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The Maya Route & Cancún
Guatemala · Tikal · Yaxchilán · Palenque · Uxmal · Chichén Itzá · Cancún
Follow a route through the Maya world from Guatemala’s highlands to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Discover archaeological sites, colonial cities and river landscapes before finishing with time on Cancún’s Caribbean coast.
Your journey, day by day.
Day 01
Welcome to Antigua
Arrive at La Aurora International Airport and transfer to Antigua Guatemala. Settle into your hotel and prepare for the days ahead.
- Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
Day 02
Antigua’s colonial heritage
Discover La Merced Church, the main square and the Cathedral during a half-day tour. Enjoy time to browse local shops, followed by a free afternoon to explore at your own pace.
- Overnight: Antigua Guatemala
- Highlights: La Merced Church, the main square, the Cathedral
Day 03
Market colors and lake views
Travel to Chichicastenango to explore its traditional market and Santo Tomás Church. Continue to Lake Atitlán, surrounded by volcanic peaks, and enjoy a panoramic introduction to Panajachel.
- Overnight: Lake Atitlán
- Highlights: traditional market, Santo Tomás Church, Panajachel
Day 04
The traditions of San Juan La Laguna
Cross the lake by boat to San Juan La Laguna. Visit its Catholic church, discover chocolate-making at a local cooperative, learn about natural textile dyes and meet artisans working with medicinal plants. Return to Panajachel and continue to Guatemala City.
- Overnight: Guatemala City
- Highlights: chocolate-making, natural textile dyes, medicinal plants
Day 05
Tikal’s temples and rainforest
Take an early flight to Flores, with a packed breakfast. Explore Tikal’s Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II. Visit Mundo Perdido if time allows, then enjoy lunch before transferring to your hotel.
- Overnight: Flores / Petén
- Highlights: Q and R complexes, Central Acropolis, Temple I and Temple II
Day 06
Across the Usumacinta
Travel toward Bethel and cross the Guatemala-Mexico border via the Usumacinta River route. Visit Yaxchilán, allow time for lunch and continue to Palenque.
- Overnight: Palenque
- Highlights: Usumacinta River, Yaxchilán
Day 07
Palenque and Campeche
Explore Palenque’s archaeological site, including the Palace and the temple groups associated with the Inscriptions, the Sun and the Foliated Cross. Continue to the walled city of Campeche.
- Overnight: Campeche
- Highlights: the Palace, Inscriptions, Campeche
Day 08
Uxmal and Mérida
Visit Uxmal to discover the Pyramid of the Magician, the Governor’s Palace and the Nunnery Quadrangle. Allow time for lunch before continuing to Mérida.
- Overnight: Mérida
- Highlights: Pyramid of the Magician, Governor’s Palace, Nunnery Quadrangle
Day 09
Chichén Itzá to the Caribbean
Explore Chichén Itzá’s landmarks, including El Castillo, the ball court, the Observatory, the Temple of the Jaguars, the columns and the Sacred Cenote area. Continue to Cancún.
- Overnight: Cancún
- Highlights: El Castillo, the Observatory, Sacred Cenote
Day 10
Cancún at leisure
Enjoy a free day by the Caribbean. Optional excursions such as Isla Mujeres, Tulum, Xcaret, Xel-Há or Cozumel may be arranged separately.
- Overnight: Cancún
Day 11
Departure
Transfer to Cancún Airport after breakfast for your departing flight.
Unforgettable experiences along the way.
- Guatemala’s highland traditions.
- Tikal and Yaxchilán.
- Palenque’s archaeological architecture.
- Uxmal and Chichén Itzá.
- Colonial cities and Cancún’s Caribbean coast.
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