The Aztecs go to the sea. Travel from Mexico City to Cancun

Modern metropolises and cozy colonial cities, the majesty of mountains and the beauty of underground lakes, the descendants of ancient civilizations and immigrants from all over the world, Catholicism and paganism, delicious cuisine and unforgettable fun rhythms – all this you will find in Mexico.

On the territory of Mexico, many civilizations were born and developed, the influence of which covered huge territories - and it is not only the Maya and Aztecs. Despite the long period of colonial rule and attempts to eradicate pre-Hispanic beliefs, in Central and Southern Mexico architectural monuments of ancient peoples have survived to this day. Cities such as Teotihuacan and Monte Alban are striking in size, the Mayan cities of Palenque and Uxmal captivate with their beauty, and the famous Chichen Itza surprises with the accuracy of astronomical calculations.

In the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas and on the Yucatan Peninsula, the descendants of the ancient Maya and Zapotecs still live, partially preserving the culture of great ancestors. Combining their gods with saints brought by the Catholic faith, they continue to worship the forces of nature and mother Earth.

The nature of Mexico is incredibly diverse. Snow-white beaches of the Caribbean coast, coral reef, underground rivers and lakes with crystal clear water, a 1000-meter canyon, tropical jungles, arid high-mountain plateaus covered with thickets of cacti, millennial trees, majestic volcanoes and beautiful mountains are only part of what can be seen during the trip from Mexico to Cancun.

Each region and state of Mexico has its own special atmosphere, each has its own culture and rich history. A trip from Mexico City to Cancun allows you to get acquainted with the real Mexico, plunge into its atmosphere, enjoy the beauty of nature and feel the leisurely rhythm of life of colonial cities.

As part of the Aztecs Go to the Sea tour, we:

We will visit the most interesting cultural, historical and natural attractions of Mexico City and 7 states: Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatan and Quintana Roo. climb to the top of one of the largest pyramids in the world - the pyramid of the Sun; explore the capital of Mexico City: the historic center and other areas rarely visited by tourists; We will see the main shrine of Mexico - the Basilica of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, where her sacred image is kept. visit one of the best historical museums in the world, which contains the world's largest collection of exhibits of ancient civilizations of the American continent; Walk around the most beautiful city of the country Puebla and get acquainted with real Mexican cuisine; descend into the crater of the smallest volcano in the world; Try the main Indian delicacy (grasshoppers fried in chili) in the vibrant city of Oaxaca, included in the UNESCO list; visit the factory for the production of mezcal - the second most popular Mexican strong alcoholic beverage; You will see a tree that is more than 2000 years old. make a dizzying trip along the Grijalva River, which formed the giant Sumidero Canyon, the height of the walls of which reaches 1000 meters; imbued with the spirit of the most vibrant colonial city of Mexico - San Cristobal de las Casas; We will see the modern life of the descendants of the ancient Mayan civilization - the Tzotzil and Celtal Indians; visit the mysterious Mayan city of Palenque, referring to the heyday of ancient civilization; Walk through the streets of the beautiful colonial city of Campeche, whose history is closely connected with pirates of the Caribbean Sea; ride on a motor boat in the reserve Celestun, as close as possible to the flocks of flamingos, swim through the thickness of mangroves and see many birds of the region; explore underground lakes and rivers in the speleological park on the Riviera Maya; Early in the morning before the arrival of tourist buses, we will visit one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, a place of pilgrimage for spiritualists from all over the world - the ruins of the ancient city of Chichen Itza. The program can be further expanded and:

meet the dawn, hovering in a balloon over the huge pyramids of Teotihuacan; Visit the house in which he lived his last years and was killed the famous revolutionary Leon Trotsky. Visit the home of world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo plunge into the atmosphere of a real Mexican holiday on the canals of Sochimilco - former Aztec plantations; to find lost in the jungle of the Maya city of Yashchilan and Bonampak, which will make you feel like a pioneer, as well as see the most beautiful examples of fine art of the ancient Indians; to get acquainted with the last descendants of the ancient Maya, who did not accept Catholicism and continue the faith of their ancestors; explore one of the largest caves in the world, the Grotas de Cacahuamilpa. move to the Middle Ages on the winding streets of the silver capital of the country - the city of Tasco; climb the largest pyramid in the world in the town of Cholula.

Route:

Day 1. Flight to Mexico City. Meeting at the airport. Transfer hotel.

Day 2. Mexico City => Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone => Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of Guadeloupe => City tour => National Museum of Anthropology and History

Day 3. Mexico City => Puebla => Oaxaca

Day 4. Oaxaca => Monte Alban archaeological area => Thule tree => Tehuantepec

Day 5. Tehuantepec => Sumidero Canyon (motor boat ride, 2 p.m.) => Indian village of San Juan Chamula => San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 6. San Cristobal de las Casas => Tonina Archaeological Zone => Misol Ha Falls => Palenque

Day 7. Palenque - Palenque Archaeological Zone => Campeche

Day 8. Campeche => Celestun Nature Reserve (1.5 h) => Uxmal Archaeological Zone => Chichen Itza

Day 9. Chichen Itza Archaeological Zone => Underground River => Your hotel on the Caribbean coast