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Archaeological zone and colonial city 5 day/4 night Road trip.
We start from Mexico city.
Day 1. First lay over at Puebla after visiting Cacaxtla and Cholula archaeological zones.
Day 2. Veracruz layover after visiting Cantona and San Juan de Ulua fortess if time.
Day 3. Villahermosa lay over after La Venta and Yamka ecological reserve inside city section.
Day 4. Palenque Chiapas both Lay over as well as archaeological zone.
Day 5. Flight back to México city or Cancún recommended or drive back to the city which can take two days in total.
Site Admission costs are not included in overall trip cost. Nor are parking lost costs nor any meals other than the tour guide-driver.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop off included any where within México city (CDMX)
Itinerary
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1The Cacaxtla Archeological Site
maya style mural painting depicting every day life scenes such as farming, war, human, sacrifice and calendarical elements amongst others.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Cholula
Walk up the most voluminous pyramid in the world takes around 25 minutes. Excavated site next to it features squares with stylistic details, a "Pulque Drinkers" mural reproduction, and altars.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Lunch and lay over
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Defensive architectural site. Meaning this site is laid uphill for militaristic purposes. In other words this is a mild hike up squares, pyramidal basements, walls, ball games and avenues with a great view to the volcanic landscape
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
5
Defensive colonial fortress built to with stand piracy. Visit its several surviving " Baluartes (defensive towers" , armory, weapons and military technology in a colonial museographic display.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
6Veracruz
Lay over .
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Zona Arqueologica La Venta
Olmec archaelogical zone featuring pyramidal platforms, tablet stones, Olmec scultural Heads, Olmec art in general in a setting nature seems almost ready to recover. Be ready with mosquitoe repelent .
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
8Yumka
Ecological reserve section based within the Villahermosa city. basically this is a local zoo wherein we will interact wityh some species that move around freely within and without it next to endangered ones such as black pumas .
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
9Villahermosa
Lay over .
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
10Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
One of the most celebrated ancient cities in the world. Visit the Tomb of the read Queen as well as the Pakal Sarcophagus , astronomically oriented squares such as "La Cruz Foliada" , Acropolis , and Tables stones .
4 hours • Admission ticket not included -
11Palenque
lay over.
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
12Mexico City
Flight back recommended since drive can take up to 20 hours and need be covered in two days while costs while thus hardly vary much.
20 hours • Admission ticket free
Cacaxtla - Cholula - Puebla
Cantona - Veracruz - San Juan de Úlua.
La Venta - Villahermosa Tabasco
Palenque Palenque Chiapas.
Either flight back to Mexico city or drive back. Driva back can take up to two days.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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