Grand Tour of Mexico

Arrivée à l'aéroport international de Mexico et transfert à l'hôtel. 
Installation et nuit.

Visit of the city: you will discover the Plaza de la Constitución, also known as the Zocalo, surrounded by beautiful baroque style buildings and among them, the Cathedral (the most imposing religious monument of the country integrated on the site of the largest Aztec temple) and the National Palace, seat of the Presidency of the Republic on the walls you will be able to admire the frescos of the painter Diego Rivera. We will have a look at the remains of the Templo Mayor which testify to the greatness of the ancient Aztec capital, recently discovered, and which adjoin the buildings of Spanish influence. Continuation to Teotihuacan ("City of the Gods") located at approximately 1 hour of the road of the capital. Lunch near the archaeological site of Teotihuacan and discovery of the temple of Quetzalcoatl, the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon from where you will have a splendid view of the Alley of the Dead. Return to the hotel.

Departure for Puebla. Visit of this beautiful city full of colonial history. Among its most famous monuments, you will discover the church of Santo Domingo and its famous chapel of the Rosary, one of the most beautiful examples of Mexican baroque art. Continuation to Oaxaca. Arrival in Oaxaca and overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, discovery of the famous archaeological site of Monte Alban, important ceremonial center located on a large esplanade dominating a hill. Although far from everything, its imposing vestiges dominate the landscape. Visit the necropolis and have a look at its murals. At the end, we will visit a workshop of Alebrijes (small fantastic animals made of wood) and where you can work on your own piece of handicraft!
In the afternoon, we will visit the city of Oaxaca, known as the "Cradle of the Patriots". Visit to the Zocalo where the cathedral is located, the Santo Domingo church and continue with a visit to the old convent of Santa Catalina de Siena. Visit to the market, one of the most typical in the region

Departure to Mitla, archaeological zone. Visit to the ceremonial center that hosted the pagan religious manifestations of the ancient Mixtecs, although the place was initially invested by the Zapotecs. You will notice the influx of geometric figures of abstract forms of extreme refinement. Continuation to Tehuantepec . Lunch and departure for Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital of the state of Chiapas (5 hours). Installation in the hotel.

Transfert à l'embarcadère pour une promenade en bateau à moteur à travers le canyon du Sumidero. Après la visite, déjeuner et continuation vers San Cristobal de las Casas. Arrivée et installation à l'hôtel. Après-midi libre pour commencer à explorer cette belle ville au cœur du Chiapas. Nuit à l'hotel

In the morning, visit the local market of San Cristobal, one of the most authentic of the region, where hundreds of Indians frequent daily to sell the products of their work. You will admire the church of Santo Domingo of baroque style, built in 1547.
Then we will go to the Indian villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. In San Juan, you will notice that the influence of paganism is expressed in a surprising way in the rites that take place in the heart of the church, unlike the village of Zinacantan where the Indians remain attached to the traditional Catholic cult. Return to San Cristobal. Night at the hotel.
In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to learn how to cook a real "tortilla" while enjoying a small glass of "Pox", the ancient Mayan elixir!

Départ pour rejoindre Palenque par une belle route de montagne. Vous admirerez le changement de végétation qui se révélera peu à peu plus dense et tropicale au fur et à mesure que vous descendrez de 2100 mètres à 600 mètres d'altitude. Arrêtez-vous aux cascades d'Agua Azul pour une pause baignade !
Arrivée à Palenque et installation à l'hôtel.

Le matin, visite du site archéologique de Palenque. Vous serez séduit par la beauté de ses constructions en pierre recouvertes de stuc, exemple éminent du style architectural de la période classique. Ce haut lieu de l'art maya, dont les structures sont diffusées au cœur de la forêt tropicale du Chiapanecan, est considéré comme l'une des plus belles cités précolombiennes du Mexique. L'édifice le plus étonnant est sans aucun doute le Temple des Inscriptions en cœur découvert sur la tombe du roi Pakal et son célèbre masque de jade.
Continuation vers Campeche avec déjeuner en cours de route. Arrivée et installation à l'hôtel.

Departure for Merida. On the way, visit of the archaeological site of Uxmal whose name means "built in three stages". It is a beautiful example of Mayan classical and post-classical architectural art. You will discover the main buildings such as the Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the Governor's Palace and the Quadrilateral of the Nuns. Lunch.
Arrival in the afternoon in Merida and panoramic visit of the city, also known as the "white city", whose colonial era houses with French, Italian and Arab influences from the beginning of the 20th century testify to the richness of the past, whose origin was the exploitation of sisal (Mexican agave). Stop at the "Zocalo" where you can admire the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the City Hall and the Montejo house.
Installation at your hotel at the end of the day.

Départ pour la Riviera Maya et visite en chemin du site archéologique de Chichen Itza, la capitale maya du Yucatan qui rayonna sur la péninsule entre le Ve et le Xe siècles de notre ère. Vous pourrez visiter les imposants édifices des parties centre et nord de la ville : le temple de Kukulcan, le jeu de balle, l'Observatoire (Caracol), le temple des Guerriers, le couvent des Nonnes et le puits sacré ( Cénote). Déjeuner dans un restaurant près de Chichen Itza.
Dans l'après-midi, continuation vers la Riviera Maya avec un arrêt en route au Cenote Saamal pour une agréable baignade.
Arrivée en fin de journée à votre hôtel All Inclusive sur la Riviera Maya.

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