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…
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 cultures seeking to preserve their customs and traditions of yesteryear and that seem to be almost lost.
Monuments | Attractions Envisage
Mexico City: National Palace, The Metropolitan Cathedral, Tenochtitlan Templo Mayor Pyramids, National Anthropology Museum, Teotihuacan Pyramids, Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine.
Chiapas: San Cristobal de las Casas, Sumidero Canyon, San Juan Chamula Town, Textile Family Farmer at Zinacantán, Natural Lagoons and waterfalls (Lagos de Montebello – Cascadas El Chiflón).
Accommodation Overview
As part of the Mexico City & Chiapas tour you will be staying at a selection of four star hotels.
Equipped with modern day facilities, these hotels are known to offer the utmost care and comfort along with high standards of service.
Accommodation for your tour will be as described below, at the following properties:
3 Nights at Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or Similar in Mexico City on Bed and Breakfast basis.
3 Nights at Hotel Casa Mexicana 4* or Similar in San Cristobal de las Casas on Bed and Breakfast basis.
8 Nights at Sian Ka’an/Hacienda Paradise/Illusion Boutique 4* or Similar in Playa del Carmen on Bed and Breakfast basis.
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.
* Please note that should accommodation in the above listed hotels not be available at the time of your visit we will offer a similar standard.
Board Basis (Meal Plan) & Included Services
Welcome greeting at the airport in Mexico City, Tuxtla Gutierrez and Cancun.
Transportation in air conditioned vehicles.
14 nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned above in DBL occupancy.
Daily breakfast at all the above hotels.
Visits mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees to the archaeological sites.
English speaking guide during the days of the tour.
Government taxes.
Flights: Mexico City to Tuxtla Gutierrez and Tuxtla Gutierrez to Cancun (subject to availability).
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport taxes, any insurance etc.
Any meals other than the mentioned.
Gratuities in hotel (maids and bell boys).
Gratuities during excursions (tour guide and driver).
Information
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Departure/Starting CityMexico City
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Hotels during 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)
Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 2: City Tour - Mexico City & Anthropology Museum
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 3: Mexico City – Guadalupe Shrine - Teotihuacan – Mexico City
Overnight in Mexico City | Hotel Royal Reforma 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 150 km
Day 4: Mexico City – Flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez – San Cristobal 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
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
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
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
Overnight in Playa del Carmen | Selected Hotel 4* or similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis
Day 15: Playa del Carmen - Cancun International Airport
Travelling Distance Approx. 55 km