This journey follows the Gulf Coast of Mexico to the pristine beaches and dense jungles of the Yucatan. It is a journey through time, from the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Palenque, and Uxmal to the modern party city of Cancun, from the beautiful wall murals and thriving markets of Merida to the historic walled city of Campeche. It is a journey through colonial cities with deep Spanish roots like Oaxaca and Puebla. It is a journey through natural wonders, from lush jungles to turquoise-hued waters, from dolphins to hummingbirds. Most of all, it is the journey of a lifetime.
Start: Mission, TX
End: McAllen, TX
Miles: 3,300
Day 1
Mission, TX
• Orientation
• Peso Exchange Assistance
• Get Acquainted Party
Day 2
CD Victoria
• Mexico Welcome Dinner
Day 3
Tampico
Day 4-6
Costa de Esmeralda
• Bus to El Tajin
• El Tajin Ruins and Museum
• Papantla Flyers
• Jungle River Tour
(optional)
Day 7-8
Veracruz
• Guided City Bus Tour
• Zocalo
• Bastion de Santiago
• Dinner
Day 9
Villahermosa
Day 10-11
Isla Aguada
• Cookout
Day 12-14
Campeche
• City Tour
• San Miguel Fortress
• Zocalo and Walled
Fortress
• Edzna Ruins Tour
(optional)
Day 15
Uxmal
• Guided Ancient Ruins Tour
• Uxmal Light & Sound Show
Day 16-18
Merida
• Guided City Bus Tour
• Paseo de Montejo
University
• Government Palace
• Santa Isabel Hermitage
• Dinner
Day 19-20
Chichen Itza
• Guided Ruins Tour
• Night Light Show
Day 21-23
Cancun
• Ferry to Isla Mujeres
• Sightseeing
• Shopping Excursion
• Dinner
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Day 24-28
Paamul
• Dinner
• Xcaret Eco-Water Park
and Evening Show
• Xel-Ha Water Park
• Tulum Ruins and Trolley
(optional)
• Coba Ruins (optional)
• Cozumel (optional)
Day 29
Bacalar
Day 30-32
Palenque
• Guided Ruins Tour
• Excursions to:
Agua Azul, Misol Ha
Day 33
Villahermosa
• Excursion to
Parque La Venta
Day 34
Tehuantepec
Day 35-37
Oaxaca
• City Tour
• Mercado
• Craft Market
• Santo Domingo Church
• Cultural Museum
• Dinner
Day 38-39
Puebla
• City Tour
• Talavera Tile Makers
• Zocalo, Rosary Chapel
• Cholula, Churches
• Pyramid of Tepanampa
Day 40-41
Costa de Esmeralda
• Beach Party
• Festive Dinner
Day 42
Tampico
Day 43
CD Victoria
• Mexico Farewell Dinner
Day 44
Border Crossing
• McAllen, TX
Start: Mission, TX
End: McAllen, TX
• Miles: 3,300 |
Chichen Itza ruins hint at the ancient Mayan’s advancement in math, science and art. Highlights include the I-shaped ballcourt, astronomical observatory, Castillo structure and the night sound and light show.
