RUTA MAYA “A” + CANCÚN
11 days, 10 nights
Operation day: tue
DAY 1
GUATEMALA CITY AIRPORT- ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Arrival to the airport and transfer to Antigua Guatemala for accommodation in a local hotel.
DAY 2
ANTIGUA GUATEMALA
Breakfast. Visit of Antigua Guatemala, full day, visit of the most important ruins of the Colonial City, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity and considered one of the most beautiful colonial cities in America, during the colonial period was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala The third largest in continental America after the Viceroyalty of New Spain (Mexico) and the Viceroyalty of Nueva Granada (Peru), a political, cultural center , Religious, economic of the area of Central America, the city stopped its march after the earthquake in 1773, the city remained uninhabited and later to transfer it to the New Guatemala of the Asunción (official name of Guatemala City). In the afternoon visit San Antonio Aguascalientes and Ciudad Vieja. Accommodation in selected hotel.
DAY 3
ANTIGUA-CHICHICASTENANGO-LAKE ATITLÁN
Breakfast. Very early departure to the Chichicastenango market, located in the central Guatemalan highlands, important for its multicolored market, visit of the Church of Santo Tomás, at the convenient time departure to Lake Atitlán, surrounded by three volcanoes Atitlán, Tolimán and San Pedro , Its crystalline waters reflect the natural beauty of the lake. Panoramic tour of Panajachel. At the convenient time transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 4
SANTIAGO-LAKE ATITLÁN-GUATEMALA BOAT
Breakfast. At 9 AM, departure for boat trip to the indigenous village of Santiago Atitlán, located between the volcanoes Tolimán and San Pedro, after a wonderful crossing over the lake, arrival to the village and visit of the church of Santiago Apóstol, its market is Permanent and you can buy all kinds of seasonal vegetables and fruits, visit the Brotherhood of Maximón, one of the expressions of religious syncretism of our country. At the appropriate time return to Panajachel and transfer to Guatemala City for accommodation.
DAY 5
GUATEMALA-FLORES-TIKAL-FLORES
Packed breakfast will be delivered to the hotel reception. At 5 AM transfer to the airport to board the flight to the Mundo Maya International Airport, upon arrival, transfer to the most important Archaeological Site of the Maya world, Tikal, its name means “Place of Voices”, built during the classic period of The Mayans. Upon arrival at the Tikal Archaeological Site, our guide will show you the model of the complex of Temples and Acropolis. Visit of the Complex Q and R, continuation towards the Central Acropolis, Temples I “The Great Jaguar” and Temple II “of the Mascarones”, considered the first as one of the most important in the complex, visit of the Lost World Time allows), and in the afternoon return to the Visitor Center for lunch. At convenient time transfer to your hotel for accommodation.
DAY 6
FLORES-BEHTEL-COROZAL-YAXCHILAN-PALENQUE
Breakfast. Transfer to navigate the Usumacinta River to Guatemala-Mexico border, visit Yaxchilán. Lunch (not included) and continuation to Palenque. Accommodation.
DAY 7 PALENQUE-CAMPECHE
Breakfast. Leaving the hotel in Palenque at 8 AM to visit the archaeological area of Palenque, the most representative of Mayan culture, for the beauty of its constructions. The most important historical finding of this culture occurred in the Temple of Inscriptions, where the sarcophagus of King Pakal was found on a tombstone engraved in relief. It is also essential to know the Temple of the Foliated Cross, the Temple of the Sun and the Palace. Continue towards the walled city of Campeche. Accommodation.
DAY 8 CAMPECHE-UXMAL-MERIDA
Breakfast. Leaving the hotel in Campeche at 8.00 towards the visit of the archaeological zone of Uxmal. This area, whose name means “built in three stages”, is a classic example of the classical and post-classical Mayan era. The main buildings of Uxmal are: the Pyramid of the Fortuneteller, the Palace of the Governors and the Quadrilateral of the Nuns. Lunch Not included in restaurant. In the afternoon, Mérida, also known as “La ciudad blanca”, where its colonial residences and French, Italian and Arab style at the beginning of the century testify to the past richness born of sisal cultivation. Arrival at the hotel. Accommodation.
DAY 9
MERIDA-CHECHEN-ITZA – CANCÚN or RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Leaving the hotel in Merida at 8 AM to visit Chichén-Itza, where you can appreciate the astronomical advances that possessed the Mayan culture. Here you will find the step pyramid of the Castle or Temple of Kukuxklán, El Juego de Pelota, The platform of the Skulls, The Temple of the Jaguars, The Observatory, The Thousand Columns Square, The Sacred Cenote (well). Continue to Cancun or Riviera Maya. Accommodation.
DAY 10
CANCÚN or RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. You will have the day off to enjoy the beauty of white sand beaches and a sea with turquoise tones worthy of a paradise or make optional visit as Isla Mujeres. Xcaret, Tulum, Xel-Ha or Cozumel. Accommodation.
DAY 11
CANCÚN or RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight home.
INCLUDES: 10 nights of lodging, daily breakfasts, hotel taxes, transfers and detailed tours, guide during tours, tickets according to itinerary, picnic lunch in Tikal, Yaxchilan, Palenque, Uxmal, Chichen-Itza (without drink), boat in Panajachel and Corozal.