From Mexico City to Palenque and Merida
Starting in metropolis Mexico City, this varied journey takes you past the most important places of the ancient Mayan empire, but also takes you into the exotic jungle. You sail through the deep Sumidero canyon with abundant wildlife, attending special rituals of the people in the highlands in Chiapas. From San Cristóbal de las Casas visits San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. For dessert a lovely Caribbean beach, where you can snorkel with whale sharks.
Tips & Tops Tour South Mexico:
- Spot in the beautiful, mile-high Sumidero gorge crocodiles, spider monkeys, cormorants and herons
- Celestún park is known for its hundreds of flamingos, its water sources and tranquil beaches
- During the beach stay on the Riviera Maya you can take trips to the oceanfront Mayan ruins of Tulum combined with the underground River Rio Secreto. Also consider visiting the xcaret or Xel-ha eco-parks
- In the summer months (June - September) the large but harmless whale sharks come close to the Caribbean coast and you can snorkel with them. A unique experience
- Deep in the jungle of Chiapas live still a handful of Indians of the Lacandon tribe, meet them during a jungle extension, meeting the Lacandon Indians
- Take a look at 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, Rosas & Xocolate boutique Hotel - Merida, La Mision de Fray Diego - colonial Hotel Merida, Eco Paraiso Xixim - lodge resort Celestun
