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WORLDWIDE The Treasures of Mexico 16 days from �1999 Merida Izamel Chichen Itza " Chichen Itza " Palenque " San Cristobal " Mexico City Climb the awesome Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, explore Spanish colonial Oaxaca, discover the magnificent Mayan cities of Palenque and Chichen Itza, catch a Mariachi band in Mexico City, see jungles, mountains, waterfalls and glorious beaches and marvel at Palenque and the Agua Azul waterfalls on your touring holiday in Mexico. ITINERARY DAY 1 UK/Mexico City Fly to Mexico City and transfer to your hotel for a three-night stay. DAY 2 Mexico City Our introduction to Mexico City begins in the Zocalo, a vast square at the centre of what was Tenochitlan, city of the Aztecs. Demolished by the conquistadors, its now the setting for the National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral. See the excavations of the Aztec temple before visiting the fascinating National Museum of Anthropology in Chapultepec Park. GULF OF MEXICO the atmosphere at a pavement cafe in the Zocalo and bargain for local handicrafts. A short distance from the city, visit the sacred city of Zapotecs, Monte Alban, dramatically set atop a man-made plateau. DAY 6 Mitla & Tehuantepec Continuing south, we visit some of the most interesting ruins in Mexico at Mitla, where the remains of 15th-century Mixtec palaces and courtyards can be found. After browsing the stalls of the local market we continue to our hotel in Tehuantepec, a hillside town with beautiful views over the river valley below, for an overnight stay. DAY 7 Sumidero Gorge & San Cristobal Continuing through the rugged countryside we stop at the Sumidero Gorge for a boat ride along the Grijalva River, which has carved a magnificent narrow canyon with rock walls soaring up over 1,000 feet. Later we arrive in San Cristobal de las Casas, named after the Dominican friar who sailed with Columbus. Accommodation is at the Hotel Diego de Mazariegos for two nights. DAY 8 San Cristobal de las Casas Today we enjoy sightseeing in the city before visiting the surrounding villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, an important ceremonial centre, to soak up the atmosphere and local life. We return to the hotel for dinner. DAY 9 Agua Azul & Palenque Descending through the foothills of the Sierra Madre de Choapas to Palenque, the mountain scenery gives way to tropical Chichen Itza MEXICO Teotihuacan MEXICO CITY PUEBLA TEHUANTEPEC OAXACA Mitla Zinacantan MERIDA CAMPECHE Uxmal DAY 3 Teotihuacan Today we visit the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patron saint of Mexico, before continuing to Teotihuacan, a 2,000-year-old city built by an unknown race. Already in ruins by the time the Aztecs discovered it, its wide Avenue of the Dead, temples and massive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon are truly incredible. DAY 4 Puebla After breakfast we leave Mexico City to travel to Puebla. En route we will visit Cholula, home to the Great Pyramid and an archeological site. We then continue to Puebla, the City of Angels, renowned for its distinctive colonial architecture, Talavera ceramics and textiles. DAY 5 Oaxaca & Monte Alban As we leave Puebla for Oaxaca we follow the road of the giant cactus a great photo opportunity. The scenery becomes more rugged as you approach the enchanting city of Oaxaca, founded by the Aztecs in 1486, where we spend one night at the historic Hotel Casa Conzatti. Drink in PALENQUE SAN CRISTOBAL To view dates & prices click here 216 To book click here

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