Real Mexico

Real Mexico

Make Mexico your amigo with this 15-day exploration from the sprawling megacity of Mexico City out to the coastal sounds of Playa del Carmen. This overland adventure covers the best of the mex – from colourful colonial architecture and weaving cobblestoned laneways of Oaxaca, the highland culture and charm of San Cristobal de las Casas, the lush jungle and ruins of Palenque, the lively hub of Merida, to discovering the gems of the Caribbean. All of this, with the added bonus of as many tacos, tostadas and tejates you can devour. Experience the real Mexico, by immersing yourself in the culture and history, eating the delicious food and travelling alongside communities of joyful locals. You know, life could be worse.

Activities

• Mexico City – Leader-led Taco Crawl
• Mexico City – Leader-led orientation walk
• Oaxaca – Leader-led orientation walk
• San Cristobal de Las Casas – Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Zinacantan – Maya Church (entrance fee)
• San Juan Chamula – Maya Church (entrance fee)
• Agua Azul – Waterfall Visit
• Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
• Palenque – Archaeological site (Entrance fee & Transport)
• Merida – leader led orientation walk
• Playa del Carmen – Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Playa del Carmen – Paleteria visit (Mexican Ice-cream store)
• Izamal – Convento de San Antonio de Padua (Entrance)
• Izamal – Leader-led orientation walk
• Chichen Itza – Archaeological site

Highlights

• You’ve never seen true colour until you’ve been to a Mexican market. Practice your bargaining skills, snap some photos and pick up traditional handicrafts in Oaxaca, Chiapas and Merida.
• Escape the Mexican heat in the culturally-rich highlands of Chiapas. San Cristobal de las Casas has an old-world town vibe, surrounded by ancient tribal villages.
• Head deep into the jungle and experience the lush wilderness and cultural significance of Palenque and Lacanja – a real Indiana Jones moment.
• Tour the historic site of Chichen Itza to understand why these ancient Maya ruins are one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.