Wonders of Mexico

Clichés, hyperboles and unpronounceable highlights flow easily when describing Mexico. It probably has the finest Hispanic heritage in all the Americas and jealously guards its remarkable inheritance from the Aztecs and Maya (among many other ancient civilisations). 

In Mexico City during your first three-night stay sightseeing includes visits the city and the floating gardens of Xochimilco, and Teotihuacán. The city architecture, art and culture could take a month to explore, we enjoy the highlights. At Xochimilco you enjoy a gentle cruise around the floating gardens. Teotihuacán was a pre-Aztec city of some quarter of a million people, the Temple of the Sun ranks in size with any pyramid built for the Pharaohs. It is an awe inspiring sight. depending on flight schedules on Day 15 we may move this excursion to the final day. This will be confirmed near departure day.

Next on the itinerary we travel the short distance to Puebla to enjoy the fine colonial city and relaxed Mexican culture. The hotel has an ideal location a few minutes from the zocalo, make sure you get out to enjoy the buzz of the evening promenade. We also head out to visit the ancient city of Cantona, covering an enormous area our guide will explain the highlights and then we can wander amongst ruins.

Next stop is Oaxaca, renowned as a gastronomic centre and Mexico and all of Latin America. Immerse yourself in food and culture. The climate here is renowned as being pleasant and warm throughout the year. We visit Monte Alban, another enormous and singularly impressive pre Hispanic site. At the end of the day take a stroll on the main square in Oaxaca to see how Mexicans relax in the evening.

Finally we head down to the coast via Puerto Escondido to enjoy beaches, wildlife, a boat cruise and spend some time on a coffee Finca. A truly varied experience