Mexico: From the Pacific to the Caribbean (2026)
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Mexico: From the Pacific to the Caribbean (2026)

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US$5,781
Price per person
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US$5,781
Price per person

Visiting

Mexico City
Mexico City

Day 1

Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to the hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.

Mexico City
Mexico City

Day 2

Today, we’ll explore MEXICO CITY and the remarkable site of TEOTIHUACAN (entrance included), located just 40 km from the capital. After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey at the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where past and present merge seamlessly. From there, we’ll continue to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where we’ll visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. We’ll also stop by a local artisan center. On our way back to the city, we’ll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Latin America. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the day will be free.

Mexico City - Tepoztlan - Cuernavaca - Taxco
Mexico City - Tepoztlan - Cuernavaca - Taxco

Day 3

After breakfast, we’ll depart from MEXICO CITY and head to the state of MORELOS in TEPOZTLAN, a charming Pueblo Mágico known as a spiritual and wellness destination set against a striking green hillside with a small pyramid at the top. Here, you’ll have free time to explore the town’s streets or browse its artisan market.We’ll then continue to CUERNAVACA, the capital of MORELOS and known as “The City of Eternal Spring.” Founded in pre-Hispanic times, this city later became a retreat for Aztec nobility and the colonial Spanish elite. Highlights include the Palace of Hernán Cortés, the cathedral, and the city’s beautiful gardens and parks. Free time for lunch.Our journey will then take us to TAXCO in the state of GUERRERO, one of Mexico’s most picturesque Pueblos Mágicos nestled among mountains. With its colonial charm, cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and renowned silver craftsmanship, Taxco is an unforgettable destination. You’ll have time to explore the city before settling in for the night.

Taxco - Acapulco
Taxco - Acapulco

Day 4

After breakfast, we’ll travel through the mountains toward the capital of the state of GUERRERO and continue to the Pacific coast. We’ll arrive in ACAPULCO, a famous city known for its beaches and stunning scenery. There will be free time to enjoy its popular beach, lined with restaurants where you can have lunch and swim. In the afternoon, we’ll include entrance and a visit to the Fort of San Diego, a 17th-century fortress built to protect the city from pirate attacks. After the visit, we’ll transfer you to the hotel and you’ll have free time to relax.

Acapulco - Zihuatanejo
Acapulco - Zihuatanejo

Day 5

After breakfast, we’ll continue our journey along the Pacific Coast, traveling 230 km to reach ZIHUATANEJO, a charming tourist destination known for its pristine beaches, relaxed atmosphere, and quaint cobblestone streets. Originally a quiet fishing village, Zihuatanejo has retained its unique charm. This trip includes a short boat ride (10 minutes) to Playa Las Gatas, accessible only by sea, where you’ll have the opportunity to swim, relax, and have lunch at one of the many restaurants. After returning by boat, it will be time to get settled into your accommodation and enjoy some free time. Note: During peak season, accommodation options in Zihuatanejo may be limited. In such cases, we may depart in the late afternoon to stay in the city of Lázaro Cárdenas.

Zihuatanejo - Janitzio - Patzcuaro
Zihuatanejo - Janitzio - Patzcuaro

Day 6

The scenery will slowly transform as we leave the desert landscapes behind and enter the green mountains of MICHOACAN. Our first stop will be LAKE PATZCUARO, where we’ll board a boat for a 30-minute journey to JANITZIO, an island inhabited by the Purépecha community, known for preserving its traditions and unique butterfly-net fishing. You’ll have time to enjoy lunch at one of the many local restaurants, stroll through the traditional streets, and, if you wish, climb to the impressive statue of José María Morelos.We’ll return by boat to PATZCUARO, one of the most beautiful colonial towns in MEXICO, with its pre-Hispanic roots, colonial architecture, artisan markets, and charming ambiance that make it truly unforgettable.

Patzcuaro - Morelia - Tlaquepaque - Guadalajara
Patzcuaro - Morelia - Tlaquepaque - Guadalajara

Day 7

We’ll depart for MORELIA, the capital of Michoacán — a UNESCO World Heritage City known for its magnificent pink-stone architecture and beautiful historic center. Highlights include its Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and the University of Morelia, founded in 1540. There will be free time to stroll around and enjoy lunch.On our route, we’ll stop in TLAQUEPAQUE, a Pueblo Mágico filled with mariachi music, live performances, artisan shops, and a variety of local cuisine.We’ll then continue to GUADALAJARA, the capital of the state of Jalisco, a vibrant colonial city known as the birthplace of Mariachi and Tequila. Arrival will be in the late afternoon.

Guadalajara
Guadalajara

Day 8

In the morning we include a visit to Guadalajara, the modern metropolis with its colonial historic center, its cathedral, its market, its Tapatía square. We will enter the Cabañas Hospice, declared Unesco World Heritage. After the visit, we will go on to the next town of TEQUILA, we include entrance to the MUNDO CUERVO distillery and will see how this famous Mexican drink is made (entrance and tasting included). After this, time for a stroll and lunch in the picturesque town of Tequila. After lunch, we return to Guadalajara.

Guadalajara - Guanajuato
Guadalajara - Guanajuato

Day 9

We travel to the state of GUANAJUATO. Arrival at midday. In the afternoon we include a city tour of this very beautiful university city declared World Heritage, its steep slopes, its narrow streets, its churches, and we also include a cable car ride to admire the view from “el Pípila”.

Guanajuato - Dolores Hidalgo - San Miguel de Allende - Queretaro
Guanajuato - Dolores Hidalgo - San Miguel de Allende - Queretaro

Day 10

We’ll travel through the mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, the birthplace of Mexican independence. Next, we’ll visit the Sanctuary of Atotonilco, known as the "Sanctuary of God and Country," also declared a World Heritage Site (please note that on some occasions we may not be able to visit the interior due to ongoing retreats). Afterwards, we’ll explore San Miguel de Allende, a stunning World Heritage city with beautiful colonial architecture and charming cobbled streets. There will be time to stroll around. Later, we’ll arrive in Queretaro, known for its magnificent colonial center, its Plaza de Armas, and its lively restaurants and pedestrian streets.

Queretaro - Tula - Puebla
Queretaro - Tula - Puebla

Day 11

We’ll depart for TULA, where we’ll include a visit and entrance to the archaeological site, the ancient capital of the Toltecs. Its main attraction is the Atlantes, impressive four-meter-tall warrior statues. The site also features pyramids, palaces, and carved columns that reflect the sophistication of this pre-Hispanic civilization.We’ll then arrive in PUEBLA and enjoy a panoramic tour of this historic city, renowned for its culinary traditions, colonial architecture, and Talavera pottery. Highlights include its magnificent Renaissance-style cathedral and lively Zócalo (main square).Overnight in Puebla, a vibrant city full of life and activity.

Puebla - Oaxaca
Puebla - Oaxaca

Day 12

We’ll travel toward the state of Oaxaca, passing through mountainous regions with beautiful scenery along the way. We’ll arrive in Oaxaca by late morning and enjoy an included visit to this UNESCO World Heritage city, originally founded by the Aztecs and renowned for its impressive historical heritage. We’ll then head up to Monte Albán, set atop a mountain rising 400 meters above the Oaxaca Valley. This ancient site—tickets and guided tour included—is the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities. We’ll return to Oaxaca, where you’ll have free time to continue exploring the city at your own pace.

Oaxaca - San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Oaxaca - San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Day 13

We’ll depart early in the morning, making a brief stop in SAN PABLO VILLA DE MITLA, a charming Pueblo Mágico. You’ll have time for a stroll near the 16th-century Church of San Pablo and along its picturesque rustic streets. We’ll then continue our journey through the mountains of Oaxaca toward the Isthmus. Lunch will be included en route. By late afternoon, we’ll arrive in TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ, the capital of the state of Chiapas.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo - Zinacantán - San Juan Chamula - San Cristóbal de las Casas
Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo - Zinacantán - San Juan Chamula - San Cristóbal de las Casas

Day 14

We see the CAÑON DEL SUMIDERO, on a boat we sail up this impressive canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. Then we take a stroll in CHIAPA DEL CORZO, a colonial site of tradition and culture. After this, we go further into the Mayan culture and visit beautiful villages inhabited by the Tzotziles Indians. In ZINACANTAN we can admire the dresses of the women and the beautiful shops and weaving workshops. In SAN JUAN CHAMULA we will be surprised by its church which mixes Christianity with pre-columbine traditions in its rites. Continuation to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS. Afternoon free in this very beautiful colonial city founded in 1528.

San Cristóbal de las Casas - Agua Azul - Misol-Há - Palenque
San Cristóbal de las Casas - Agua Azul - Misol-Há - Palenque

Day 15

A stage of beautiful mountain landscapes in the heart of CHIAPAS, passing through areas inhabited by communities that have preserved their Mayan language and traditions. After crossing the Ocosingo region, we’ll continue to Agua Azul (entrance to the National Park included).Lunch included and free time to walk or swim among more than 50 waterfalls, ranging from 3 to 30 meters in height.We’ll then continue to MISOL HA, an impressive waterfall where you can walk along the path behind the cascade.Our journey continues to PALENQUE, where dinner and accommodation are included.Note: In the Ocosingo region, occasional road closures may occur due to local social tensions.

Palenque - Campeche
Palenque - Campeche

Day 16

We’ll visit the impressive archaeological site of PALENQUE, an ancient Mayan city surrounded by jungle. Entrance and guided tour included to explore its temples, pyramids, and ball court.After the visit, we’ll travel toward the GULF OF MEXICO through the state of TABASCO.We’ll arrive in CAMPECHE, a Mexican port city known for its colonial architecture and 17th-century fortifications built to defend against pirate attacks. Dinner included.

Campeche - Mérida
Campeche - Mérida

Day 17

We’ll head toward the state of Yucatán, and after just over two hours, we’ll arrive in Mérida. We’ll enjoy a guided tour of this vibrant capital, rich in both colonial and Maya heritage. Highlights include the fortified Cathedral of Mérida, the limestone Church of the Third Order, and the House of Montejo—a 16th-century mansion and a symbol of Plateresque colonial architecture. You’ll have the afternoon free; we suggest visiting the Museum of the Maya World on your own. In the evening, a transfer to the Zócalo will be included, where you can enjoy dinner and soak up the local atmosphere.

Mérida - Izamal - Chichén Itzá - Rio Lagartos
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Day 18

Today we enjoy a beautiful stage to see the Yucatán state. IZAMAL, one of the prettiest cities in Mexico, declared a "Magic town". In CHICHEN ITZAN, we include admission and a visit to the most important and renowned vestige of the Mayan civilization, a World Heritage Site where we see the mythical pyramid of Kukulcán and the warriors´ temple. After the visit we include a Mayan cuisine lunch. We continue to RIO LAGARTOS, a small fishing village in the middle of a Biosphere Reserve.

Rio Lagartos - Cenote Choj Ha - Cancun
Rio Lagartos - Cenote Choj Ha - Cancun

Day 19

Today we enjoyed an exciting day where nature is featured. In the morning we include a boat ride of over two hours. We enter the biosphere reserve, where we can see crocodiles among its mangroves, lots of birds including pelicans and pink flamingos. You can also "live the mud experience" by smearing mud with high concentrations of sulfur, minerals and salts that act as exfoliants for the skin, leaving a feeling of softness throughout the body. After that, we travel to VALLADOLID, the third largest city of the Yucatan with a very nice historic city center. We recommend you to have lunch in one of the restaurants of the main square. In the afternoon we visit the CENOTE CHOJ HA, managed by the local Mayan community, where we will walk along a short path in the jungle to explore its dry cave and where you can swim in the wonderful lake inside the wet cave. Continuation to CANCUN. Arrival at the end of the afternoon.

Cancun
Cancun

Day 20

Our services end after breakfast. We suggest that any travellers who wish to extend their stay for a few days can do so resting by the beautiful beaches of Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Guide languages

Spanish
Day 1: Mexico City
Day 2: Mexico City
Day 3: Mexico City, Tepoztlan, Cuernavaca, Taxco
Day 4: Taxco, Acapulco
Day 5: Acapulco, Zihuatanejo
Day 6: Zihuatanejo, Patzcuaro
Day 7: Patzcuaro, Morelia, Jalisco, Guadalajara, Jalisco
Day 8: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Day 9: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guanajuato
Day 10: Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro
Day 11: Queretaro, Ciudad Tula, Puebla
Day 12: Puebla, Oaxaca
Day 13: Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez
Day 14: Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas
Day 15: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Agua Azul, Chiapas, Palenque
Day 16: Palenque, Campeche
Day 17: Campeche, Merida
Day 18: Merida, Izamal, Chichen Itza, Rio Lagartos
Day 19: Rio Lagartos, Riviera Maya, Cancun
Day 20: Cancun
  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish and Portuguese speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Mérida, Chichén Itzá
  • Excursion: Archaeological site of Teotihuacan
  • Boat: Boat ride to Playa Las Gatas, Boat to Janitzio in Lake Patzcuaro , Sumidero Canyon
  • Evening transfer: Zocalo in Merida
  • Ticket admission: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and archaeological site of Teotihuacan, San Diego Fortress in Acapulco , Cabañas Hospice and Mundo Cuervo Tequila Distillery in Guadalajara , Sanctuary of Atotonilco , Archaeological site of Tula , Agua Azul National Park , archaeological site of Palenque , Chichen Itzan site
  • Funicular: Pípila in Guanajuato
  • 3 Lunch included in: Oaxaca, Agua Azul, Chichén Itzá
  • 2 dinner included in: Palenque, Campeche

Possible accommodations

PATZCUARO
  • MISION PATZCUARO CENTRO 4*
GUADALAJARA
  • HOTEL PLAZA DIANA 4*
GUANAJUATO
  • HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GUANAJUATO 4*
QUERETARO
  • HOTEL REAL DE MINAS TRADICIONAL 4*
  • REAL ALAMEDA GRAN TURISMO 4*
OAXACA
  • OAXACA REAL 4*
  • CASA CONZATTI 4*
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ
  • HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TUXTLA GUTIERRES 3*
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS
  • DIEGO DE MAZARIEGOS 4*
MISOL HA
  • RUINAS RESORT 5*
PALENQUE
  • HOTEL PLAZA PALENQUE INN 4*
CANCUN
  • KRYSTAL URBAN CANCUN 4*