A comprehensive overview of the most spectacular Mexican Mayan sites, UNESCO World Heritage sites, in the Chiapas region and the Yucatan Peninsula: the famous Uxmal, Chichen Itza, and Palenque, the evocative area of Chicannà, the grand pyramid of Calakmul and the jungle designated as a World Biosphere Reserve, the shifting colors of Bacalar Lagoon, the fortified pirate-proof port of Campeche, and the beautiful Merida with its colonial architecture. Finally, the turquoise sea and Caribbean climate of the Riviera Maya. A short tour, but full of emotions.,
Characteristics
Collective tour with local guides
bilingual (Italian, Spanish, French, English), On some departure dates, services may be shared with Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American tourists.
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Chicanna
Tour will start from Oh! Cancun the Urban Oasis, departure to Chicanna, It is easy to confuse the beautiful Bacalar Lagoon with the Caribbean Sea, due to the intense blue color of the water that peeks through the trees. The lagoon is the second largest lake in Mexico in terms of size, and the number of birds that inhabit the area is impressive., along the route visit to, lunch, continue to Chicanna, visit to the archaeological area, Chicanná is located at the base of the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Campeche in the Rio Bec region, rich in archaeological findings. The site takes advantage of the natural elevation of the terrain. The ruins were only unearthed in 1967. Notable is the mask that probably depicts the sun god., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 2 — Chicanna → Palenque
American breakfast, departure to Palenque, After an hour's drive from Chicannà, you enter the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and cross it for an hour and a half before reaching the archaeological site, almost on the border with Guatemala. Calakmul, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, immersed in the jungle and still largely unexplored, is perhaps the largest archaeological complex in Mesoamerica, with about seven thousand buildings in the central part alone. At the height of its splendor between 500 and 830 AD, it reached a population of fifty thousand inhabitants and rivaled Tikal for dominance of the region. Calakmul is also the largest nature reserve in Mexico, the only high forest in the Yucatan, a refuge for a huge variety of plants and animals, howler monkeys, wild turkeys, peccaries, toucans, jaguars., visit to the archaeological area, packed lunch, continue to Palenque, hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 3 — Palenque → Campeche
American breakfast, In the morning, visit to the archaeological area of Campeche., Immersed in the forest, Palenque is considered the most beautiful Mayan city-state of the archaic period. Archaeological excavations have only uncovered a small part of the large center, but within the visitable quadrilateral, the richness of the remaining buildings allows us to imagine the ancient splendor of this priestly and warrior center, at the forefront of architecture and engineering, and a refined center of art without rivals in the pre-Columbian world, as evidenced by the funerary ensemble of Pakal, found in the Temple of the Inscriptions. Palenque is a UNESCO World Heritage Site., departure to Campeche, Lunch along the bus journey with a packed lunch., Upon arrival, there will be a panoramic tour of the city., Campeche (from the Mayan toponym Ah Kin Pech - "place of snakes and ticks") is a coastal colonial town with pastel-colored houses and powerful defensive walls around the port, which was targeted by French, Dutch, and English pirates in the 17th century. The historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site., hotel accommodation, available evening,
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Giorno 4 — Campeche → Merida
American breakfast, UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ceremonial site of Uxmal is one of the masterpieces of Maya civilization. Particularly significant are the Pyramid of the Magician and the Governor's Palace, spectacular buildings with fascinating decorative details., departure to Merida, lunch at a restaurant, afternoon visit of Merida, Capital of the Yucatan region, Merida is a city with colonial buildings, pleasant parks, lively central streets, open-air concerts of popular music, and a vast craft market. Stop in the main square where the Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Casa de Montejo overlook., hotel accommodation, available evening,
Giorno 5 — Merida
American breakfast, departure to, along the route visit to, lunch at a restaurant, Arrival in Riviera Maya in the evening, ending the tour at Barcelo Maya Grand.,
Notes
ROOMS: The rooms are always and only for 1 or 2 beds. The terms triple, quadruple, family room refer solely to the number of occupants, who will be accommodated in the existing beds (maximum 2 beds). An additional bed (rollaway), even if requested at the time of booking, is always subject to availability and payment of a local supplement. Requests for rooms with a double bed or twin beds, connecting rooms, adjacent rooms, on higher or lower floors, etc., are always subject to availability and are never guaranteed.
DISABLED: passengers with various types of disabilities can participate as long as they are self-sufficient. In fact, the means of transportation are not equipped with ramps to facilitate boarding and disembarking, and for insurance and safety reasons, neither the driver nor the conductor are authorized to assist passengers. Therefore, the presence of a travel companion who can provide all the necessary assistance is mandatory. Any wheelchairs must be of standard size, foldable, and must fit in the luggage compartment (general information subject to the rules and acceptance of the local service provider). Reservations are always upon request.
HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category. PLEASE NOTE, ITINERARY CHANGE: From 16 January 2026, there will no longer be a visit to the Chicanna archaeological site. The main activity on the first day, on the way to Chicanna, will be a boat trip in the Bacalar lagoon.,
Starts from
5 days / 4 nights - from Chicanna to Merida,
Price includes
Accommodation at the scheduled hotel (or similar), American breakfast always, lunches and dinners according to the program., domestic flights if specified, bilingual (English-speaking) local courier / guide, entrances, visits and excursions as per the itinerary, Porterage at the airport and hotel, 1 piece of luggage per person.,
Price does not include
Unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, tourist tax for each entry into Mexico, flights and airport taxes, opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance Hotels planned:
1 Chicanna: Villas Chicanna
2 Palenque: Villa Mercedes
3 Campeche: Plaza Campeche
4 Merida: Hyatt Regency Merida
Hotels may be replaced with others of the same category without prior notice.
