Mesoamerican Odyssey: A Cultural Expedition Through Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize

• Greeted at the airport and transferred to Valladolid for the first rest stop.
• Depending on arrival time, visit a Tequila factory for a tasting of Yucatan-distilled Tequila.
• If time allows, seek out a beautiful cenote.
• Regardless of arrival time, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner to formally introduce ourselves.

• After recharging with a Yucatecan breakfast, visit the pink lakes at the salt-producing town of Las Coloradas.
• Take a boat to search for flamingos, birds, crocodiles, and other possible fauna.
• Experience the fun Mayan Clay Bath.
• Enjoy a seafood meal, a specialty of the fishing village of Rio Lagartos.
• Return to Valladolid to refresh with a dip in a cenote.
• Rest back in Valladolid.

• Visit one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, the famous Kukulkan Castle at Chichen Itza, and discover the reason behind this colossal solar calendar.
• An hour away is the beautiful town of Izamal, with an incredible history and a downtown painted in various shades of yellow.
• Enjoy the Convent and climb one of the tallest ancient Mayan Temples in the Yucatan Peninsula.
• Overnight in Merida (optional Cantina Crawl Tour for those with extra energy).

• Explore the imposing ancient city of Uxmal, crowning the Puuc Route with rich ancient history and archaeology.
• Visit an old henequen hacienda, the 'green gold' that brought fortunes to hacienda owners.
• Optionally, escape to the chocolate museum for a while.
• Afterwards, head to the walled city of Campeche with its colonial buildings in various colors.

• Let Edzna amaze you, as your guide takes you along the right path for one of the most incredible views of the trip, including the five-story temple.
• Head to Palenque to rest, but on the way, make a long journey (6 hours) with a recommended stop at a grill for a fabulous cut of meat.

• Discover the ancient realm of Palenque (Otulum), the seat of a powerful dynasty that King Pakal belonged to.
• Walk through the jungle and rivers and visit the beautiful WeelibJa waterfall for a refreshing dip.
• For dinner, take your guide's advice and dine on pizza and pasta in the middle of the jungle.

• Cross the first border between Mexico and Guatemala (~6 hours) towards the vibrant Isla de Flores in the Peten Itza lake region.
• Wander through the streets and alleyways of Isla de Flores, you'll love it.
• Optional boat ride activity in a natural park reservation.

• Early in the morning, visit one of the most imposing ancient Maya cities of the Classical period; the Temple IV is almost 70 meters high.
• After exploring this magnificent place, cross the border between Guatemala and Belize to rest in San Ignacio.

• A day at leisure after a long journey, but don't miss the chance to visit the ATM Caves. Traverse the gateway to the Maya Underworld, revealing hidden chambers with ancient artifacts, human skeletons, and geological processes that have shaped the Maya Underworld.

• After breakfast, visit the archaeological site of Xunantunich, known as the place of the stone woman. Make sure to ask about the origin of the site's name.
• Marvel at the impressive temples next to one of Belize's most important rivers.
• Head to Belize City to catch a water taxi to the divine island of Caye Caulker, your home for two nights. Live it, enjoy it, love it.

• Take the day to relax, and for the best experience, enjoy a catamaran and snorkel in one of the most beautiful areas of the world's second-largest coral barrier reef.

• Travel day! Cross the border from Belize to Mexico by water taxi to the border city of Chetumal.
• Proceed to the magical town of Bacalar, located on the shores of the seven-color lagoon.
• Settle in your hotel and look for a great place to eat and have a beer by the lagoon.

• Relax, you need it! Or wake up early to visit the Bacalar rapids and embark on an early bird paddleboard adventure.
• Alternatively, at noon, take a local boat for a 2-hour journey to explore the lagoon.
• Enjoy your final dinner after the long and enjoyable journey.

• Drive to Tulum (4 hours) to visit the largest Maya archaeological site along the coast from the post-classic period just before the arrival of the Spanish in Mesoamerica.
• After visiting, the group will decide whether to rest at the hotel for the last night before the return flight, or to engage in an additional activity such as visiting the floating channels of Muyil or the Coba Archaeological Site with a hearty meal in the Maya community.

• After an odyssey through the ancient Maya world, cenotes, rivers, archaeological sites, Caribbean islands, beaches, lagoons, colonial cities, and natural beauties, it's time to go home and look for new adventures to experience on your next vacation.
This itinerary offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich cultural and natural tapestry of the region, ensuring a memorable and educational experience.