Day 1 Cancun - Tulum - Kohunlinch Archaeological Reserve - Chicanna (506 km)
Day 2 Chicanna - Becan - Palenque (292 km)
Day 3 Palenque - Campeche (359 km)
Day 4 Campeche - Edzna - Uxmal - Merida (222 km)
Day 5 Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun (304 km)
Day 1:
Cancun - Tulum - Kohunlinch Archaeological Reserve - Chicanna (506 km)
Departure from Cancun to Chicanna. En route, we will visit the archaeological site of Tulum, perched on the coast of the Caribbean Sea and protected by a fortress wall and the second largest reef in the world. It is considered one of the last Mayan cities, its collapse was in 1600 BC. After this visit we will continue to the archaeological site of Kohunlinch, to admire the large stucco masks, the ball court and the stelae plaza. The last stop is the archaeological site of Chicanna, famous for its temples with zoomorphic figures. Overnight in Chicanna
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Tulum, MX
It is the most photogenic site in the region and perhaps the whole country with warm starry nights and clear turquoise waters. One of the most important sites in Tulum is its Mayan ruins, located on a cliff facing the Caribbean Sea.
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Kohunlinch Archaeological Reserve, Belize
Kohunlinch is a major Classic Period Maya city in northern Belize, set on jungle-covered hills. Famous for its grand "Plaza of the Stelae," the distinctive "Temple of the Wind God," and large, iconic stucco masks, it showcases the architectural and artistic achievements of the Maya in the foothills.
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Chicanna, MX
Chicanna is a quintessential Río Bec-style Maya site in Campeche, Mexico, whose name means "House of the Serpent Mouth." It is renowned for Structure II, featuring an elaborate monster-mouth doorway symbolizing the entrance to the underworld. Its ornate facades represent a pinnacle of Maya architectural artistry.
Day 2:
Chicanna - Becan - Palenque (292 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Departure from Chicanna to visit the archaeological site of Becan whose name in Mayan means "cliff", probably because of the pit that
surrounded the central part of the city at one time. After this, we will go to
the impressive Misol-Ha waterfalls where time will be given for swimming.
In the afternoon we will continue to Palenque.
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Becan, MX
Becan, meaning "Path of the Serpent" or "Moat," is a major Río Bec Maya city in Campeche, Mexico. Notable for its unique defensive moat and earthworks, towering twin-pyramid structures, and intricate stone facades, it exemplifies the military and architectural sophistication of the Maya civilization.
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Palenque, MX
Palenque is an ancient mayan city site in Chiapas. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Misol-Ha
Misol-Ha is a stunning waterfall in the Chiapas jungle, cascading about 35 meters into a clear natural pool, perfect for swimming and enjoying the lush tropical surroundings.
Day 3:
Palenque - Campeche (359 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We will visit the impressive archaeological site of Palenque, a
Mayan city surrounded by jungle, where we will see its temples, pyramids,
and ball games. Afterward, we will head towards the Gulf of Mexico through
the state of Tabasco to Campeche, a city known for its colonial buildings and
its 16th-century fortifications, famous for the constant pirate attacks that
have left it surrounded by forts and walls
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Palenque, MX
Palenque is an ancient mayan city site in Chiapas. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987.
Temple of the Inscriptions
The temple of inscriptions is situated at the foot of the northern hills of Mexico's chiapas mountains, a site of the ancient city of palenque.The underground chamber is below the high platform, above which is the temple, called the palenque temple, which contains the shape of a drum and a tablet of two stone tablets, with hieroglyphics.
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Campeche, MX
Campeche is a historical fairyland, its walled city center is a tight enclave of restored pastel buildings, narrow cobblestone streets, fortified ramparts, and well-preserved mansions. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites in 1999.
Day 4:
Campeche - Edzna - Uxmal - Merida (222 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Depart Campeche to visit the archaeological site of Edzna and
its impressive buildings with acoustic curiosities. We continue to the state of
Yucatan to visit Uxmal, one of the most romantic Mayan cities, known for its
unusual rounded pyramid.
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Edzna, MX
Edzna is famed for its grand "Temple of the Five Stories" and an ingenious integrated hydraulic system of canals and reservoirs. A key site for observing the equinox sunset, it showcases the Maya's advanced mastery of architecture, astronomy, and water management.
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Uxmal, MX
Located in the North of Yucatan, the city is a commercial and political powerhouse.The ruins of the ancient city of Uxmal are well preserved and are considered one of the architectural masterpieces of the mayan civilization.Many of the buildings are made of well-cut stones, not putty, and the overall style is elegant and beautiful.
Day 5:
Merida - Chichen Itza - Cancun (304 km)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Departure from Merida to continue our visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World: Chichen-Itza, a site where the Mayans gathered their knowledge of the heavens to amaze us every spring and autumn, as thousands of people gather at the equinoxes to see the serpent formed by the sun descend through the central pyramid. Continuation to Cancun and/or Riviera Maya, to drop you off at your hotel.
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Chichen Itza, MX
Chichen Itza is the largest of the archaeological cities of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. It is one of Mexico's most visited tourist destinations. It was granted World Heritage Site status in 1988 by UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently selected as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
What is included / what does it mean the AB, BB, AI for hotels?
AB: American Breakfast
SAI: Semi All Inclusive
BB: Buffet
AI: All Inclusive
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