From Mexico City to Palenque and Merida
Starting in metropolitan Mexico City, this varied journey takes you past the most important sites of the ancient Mayan empire, but also takes you into the exotic jungle. You will sail through the deep Sumidero canyon with abundant wildlife, attend special rituals of the people in the highlands in Chiapas. From San Cristóbal de las Casas you will visit San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. For dessert, a wonderful Caribbean beach, where you can snorkel with whale sharks.
Tips & Tops Round Trip South Mexico:
- Spot crocodiles, spider monkeys, cormorants and herons in the stunning, mile-high Sumidero Gorge
- Celestún Park is known for its hundreds of flamingos, its water sources and quiet beaches
- During your beach stay in the Riviera Maya, take trips to the seaside Maya ruins of Tulum combined with the Rio Secreto underground river. Also consider visiting the eco-parks Xcaret or Xel-ha
- During the summer months (June - September), large but harmless whale sharks come close to the Caribbean coast and you can swim with them while snorkeling. A unique experience
- Deep in the jungle of Chiapas live another handful of Indians of the Lacandon tribe, meet them during a jungle extension, meet the Lacandon Indians
- Check out our recommended accommodations: Hotel Downtown Zocalo (Habita) - Mexico, Hotel Casa Vieja - Mexico, Quinta Chanabnal - Palenque, Parador San Juan de Dios- San Cristobal de las Casas, La Mision de Fray Diego - colonial Hotel Merida, Eco Paraiso Xixim - lodge resort Celestun
