What is the best season for this adventure?

The whole year is ideal for traveling to the south of Mexico. We recommend the summer months: June, July and August, as the climate is warm.

How is the climate in this experience?

In the center of Mexico, the climate is predominantly temperate and sub-humid. The average temperature ranges from 10° to 18° C and 18° to 22°C.

Where does the experience start? Will you pick me up at the airport or hotel?

This experience begins in Chiapa de Corzo, the closest airport is Tuxtla Gutierrez. The arrival transfer is not included, so the arrival to the hotel is on your own. But you can coordinate your arrival using some digital platform like Uber, Didi, etc., or request an official cab at your destination.

Are there any medical or vaccination requirements?

Currently, no specific vaccinations are required for entry into Mexico. It is recommended to consult official information before your trip.

What happens if I get sick or injured on the trip and cannot continue?

It is always important to have travel insurance. During your experience if a situation arises the main thing is to notify your guide first so that he can assist you in an emergency

What currency do you recommend I bring? Where can I change?

The currency used is the Mexican peso (MXN). It is also possible to bring dollars (USD) and change in exchange houses at the airports or in authorized exchange houses. It is recommended to change the money before entering the country.

What is not included in this experience? What extra expenses are there during th

Flights, arrival and departure transfers (apt - hotel - apt) travel insurance, optional activities, meals not specified in the itinerary, drinks and other personal expenses (for example: laundry). We recommend bringing approximately $8,000 pesos (MXN) for general expenses per person.

If the experience is in groups, how large are the groups?

They are groups of 13 people maximum.

Do I have free time during the activities of the experience?

Once the activities have been completed, you can enjoy free time depending on the day.

What recommendations are there for days off?

On your days/free time you can do different optional activities or visit cultural sites. It is also possible to ask your guide for recommendations.

If the experience includes meals, what are the dishes like?

This experience includes 07 breakfasts, no drinks included.

What is the average price of the meals not included?

The meals vary in price depending on the menu chosen, their prices can vary, you can find prices from $150 to $400 mxn. (approximately between $8 to $20 usd)

How are the accommodations within this adventure? Which are the hotels?

This experience includes planned accommodation: In Chiapa de Corzo: Hotel La Ceiba or similar - in a shared mixed quadruple room with a shared bed. Salina Cruz: Las Palmeras Playa Brasil Cabins or similar - in a shared mixed quadruple room with a shared bed. Hierve el Agua: Hotel Carmelita Mitla or similar - shared mixed quadruple room with shared bed. Oaxaca: Parador del Dominico or similar - shared mixed quadruple room with shared bed. Puebla: Hotel 5 de Mayo or similar - Shared mixed quadruple room with shared bed. Mexico City: Hotel Roble or similar - Shared mixed quadruple room with shared bed. NOTE: The hotels are subject to change without previous notice at your arrival to the destination, you can ask for more information or confirmation through the Chat directly to your guide 1 week before your arrival.

What happens if I travel alone? Is it possible?

Of course, you can travel alone, but you must add a mandatory individual supplement. If you don't want to pay the extra you should select some of the following start dates during 2021: June 26, July 31, September 4 and December 18. There is also the option to book the private room for yourself. (check out the extra section)

What is the minimum age? Does the price change for minors?

The minimum age to take this experience is 12 years old. Children between 12 and 15 years old must always be accompanied by an adult (+18 years old), sharing a bed. Check the "extra" section to see the price for minors.

If I arrive a day early or leave a day late, where can I stay?

For this experience, the arrival is in Chiapa de Corzo and ends in Mexico City. You can add nights of accommodation for your experience, before or after. You can check this in the "Extras" section.

Will I have internet and/or phone coverage, as well as Wifi?

Yes, in most hotels it is possible to have telephone and wifi coverage.

Will I be able to charge my electronics?

Yes, it is possible to charge your devices in the planned accommodation.

What voltage is used; do I need an adapter?

You will need to make sure you have the correct power adapter and voltage. Mexico works with a voltage of 127V and 60Hz. Type A and B plugs, and sockets, are used

What time can I arrive on day 1?

The arrival will be in Chiapa de Corzo, transfer to the hotel at your own expense. It is suggested to arrive after 15:00 hrs, from this time you can check in at the hotel. The welcome meeting will be in the lobby of the hotel at approximately 20:00 hrs.

At what time will we finish on the last day?

Your adventure ends in Mexico City, check out at the hotel is at 12:00 hrs. Departure transfer from the hotel to the airport is at your own expense, not included.

What physical condition do I need to complete this experience?

This experience has physical activities that are easy to perform. A moderate physical condition is sufficient.

Do I need travel insurance? What should my policy cover?

We recommend a complete travel insurance that covers any eventuality such as delay or cancellation of flights, it is also suggested to cover major medical expenses for any type of emergency.

Do I need any special equipment? What kind of clothing do I need?

Comfortable clothes and shoes; bathing suit and slippers; a smaller backpack for daily excursions; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

What size backpack or suitcase do you recommend I take?

The smaller, the better. A large backpack is best (for intercity travel) and smaller (for city exploration and day trips). Luggage is possible, but a backpack is more recommended.

Do I need a visa to enter the country?

It is necessary to check directly with the country's embassy to confirm if there is any visa requirement. This will depend on your nationality; some nationalities do require a visa to enter Mexico. It is also important that the passport has at least six months validity from the return of the trip. For travelers holding a Colombian passport, a visa is NOT required to enter Mexico. In the following link it is possible to consult if you require a visa to enter Mexico: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/

Does it include international flights to reach the destination?

No, this experience does not include international and/or local flights. However, an approximate fee is $1,097 MXN from Mexico and $650 USD from Bogota. NOTE: The rates, presented above are merely indicative, the price may vary according to time

Tour Discover Mexico; From The South To The Center Of The Country

Activities

Surfing Salina Cruz

Lodging Oaxaca

01 night Parador del Dominico

Guided excursions

National Museum of Anthropology, Teotihuacan, Monte Alban, Teotihuacan-Cuicatlan

Meals

07 Breakfast

Lodging Salina Cruz

01 night Cabins Las Palmeras Beach Brazil

Walking tours

Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca and Salina Cruz

Lodging Puebla

01 night Hotel 5 Mayo

Lodging Chiapa Corzo

01 night La Ceiba Hotel

Expert Guide

Professional Spanish speaking guide

Lodging Hierve el Agua

01 night Hotel Carmelita Mitla

Lodging Mexico City

02 nights Hotel Roble

Not included:

Not included

International flights. Arrival and departure transfers (apt - hotel - apto)

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Day 1 Arrival to Chiapa de Corzo
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Arrival to Chiapa de Corzo

The closest airport to Chiapa de Corzo is the Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ) in Tuxtla Gutierrez, approximately 20 minutes away. We recommend you arrive at least 01 day before (see the section on extras). On arrival, transfer to the hotel on your own (arrival transfer: airport - hotel, not included). We recommend arriving at a time from 15:00 hrs, since check-in at the hotel will only be possible after this time. In the evening, at approximately 8:00 pm, you will have a welcome meeting with the rest of the group and your tour guide, followed by an optional dinner (not included).

Meals: No
Accommodation: La Ceiba Hotel (04 stars) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 2 Chiapa de Corzo – Salina Cruz
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Chiapa de Corzo – Salina Cruz

In the morning, after your breakfast, departure to Salina Cruz, a place known as the center for surfing in the region. Upon arrival, check in at a local surf camp, then free time to enjoy the sea. In the evening meeting with the group.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cabins Las Palmeras Playa Brasil (surf camp) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 3 Salina Cruz – Hierve el Agua
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Salina Cruz – Hierve el Agua

Enjoy the sea and the sun in the morning, before going out to Hierve el Agua, which is formed by a series of petrified waterfalls, characterized by a white color. After your visit to this spectacular site, you will head to the Tlacolula Valley when the sun begins to set. Arrival at the hotel and meeting with the group.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Carmelita Mitla hotel (03 stars) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 4 Hierve el Agua – Monte Alban – Oaxaca
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Hierve el Agua – Monte Alban – Oaxaca

After breakfast, get ready to head to Monte Alban. The ancient capital of the Zapotec people, now considered an illustrious ruin, but for over a thousand years it served as the second largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica, after Teotihuacan. In the afternoon, the adventure continues in Oaxaca. A cultural city that stands out for its history and gastronomy. Oaxaca is a complex but attractive city, its majestic churches and refined plazas have made it worthy of the UNESCO World Heritage badge. Arrival at the hotel and walking tour of the city. In the evening optional dinner (not included) and meeting with the group.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Parador del Dominico Hotel (03 stars) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 5 Oaxaca – Tehuacan - Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve – Puebla
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Oaxaca – Tehuacan - Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve – Puebla

This day get ready to leave for Tehuacán-Cuicatlán, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in a complex system of mountain chains and valleys that generate great biodiversity and different ecosystems. The region has played an important role in the development of agriculture in Mesoamerica. Visit an indescribable cactus forest with other very ancient xerophytes, see fossil outcrops and dinosaur footprints, etc. In the afternoon, transfer to Puebla. Once a bastion of conservatism, Catholicism and tradition, the city has emerged from its colonial-era shell. Puebla retains a fantastically well-preserved center that is on the UNESCO list, an impressive cathedral and a large number of beautiful churches. Arrival at the hotel and walking tour of the city.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 5 de Mayo Hotel (03 stars) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 6 Puebla – Cholula – Teotihuacán – Mexico City
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Puebla – Cholula – Teotihuacán – Mexico City

In the morning, you head to Cholula, the oldest uninterrupted inhabited city in the Americas, from its origins that rise next to the Popocatepetl volcano. Visit the old Franciscan convent of San Gabriel, one of the oldest in America and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, built in the sixteenth century by the Spanish, made of domes covered with tiles. It was placed right over the Great Pyramid; the foundation seems to be a hill instead of an archaeological site. Then, the adventure continues to Teotihuacan - a fabulous archaeological site listed by UNESCO, it was the largest ancient city in Mexico and the capital of what was probably the largest pre-Hispanic empire in the country. Arrival in the afternoon in Mexico City. In the evening optional dinner (not included) and meeting with the group.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Roble (03 stars) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 7 Mexico City
8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Mexico City

You start this day in a walking adventure through the historic center of Mexico City, you will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Zócalo, the National Palace and then enjoy a view of the National Museum of Anthropology. Finishing, free time to tour the city on your own. In the evening, optional farewell dinner (not included) and meeting with the group.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Roble (03 stars) or similar - Mixed shared quadruple room in shared bed
Day 8 Mexico City
8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Mexico City

After breakfast, enjoy some free time in the morning before checking out, around 12:00. The transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: No

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Arrival to Chiapa de Corzo

Chiapa de Corzo – Salina Cruz

Salina Cruz – Hierve el Agua

Hierve el Agua – Monte Alban – Oaxaca

Oaxaca – Tehuacan - Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve – Puebla

Puebla – Cholula – Teotihuacán – Mexico City

Mexico City

Mexico City

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