Eight days in Mexico takes you from the colonial grandeur and street food chaos of Mexico City through the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan, down to the Caribbean beaches of Cancun, the bohemian clifftop ruins of Tulum, and into the sacred cenotes and jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico is louder, deeper, and more beautiful than most people expect.
Eight days in Mexico takes you from the colonial grandeur and street food chaos of Mexico City through the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan, down to the Caribbean beaches of Cancun, the bohemian clifftop ruins of Tulum, and into the sacred cenotes and jungle of the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico is louder, deeper, and more beautiful than most people expect.
Arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon walk around the Zocalo, one of the world's largest public squares, flanked by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace with Diego Rivera's epic murals inside. Evening at Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico's most magnificent art nouveau building, before dinner at a street taco stand for tacos al pastor. Overnight Mexico City.
Early morning drive 50 km to Teotihuacan to climb the Pyramid of the Sun, the third largest pyramid on earth, before the crowds arrive. Walk the Avenue of the Dead past the Pyramid of the Moon. Return to Mexico City and spend the afternoon in the cobblestoned Coyoacan neighbourhood at the Frida Kahlo Blue House Museum, the most visited museum in Mexico. Overnight Mexico City.
Morning at Xochimilco, the ancient network of floating gardens south of Mexico City where trajinera boats carry families and mariachi bands through flower-lined canals - the best weekend morning in the city. Afternoon flight to Cancun. Transfer to your beach resort on the Hotel Zone. Evening walk along the Cancun strip. Overnight Cancun.
Morning ferry to Isla Mujeres, a small car-free island 20 minutes from Cancun with a charming town, pristine beaches, and some of the clearest water in Mexico. Rent a golf cart to circle the island in an hour, stopping at the southern cliff viewpoint and Playa Norte, consistently voted Mexico's best beach. Return to Cancun by evening. Overnight Cancun.
Full day trip to Chichen Itza, the most visited archaeological site in Mexico and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. El Castillo pyramid at the centre is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Visit the Sacred Cenote where Mayan sacrifices were made and the Great Ball Court. Stop at the beautiful colonial town of Valladolid and swim in a cenote on the way back. Overnight Cancun or Tulum.
Drive to Tulum for the only Mayan ruins built overlooking the Caribbean Sea - the clifftop location with turquoise water below is extraordinary. Morning at the ruins before the heat builds. Afternoon swim at Gran Cenote, the most beautiful freshwater sinkhole near Tulum with stalactites hanging above the clear blue water. Evening at Tulum Beach strip with its barefoot beach clubs and jungle restaurants. Overnight Tulum.
Drive to Playa del Carmen for a final full day on the Riviera Maya. Walk the famous Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), a pedestrian street of shops, restaurants, and cafes stretching 20 blocks along the beach. Optional full day at Xcaret eco-park with river caves, snorkeling, and traditional Mexican performances. Overnight Playa del Carmen.
Final morning swim in the Caribbean before the 1-hour drive to Cancun International Airport. Pick up Mexican vanilla, mezcal, and dark chocolate from the duty-free shops. End of tour.
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