Mexico Esplendido 11 days

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Mexico Esplendido

We start in colourful Mexico City, home to more than eight million inhabitants and built on the foundations of the ancient Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan. A short distance away are the remains of Teotihuacan, which at its peak was one of the largest cities in the ancient world. It is dominated by two enormous pyramids - the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Historic Puebla lies in the south-eastern corner of the valley and is full of Spanish colonial treasures. The town of Oaxaca is another place with rich cultural traditions reflecting a bygone era. It is a great place to wander around with cobblestone streets lined with elaborate street lamps and lively plazas that are great places for people watching. Nearby is Monte Alban, the ancient capital of the Zapotecs and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. Next stop is the small town of Puerto Escondido, famous for beautiful beaches and stunning sunsets. With its legendary nightlife, Acapulco is a great finale to our journey before returning to Mexico City.

Itinerary

Day Number(s) Title
1-2 Mexico City
3 Mexico City - Teotihuacan
4 Puebla
5-6 Oaxaca - Monte Alban
7-8 Puerto Escondido
9-10 Acapulco
11 Mexico City

Trip Highlights

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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

    • five

    Tour was a perfect time, length and location for me. Local leader (Natalia) was brilliant. She had excellent local knowledge, and went over and above her role to ensure the group felt safe and happy at all times.

    – Alyssa, Lower Templestowe, VIC, January 1st 2010

    • five

    Natalia was great - everwhere we went everbody knew her! She was very helpful and understanding and made herself available for assistance at all times. She also took us out to the best restaurants/night spots almost every night when I'm sure there would have been times she would have prefered to rest!!

    – Anthony, Manchester, UK, January 10th 2009

At A Glance

Mexico Esplendido
From USD $1,075*

Trip Length

11 days

Trip Code

GSME

Activities

Walking (Moderate), Culture (Moderate)

Countries Visited

Mexico

Start City

Mexico City

End City

Mexico City
* Per Person, Twin Share

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