Viva Mexico

Arrive in Mexico City! Hola! Once you arrive in Mexico City we’ll take you to straight to our hotel. You’ll have plenty of time to recover from your flight before meeting up with everyone in the group and getting excited for what’s to come.

Explore Mexico City What a place to begin our adventure! Known for mountainous surrounds, rich history and incredible buildings, we’ll kick things off with an orientation around the historical centre. Wandering bustling streets, we’ll learn about the Aztec Empire and history of Spanish Conquest as well as check out icons like Cathedral Metropolitan and Zocalo. The afternoon is yours to explore, opt to check out a museum or listen to a mariachi song.

Travel to Puebla and Oaxaca Saying adios to the city, today we’ll depart for Puebla also known as ‘Magic Town’, a beautiful colonial town flanked by volcanoes. Here we’ll learn about the history of the area - such as, this town is where Cinco de Mayo originates from! After lunch we’ll continue our journey to Oaxaca, where we will check in to our accommodation. We’ll then head out and experience the colourful streets of Puebla, hitting up the bars and restaurants!

Explore Oaxaca Today, we explore the vibrant charm of Oaxaca. We'll wander through the lively, colorful markets, admire the stunning cathedrals, and soak in the authentic local vibe. After a day of discovery, the evening awaits with a chance to try more of Oaxaca’s delicious eats!

Oaxaca & Mezcal Distillery Enjoy a chill morning before heading into the mountains to swim at Hierve el Agua, a spectacular series of natural mineral formations known as the “frozen waterfalls”. Next, we'll visit a local family to learn how handmade textiles are produced. After that, we will pop over to a visit a traditional mezcal distillery. We’ll learn all about this energizing spirit before continuing our journey down to Tehuantepec for our overnight stop. Small Change: Join us for an unforgettable visit to a local textile family near San Cristobal, where you’ll learn traditional dyeing and weaving techniques firsthand.

Canyons & Mountains Jumping on a boat, today we’ll discover some of Mexico’s natural beauty. Cruising through the Canyon of Sumidero we’ll see cascading waterfalls, rich jungle, and cross our fingers in the hopes of spotting some monkeys and lurking crocodiles. Later we’re heading up into the mountains for our next stop, the delightful colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas. We will walk you around the charming town of San Cristobal with an optional pottery class for those wanting to show their artistic flare.

Ancient Culture We’ll visit a local family in the charming town of Zinacantán to enjoy breakfast and make our own tortillas together as part of a meaningful cultural exchange that offers a genuine insight into local life. We'll then head to San Juan Chamula to explore and visit its unique church. Back in San Cristóbal de las Casas, you’ll have time to wander the city, savor Chiapas’ famous coffee, and try Pox - a traditional regional drink, before enjoying a delicious dinner.

Fly from San Cristobal to Cancun Leaving beautiful San Cristobal, today we hop on an included flight across Mexico and land in the wonderful hustle and bustle of Cancun, for a short overnight stay.

Paradise Awaits This morning, we’re catching a ferry to Isla Holbox, aka paradise! Imagine sunny beaches, clear waters and laid-back villages. We’ll soak up the island vibe, eat some local food, watch the sunset, and groove to tropical tunes at a beach bar under the stars.

Isla Holbox Boat Tour Today, we’re diving (literally) into the wonders of Isla Holbox with a boat tour. On the lookout for those Instagram-worthy pink flamingos (seasonal). The afternoon is yours to snag a hammock, perhaps finally read that book you’ve been lugging around. Sea, chill, repeat – it’s the ultimate day to unwind and disconnect. Tonight we’ll enjoy an included beach BBQ for dinner.

Playa del Carmen Today our Mexican escapade takes us back into the Yucatán. We’ll settle into our last hotel in Playa del Carmen with ample time to soak up all the beaches, bars, and tacos this renowned hotspot has to offer. Anyone up for souvenir hunting?

Chichén Itzá & Cenotes Today, we’re off to check out one of the New 7 Wonders of the World - Chichén Itzá. With a local guide leading the way, we’ll uncover the cool myths and awesome sights of these ancient ruins, like the iconic Temple of Kukulkan (or ‘El Castillo’), the spooky Platform of the Skulls, and the huge Plaza of a Thousand Columns. Then, get ready to dive into the crystal-clear waters of a stunning cenote, a super cool natural swimming spot hidden in an underground world. You'll likely join forces with our Central America group from today onwards for the rest of your Viva Mexico tour.

Cozumel Island Beach Club This morning we're heading to the stunning island of Cozumel, home to some of Mexico's most beautiful Caribbean beaches. After a short ferry ride, we'll make our way to our exclusive beachfront beach club where you can kick back in our VIP area, swim in crystal clear water, snorkel straight from the beach, or simply relax with a drink in hand. We'll enjoy lunch together before returning to Playa for our final group dinner and drinks. Let's dig into some avocado, knock back a tequila shot (or two), and celebrate an incredible adventure with our new friends.

Check Out & Onward Travel Time to say adios as our Mexican adventure comes to an end. You can check out to head back home, stay on in Playa Del Carmen or continue your travels. We’ll be on hand to help with planning any onwards travel.

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