This journey follows the Gulf Coast of Mexico to the pristine beaches and dense jungles of the Yucatan. From the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Palenque, and Uxmal to the modern party city of Cancun, to the beautiful wall murals and thriving markets of Merida and lush jungles, turquoise-hued waters, dolphins and hummingbirds. Most of all, it is the journey of a lifetime.
Start: Harlingen, TX
End: Harlingen, TX
Total Driving Miles: 3,732
Day 1
Harlingen, TX
• Orientation
• Peso Exchange
• Get Acquainted Party
Day 2
CD Victoria
• Driving Miles 235
• Mexico Welcome Dinner
Day 3
Tampico
• Driving Miles 119
Day 4-6
Costa de Esmeralda
• Driving Miles 227
• Bus to El Tajin
• El Tajin Ruins and Museum
• Papantla Flyers
Day 7-8
Veracruz
• Driving Miles 123
• Guided City Bus Tours
• Zocalo
• Bastion de Santiago
Day 9-10
Catemaco
• Driving Miles 94
• Dinner
• Free Day
Day 11-12
Isla Aguada
• Driving Miles 327
• Cookout
Day 13-15
Campeche
• Driving Miles 109
• City Tour
• San Miguel Fortress
• Zocalo and Walled
Fortress
Day 16
Uxmal
• Driving Miles 108
• Guided Ancient Ruins Tour
• Uxmal Light & Sound Show
Day 17-18
Merida
• Driving Miles 55
• Guided City Bus Tour
• Paseo de Montejo
University
• Government Palace
• Santa Isabel Hermitage
• Dinner
• Optional Flamingo Tour
Day 19-20
Chichen Itza
• Driving Miles 79
• Guided Ruins Tour
• Night Light Show
Day 21-23
Cancun
Driving Miles 130
• Ferry to Isla Mujeres
• Sightseeing
• Shopping Excursion
• Dinner
• Free Day
Day 24
Xcaret Eco Water Park
• Driving Miles 50
• Snorkeling
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Evening Show
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Day 25
Xel Ha Water Park
• Driving Miles 25
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snorkeling
Day 26-28
Chetumal
• Driving Miles 170
• Swimming
• Beaches
• Explore Chetumal
• Day Trip to Belize
(optional)
Day 29-31
Palenque
• Driving Miles 309
• Guided Ruins Tour
• Dinner
• Misol Ha
• Agua Azul
Day 32
Villa Hermosa
• Driving Miles 98
• Parque La Venta
(optional)
Day 33
Tehuantepec
• Driving Miles 268
Day 34-37
Oaxaca
• Driving Miles 153
• City Tour
• Mercado
• Craft Market
• Cultural Museum
• Black Pottery, Whimsical
Animals
• Santo Domingo Church
• Dinner in Town
• Monte Alban (optional)
Day 38-39
Puebla
• Driving Miles 221
• City Tour
• Cholula Ruins
• Talavera Tile Makers
• Zocalo, Rosary Chapel
• Pyramid Of Tepanampa
Day 40-41
San Juan Teotihuacan
• Driving Miles 90
• Teotihuacan Ruins Tour
• Dinner
Day 42-43
Guanajuato
• Driving Miles 167
• City Tour
• Farewell to Mexico Dinner
Day 44
San Pedro Paradero
• Driving Miles 290
Day 45-47
Harlingen, TX
• Driving Miles 285
• Border Crossing
• Welcome Back to US &
Farewell Dinner
• Breakfast
Start: Harlingen, TX
End: Harlingen, TX
Total Driving Miles: 3,732 |
• Gulf Coast and Mexican Caribbean
• Exotic Beaches, Islands and Jungles
• Snorkel, Swim with Dolphins
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Ancient Ruins and Pyramids
• Largest Archeological site in Mexico
• Spanish Colonial Culture
• Museums, Local Markets and Crafts
• Starts and Ends in the USA
Chichen Itza ruins hint at the ancient Mayan’s advancement in math, science and art. Highlights include the I-shaped ballcourt, astronomical observatory, Castillo structure and the night sound and light show.
