The Colours of Mexico

THE COLOURS OF MEXICO

(MON) ARRIVAL IN MEXICO

Arrival at the airport.

Meeting in international arrival hall and transfer to hotel

ROYAL ZONA ROSA  4* or SIMILAR                                    3 Nights

(TUE) MEXICO CITY HISTORICAL CENTER & MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Morning pick up at your hotel. Visit of the Historical Center of Mexico City (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) with Zocalo main square, National Palace and Mural Paintings of Diego Rivera, Metropolitan Cathedral and view (from outside) on former Aztec Main Temple's ruins. Afterwards, drive to the city’s Chapultepec Park area for a visit of the National Museum of Anthropology with a guided walk through the main exhibition halls about the most important prehispanic cultures. Afternoon return to your hotel.

(WED) TEOTIHUACAN PYRAMIDS & BASILICA OF GUADALUPE

Morning pick up at your hotel. Visit 3-Cultures Square with prehispanic ruins of Tlatelolco, colonial St. Jacob-church and modern urban living buildings in the background. Drive afterwards to see Basilica of Guadalupe (old & new), Chapels of the Indians and the Well, as well as seeing the original piece of cloth of Shepherd boy Juan Diego with Virgin Mary's image. Afternoon visit to the prehispanic site of Teotihuacán (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage) with Citadel, Quetzalcóatl-Temple, Road of the Death, Pyramids of the Sun & Moon and Quetzalpapalotl-Palace, among others. Afternoon return to hotel in MEX-City.

(THU) MEXICO – PUEBLA – OAXACA

 Departure to Puebla “City of Angels” visiting Santa Maria Tonantzintla, temple gorgeously decorated by indigenous hands. On our arrival to Puebla; Rosario’s Chapel, the Cathedral, the Main Square and the Historical Downtown. Lunch. Continuation to Oaxaca. Arrival and Overnight.

MISION DE LOS ANGELES 4* or similar                            2 Nights
 

(FRI) OAXACA - MONTE ALBAN - MITLA - TULE

 During the morning visit to Monte Alban, a great archeological site to behold. Built on a mountain top flattened by the Zapotecs. Where we will find different culture manifestations such as Olmecs, Mixtecs and Zapotecs.The Main Square, the Observatory, Tomb # 7, the Stones of the Dancers. Later, we will continue on to Mitla, one of the most enigmatic sacred places. The village had a great importance as a burial site. The buildings are decorated with symbolic mosaics. In route we are going to find the Tule Tree, perhaps one of the biggest living beings in the world. Return to Oaxaca and visit its beautiful city, including the Cathedral, the magnificent Santo Domingo church and Gold museum. Overnight.
 

(SAT) OAXACA – SUMIDERO CANYON -SAN CRISTOBAL

Breakfast on route. Early morning departure to Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital city of the State of Chiapas. You will enjoy the landscapes of the southern mountains. Transfer by boat to Sumidero Park. If time permits, we will walk by the ecotourist park; enjoy the swimming pool or the “Tyrolese” (optional). Boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon, with 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) at its highest point. Passing through Chiapa de Corzo on our way to San Cristobal de las Casas. Overnight.
CASA VIEJA  4* or similar   2 Nights 

 (SUN) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS – MONTEBELLO LAGOON

Breakfast. Visit to  Amatenango del Valle, afterwards continue to the waterfall of El Chiflón, spectacular waterfall surrounded by the localvegetation. Continue to one of the nicest areas in the country the lagoon of Montebello. Return to San Cristobal.

  (MON) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - AGUA AZUL – PALENQUE

Breakfast. Head to Agua Azul waterfalls, to admire their turquoise colored waters. With possibility of swimming. Afterwards we will continue on to Palenque. Dinner . Overnight.

CHANKAH RESORT 4* or similar                1 Night