Skip to Content

Mexican Contrasts

European Tour Package

google 4.6/5 stars 2242 reviews
12 Days Tour Plan
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
  • Day 11
  • Day 12
Day 1 Mexico City

Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to the hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.

Day 2 Mexico City

Today, we’ll explore the remarkable site of TEOTIHUACAN (entrance included), located just 40 km from the capital. After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey at the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where past and present merge seamlessly. From there, we’ll continue to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where we’ll visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. We’ll also stop by a local artisan center. On our way back to the city, we’ll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Latin America. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the day will be free.

Day 3 Mexico City & Queretaro

Free morning in MEXICO CITY. After lunch, we’ll provide transfer to the bus station for the journey to QUERETARO, located 200 km from Mexico City. Upon arrival at the station, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. QUERETARO is a historic city known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Founded in 1531, it played a key role in both Mexico’s Independence and the Mexican Revolution. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with charming plazas, baroque churches, and colonial buildings. Over the next few days, you’ll have time to stroll through the magnificent center, with its cobblestone streets, vibrant plazas lined with colonial architecture, the 18th-century aqueduct, lush gardens, and bustling markets.

Day 4 Queretaro

Today, we’ll visit the Pueblo Mágico of SAN SEBASTIAN DE BERNAL, a charming town known for its tranquil atmosphere at the base of the world’s third-largest monolith. Here, you’ll find skilled textile artisans. We’ll also explore TEQUISQUIAPAN, famous for its mineral water spas and colonial-style buildings that line its cobblestone streets. This town is renowned for its handmade artisanal products, especially the woven baskets sold in the artisan market. A guided tour will be included, allowing us to delve into the local history.Our excursion will also include a delightful culinary experience, with a visit to the San Patricio Winery and the Bocanegra Cheese Cellar. You’ll learn about cheese production and the unique challenges of high-altitude winemaking, accompanied by a tasting of regional wines.

Day 5 Queretaro

We’ll enjoy a free morning in QUERETARO for you to continue exploring this charming city. In the afternoon, we’ll include a unique theatrical experience! Just 40 km from Querétaro lies the Hacienda Atongo, a historic seventeenth-century estate. Here, we’ll take a guided tour with characters from another era, immersing ourselves in the rich history of the hacienda, from its main buildings to the vineyard. The visit will be brought to life with theatrical performances by local actors. We’ll also enjoy a refreshing drink made from wine produced on the estate. We’ll then return to QUERETARO.

Day 6 Puebla & Queretaro & Tula

We’ll depart for TULA, where we’ll include a visit and entrance to the archaeological site, the ancient capital of the Toltecs. Its main attraction is the Atlantes, impressive four-meter-tall warrior statues. The site also features pyramids, palaces, and carved columns that reflect the sophistication of this pre-Hispanic civilization.We’ll then arrive in PUEBLA and enjoy a panoramic tour of this historic city, renowned for its culinary traditions, colonial architecture, and Talavera pottery. Highlights include its magnificent Renaissance-style cathedral and lively Zócalo (main square).Overnight in Puebla, a vibrant city full of life and activity.

Day 7 Oaxaca & Puebla

We’ll travel toward the state of Oaxaca, passing through mountainous regions with beautiful scenery along the way. We’ll arrive in Oaxaca by late morning and enjoy an included visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city, originally founded by the Aztecs and renowned for its impressive historical heritage. We’ll then head up to Monte Albán, set atop a mountain rising 400 meters above the Oaxaca Valley. This ancient site—tickets and guided tour included—is the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities. We’ll return to Oaxaca, where you’ll have free time to continue exploring the city at your own pace.

Day 8 Oaxaca & San Pablo Villa de Mitla & Tuxtla Gutiérrez

We’ll depart early in the morning, making a brief stop in SAN PABLO VILLA DE MITLA, a charming Pueblo Mágico. You’ll have time for a stroll near the 16th-century Church of San Pablo and along its picturesque rustic streets. We’ll then continue our journey through the mountains of Oaxaca toward the Isthmus. Lunch will be included en route. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ, the capital of the state of Chiapas.

Day 9 Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo & San Cristóbal de las Casas & San Juan Chamula & Tuxtla Gutiérrez & Zinacantán

We see the CAÑON DEL SUMIDERO, on a boat we sail up this impressive canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. Then we take a stroll in CHIAPA DEL CORZO, a colonial site of tradition and culture. After this, we go further into the Mayan culture and visit beautiful villages inhabited by the Tzotziles Indians. In ZINACANTAN we can admire the dresses of the women and the beautiful shops and weaving workshops. In SAN JUAN CHAMULA we will be surprised by its church which mixes Christianity with pre-columbine traditions in its rites. Continuation to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS. Afternoon free in this very beautiful colonial city founded in 1528.

Day 10 San Cristóbal de las Casas

Today, we’ll embark on an 8-hour excursion with a local tour operator. From SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, we’ll visit Las Grutas del Mamut, named due to its rock formation resembling a prehistoric mammoth. This massive cave is filled with impressive rock formations that captivate visitors.We’ll then continue to El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, a scenic site surrounded by lush, varied vegetation and abundant wildlife. Here, a striking natural stone archway, shaped over thousands of years by the flow of the Fogótico River, awaits us. This unique formation combines elements of a natural arch and caves, with numerous caverns, rock formations, and stalactites to explore.Our final stop will be the Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, home to a cave stretching 10.2 kilometers in length and reaching depths of up to 550 meters. An illuminated pathway extends 750 meters into the cave, allowing us to admire the fascinating shapes formed by stalactites and stalagmites over time. This geological marvel is nestled in a conifer forest, where you can also enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, and spelunking activities.We’ll return to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS where you’ll have free time.

Day 11 San Cristóbal de las Casas

Today, we’ll include a 5-hour excursion with a local tour operator to MOXVIQUIL, a true example of a learning community for sustainibility. This expansive area, lush with vegetation, offers a range of activities such as native birdwatching, observing pollinators and insects, exploring the beautiful orchid garden, and taking part in the signature interpretive hiking trail, a unique experience that connects visitors directly with nature.Afterward, we’ll visit the Museum of Maya Medicine, dedicated to sharing and preserving Tsotsil-Tseltal healing practices in CHIAPAS. The museum features a variety of settings that showcase traditional medical practices, as well as the methods and therapeutic resources used by community healers, including the Jilol (pulse reader), Koponej witz (mountain prayer specialist), Tzakbak (bone-setter), Jvetome (midwife), and Acvomol (herbalist).We’ll then return to our hotel, with the rest of the afternoon free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 12 San Cristóbal de las Casas & Tuxtla Gutiérrez

According to your flight schedule, we’ll include a transfer to Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport, where you may take the most convenient flight (not included) to Mexico City airport (or another destination), marking the end of your journey.

Planned Hotels or similar
CASA BLANCA

5550964500

facturacion@hotel-casablanca.com.mx; ventas2@hotel-casablanca.com.mx

Lafragua 7, tabacalera, cuauhtémoc,06030
Mexico City,Mexico

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON QUERETARO

4423683000

stephanie.melgar@hilton.com

Av. luis vega monrroy 410, colinas del cimatario,76030
Queretaro,Mexico

FOUR POINT BY SHERATON PUEBLA

2222140800

direccion.ventas@fourpointspuebla.mx

Blvd. hermanos serdán 102, real del monte, heroica puebla de zaragoza,72060
Puebla,Mexico

CASA CONZATTI

9515138500

Gómez farias 218, centro historico,68000
Oaxaca,Mexico

OAXACA REAL

9515060708

reservaciones@oaxacareal.com

Calle de manuel garcía vigil 306, centro, 68000 oaxaca de juárez, oax, méxico,68000
Oaxaca,Mexico

FIESTA INN TUXTLA FASHION MALL

9616178050

Panamericana 651 c, el retiro,29096
Tuxtla Gutiérrez,Mexico

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TUXTLA GUTIERRES

9616189500

reservaciones.hiex@gfarrera.com.mx

Av. central poniente 1254 barrio el maguey,29000
Tuxtla Gutiérrez,Mexico

DIEGO DE MAZARIEGOS

9676780833

reserva@diegodemazariegos.com

Profa. maría adelina flores 2 zona centro, 29200 san cristóbal de las casas, chiapas, méxico,29200
San Cristóbal de las Casas,Mexico

Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included in the price

Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.

Includes arrival transfer

Mexico City, Puebla

Archaeological site of Teotihuacan, Pueblo Mágico of San Sebastián de Bernal and Tequisquiapan , Theatrical Tour Experience Hacienda Atongo , Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park , Moxviquil

Sumidero Canyon

Delightful culinary experience with a visit to the San Patricio Winery and the Bocanegra Cheese Cellar

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and archaeological site of Teotihuacan, Hacienda Atongo , Archaeological site of Tula , Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park , Museum of Maya Medicine

Oaxaca