Travelers will start their adventure in Mexico City, where they can check out local taverns, sample food, and learn about Indigenous culture in the area. After this, the group will travel south to Oaxaca and walk around various sites, including the Santa Domingo Cultural Centre and famous markets where you will indulge in traditional food, colors, and conversation with locals. Oaxaca is a vibrant cultural capital of southern Mexico, known for Indigenous traditions, unique cuisine and colorful markets. Then, travel to Tuxtla Gutierrez, where each traveler will take a private bus tour into the Sumidero Canyon, where some walls will stretch 2,500 feet above the bus. After this, spend the next day in San Cristobal, where each traveler can visit nearby Indigenous Mayan villages or see the beautiful lakes in Lagunas de Montebello National Park. On the way to Palenque, travelers will stop at the Roberto Barrios waterfalls to swim in the turquoise cascading waters. The fun continues at Bacalar, where everyone can enjoy the three cenotes and a picnic lunch. The group can expect a guided tour and memorable sights at Chichen Itza, a UNESCO-listed Maya city famous for its monumental pyramid El Castillo. Arrive at Tulum, a laid back Caribbean town known for clifftop Maya ruins, turquoise beaches, eco-chic hotels and wellness-driven lifestyle. There, travelers can finish their travels with tours of famous monuments or relaxing beside clear and coastal waters.
This 14-day trip costs $1,410 and is a G Adventures’ 18-Thirtysomethings trip geared toward young, budget minded travelers. G Adventures is a sustainable, small-group tour company that has been leading travelers for 35+ years. They have been pioneers in community tourism, and their trips directly benefit the local communities they visit. They have a responsible travel effort called G For Good and partner with the nonprofit Planeterra, dedicated to ensuring communities touched by tourism benefit from it. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.