Incredible Mexico Adventure 15D/14N (from Cancun)

Transfer from Cancun to Playa del Carmen

You will be picked up at your accommodation/meeting point for your shuttle transfer to Playa del Carmen, where you’ll be dropped off at your next accommodation/meeting point.

Not sure where to stay in Playa del Carmen? We’re in the best location and can offer what other hotels in Playa del Carmen can’t – an amazing community of fellow travelers. Selina Playa del Carmen is located on the rambling Quinta Avenida, the perfect spot to stroll the streets, relax on the paradisiac beach or mingle with locals and fellow travelers. Skip the other hotels to stay in our stylish space decorated with art from local creators. We infuse a piece of the local culture in every one of our Selina locations, and this one is no different. If wellness is what you seek, sign up for one of our on-site yoga classes or other wellness activity. We have a full calendar of events each week to help you make the most of your time in town. Stay in our dormitories, standard, deluxe, or private rooms.

Transfer from Playa del Carmen to Tulum

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Tulum.

Do you smell that? It’s the fragrant blend of smudged copal and sage that floats through the air at Selina Tulum Los Lirios! Nestled between the sacred Tulum port ruins and Sian Ka’an’s nature reserve, our beachfront location is a hub for music, art, wellness, and culture.

From Mayan massage treatments to temazcal and cacao ceremonies, our wellness center offers a host of activities that incorporate ancient Mexican tradition. Plus, our weekly social programming includes drink and draw, mindfulness talks, and gong baths run by local and international experts. Head over to our restaurant for grilled fish, spicy tamales, and crunchy marquesitas, connect with new people at our cocktail bar, or dance to the sounds of local performers and DJs at dusk. Looking for a unique sleeping experience? Stay in a canopy-topped glamping tent or bamboo teepee under the stars!

Transfer from Tulum to Merida

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Merida.

Nómadas Hostel is located in a Colonial House built in 1790 located in the Historic Center of the City of Merida, Yucatan. Just 5 blocks from the Main Square and the Cathedral, 3 blocks from the majestic Paseo de Montejo.

Nómadas is the first hostel in Mexico, opened in 1999. Nómadas is the largest hostel in the city of Merida and has the largest number of services. We have a capacity to accommodate more than 130 people so you will find a unique atmosphere and you will share your trip to Merida with travelers from all over the world.

Learn about the ancient ways of life in this well-preserved Mayan citadel with an English speaking guide. Ponder the disappearance of this archaeological site former inhabitants while you walk around these pre-Hispanic ruins. Recently added to the list of the 7 World Wonders, this is a site you do not want to miss!

Upon arrival to Chichen Itza, a specialised guide will give you a detailed tour of the site, enjoying the quiet of the morning visit before the crowds. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide archaeological essential background to better understand the history of Chichen Itza.

Discover how this large pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan civilization around 600 AD to 1200, and remained a center of worship and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spaniards. Even today, it is still considered sacred by the Maya people of Yucatán Peninsula site. Like many of the cities of ancient Mexico, the site was abandoned, and its ruins were hidden by jungle. Hear how the site was discovered and excavated by archaeologists, earning the protection of UNESCO and today considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. They will explain the philosophy, cosmology and mythology behind this ancient place, such as the meaning of the stone carvings, pyramids, platforms, ball games. Visit the Temple of the Jaguars, the Temple of the Warriors and of course the famous pyramid, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan. Hear how a serpent of light seems going up the stairs of this temple in the spring and fall equinoxes (around March 21st & September 21st).

Nómadas Hostel is located in a Colonial House built in 1790 located in the Historic Center of the City of Merida, Yucatan. Just 5 blocks from the Main Square and the Cathedral, 3 blocks from the majestic Paseo de Montejo.

Nómadas is the first hostel in Mexico, opened in 1999. Nómadas is the largest hostel in the city of Merida and has the largest number of services. We have a capacity to accommodate more than 130 people so you will find a unique atmosphere and you will share your trip to Merida with travelers from all over the world.

This amazing day tour takes you to the Yucatan's mysterious underground world. Experience snorkelling in the unique 'cenotes' (sinkholes) of Yucatan and immerse yourself in the local culture as you spend time in a traditional Mayan village. You'll meet with locals and visit a traditional Maya medicinal shop while you see some of the region's most precious treasures.

Please make your own way to the meeting point in the centre of Merida and from there we'll move as the locals do. Walk trough the colonial streets of Merida to catch the local transportation that will take us to a traditional Mayan village. Take a motorbike ride and get into the jungle to find 3 different cenotes (sinkholes), you'll hear the stories and mysteries about this gorgeous subterranean world.

Swim and snorkel in these cenotes, and if you dare, try to reach the bottom and some other hidden places inside these beautiful caverns. After this refreshing time, you will continue your visit in the Mayan Village where you will learn about the traditional Mayan medicine and listen to a prayer in the Mayan language to show gratitude towards the spirits and guards of these places. A local family will give you a taste of local life using their ancient cooking skills to prepare the lunch you are going to taste. To finish your adventure day, take the local transport back to Merida and make your own way to your hotel, or if you want, feel free to stay longer on your own to explore more in this incredible land.

Nómadas Hostel is located in a Colonial House built in 1790 located in the Historic Center of the City of Merida, Yucatan. Just 5 blocks from the Main Square and the Cathedral, 3 blocks from the majestic Paseo de Montejo.

Nómadas is the first hostel in Mexico, opened in 1999. Nómadas is the largest hostel in the city of Merida and has the largest number of services. We have a capacity to accommodate more than 130 people so you will find a unique atmosphere and you will share your trip to Merida with travelers from all over the world.

Transfer from Merida to Palenque

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Palenque.

Swim in the refreshing waters of the multi-tiered limestone waterfalls in Agua Azul and take a walk in the nature. At Misol-Ha the river plunges 40 meters over the edge of a cliff offering you the chance to walk in the caves behind the stream. Explore the ancient Maya city of Palenque and climb the pyramids to look out over the lush green jungle setting.

You will be picked up early in the morning and transferred to the Palenque ruins. You will have a couple of hours to visit these beautiful ruins hidden in the jungle own your own. Then you will be transferred to Misol-ha where you will spend 45 minutes. The last stop will be at Agua Azul where you will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to freely explore this beautiful area. After seeing these 3 beautiful attractions, you will be transferred to San Cristobal which is about a 4-5 hour drive, so be prepared for a VERY LONG but VERY EXCITING and BEAUTIFUL DAY AS WELL.

-Description of the attractions-

-Palenque Ruins-

The ancient Mayan city of Palenque is one of Mexico's most breath-taking archaeological parks surrounded by lush tropical forest and jungle. This site has a serene, mystical atmosphere. From the moment you enter, you feel engulfed by a sense of history, timelessness and awe. Explore the site on foot and climb up the pyramids for great views of the ancient city and the jungle. (approx. 3 1⁄2 hours)

-Agua Azul Waterfalls-

Rio Xumul-Ha (meaning River of Blue Water, or in Spanish, Agua Azul) features a series of torrential cascades and fast flowing waters rolling down a limestone ridge to form pools and small streams. Take a one-hour walk next to the falls in the breath-taking green valley and swim in one of the calm parts of the refreshing blue river. (approx. 2  1⁄2 hours)

-Misol-Ha Waterfall-

River Misol-Ha (meaning "Streaming Water"), in the "Chol Maya" tribe area of Chiapas, creates one of the state's most wonderful natural sights as the river glides off the edge of a cliff and 40 meters down into a deep pool of water surrounded by lush vegetation. Swim in the deliciously refreshing water and be impressed by the sight of the fall from below. A small walkway will take you behind the water curtain created by the waterfall where you can walk inside the caves. (approx. 45 minutes)

Rossco Backpackers hostel, established in 2003, Becomes the most famous and the best hostels in San cristobal, Chiapas - Mexico. This hostel is an excellent hacienda style hostel well adapted to respond to all travellers needs, offering a wide variety of services at reasonable prices for backpackers and independent travellers world wide.

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon on a boat trip to enjoy the sight of impressive waterfalls, enter mystical caves and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores. Pass through the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo on your way back to San Cristobal.

This tour starts in the morning when we pick you up from your hostel and drive you 45 minutes from San Cristobal through the mountains along the scenic highway towards Tuxtla Gutierrez. Keep an eye out on the beautiful panoramic views as you drive through the clouds to reach the canyon. You will arrive at the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo, from where you will embark on a boat trip that will take you on a 2-hour ride down the river, where the steep walls of the canyon tower overhead. Look out for stunning waterfalls, caves and the dramatic cliffs. You may have the chance to glimpse a crocodile and tons of other natural wildlife, especially birds. Take your last photos as we make our way back to the dock where we will meet our van again.

From here we will make the return trip to San Cristobal passing along the curvy mountain roads to reach the colonial town of San Cristobal. You will be dropped off in the city center so you can continue your day of sightseeing, shopping or popping into a local cafe for a fulfilling lunch on your own. From the city center, you can easy walk to your hotel.

WHAT TO BRING: Take a hat and if you will be wearing shorts please remember to use sunscreen for your legs, because you will be on a boat cruising by the immense walls of this amazing canyon. Do not worry about wearing your swimsuit as swimming is not allowed (due to the crocodiles!).

Rossco Backpackers hostel, established in 2003, Becomes the most famous and the best hostels in San cristobal, Chiapas - Mexico. This hostel is an excellent hacienda style hostel well adapted to respond to all travellers needs, offering a wide variety of services at reasonable prices for backpackers and independent travellers world wide.

Transfer from San Cristobal de las Casas to Oaxaca

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Oaxaca.

Come and explore the breathtaking ruins of Monte Alban. Continue on to a fascinating wood alebrijes carving village, then on to a 16th century Dominican ex-monastery, before finishing in San Bartolo Coyotepec, known for its black clay pottery.

This adventure begins at 9 a.m. when we pick you up at the hostel of your choice. You will visit the Monte Alban ruins, the greatest ancient capital built by the Zapotec culture and the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca.

Then, you will continue to Arrazola to visit a famous wood-carving village, where Alebrijes are made. Alebrijes are brightly coloured Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures.

Following this, you will visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, a 16th century Dominican ex-monastery. Lastly, you will stop in San Bartolo Coyotepec to visit the home of the popular regional black clay pottery.

You are on your way to vibrant Oaxaca and want to save money by spending less on a bed and more on fun? Then Casa Angel is the place to stay! We have great accommodation at very good prices, all within the Historical Center of Oaxaca - a World Heritage City since 1987.

Casa Angel is a stylish backpacker hostel 3 blocks from the world famous Santo Domingo Church and many of Oaxaca's attractions. Located in a recently restored, typical downtown house we offer cheap, chic accommodation with designer private rooms and dorms with wooden bunk beds, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere

As well as having a fantastic building, Casa Angel also offers all the facilities you would expect from a Youth Hostel and more Our hostel would not be a great hostel without a common area, Casa Angel's common areas are great value and the perfect place to meet people, watch Cable TV or Netflix, surf through the net and enjoy the roof terrace! Plus, our free cooked breakfast is a great way to save money!

Explore the amazing petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and go for a swim in the natural pools. Visit a gigantic 2,000 year-old tree in Tule and then gaze at beautiful carved stone structures in the Zapotec ruins of Mitla. Learn the process of making woolen rugs by hand in a local village and sip Mezcal, a popular Mexican liquor, at a local factory.

Take this amazing tour and explore the petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua and the majestic nature surrounding it (closed in rainy season). Also, see a gigantic 2,000 year-old tree in Tule and then gaze at the beautiful stone carvings at the Zapotec ruins of Mitla. Visit a local village to learn the process of making woolen rugs from hand. Round off the tour visiting a Mezcal factory and learn how this popular Mexican drink is made.

Hierve el Agua

Due to the variety and high concentrations of mineral salts, a pre hispanic irrigation system and various waterfalls are now petrified. A series of small natural pools have been excavated to form an esplanade called "the amphitheater", from which you can admire the amazing scenery. There are two distinct levels: in the lower level there are springs and the irrigation system, and in the upper level there are facilities for visitors.

Mitla

Its name in Nahuatl means "Place of the Dead", while the Zapotecs called it lyobaa, meaning "Place of burials" Mitla was a place of residence for the Zapotec priestly class. It was inhabited from the classic period of Monte Albán (100 to 650 AD), and reached its peak in the post-classical period (750 to 1521 AD). The layout of the city was probably planned with structures grouped in five sets, currently called the Columns, the Church, the Stream, the Adobes and the South.

Santa María El Tule

Among the natural beauties of this town is the huge, ahuehuete cypress called "El Árbol del Tule". The tree is a wonderful example of Oaxacan flora, 40 meters high with a diameter of 52.58 meters, it weighs around 509 tons and is approximately 2000 years old. We suggest you visit the handcraft market of the community and to sample the wide variety of local foods.

Teotitlán del Valle

This town is where woolen rugs are made on domestic looms. The artisans here use natural dyes such as indigo, moss and grana cochinilla. We will take you to an artisan house to see the process of making a rug.

Mezcal Factory

Perhaps the most famous drink to come out of Mexico is one made from the agave plant: tequila. But there’s another drink derived from the agave, one less known but just as potent: Mezcal. And lately, it is moving on up among the hip and the chic, not only in Mexico but also abroad. The New York Times recently published an article about this spirit beverage newfound fame in New York and beyond. We will take you down to a mezcal distillery where you will be able to discover all about Mezcal. You've gotta try it, Mezcal is the new tequila! As the old saying goes: "Para todo mal, mezcal, y para todo bien, también" (for any harm, mezcal, for every charm, as well).

You are on your way to vibrant Oaxaca and want to save money by spending less on a bed and more on fun? Then Casa Angel is the place to stay! We have great accommodation at very good prices, all within the Historical Center of Oaxaca - a World Heritage City since 1987.

Casa Angel is a stylish backpacker hostel 3 blocks from the world famous Santo Domingo Church and many of Oaxaca's attractions. Located in a recently restored, typical downtown house we offer cheap, chic accommodation with designer private rooms and dorms with wooden bunk beds, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere

As well as having a fantastic building, Casa Angel also offers all the facilities you would expect from a Youth Hostel and more Our hostel would not be a great hostel without a common area, Casa Angel's common areas are great value and the perfect place to meet people, watch Cable TV or Netflix, surf through the net and enjoy the roof terrace! Plus, our free cooked breakfast is a great way to save money!

Transfer from Oaxaca to Mexico City

Please make your own way to the bus station to catch your bus to Mexico City.

Mexico City, Mexico is one of the biggest, most spectacular cities in the world. With close to 160 museums, the city is thriving with nightlife, festivals, culture and gastronomy. It also features the oldest forest in the Americas – Chapultepec Park, one of many green spaces across the city. Surrounded by mountains, the city beckons you to explore the neighborhoods’ hive of underground parties, cosmopolitan venues, and historical sites. This city is a feast for the eyes and the street food in this city is unreal. Tacos, flautas, tortas, elotes, tamales: try one of everything and you will never go hungry while seeing all the places to visit in Mexico City. Visit one of the many tourist attractions in Mexico City, take in mariachi at Plaza Garibaldi, or sit on the terraces of the Zocalo for some excellent people watching. Don’t miss a lucha libre match or the UNESCO World Heritage floating gardens in Xochimilco. There are almost too many things to do in town and, let’s face it, everyone should visit this colossus at more than once in their life!

Experience Teotihuacan like you have never done before! Experience the local culture surrounding the amazing pyramids, go on top of the pyramids when most people are not there, and enjoy a welcoming lunch with a local Teotihuacan family!

Ancient pyramids, town, local businesses, and a delicious meal... sounds like a recipe for an amazing day outside Mexico City!

Head out of Mexico City by public transit (depending on the size of the group), experiencing how locals move about this crowded city. Hop off at the archaeological area of the Teotihuacan pyramids, where you’ll learn about the people who once lived here and all the mysteries that still surround this site. As you tour the grounds, you’ll see the Moon Pyramid, the Calzada de los Muertos (Dead Pass), and the Sun Pyramid, which is the tallest and most spectacular in the area, it’s 63 metres to the top!

After exploring the pyramids, we’ll continue the day walking through the streets of a nearby town. Our first stop will take us into a family-run business where you will learn about ‘obsidian’, the material that the Teotihuacan people use as the main element to make their tools, idols, and decorations. As well, you’ll get to sip an ancient sacred drink called ‘pulque,’ which is extracted from the heart of the maguey (another kind of cactus) considered by some to be the great-grandfather of tequila.

Next up on this Mexico tour, pay a visit to the cactus product factory, where you’ll find jams, candies, spicy lollies, alcoholic creams, and more products made by the local people from the endemic vegetation such as nopal, xoconostle, and a cactus fruit called tuna. Not only will you be able to see all the cactus varieties at this family-run factory, but you’ll also get to try some samples and, if you like them, you can pick up some of these exotic products as a souvenir.

To finish our journey, we’ll visit a local family for a nice meal. Their business is catering, so you’ll be in good hands to try some traditional dishes. Their menu is always changing based on whatever they’ve cooked for the day, but there’s always delicious options for every palate. You’ll be welcomed into their home and experience traditional customs. Plus, you’ll be able to practice all those Spanish words you’ve learned along your trip as you enjoy some real local flavors of typical Mexican kitchens. Delicious! After enjoying a delicious meal, we’ll head back to Mexico City, happy, full, and relaxed.

NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not permitted to climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.

Mexico City, Mexico is one of the biggest, most spectacular cities in the world. With close to 160 museums, the city is thriving with nightlife, festivals, culture and gastronomy. It also features the oldest forest in the Americas – Chapultepec Park, one of many green spaces across the city. Surrounded by mountains, the city beckons you to explore the neighborhoods’ hive of underground parties, cosmopolitan venues, and historical sites. This city is a feast for the eyes and the street food in this city is unreal. Tacos, flautas, tortas, elotes, tamales: try one of everything and you will never go hungry while seeing all the places to visit in Mexico City. Visit one of the many tourist attractions in Mexico City, take in mariachi at Plaza Garibaldi, or sit on the terraces of the Zocalo for some excellent people watching. Don’t miss a lucha libre match or the UNESCO World Heritage floating gardens in Xochimilco. There are almost too many things to do in town and, let’s face it, everyone should visit this colossus at more than once in their life!

On this Mexico City tour, you will explore five of Mexico's best street markets. Find everything from exotic flowers, fresh fruit, colourful piñatas to traditional Mexican food and more!

Markets are some of the most lively places in Mexico City, and on this tour you will experience them as a local by getting to each market in public transportation.

Make your own way to the meeting point. We will start our adventure in the subway to reach a relatively unknown market, even for some Mexicans. If you are into Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera story, you will definitely like this spot. Your expert guide will give you some fascinating facts about the history of the market from the first half of the 20th century, and you will learn about contemporary Mexican society as well.

Next we will head to the witchcraft market by public transportation. This market is one of the most unusual spots in Mexico City. You will be amazed with the variety of things, colours, sounds and smells you will find in this place. Admire colourful piñatas, eccentric costumes, curious voodoo dolls, magic potions and even the cure for a hangover.

After this unforgettable experience, we will walk to the subway to reach the biggest flower market in Mexico City, where you will find an incredibly diverse offer of the most exotic flowers. In the aisles of this amazing place you can also find fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as traditional food. As you walk along the market, you will find herbs, spices, fruit, vegetables, legumes, meat and fish among others. Sample traditional Mexican food and beverages such as tamales, mole, fresh fruit juice or tepache.

We will make one last stop at a local patio for the last sample of our tour. After this, we will drop you off at the meeting point, where our Mexico City markets adventure will come to an end.

Mexico City, Mexico is one of the biggest, most spectacular cities in the world. With close to 160 museums, the city is thriving with nightlife, festivals, culture and gastronomy. It also features the oldest forest in the Americas – Chapultepec Park, one of many green spaces across the city. Surrounded by mountains, the city beckons you to explore the neighborhoods’ hive of underground parties, cosmopolitan venues, and historical sites. This city is a feast for the eyes and the street food in this city is unreal. Tacos, flautas, tortas, elotes, tamales: try one of everything and you will never go hungry while seeing all the places to visit in Mexico City. Visit one of the many tourist attractions in Mexico City, take in mariachi at Plaza Garibaldi, or sit on the terraces of the Zocalo for some excellent people watching. Don’t miss a lucha libre match or the UNESCO World Heritage floating gardens in Xochimilco. There are almost too many things to do in town and, let’s face it, everyone should visit this colossus at more than once in their life!

Transfer from Mexico City to Mexico City