MAGIC SOUTH - EAST

DAY 01. (SUN) TRANSFER IN MEXICO CITY
Reception at the Mexico City international airport “Benito Juarez”, transfer to
the hotel of your choice and lodging.
DAY 02. (MON) MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. We will start the city tour by visiting the historic center; the
cultural heritage of humanity, as well as the National Palace (panoramic), the
Plaza de la Constitution or Zocalo, the Templo Mayor Azteca, and the
Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as its main avenues, then we will visit the
Chapultepec Forest and one of the most famous residential areas, as well as
the Zona Rosa. Return to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 03. (TUE) MEXICO CITY / PUEBLA / OAXACA
Breakfast. Departure to the city of Puebla de los Ángeles (Puebla of the
Angels), before our arrival we shall visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla, a church
beautifully decorated by the hands of the natives of the place. After our
arrival at the city of Puebla, we shall visit the Rosary Chapel, the Cathedral,
The Main Plaza and the historical center. Afterwards we shall depart towards
the city of Oaxaca. Arrival and Overnight.
DAY 04. (WED) OAXACA / MONTE ALBAN / MITLA / TULE
Breakfast. In the morning, we shall visit Monte Albán, an archaeological zone
built over a mountain, and we will find expressions of the Olmeca, Zapoteca
and Mixtec cultures. Afterwards we shall visit Mitla, the “City of the dead”, an
important place which shows its beautiful decoration based on symbolic
gravures. We will admire the “Tule Tree”, perhaps the living being of the
biggest size in the world. Return to Oaxaca, we will visit the beautiful colonial
city, including its Cathedral, the magnificent church of Santo Domingo and the
“Gold Museum”. Overnight.
DAY 05. (THU) OAXACA / SUMIDERO CANYON / SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS
Breakfast on route. Departure at approximately 04:00 hours towards Tuxtla
Gutierrez, capital city of the state of Chiapas. You will enjoy a beautiful
landscape, its orography and magnificent flora. Arrival and transfer to the
embarcadero of the Grijalva river, to enjoy travelling in a boat through the
Sumidero Canyon, which is a geological marvel which height reaches 1000 Mt.
in its highest point. Afterwards, transfer to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Overnight.
DAY 06. (FRI) SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS / INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES
Breakfast. Departure and transportation to an area known as “Los altos de
Chiapas” to visit the indigenous communities in San Juan Chamula and
Zinacantan, indigenous towns which keep their traditional way of life, their
religious faith and their social organizations. Their churches, buildings and
clothing are most original and colourful. Afterwards, return to San Cristobal de
las Casas. Free afternoon. We suggest a walking through the streets of this
beautiful city and visit the market, Santo Domingo, the Cathedral and the
museum of Jade which keep a copy of King Pakal’s tomb. Lodging.
Overnight.
DAY 07. (SAT) SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS / AGUA AZUL / MISOL-HA /PALENQUE
Breakfast. Tour to the Agua Azul Waterfalls (Blue Water Waterfalls), its
water seeming turquoise tones, its short waterfalls create wells which in turn
are natural swimming pools where it is possible to be refreshed, surrounded
by abundant vegetation and typical fauna of the place. We will visit the Misol
Ha Waterfall. Afterwards, we will be heading towards Palenque. Overnight.
DAY 08. (SUN) PALENQUE / CAMPECHE
Breakfast. Visit the archaeological area of Palenque, located at the jungle.
One of the most important of the Mayan World, Both, due to the historical
discoveries as for its beauty. Within the Pyramid of Inscriptions there was
found the original King Pakal’s tomb with an engraved inscription in it. Visit to
Cruz Foliada Temple, Sun’s temple and the Palace. We will continue our tour
to reach the beautiful city of Campeche surrounded by walls. Overnight.
DAY 09. (MON) CAMPECHE / UXMAL / MERIDA
Breakfast. Enjoy a panoramic tour of Campeche city surrounded by walls.
Departure towards Uxmal, deemed as one of the most representative and
antique cities in the Puuc area. Visit to this archaeological area of great
architectural beauty: The Pyramid of the Fortune-Teller, the Nuns Quadrangle,
the Palace of the Governor and the Ball’s Game. Following the trip to Merida
“The White City”. Overnight.
DAY 10. (TUE) MERIDA / CHICHEN ITZA / CANCÚN OR RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Departure towards Chichén itzá, the best known Mayan City in
Mexico. It was declared World Heritage by UNESCO and is one of the “Seven
New Marvels of the World”. An archaeological site where an advanced
archaeological and astronomic knowledge was revealed. We will visit the
Pyramid with long stairs called “The Castle” or “Kukulkan’s Temple, the Ball’sPlay, the Skeletons Platform, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Observatory, the One Thousand Columns Square and the Sacred Pond. Afterwards we shall continue our trip towards Cancun or the coastal region named “The Mayan Riviera”. Arrival to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 11. (WED) CANCÚN OR RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Free day at leisure or for your own activities.
DAY 12. (THU) DEPARTURE TRANSFER / END OF SERVICES
Breakfast. At the time indicated, transfer to the airport to board your return
flight home. End of the services.