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Overview
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
With the exception of the tour guide - driver meals no meal is included in overall trip cost.
Archaeological zone, museum, ecological reserve and or any other attraction costs are not included in overall trip cost. Most site admission is free for those under 12 years of age.
What to expect
Day 1: Cacaxtla - Cholula - Puebla
The Cacaxtla Archeological Site
3h · Admission ticket not included
maya style mural painting depicting every day life scenes such as farming, war, human, sacrifice and calendarical elements amongst others.
Cholula
2h
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.
Puebla
10h
Lunch and lay over
Day 2: Cantona - Veracruz - San Juan de Úlua.
Zona Arqueologica de Cantona
3h · Admission ticket not included
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
Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua
2h · Admission ticket not included
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.
Veracruz
10h
Lay over .
Day 3: La Venta - Villahermosa Tabasco
Zona Arqueologica La Venta
3h · Admission ticket not included
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 .
Yumka
2h · Admission ticket not included
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 .
Villahermosa
10h
Lay over .
Day 4: Palenque Palenque Chiapas.
Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
4h · Admission ticket not included
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 .
Palenque
10h
lay over.
Day 5: Either flight back to Mexico city or drive back. Driva back can take up to two days.
Mexico City
20h
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.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickup and drop off included any where within México city (CDMX)
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
