Day 1

Meeting at Riga Airport

Flight to Istanbul.

Day 2

Flight Istanbul - Mexico City.

Morning arrival in Mexico .

Mexico - one of the largest and most colourful capitals in the world, we'll start by exploring its historic centre. We will see Sokalo's central square, home to many historical and architectural monuments representing the most important stages of the city's development: the ruins of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan and its main temple, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Enlightenment building with its frescoes by Diego Rivera. Next on the programme is a visit to Mexico City's famous National Museum of Anthropology, with exhibits from various pre-Columbian cultures.

Transfer to the hotel, check-in, check-out.

Day 3

Breakfast.

Sightseeing tour to Teotivakana - Basilica of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe - Sochimilco.

At the beginning of our tour, we will visit the Teotivakana archaeological site, an ancient Indian cult centre with magnificent buildings such as the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and walk along the Avenue of the Dead. In the afternoon, the city's most famous attraction awaits us: the Basilica with the image of the Virgin Mary, which legend has it was not made by human hands. In the evening, take a motorboat cruise through Sochimilco, the floating market in southern Mexico City. (additional fee 220 pesos.)

Travel to hotel, check in, rest.

Day 4

Breakfast. Room check-out.

Mexico City - Puebla - Oaxaca sightseeing tour

In the morning, we will leave the noisy and bustling megapolis of Mexico City for the picturesque, colonial-style city of Puebla (“City of Angels”), famous for its historical and architectural monuments such as the city's cathedral, the Rosario Chapel - the second largest chapel in Mexico - and the Santo Domingo Convent, its many museums, ceramics, legendary chocolate sauce “Molé” and stunning cuisine.

We will explore the historic city centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we will see many unique colonial-era buildings with Puebla's characteristic red brickwork and handmade pottery decorations. At leisure, you will have the opportunity to visit the famous El Pariane souvenir market.

In the evening, we'll go into town Oahaka.

Hotel accommodation, rest.

Day 5

Breakfast. Room check-out.

Going to Teuantepeku.

Sightseeing tour: Oaxaca - Traditional market - Montealbana ruins - Thule tree - Mescal factory - Teuantepeka.

In the morning, we'll head to the traditional market for cocoa, grasshoppers, cheese and the famous mescal. We will continue our excursion to the ancient Zapotec Indian capital of Montealban.

Next, we'll meet Mexico's largest and oldest tree, the Tules tree. Along the way, we'll see endless agave plantations and be sure to stop for a taste of the famous Oaxacan mescal.

Late evening check-in at hotel, in town Teuantepeka.

Day 6

Breakfast. Room check-out.

Teuantepeka - Canyons de Sumidero - San Juan Chamula - San Cristobal de Las Casas (San Cristobal Las Casas )

In the morning, we will go to A hat for the mountains, where a thrilling boat trip through the famous de Sumidero Canyon, which is up to one kilometre deep in some places, awaits. We will then visit San Cristóbal de Las Casas, a fabulously beautiful colonial-style town surrounded by mountains and conifers. We will see popular sights and Mayan Indian national art.

In the evening, free time for a leisurely stroll through the ancient streets of the city, enjoy a cup of coffee or visit the numerous shops selling jade and local jinar products.

Hotel accommodation San Cristobal de Las Casas(San Cristobal Las Casas) in the city.

Day 7

Breakfast. Room check-out.

We'll start the day with a visit to a Mayan Indian village San huan Chamula (San Juan Chamula), located in the neighbourhood of San Cristobal de Las Casas. The village is famous for its church, which combines seemingly incompatible Catholic and ancient Spanish pagan rites. We will then travel to the town of Palenque and see how quickly nature can change in Mexico: from coniferous forests to fascinating subtropical jungles. On the way, we will stop in the jungle to enjoy a swim in one of the picturesque waterfalls for which the Palenque area is famous.

Hotel accommodation.

Day 8

Breakfast.

Free time or, Optional excursion “Yaschilan - Usumasinta River - Bonampaka - Misol-Ha” (extra charge € 95).

In the morning, a longer crossing towards the Mexico-Guatemala border is planned, taking about four hours. Afterwards, you'll start your journey along the Usuminta River, where you'll spend almost an hour exploring its wide bed, which serves as a natural border between the countries.

We will arrive at one of the most remote and inaccessible places on the route - the ancient in the city-fortress of Yachshilan, which sits on a cliff above the river. The city's name translates as “city of green stones”: because of the almost 100% humidity, ancient Mayan buildings - pyramids, temples, palaces and even stadiums - are covered in a thick layer of emerald moss. There is a true primordial atmosphere: huge ceiba trees, lianas, sultry forest air, monkeys howling, parrots calling and jungle sounds that could belong to a roaring monkey or... a jaguar.

After visiting Yashchilan, return along the river to see crocodiles roosting on its muddy banks and the daily life of the locals - they wash their clothes, bathe and draw water directly from the Usumasintas, rivers the colour of melted chocolate.

Lunch on the banks of the Usumasint.

Next, a journey into the heart of the Lakandon jungle, the “forbidden zone”, where the last members of the Mayan Lakandon tribe live. For centuries they hid from the Spanish conquerors in impenetrable forests and have preserved their unique language, ancient customs and rituals to this day. The Bonampak Ruin, famous for its frescoes - unique scenes painted on the walls, depicting ancient Mayan life in detail.

End the day with a refreshing swim at Roberto Barrios Waterfall (weather permitting).

Return to the hotel.

Day 9

Breakfast. Room check-out.

Visit Sills - an ancient Mayan city lost in the jungle, whose heyday dates back to AD. 6th-8th centuries. Palenque has been recognised as the most beautiful Mayan city and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A short stop on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico awaits us.

Evening arrival Campeche - A town that has repeatedly been attacked by famous pirates of the 17th century, including Francis Drake. We'll walk through the picturesque streets of colonial Campeche and see the preserved ancient fortress structures built to protect the city. Incidentally, they have served as scenery for many historical films and TV series.

Hotel accommodation.

Day 10

Campsites - Selestuna - Ushmale - Merida.

Early in the morning, we will head to the Selestun Reserve, home to more than 250 bird species. An unforgettable boat ride through the mangrove thickets and encounters with crocodiles and flamingos await.

In the afternoon, visit the magnificent city of Ushmala, one of the ancient Mayan capitals.

In the evening, we have a walking tour in Merida.

Hotel accommodation.

Day 11

Merida - Chichen Itza - Senot Ik-Kil - Playa Del Carmen.

In the morning, we will travel from Merida to Chichen Itza, the most important ceremonial centre of Maya-Toltec Indian culture and a New World Wonder. It is home to the famous Pyramid of Kukulkan, the Observatory, the Sacred Senot (a natural well used for Indian ceremonies dedicated to the rain god Chac) and Mesoamerica's largest ball field. Next, we'll swim in the crystal-clear waters of Ikk-Kil, the most beautiful ancient site on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The final journey of our route to the Riviera Maya coast. .

Hotel accommodation, rest.

Day 12

Breakfast.

Free day for relaxing by the sea.

Day 13

Breakfast.

Room release.

Transfer to the airport.

Cancún - Istanbul

Day 14

Arrival in Istanbul.

Flight Istanbul - Riga

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Non-citizens of the Republic of Latvia do not need a visa to visit Mexico.

As the passport of a non-citizen of the Republic of Latvia does not prove that the person is a permanent resident of Latvia, a non-citizen of Latvia wishing to travel to Mexico without a visa must have an official certificate from the Latvian Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (OCMA) confirming his/her permanent place of residence

Latvia. This certificate must be translated into English and certified by an Apostille (the international standardised form for the legality of a document in the territory of other countries that recognise such

a form of legalisation. The “Apostille” stamp is affixed only to original documents of national model)