Mayan tour: Descubra o Melhor do Paraíso do Sul do México e do Passado Ancestral (9 Dias)

Itinerário

1. 1

   Chiapa de Corzo

   Bienvenidos a Chiapa de Corzo - one of the most beautiful towns in Chiapas, well known for its warm people and colorful Renaissance architecture. Arrive at any time and independently transfer to your accommodation in Chiapa de Corzo. On Friday evening, meet your group and Tour Leader: welcome meeting, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Transportation : walking • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Chiapa de Corzo • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : welcome meeting

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   Chiapa de Corzo - Canyon Sumidero - San Juan de Chamula - San Cristobal de las Casas

   In the morning, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon on a boat trip to enjoy the sight of impressive waterfalls, enter mystical caves, and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores. Afterward, move for an orientation walk and optional lunch to San Juan de Chamula, the center of the independent Tzotzil ethnic group famous for its unique religious practices. In the evening, arrive at San Cristobal de las Casas. Set in a gorgeous highland valley surrounded by pine forests, this beautiful colonial city has been a popular travelers’ destination for decades. Check-in, orientation walk, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in San Cristobal de las Casas • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : boat tour in Sumidero Canyon; orientation walks in San Juan de Chamula and San Cristobal de las Casas

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   San Cristóbal de las Casas - Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls - Palenque

   In the morning, continue our Mayan tour visiting two stunning waterfalls. First, see the unique cascading falls of Agua Azul, then swim in a mineral-rich pool beneath the 35-meter-tall Misol-Ha. Hereafter, move to our last stop of the day - the "Magical Town" of Palenque. Check-in, an orientation walk of the Historic Center of the town, an optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Palenque • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visits to Agua Azul & Misol-Ha waterfalls; orientation walk of Palenque

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   Palenque - Miguel Colorado Cenotes - Campeche

   In the morning, after breakfast and check-out, go to explore the UNESCO-listed Palenque Archeological Zone. A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, it flourished between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River. In the afternoon, continue to Miguel Colorado - two large scenic cenotes with a spiffy new eco-center and a private nature reserve. Optional lunch, kayaking, swimming, and zip-lining over one of the cenotes. There, we will also hike along hilly, rocky trails keeping an eye out for spiders and howler monkeys. Evening arrival, optional dinner, and get-together in Campeche. A true historical fairyland, its UNESCO-listed colonial center represents a tight enclave of restored pastel buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, fortified ramparts, and well-preserved mansions. Check-in, an orientation walk of the Historic Center of Campeche, an optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Campeche • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visit to Palenque, Miguel Colorado Cenotes (kayaking, swimming, zip-lining, monkey watching), orientation walk in Campeche

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   Campeche - Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve - Celestun

   In the afternoon, after a visit to the 19th-century Fort of San Miguel in the suburbs of Campeche, continue our Mayan tour in Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve. This UNESCO-listed protected area is a gift of great beauty where you can observe pink flamingos together with a wide variety of bird species in their natural habitat. Flamingos-watching boat tour, swimming in a local cenote, and transfer to the nearby beach town of Celestun. Check-in, orientation walk of the town, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Celestun • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visit to Fort of San Miguel (Campeche); entrance and boat tour in Ria Celestun UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (flamingo watching + visit to cenote)

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   Celestun - Chichen Itza - Cenote Ik Kil - Valladolid

   In the morning, after breakfast and checkout, head for UNESCO-listed Chichen Itzá. The most famous and best restored of the Yucatán Maya sites, it is considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Many mysteries of the Mayan astronomical calendar are made clear when one understands the design of the ‘time temples’ here. In the afternoon, continue to Ik Kil - arguably one of the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico that was considered sacred by the Mayans who performed here human sacrifices to their rain god. In fact, to reach the water, you have to climb down 26 meters. The water is 40 meters deep while its diameter is 60 meters. Evening arrival, accommodation, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in Valladolid. Once known as the Sultana of the East, Yucatán’s third-largest city is known for its quiet streets and sun-splashed pastel walls. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Valladolid • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visit to Chichen Itza; entrance to Cenote Ik Kil

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   Valladolid - Tulum - Playa del Carmen

   In the morning, after an orientation walk of Valladolid, go to explore Tulum - the only Mayan ruins located directly on the beach. Once there, you will learn the history behind this location as you walk through different areas of the site. You can also walk down to the amazing beach, enjoy the white sand and turquoise water, and see wild iguanas and beautiful tropical foliage. In the afternoon, arrive in Playa del Carmen, an idyllic place located in the heart of the Riviera Maya with fine white sand and blue-green waters, where you will always find a hammock and an umbrella to sunbathe and rest, especially on the edge of town that offers the quietest beach areas. If you prefer action, in Playa del Carmen you will find water activities such as windsurfing, jet skis, kayaking, or diving in the impressive Mayan coral reef. Accommodation, orientation walk, optional dinner, and get-together with the group. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Playa del Carmen • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : guided visit to Tulum Archeological Zone; orientation walk in Playa del Carmen

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   Playa del Carmen

   Free program: relax on the beach sipping a cocktail, try numerous outdoor activities (scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, parasailing, ATV riding, etc.), or take a day trip to some of the nearby natural attractions or Mayan ruins. Optional farewell dinner and get-together with the group in the evening. ­ • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Playa del Carmen • Meals Included : breakfast

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   Playa del Carmen

   Último dia da nossa excursão maia. Escolha você mesmo quando partir - o Aeroporto Internacional de Cancun fica a apenas 50 km de distância e é bem servido por táxis e ônibus. ­ • Refeições Incluídas : café da manhã

Informações importantes

Ponto de encontro

• Your accommodation in Chiapa de Corzo (exact location to be provided in trip notes before the tour).
  Calle Chiapa De Corzo, Chiapa de Corzo
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Política de cancelamento

100% de cargo si cancelas con menos de 360 horas de antelación. 50% de cargo si cancelas con menos de 720 horas de antelación. Sin cargo si cancelas con más de 60 días de antelación.