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Trip Length
22 Days
Trip Starts
Puerto Vallarta
Trip Finishes
Playa del Carmen
Countries Explored:
Mexico
Trip Style
Classic
Departures
Budget
Affordable
Max. Group Size
16
Pace
Leisurely
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CMVP
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 22 Day Mexico Coast-to-Coast: Puerto Vallarta to the Mayan Riviera. Go coast-to-coast from the Pacific to the Mayan Riviera on this three-week adventure across Mexico that features tons of highlights along the way. You’ll stroll (or dance) past mariachis in Guadalajara, wander the narrow streets and tunnels of Guanajuato, and visit ancient sites like the Aztec capital of Teotihuacán, jungle-clad Palenque, and the massive pyramid at Chichen Itzá, just to name a few. All that adventure is sure to work up an appetite — thankfully Mexico City’s f...read moreamous street tacos and Oaxaca’s many types of mole will more than hit the spot.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Attend the welcome meeting in the evening and then opt to grab dinner with the group. Stay: Hotel Puerto de Luna
Get ready for a full free day in Puerto Vallarta for optional activities. Your CEO will help arrange and give you some insider recommendations, but you could spend some time on the beach, go whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), a day trip with snorkelling to Isla Marietas or find a nice place to grab some food and people watch. In the evening meet with the group to trade stories and go out to search for some delicious local street food. Stay: Hotel Puerto de Luna (B)
Travel inland to Guadalajara this morning. Make a stop along the way near the town of Tequila to visit a distillery to learn about how tequila is traditionally made with a tasting included and lunch. Continue on arriving in Guadalajara in the early evening for a CEO-led orientation walk. Stay: Hotel Laffayette (B/L)
Enjoy a free morning today to discover Guadalajara's charm. In the afternoon, set off on a city tour including the nearby vibrant city of Tlaquepaque. Think mariachis, historical centres, and loads of fun and street food. The rest of the evening is open to do as you please. Maybe go for another walk through the main square and find a cool tavern to grab a drink with the group. Stay: Hotel Laffayette (B)
Travel by public bus to Guanajuato today. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour to discover the city's beautiful architecture, tunnels, cultural history, and of course, street food. Stay: Hotel Santa Regina (B)
Wander through Guanajuato during your free morning. Grab a bite to eat on your own before the bus ride to San Miguel de Allende. Here the group will go on a CEO-led orientation walk before time to have dinner on your own. Stay: Hotel Hacienda Monteverde (B)
Start off with a half-day city tour of San Miguel de Allende. See various historical sites like the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri. Learn the cultural significance of various places and admire the architecture of this place before a free afternoon for various optional activities. Stay: Hotel Hacienda Monteverde (B)
Hop on the local bus to Mexico City this morning and arrive around midday. Enjoy a free afternoon and opt for an evening out on the town. Stay: Hotel PF Suites (B)
Take a free day to discover the busting and vibrant megalopolis of Mexico City. With so much to see, do, and eat in this vibrant city, be sure to get recommendations from your CEO about the best things to experience on any particular day. Maybe grab some street tacos and people watch in the main square. Stay: Hotel PF Suites (B)
Take advantage of a day get to know Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum. Stay: Hotel PF Suites (B)
Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Stand in awe of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, stroll down the Avenue of the Dead and learn all about the site's importance to Mexico's ancient cultures for thousands of years, at one point being the largest city in the entire Americas. Continue to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown. Stay: Hotel Gilfer (B)
Enjoy a free day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night. Stay: Hotel Gilfer (B)
Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets. After, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted. Stay: Hotel Oaxaca Real (B)
Take advantage of free time, and opt to learn how to make mole in a cooking class, shop at nearby artisan villages, Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla, or sample some mezcal at a local distillery - look out for the worm! In the evening enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local expert and taste a variety of regional cuisine. Stay: Hotel Oaxaca Real (B)
Travel in style and fly to Villahermosa, then transfer to Palenque by land. Stay: Hotel Maya Tulipanes (B)
Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Palenque, set in the jungle of Chiapas. Opt for a jungle walk in the afternoon. Stay: Hotel Maya Tulipanes (B)
Travel to the Yucatán Peninsula, stopping off in the seaside historic city of Campeche. Upon arrival in Mérida, enjoy an orientation walk to get to know the city's layout and attractions. Stay: Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia (B)
Enjoy a free day to explore Mérida and surroundings. Opt to visit the Mayan ruins of Uxmal or explore the main square and historic buildings of Mérida. Stay: Hotel Santa Lucia by Kavia (B)
Explore the ancient Mayan City of Chichén Itzá with a guided tour, then continue on to the quaint city of Valladolid. Opt to cool off with a swim in a nearby cenote, a natural water-filled sinkhole. Stay: Hotel Fundadores (B)
Travel to Playa del Carmen to lounge on Mayan Riviera beaches. Stay: Hotel Casa de las Flores (B)
Opt to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm or just play in the waves and enjoy the beach! Stay: Hotel Casa de las Flores (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in Guadalajara.
- Soak up history in the colonial towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende.
- Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan.
- Explore the ruins at Palanque.
- Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca
- Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Cooking Demonstration, Oaxaca
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour, Guanajuato
- Your Discover Moment: Mérida
- Your Discover Moment: Playa del Carmen
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan
- Orientation walk in Puebla
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Guided tour of Palenque ruins site
- Campeche visit
- Orientation walk in Mérida
- Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
- Tequila distillery visit and tasting
- City tour of Guadalajara
- Orientation walk in San Miguel de Allende
- City tour of San Miguel de Allende
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
- Cooking demonstration with local expert in Oaxaca
- Free time in Puebla, Oaxaca Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, and Mexico City
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Hotels (21 Nights)
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 21 breakfasts, 1 lunch
- Public air-conditioned bus, taxi, private vehicle, plane, walking
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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