7 Days Amazing Mexican Adventure

  • Day 1: Explore Mexico City
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    Discover the historical Mexico City Center, visit the National Museum of Anthropology, and shop at the San Juan Market. End the day at Chapultepec Park, One of the biggest parks in Latin America.

  • Day 2: Teotihuacan Pyramids
    1 h 30 min (30 mi) from Mexico City

    Visit the most important and mysterious archeological zone of Mesoamerica. Tour guides offer hot air balloon tours and bike rides along the ruins.

  • Day 3: Cenote Diving in Tulum
    1 h 15 min (50 mi) from Cancun

    Explore the great underwater caves and dive into Tulum's blue cenotes where water reflects sunlight to create beautiful underwater light formations.

  • Day 4: Whale Watching in Baja California
    2 h (109 mi) from La Paz

    Get ready to spot the magnificent whales that migrate along the Pacific Coast in the Sea of Cortez. Best months to attend are from December to April.

  • Day 5: Rappelling in Chiapas
    4 h (229 mi) from San Cristobal de las Casas

    Take a heart pounding tour of the Sumidero Canyon and rappel down its waterfalls. Stop at the Chiapas de Corzo village for traditional plate of cochinita.

  • Day 6: Volcano Hiking in Puebla
    1 h (23 mi) from Puebla

    Explore the famous Izta-Popo Natural Park home of 2 of the highest volcanoes in Mexico. Certified tour guides are available and recommended.

  • Day 7: Zip-lining in Copper Canyon
    2 h 30 min (118 mi) from Chihuahua

    Enjoy a stunning view of the Copper Canyon, surpassing the scale of Arizona's Grand Canyon, from up high via suspension bridges, zip lines, and teleferic. Finish the day with a scenic train ride.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • National Museum of Anthropology (2-3h, $5.5)
  • Teotihuacan Pyramids (5-6h, $50)
  • Cenote Diving (3-4h, $150)
  • Whale Watching (4-5h, $80)
  • Rappelling (6-7h, $80)
  • Volcano Hiking (2-3h, $25)
  • Zip-lining (3-4h, $180)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $570.5

Transportation

To explore Mexico, you can take full advantage of planes, buses, and trains. International airports include: Mexico City (MEX) and Cancun (CUN). Local flights are ideal for long-distance travels. ADO buses are the best option for exploring the countryside as they provide daily services to the must-visit places. Trains are ideal for sightseeing day trips. Costs for transportation could range between $50 to $200 depending on location and type of transportation

Useful tips

If you have more time, visit Guadalajara to see the historic downtown, Boogie board in Sayulita, and taste local tequila. For those with less time, explore the Sea of Cortez and the Guanajuato Colonial City in Central Mexico. Travelers should avoid crowded public transports and be very cautious against pickpockets, especially in crowded tourist spots.

Airports

Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is 3.1 miles from Mexico City center, and Cancun International Airport (CUN) is 11.2 miles from Cancun City center.

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