DATES

December 2018 - January 2019

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ITINERARY:

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Mexico is a big country so I would recommend at least two weeks to explore bits of it. We were there for 3 weeks and that still didn't feel enough. We decided to make our trip a beach, cultural one. We mixed beaches, with crafty towns and ruins. In order to do this itinerary you'll have to get on a couple of night buses. Best way to plan these long journeys is to download the ADO app', the national bus service.

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TIME SPENT

3 and half weeks 

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MEXICO CITY

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• Visit Frida Kahlo's house

• Go eat at the local market in Coyocan

• Stay & explore Mexico city's hip neighbourhood, Roma

• Go to see an infamous Lucha Libre wrestling match

 

MAZUNTE

 

• Learn how to surf

• Paddleboard in the ocean

• Release baby turtles in the water

• Get naked on Zippolites nudist beach

• Have a massage at El Alquimista

• Have a boogie at the Mezcal bar

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OAXACA

 

• Get lost in the Botanical Gardens

• Rent a car and go to the Hierve el Agua

• Visit a Mezcal Factory

• Have lunch at the organic city markets

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SAN CRISTOBAL

 

• Buy arts and crafts at the local markets

• Take a boat tour to the Sumidero Canyon

• Wander the cobble streets

• Visit local villages nearby

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PALENQUE

 

• Visit Mayan ruins in the jungle

• Stay near the ruins and fall asleep to the sound of howling monkeys

• Go to the animal reserve 

• Chill by the pool

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BACALAR

 

• Paddleboard down the lagunas 

• Kayak

• Rent a bike and discover all the cenote

• Go tubing

• Eat a vegan burger at Mango y Chile

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MAHAHUAL

 

• Chill on the beach

• Go snorkelling and spot some turtles

• Go scuba diving

• Eat some delicious seafood