21| Mexico City + Chiapas + Extension Playa del Carmen | 15 Days – 14 Nights
Mexican culture is the product of the mixture of indigenous practices and traditions of pre-Hispanic Mexico and New Mexico (Mexico during the Spanish conquest) and that over the time, shaped the country we know today. Mexico has a vast variety of museums, buildings and archaeological sites that reflect the passing of time on its walls and objects, furthermore, numerous Indian populations that preserve their customs, spirituality and language. For those knowledge collectors, this tour will be the perfect expedition not only to surround yourself with history, but also to discover…
La cultura mexicana es el producto de la mezcla de prácticas y tradiciones indígenas del México prehispánico y Nuevo México (México durante la conquista española) y que con el tiempo moldearon el país que conocemos hoy. México tiene una gran variedad de museos, edificios y sitios arqueológicos que reflejan el paso del tiempo en sus paredes y objetos, además, numerosas poblaciones indígenas que preservan sus costumbres, espiritualidad e idioma. Para aquellos recolectores de conocimiento, este recorrido será la expedición perfecta no solo para rodearse de historia, sino también para descubrir culturas que buscan preservar sus costumbres y tradiciones de antaño y que parecen estar casi perdidas.
Monumentos | Atracciones Previstas
Ciudad de México: Palacio Nacional, Catedral Metropolitana, Pirámides del Templo Mayor de Tenochtitlán, Museo Nacional de Antropología, Pirámides de Teotihuacán, Básilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe.
Chiapas: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Cañón del Sumidero, pueblo de San Juan Chamula, Granja textil familiar en Zinacantán, lagunas naturales y cascadas (Lagos de Montebello - Cascadas El Chiflón).
Descripción Del Alojamiento
Como parte del recorrido Ciudad de México y Chiapas, se hospedará en una selección de hoteles de cuatro estrellas.
Equipados con instalaciones modernas, estos hoteles son conocidos por ofrecer el máximo cuidado y comodidad junto con altos estándares de servicio.
El alojamiento de su recorrido será como se describe a continuación, en las siguientes propiedades:
3 Noches en Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar en la Ciudad de México en régimen de alojamiento y desayuno.
3 Noches en Hotel Casa Mexicana 4* or Similar en San Cristobal de las Casas régimen de alojamiento y desayuno.
8 Nights at Sian Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* o Similar en Playa del Carmen régimen de alojamiento y desayuno.
Hotel Royal Reforma 4* – An executive hotel that combines comfort and service in a perfect way, it is distinguished by its 100% safety contemporary facilities and its strategic location between 3 of the most important avenues in Mexico City and which places it in the main financial area, near of the best entertainment and recognized shopping centers.
Hotel Casa Mexicana 4* – Located in San Cristobal de las Casas dowtown, here you will find a totally Mexican environment surrounded by art, crafts and nature, distinguished mainly by having excellent facilities and comfortable rooms that invite relaxation as well as providing personalized and excellent service.
Hotel Sian 4* Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* – With an strategic location in Playa Del Carmen, each property is located in the main area of the City, just a few steps from the 5th Avenue which is the principal touristic area, near of shops, restaurants, bars, Mayan culture entertainment and local nightlife. Here you will find comfortable and elegantly furnished rooms reflecting the nature and with a minimalist decor.
* Favor de tener en cuenta que si el alojamiento en los hoteles mencionados anteriormente no está disponible en el momento de su visita, ofreceremos un estándar similar.
Régimen Base (Plan Alimenticio) & Servicios Incluidos
Welcome greeting at the airport in Mexico City, Tuxtla Gutierrez and Cancun.
Transporte en vehículos con aire acondicionado.
14 nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned above in DBL occupancy.
Desayuno diario en todos los hoteles anteriores.
Visitas mencionadas en el itinerario, entradas a los sitios arqueológicos incluidas.
Guía con Inglés fluido durante los días del recorrido.
Impuestos gubernamentales.
Flights: Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez and Tuxtla Gutierrez to Cancun (subject to availability).
Exclusiones
Gastos de naturaleza personal como propinas, lavandería, llamadas telefónicas/fax, bebidas alcohólicas/no alcohólicas, costos adicionales por uso de cámaras/videocámaras en monumentos, gastos médicos, impuestos de aeropuerto, cualquier tipo de seguro, etc.
Cualquier comida no mencionada.
Propinas en el hotel (mucamas y botones).
Gratuities during excursions (tour guide and driver).
Información
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Salida/Ciudad de InicioCiudad de México, México
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Hoteles Durante el TourRoyal Reforma 4* or Similar (Mexico City9 | Casa Mexicana 4* or Similar (San Cristobal de las Casas) | Sian Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* or Similar (Playa del Carmen)
Nuestra Galería
Día 1: Llegada a la Ciudad de México
Bienvenida en el aeropuerto internacional de la Ciudad de México y traslado al hotel.
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 2: City Tour - Mexico City & Anthropology Museum
After an included breakfast, you will board a Mexico City guided tour visiting major attractions. We start where it all began, at the Zocalo. You will see the National Palace with an extended series of mural paintings that show a graphic evolution of the history of the country which were painted by Diego Rivera. The Metropolitan Cathedral, the oldest and largest cathedral in Latin America, is a spectacular building intended to distract the Aztec people from their own previous believes and convert them to the new religion. Right behind the Cathedral you can find the “Tenochtitlan Templo Mayor Pyramids” which were part of the big ceremonial center of the Aztecs. Templo Mayor was not only the most visible sight of an immense aborigine urban complex, but also represented the cosmic center of the universe for the Aztecs. You will drive by the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a 19th Century all white marble building functioning as a theater as well as an art museum, with many fine sculptures. To get a feeling of the city you will drive along the Paseo de la Reforma Avenue which was inspired by the “Champs Elysees” of Paris until you reach and visit the National Anthropology Museum, the largest in its type in the world.
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Día 3: Ciudad de México - Básilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe - Teotihuacán - Ciudad de México
Después del desayuno, realizarás una excursión guiada a las pirámides de Teotihuacan, comenzando con una visita al Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Esta iglesia es un lugar de peregrinación para millones de mexicanos y seguidores de todo el mundo. El día después se dedicará a la visita de la antigua zona arqueológica de Teotihuacan, al norte de la Ciudad de México. Este era el centro ceremonial tolteca-azteca de Teotihuacan, un sitio arqueológico con edificios más grandes e igual o más impresionantes que las pirámides egipcias. Estos edificios monumentales fueron construidos por toltecas, una cultura muy avanzada dominada por los aztecas antes de la colonización de México. Verá sus impresionantes pirámides toltecas dedicadas al sol y la luna, el Templo de Quetzalcóatl y las fortalezas, reconocidos como los monumentos más grandes de su tipo en el mundo.
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Distancia de viaje Aprox. 150 km
Day 4: Mexico City – Flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez – San Cristobal de las Casas
Welcome at Tuxtla Gutierrez airport and continue to Chiapa de Corzo. Just 12 km from the capital city. This peaceful colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo, is located on the banks of the Rio Grijalva. It’s best known claim to fame is that it was the first city ever founded by the Spanish in the State of Chiapas (1523). It was the Spaniard, Diego de Mazariegos, who founded the town. As the story goes, when his army invaded the local indigenous peoples’ settlement a few kilometers downstream from here, they all jumped to their deaths in the canyon rather than surrender to his forces. Mazariegos eventually left to found what is today San Cristobal de las Casas, preferring the climate and less hostile reception he encountered there. The town is a main starting point for trips into the impressive Sumidero Canyon boat trip. We will board the tour in Cahuare, a quite aborigine place located in Chiapa de Corzo Municipality, to initiate our descent in to 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. According to the legend, the Chiapa Indians resisting the Spanish would rather throw themselves down than become prisoners. After the visit to the Canyon, we will continue to San Cristobal de Las Casas. It was formerly the state’s capital and used to be called Ciudad Real. This town combines its colonial heritage and a strong Indian culture. Continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Hotel Casa Mexicana 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 970 km
Day 5: San Cristobal de Las Casas – Indian Communities – San Cristobal de Las Casas
San Cristobal de las Casas life’s appears to be concentrated in its prodigious market which combines the picturesque costumes of Tzotzil Indians descended from their villages with donkeys and baskets. One of the most colorful of the country and a true encounter with the Indians of Chiapas selling the products of their culture. Chamulas are distinguished by their long woolen tunic maintained at the waist by a colorful and their tunics and white trousers and straw hats. This day we will depart to the picturesque village of San Juan Chamula to visit its interesting church, where ceremonies are held astonishing shamans to cure the illnesses Chamulas spiritual, by curses and cures surprising. Continue to Zinacantán to visit a textile family farmer to see how the women produce the colorful dresses. Return to San Cristóbal de las Casas for a City tour. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Hotel Casa Mexicana 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 35 km
Day 6: San Cristobal de las Casas – Lagos de Montebello – Cascadas El Chiflon – San Cristobal de las Casas
Today we will visit Lagos de Montebello national park, which is located near the border with Guatemala, comprising 59 multi-colored lakes in a pine forest and two Maya ruins. It was the first national park in Chiapas when created in 1959, and in 2009 the park was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. The main attractions of the national park are its 59 lakes, collectively called the Montebello Lakes. The lakes are famous for their striking colors, which vary due to their different mineral contents, ranging from emerald and turquoise to dark green, and even purple and reddish black. About 15 of the lakes are easily accessible by car or foot. Lago Tziscao is the largest of the lakes with a village nearby. Other lakes include Montebello, La Cañada, Pojoj, and a group of five lakes known as the Lagunas de Colores (Lakes of Colors: Encantada, Ensueño, Esmeralda, Agua Tinta, and Bosque Azul). Our next stop will be Cascadas El Chiflón. This stunning place is more than just a waterfall. Wander through forest paths past stunning aqua waters that you can swim in. The smaller falls along the path are beautiful, but you’ll be blown away by the main cascade which drops an impressive 120 meters. Return to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Overnight in San Cristobal de las Casas | Hotel Casa Mexicana 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 230 km
Day 7: Tuxtla Gutierrez – Flight to Cancun – Playa del Carmen
Transfer from the Hotel to Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport to board a flight to your selected Beach Destination. Arrival in Cancun, pickup at the airport and transfer to hotel in Playa del Carmen.
Overnight in Playa del Carmen | Selected Hotel 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 1215 km
Day 8-14: Playa del Carmen
Days at leisure.
Overnight in Playa del Carmen | Selected Hotel 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 15: Playa del Carmen - Cancun International Airport
Departure transfer to Cancun International Airport.
Travelling Distance Approx. 55 km
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