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Hiking in the world of the Maya and Aztecs

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Discover the beauty of bygone cultures and colorful markets on a 19-day tour of culture and nature, wildlife sanctuaries, colonial cities, cenotes, reefs and more.

Mexico active and for everyone who has a little more time. Accompany us to the land of the Mayans, Aztecs, Olmecs and Mixtecs and experience the impressive testimonies of past cultures. The visit to the vibrant giant metropolis Mexico City, with the lively main square Zocalo and the colorful markets forms the start of this varied journey . You will visit the world-famous ruins of Teotihuacan, Palenque and Chichen Itza as well as mystical sites in an impressive jungle environment . You explore on foot the legendary centers of the colonial cities of Puebla, Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas and the "white" city of Merida. At the Malinche volcano and in the Pueblos Mancomunados, an association of eight tiny villages that are dedicated to sustainable and local tourism, several small hikes are on the program. By boat explore the impressive nature of the Sumidero Canyon. Look around again and again and feel the countless stories, myths and legends that shaped these surroundings. End your extensive journey on the beautiful beach of the Riviera Maya.

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A few little tips on what to do in Mexico City

The capital of Mexico lies in a high valley and was built over the ruins of the Aztec metropolis Tenochtitlan. As one of the largest cities in the world, it is the political, social and cultural center of the country with numerous universities, museums and monuments. The city has a lot to offer, e.g. in the center the Presidential Palace, the Zocalo, the Cathedral and the Templo Mayor. In addition to preserved buildings from the colonial era, you will find modern architecture. Mexico City is also home to the country's most important historical museum, the Museo Nacional de Antropologia. In addition, the Casa Azul - the Frida Kahlo Museum - in the artist district of Coyoacán is very important. Together with the historic center of the city, the district of Xochimilco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The floating gardens of the Aztec city of Tenochtitlán used to be in Xochimilco. Today you can take a boat trip in a famous "Trajinera" through the canal labyrinth. About 45 kilometers northeast of Mexico City lies Teotihuacán, the famous city of the gods. Teotihuacán is one of the largest excavated ancient Indian cities in Central America, best known for its huge Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon

Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City
In the metropolis of millions

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In the metropolis of millions you will visit the Zocalo with the Presidential Palace and the Cathedral as well as the district Xochimilco (UNESCO). Here you will get to know the famous floating gardens on a boat tour. You will then visit the Museo Dolores Olmedo and the old, listed district of San Angel. Restaurants, boutiques, galleries, fine furniture stores and interesting book stores invite you to stroll around. In theAnthropological Museum you can learn more about the Mexico culture. Overnight stay as the day before.

Mexico City was home to an estimated 22.1 million people in 2022:
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Day 2: Activities

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Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Puebla

Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Puebla

Teotihuacan:"Teotihuacan: City of Gods"
Morning visits to the two churches dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. Then drive to Teotihuacan (UNESCO World Heritage Site) , the first city of the "New World". In the formerly thriving trading metropolis, visit the large pyramid complex. Continue to Puebla.

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TEOTIHUACÁN – A BALLOON FLIGHT OVER THE PYRAMIDS??
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TEOTIHUACÁN – A BALLOON FLIGHT OVER THE PYRAMIDS??
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Everyone has things they would like to do at least once in their lives. Do you have a hot air balloon ride among other things? So it's a good thing that you are in Mexico City and can take the opportunity to take a trip to the pyramids in Teotihuacán. Me and Las Almas Tour and Travel highly recommend you combine this with a balloon ride over the Pyramids. I hope you don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Mexico City - La Malinche-Puebla

Day 4: La Malinche-Puebla

La Malinche Trail
In the morning you go on an interesting natural history hike on the La Malinche Trail. In the afternoon city tour in the colonial pearl of Puebla.

La Malinche-Park??
Established in 1938, the park covers an impressive 177 square miles on the Puebla-Tlaxcala border. It is a protected, wild space home to 69 species of birds, 11 species of reptiles and 27 species of mammals including coyotes and mountain lions. Most visitors come to Malinche National Park with one goal: to climb the imposing Malinche Volcano, the sixth highest mountain in Mexico. The volcano rises over 14,500 feet and is named after a highly controversial woman in Mexican history.

Malinche was a Nahua woman who was sold as a slave to Hernan Cortes. She interpreted for him and eventually played a key role in the Spanish conquest, eventually even carrying Cortes' firstborn son.

Whether she was a victim or a traitor (I believe the former), she was a powerful woman and Malinche Volcano is an apt namesake.

So a visit to Malinche National Park is a workout, history lesson and nature escape all rolled into one. This travel guide has everything you need to know to add it to your Mexico itinerary!
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Secret tip underground tunnels??
Although underground tunnels have long been a mere urban legend, the Puebla City Council has recently confirmed that a network of underground pathways exists beneath the city. It is a really big complex, the total length of which could be up to 10 kilometers. On average, the tunnels are about 7 m high and about 3 m wide. They are believed to be as old as the city itself. That means they date from the first half of the 16th century.

Puebla is one of the largest and oldest Mexican cities. In 1987 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its rich architectural heritage.

Experts believe that the tunnels originally served as a secret connection between sacral buildings, especially between the largest monasteries (St. Dominic, St. Francis Xavier, St. Augustine).

Puebla-Oaxaca

Day 5: Puebla-Oaxaca

Today's program includes a flying visit to the Botanical Garden of Zapotitlan, which is actually not a garden in the usual sense, but rather a natural landscape with meter-high columnar cacti, palm trees and elephant's foot trees. In the afternoon, drive on (approx. 4.5 hours) to the colonial city of

A tip Enjoy culinary highlights
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Oaxaca

Day 6/2: Your 2nd day in Oaxaca

Your 2nd day in Oaxaca
In the morning you visit the mighty Monte Alban: Welcome to the world of the Zapotec and Mixtec! Then you explore the center of Oaxaca, visit the magnificent church of Santo Domingo, the Regional Museum and stroll through romantic streets and over colorful markets.

Do you know Mezcal?

Mezcal
Among the alcoholic beverages in Oaxaca, mezcal stands out. The word mezcal comes from the Náhuatl term mexcalmetl, meaning "agave plant." The schnapps is based on the same vegetable raw material as tequila. In contrast to tequila, however, this does not have to be the high-quality Agave Azul and there are no restrictions on the cultivation area. Certain brands have the infamous insect larva/worm swimming at the bottom of the bottle.

You can taste the drink in a typical Mezcaleria. Or you can visit a mezcal distillery not far from Oaxaca city, on the route to Mitla. Here you can find out how agave schnapps is made and how it tastes
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Oaxaca!
Whatever you want to visit, from the most famous places, be it the Tour to Hierve el Agua, the Tour to Monte Albán, to secret places that only we offer, such as San Sebastián de las Grutas and the Cuajimoloyas Suspension Bridge, our passion has always been traveling and exploring, that's why we offer you the best experience in travel.

Dare with us Whether you already know where you want to go, if not we can give you suggestions depending on what you would like to do.

Tule & Mitla

Day 7/3: Your 2nd day in Oaxaca

Day 3 in Oaxaca - Tule & Mitla
Visit to the Municipality of Santa Maria del Tulewith its enormous Ahuehuete tree, which over the course of its approx. 2000 years of life has reached a circumference of more than 40 m. The homemade liqueur made by the nuns in front of the gates of the church is a real insider tip. Then hike through the Pueblos Mancomunados of Benito Juarez to La Neveria with fantastic views. A Zapotec lunch will be served en route. The excursion to Mitla, a modern Zapotec city, rounds off the day.

This tree is an Ahuehuete or Juniper, as old and tall as the Mixe people, it is 2000 years old and witness to the changes around it, it is probably the most famous, embraced and studied tree in the world.

Botanically classified as Taxodium mucionatum, the giant is 40 meters tall, has a trunk 42 meters in circumference, has a volume of 705 cubic meters and weighs approximately 509,020 kilograms.

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Oaxaca-Tehuantepec

Day 8: Oaxaca-Tehuantepec

Today you embark on a long but varied journey (approx. 6.5 hours) with a brief stop at Playa Cangrejo to Tehuantepec. Here you take a tour through the city, starting at the monastery, via the church and the zocalo to the market - a real spectacle, because the market activity is determined by the assertive "Tehuanas" - the strong women of Tehuantepec.

More information about Tehuantepec
The cultural diversity of the isthmus and the city of Tehuantepec, allows Zapotecs, Chontals, Huaves, Zoques, Mixes, Mixtecs, Tzotzils and Chinantecs to inhabit them, causing a mixture of cultures, where dances and dances flourish that are carried out in what they call the Candles, great festivals where you can listen to the popular regional sounds such as "Son Bioxho", which is played with a double-headed drum, the hollow shell of a turtle and a reed flute; “La Tortuga”, which is an almost ritual son in Tehuantepec, represents the collection of turtle eggs by the Huaves of the Isthmus from Mareños, which means an ecological ritual and love of nature.

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Tehuantepec - San Cristóbal de las Casas

Day 9: Tehuantepec - San Cristóbal de las Casas

Tehuantepec - San Cristóbal de las Casas

Today you will visit the Sumidero Canyon (journey approx. 4.5 hours) and take a boat trip through the impressive, deeply incised Canyon of the Rio Grijalva with its steep walls reaching up to 1000 m. In this national park, waterfalls, luxuriantly growing ferns and an interesting animal world will surprise you with their diversity. Afterwards you drive to San Cristobal de las Casas and get to know the city during a sightseeing tour.

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Its popular festivals, ceremonies and processions are part of the history of San Cristóbal de las Casas, whose origins date back to the beginning of 1500 but preserve an even older past, with voices protecting the Tzetzal language, to which it belongs an ethnic Group, descendants of the ancient Mayans that have survived for several generations.

From the upper ends of the streets, the Baroque and Neoclassical buildings stand out, such as the Cathedral of San Cristóbal Mártir, built more than four centuries ago, along with the former Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, built some years later. The latter is characterized by detailed ornamental patterns that will draw your attention. Give yourself enough time to fully enjoy them when you visit!

Unlike other cities that start their activities very early and end the day at sunset, San Cristóbal de las Casas offers a lot to do as it seems that it never sleeps. The nightlife is just as entertaining as in big cities.

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San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 10: San Cristobal de las Casas

Day 10 in San Cristobal de las Casas
In Chamula, visit a local indigenous community and explore the countryside on a scenic hike to Zinacantan, made famous by its artisans and the resident Chiapas Indians is known. You will visit the impressive colonial church in the center and then be a guest in a small weaving workshop. With freshly made tortillas , you'll get a glimpse of local life and the weaving skills of dedicated small businesswomen. Overnight stay as the day before.

More information about San Juan Chamula is a must for anyone

San Cristóbal de las Casas - San Juan Chamula

San Juan Chamula is a must for anyone coming to or living in San Cristóbal de las Casas. The municipal seat is located 10 km from San Cristóbal de las Casas. This community is known for the Chamulas (its inhabitants), who are part of the Tzozil ethnic group, who still uphold the rituals of the Catholic religion in a idiosyncratic way mixed with Mayan rituals.

Which makes for a very interesting visit as it is one of the few places where you can observe these rituals in first person.

What to visit in San Juan Chamula There are three obligatory places to visit in the municipal administration.

The cemetery On the one hand there is the cemetery , which is located at the entrance of the city and is very peculiar compared to other cemeteries in the area since, as we have already mentioned, they have very specific rituals.

the marketplace The second interesting place is the Market Square, especially on Sundays. A large market where you can find a wide variety of local handicrafts and clothing. As well as the typical drink of the community, the posh, a kind of liquor.

The Temple of San Juan And finally and at the same time the most important place is the Temple of San Juan. Entrance to the temple costs 20 pesos. Inside the temple you will see a magical place where two cultures mix in a very special way.

It is very important to know that "the Chamulas" do not like to take pictures of themselves or their rituals. Therefore, if permission has not been granted, it is better to leave your cameras in your bag.

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San Cristóbal de las Casas - Palenque

Day 11: San Cristóbal de las Casas - Palenque

San Cristóbal de las Casas - Palenque

Mexico has more than 30 World Heritage Sites one of which we will see today on our way to Palenque

Today you drive to Palenque (approx. 4 hours). A very special experience awaits you with a visit to the Maya site. The ruins with the large palace and the world-famous Temple of the Inscriptions will fascinate you. A short jungle hike will also take you to the Temple Olvidado, the lost temple.

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History of Palenque

Palenque was probably founded around 100 BC. Founded in BC and its development lasted almost a thousand years, after which it was abandoned forever. The buildings that can be seen today, in a magnificent jungle setting, date from the Classic period, ie from the years 400 to 700 AD. The Palace and the Temple of the Inscriptions stand out.

The finds found at this site confirm that the Maya had a complex social and religious organization and admirable architectural, astronomical and mathematical skills.

In addition, the Palenque hieroglyphs detail the city's military history, the exploits of its rulers, its calendar and rituals, and provide invaluable information about Mayan culture.

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Surroundings of Palenque

Day 12: Surroundings of Palenque

Day 12: Surroundings of Palenque

Day trip to Yaxchilan, located in the middle of the jungle right on the border with Guatemala. The City of Green Stones is famous for its stelae, reliefs and sculptures. In its heyday, the Maya city ruled Palenque as well as Tikal and Copan. Followed by a visit to the subtropical waterfalls by Roberto Barrios.

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Palenque - Chicanna

Day 13: Palenque - Chicanna

Palenque - Chicanna

Drive to Chicanna (approx. 5 hours) and visit the ruins of the Mayan city. Rediscovered in 1934, the city's heyday is believed to be in the Classic period, as most of the buildings date from between 600 AD and 830 AD. The city benefited from its position on the central trade route between the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean coast and was therefore richly decorated, which can still be seen today..

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Elite city adjacent to Becán

Within the architectural area of the Bec River, the Chicanná archaeological site stands out for the great beauty of its Structure II, which is richly decorated with a huge mask of Itzamná, the Creator God, in which you can see remains of Chicanná stucco that in Spanish means "The House of the Serpent's Mouth" (chi-boca, can-serpiente, ná-casa), possibly alluding to the enormous mask on the central facade of Structure II. The earliest period of occupation of the site dates back to the Late Preclassic period (300 BC to 250 AD), and its peak dates from the Late Classic period (550-700 AD), when the site was a small center dependent on Becán that served as the regional capital.

Given the elegance and decorative richness of its buildings, Chicanná has been considered by some researchers as an elite center of the Río Bec region. Like Becán, between the Late and Terminal Classic periods, it must have participated in the commercial route that crossed the peninsula from the Gulf of Mexico to the South Coast, today Quintana Roo. Chicanná remained occupied until the Terminal Classic and Postclassic periods (800-1100 AD). "The house of the serpent's mouth", as it has been called, is considered an elite city adjacent to Becán.

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Becan & Calakmul

Day 14: Becan & Calakmul

Becan & Calakmul

In the morning you will visit the Mayan site of Becan with the oldest architectural defense system in Mexico and the very well preserved mask of the sun god Kinichna. Then drive to the spectacular Mayan city of Calakmul. Here you are in the actual country of origin of the Maya. During a hike you can visit the ruined city in detail. So you can e.g. B. climb the old pyramids and enjoy the panoramic view over the area in the middle of the jungle. Return to Chicanna.

More information about Calakmul
Calakmul, two neighboring hills in the Yucatek Maya, was the capital of the Kingdom of the Serpents (Kan) and is the largest architectural style site of Rio Bec and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has the tallest pyramid in the Maya world and contains the largest number of stelae (memorial stones carved in stone) found anywhere (120). Some of the most impressive murals ever seen in the Maya world have been discovered beneath a Late Period temple. There are at least eight sacbe (white stone roads) identified in the archaeological zone.

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Mayan city of Calakmul

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Chicanna-Campeche

Day 15: Chicanna-Campeche

Chicanna-Campeche

The first destination of the day are the ruins of Edzna (approx. 4.5 hours drive), a center of power that was founded around 400 BC. ruled large parts of the Yucatan. The building of five floors is one of the most interesting monuments of the entire Mayan culture. In the afternoon you reach Campeche. You will visit the Cathedral La Concepcion and the heart of the city - the small Zocalo Parque Principal. In the alleys you will feel as if you have been transported back to the time of the Spanish conquerors.

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Discover a city steeped in legends and traditions
Of Mexico's 13 Heritage Cities, Campeche stands out from the rest for one important reason: it's the only walled city. This hexagonal defensive system, represented by its forts and bastions, is a reason to plan a trip to this destination in southeastern Mexico.

A guided tour of the fortresses and bastions to imagine how the city defended itself against Cornelio Holz "Pata de Palo" and other pirates will be the perfect pretext to discover the main monuments of the capital Campeche.
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Campeche - Uxmal - Mérida - Valladolid

Day 16: Campeche - Uxmal - Mérida - Valladolid

Campeche - Uxmal - Mérida - Valladolid

Visit Uxmal today. On a hike through the excavation site with its decorated facades, huge terraces and squares, columns and archways, you will immerse yourself in the history of the late classic Maya epoch<(strong> Then continue to Merida and extensive tour of the colonial-charming city center. Continue (approx. 4.5 hours) in the direction of Valladolid.

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GESCHICHTE Mérida
In 1542 the Spanish conquerors found the Maya site called "T'Hó" which means "Place of the Five Hills". There they discovered a settlement that reminded them of the remains of Mérida in Spanish Extremadura. They renamed the city and used the stones of the temples to build the cathedral, government buildings and the houses of the conquerors. Currently, Mérida is the economic, cultural and service capital of the Mexican Southeast. It is an easily accessible cosmopolitan destination connected to the world by air, sea and land thanks to a privileged geographical location. It is a place that delights in true originality, a richness of expression with universal value and scope. In 2019, the city was named a Creative Gastronomic City by UNESCO.
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Chichen Itza

Day 17: Chichen Itza

Chichen Itza

Drive to Chichen Itza and visit the famous place of worship. The Maya culture, further developed by the influence of the Toltecs from central Mexico, is expressed here in all its splendor. From the buried buildings and those overgrown by the jungle, e.g. B. "El Castillo", "El Caracol" and the observatory, only about 30 have been uncovered and restored to date. In the afternoon visit the impressive Cenote in Dzitnup, a freshwater lake in an underground limestone cave.
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Valladolid - Tulum - Playa del Carmen

Day 18: Valladolid - Tulum - Playa del Carmen

Valladolid - Tulum - Playa del Carmen

Drive towards the Caribbean Coast to the Mayan Rock Fortress of Tulum directly to the sea. On a tour you will explore the fascinating Mayan city, of which only the temple district with the palace, the Templo del Dios Descendente and the Templo de los Frescos remained. The symbiosis of ruins, white sand and turquoise-blue water is attractive here. You will arrive in Playa del Carmen in the late afternoon.

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Day 19: Home trip

Home trip

Transfer to Cancun Airport. Flight home or start of your individual follow-up program.

follow-up program Would you like to individually extend your trip with a preliminary or follow-up programme? Talk to us, we will be happy to make you a tailor-made offer.

Additional information: Before the start of the tour, you will receive a detailed document with all the important information about the trip and its preparation. Please note that small changes in the tour or the order of the photo shoots are possible. Discovering something new and unexpected in such a diverse country with its spirited people is of course also part of it. Workshops on Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as the discussion of images, can also be flexibly integrated into the itinerary depending on the time slot.

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