RUTA MAYA “B” + CANCÚN

15 days, 14 nights
Operation days: tue/fri

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 – CHALCHUAPA-JOYA DE CEREN-SAN SALVADOR
Breakfast, departure from Guatemala City to San Salvador, 270km approx. Visit the Archaeological Site JOYA CEREN declared World Heritage by UNESCO, one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent years in Latin America, this unique site in the Mayan World, shows us a window to the past of the way of life and Agriculture of the Mayasen route of the Archaeological Site of Tazumal and White House, and continuation towards San Salvador. accommodation.

DAY 6
SAN SALVADOR-SANTA ANA-COPAN (HONDURAS)
Breakfast. Departure to the Heroic city of SANTA ANA, second city in importance for El Salvador, brief panoramic tour. Continuation to COPÁN (Honduras). Short migratory procedures and arrival at noon. Afternoon Visit of the Archaeological Site considered as one of the most important in the Mayan World, visit of the complex with its sculpted stelae, the staircase with Mayan glyphs and the ball field. Accommodation.

DAY 7
COPÁN-QUIRIGUA-MARISCOS THE RIO DULCE
Breakfast. Departure to Archaeological of QUIRIGUA (Guatemala) located on the banks of the Motagua River, the park is comprised in a complex of stelae carved in sandstone, within which is the highest stela of all the Maya world, with more than 10.60 m . In height, as well as zoomorphic figures dating back to the classical Mayan period. Continuation to Mariscos or Rio Dulce. accommodation

DAY 8
MARISCOS THE RIVER DULCE-LIVINGSTON-RIO DULCE-FLORES
Breakfast. Departure in BOTE to visit the town of Garifuna origin LIVINGSTON with its reggae music and tip, the coconut bread, etc. Continuation in BOTE upstream, from where we will observe the exuberant vegetation and a natural canyon. And with the boat will enter in the channels, continuation towards Rio Dulce, panoramic tour of the CASTLE OF SAN FELIPE de LARA, fortress built in the seventeenth century by the Spaniards to avoid the looting of the warehouses that had on the shores of the Lake. Later we will continue to the city of Flores. accommodation

DAY 9
FLORES-TIKAL-FLORES
Breakfast. Transfer to the most important Archaeological Site of the Maya world, Tikal, its name means “Place of Voices”, built during the classic Mayan period. 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 10
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 11
PALENQUE-CAMPECHE
Breakfast. Leaving the hotel in Palenque at 8 AM To visit the archaeological zone of Palenque, the most representative of the 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 12
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 13
MERIDA-CHECHEN-ITZA – CANCUN 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 Riviera Maya. Accommodation.

DAY 14
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 15
CANCUN or RIVIERA MAYA
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take your flight home.

INCLUDES: 14 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, Río Dulce And Corozal.

Note: This itinerary does not require internal flights.