view of the Gulf of Campeche, you can also admire the jewels and other Mayan crafts. Campeche used to be the main town of the Mayan province of Ah Kim Pech, which means "Serpent Tick" and was founded around the 3rd century AD. The City of Campeche was one of the Head Quarters of the Spanish Conquerors that established their reign over the big Mayan Civilization settled all along the Yucatan Peninsula and way down it to Central America. The First Spaniard soldiers got to Campeche in the year 1517 and although were defeated on the first intent, stayed anyway and took over this Mayan Provincial Capital, proceeding with its colonization. In the Mid 16th Century, Campeche had become an important port with an already established wall around the City in order to prevent a further defeat. Later it prevented attacks from Pirates that would move in from the Caribbean. UNESCO has awarded recognition to The City of Campeche for its beautiful colonial architecture and restoration of its facades. You will also see the baroque cathedral that forms the central building of the city.

Overnight in Campeche | Hotel Plaza Campeche 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 460 km

Day 9: Campeche – Kabah – Uxmal - Merida

Today we will take a ride just over an hour to reach Kabah an archeological Site of the Classic Period, known as the second largest religious center in The Puuc Style area. Kabah flourished around the year 800 AD. You will find certain similarities with Uxmal and view The Palace, as well as the Pyramid of the Masks, a mosaic with over 300 masks dedicated to Chac God of Water. After Kabah, we will continue to nearby Uxmal, meaning "Three times constructed". Uxmal is considered a major site. The architecture of Uxmal is among the most majestic on the Yucatan Peninsula. Its beauty is characterized by low and horizontal palaces, placed around patios and quadrants richly decorated with detailed sculptures. Uxmal, enveloped by legends and myths is situated within a series of hills known as the Pucc or mountainous area in Mayan Country. We will then drive another hour and go to Merida the Capital of Yucatan, known as "The White City" and will do a city tour. Merida the capital of the State of Yucatan, is today a large City with over a Million inhabitants. Merida has preserved its Colonial Heritage in the Historic District of the Town. It is the Center of the State and all the roads converge at the State Capital. Such is the case of The ceremonial Center of Uxmal and the nearby Puuc route, The Circuit of The convents and Izamal or the coastal scenic roads leading to flamingo territory. Eastwards a Modern Highway take you to Chichén Itzá sacred Maya ceremonial center, one of today’s Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Merida’s Central Square or “Plaza Grande” is surrounded by ancient buildings that form the Historic District such as The San Idelfonso Cathedral of Merida, the most antique church of the American Continent, built in the second half of the XVIth Century. Merida’s Cathedral has one of the biggest interior Statues of Christ in the World. Merida was founded on January 6, 1542 on the indigenous trace of Ichcaanzihó's City, called also T'hó.

Overnight in Merida | Misión Merida Panamericana 5* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis| Travelling Distance Approx. 240 km

Day 10: Merida – Chichen Itza – Cancun

On our last day we will transit just over 2 hours to Chichen Itza the Mayan Post Classic Sacred City, which represents the most intact and impressive of the Ruins of the Mayan Civilization that the modern world preserves. Chichen Itza means "The Mouth of the Well". Chichen Itza has a huge “Cenote” a big pond nourished by underground rivers which supplied clean water to the complex. Chichen Itza, as other Mayan Centers was originally a ceremonial and spiritual site instead of a commercial area. Has maybe the most impressive Pyramid of all the Maya World. The Castle with 4 staircases (One for each season of the Year) with 91 steps each, totaling 365 with the top platform. The orientation of the pyramid is such that for about an hour around 4 o'clock during the spring and fall equinoxes (March 21 & September 21), the shadow of northwest edge of the pyramid on the side of the north stairway, draws seven triangles of light that imitates a serpent creeping downwards until it joins the huge serpent's head at the bottom of the stairway. This was a religious message telling the people its time to seed the land or it is time to harvest with the Blessing of Kukulkan. At Chichen Itza, you will see an Astrological Observatory with a design similar to other built in the Modern Age. There are many more Buildings such as The Temple of the Warriors, part of the "Thousand Columns Complex", the Temple of the Jaguars, The Ball Court, the biggest in Mezzo America. Chichen Itza is One of the Modern Seven Wonders of the World. After a visit of almost 2 hours, you will have lunch and we will then transit to Cancun.

After the visit we will continue to your final destination: Riviera Maya or Cancun | Travelling Distance Approx. 550 km