Oaxaca & Puebla: A Modern Look Into an Ancient Land
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel Check-in from 2:00 p.m.
After arriving at the hotel, checking in and getting your room, take some time to unpack, freshen up, and relax.
At leisure
At the hotel restaurant, we’ll enjoy a plated 3-course meal, plus soft drinks, coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase. Dinner will be saved for those arriving late to the hotel
Walk approx. 3 miles total throughout the day; flat terrain.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency pro...
Walk approx. 2.5 miles total throughout the day; flat surfaces; lots of sun; bring hats, sunscreen and plenty of water. Driving approx. 12 miles one way to Monte Albán Archaeological Site & Museum; about 1 hour roundtrip.
Aboard our bus, we will begin our fi...
Walk approx. 2.5 miles total throughout the day; compact trails. Driving approx. 60 miles total for the day; about 2.5 hours, with stops.
Aboard our bus with a local expert, we will set out for Santa María del Tule. This used to be marshland filled with bulrushe...
Driving approx. 212 miles to Puebla City; about 4.5 hours total, with stops. Walking approx. 2 miles in Puebla; periods of standing.
After checking out of the hotel, we will board the motorcoach and transfer to Puebla, arriving in time to check in and have lunch...
Getting on/off of a bus; driving approximately 10 miles, 45 minutes. Walking and standing at museums
Aboard our bus, we will then depart Puebla for a field trip to Cholula and the Great Pyramid, one of the largest pyramids in the world. With the widest base of a...
Getting on/off of a bus. Walk up to 2 miles throughout the day.
We’ll take a field trip to the archeological site of Cacaxtla. A prosperous city for more than 300 years, Cacaxtla declined around 900 CE before ultimately being abandoned by the year 1000. Cacaxtla...
Hotel check-out by 1:00 p.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Immediately after breakfast we will board our bus that will take us to the Mexico City Airport for the afternoon flight. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are stayi...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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