Day 1 ITALY - CANCUN
Breakfast. Depart from Italy by intercontinental scheduled flight to Cancun. Arrival, transfer and check into hotel. Overnight.
Day 2 CANCUN - TUXTLA GUTIERREZ - SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS.
Breakfast. Transfer to Cancun airport and depart for Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital of the state of Chiapas. Arrive after about 1 hour.
Transfer to the Chiapa de Corzo pier, where you will take a boat up the Grijalva River to admire the impressive Sumidero Canyon, a gift from Mother Nature with impressive walls and a symbol of the region. Afterwards, we will pass through the center of the town of Chiapa de Corzo for a look at the distinctive Moorish-style fountain with its typical royal crown shape. Lunch and continuation in the afternoon to San Cristobal de Las Casas. Hotel accommodation and overnight stay.
Day 3 SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES - SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS.
Breakfast. Morning dedicated to visiting the indigenous market of San Cristobal de las Casas, the temple of Santo Domingo and the Amber Museum, all located in the center of this beautiful colonial town where Subcomandante Marcos one day revealed himself from the mist. We will then visit the typical and colorful Tzotziles communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan living testimony to the Mayan ethnic groups, where local traditions and legacies of the conquest blend into a vibrant religious syncretism. Rest of the afternoon free for independent sightseeing. Overnight.
Day 4 SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS - AGUA AZUL - PALENQUE.
Breakfast. Descend from the highlands into the tropical forest through a winding landscape and dense vegetation to reach the Yaxhá River and enjoy the surroundings of Agua Azul Falls. Their striking blue color during the dry season and the deep green vegetation surrounding them are a spectacle of nature. Continuation to Palenque. Arrival and settling into the hotel. Overnight.
Day 5 PALENQUE - CAMPECHE
Breakfast. Visit to the archaeological site of Palenque. The inestimable wealth of white stone and the emerald green of the jungle, the magnificence of its buildings and the thick fog that sometimes envelops them, make the area unforgettable: you will be able to admire various buildings including the Temple of Inscriptions, inside which the tomb of the Great Lord "Pakal" was discovered, whose face was adorned with a precious jade mask. At the beginning or end of the visit, a walk inside the Lacandon jungle can be taken. Afterwards, departure for Campeche with a stop for lunch. Arrival in the fortified city, once a land of conquest for Caribbean pirates and now a World Cultural Heritage Site. Visit the historic center with its characteristic colorful houses. Hotel accommodation and overnight stay.
Day 7 MERIDA - CHICHEN ITZA' - RIVIERA MAYA.
Breakfast. Depart for Chichen Itzá, recently declared a Wonder of the Ancient World and a place of Mayan culture par excellence in all its splendor. You will visit the Observatory, the world-renowned Castillo Pyramid, the Pelota Field and other structures of interest that will make your thoughts travel back in time. At the end continuation with a visit to a cenote, where it will be possible to take a refreshing bath. Lunch. Continue to the Riviera Maya and check into the hotel. Overnight.
Day 8 - Day 9 RIVIERA MAYA.
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Free day for relaxation, beach activities or optional excursions.
Day 10 RIVIERA MAYA - CANCUN - ITALY.
Breakfast. Transfer to Cancun airport and depart on scheduled flights to Italy. Meals and overnight stay on board.
Day 11 ARRIVAL IN ITALY
End of the journey.
