Great Central American Journey: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala (Southbound)

Itinerary

Day 1-17 Mexico

Arrive in Mexico City at any time. Begin in the world's largest metropolitan area, Mexico City, and explore several not-to-be missed art and ancient artifact museums. Next, head south to Puebla where the street life will more than fill your days and nights. Continuing south, visit Oaxaca for handicraft markets and the impressive Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán; the highland gem of San Cristóbal and Mayan site of Palenque in Chiapas and then finally on to the famous Yucatán towns of Mérida, Cancún and Playa del Carmen, home of some of the best beaches in Mexico.

Day 18-21 Belize

Belize's famous barrier reef and the laid-back Caribbean atmosphere sum up Caye Caulker, a top snorkelling and diving spot. The Mountain Pine Ridge area provides us with several fascinating options for exploring the jungle wilds of Belize.

Day 22-31 Guatemala

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle lies Tikal, one of the largest excavated Mayan ruin sites in the Americas. Visit the colourful town of Flores on Lake Petén Itzá. Río Dulce, the gateway to the Guatemala's Caribbean Coast, stands in sharp contrast to the colonial highland town of Antigua, and Mayan centres of Chichicastenango and Panajachel, on breathtaking Lake Atitlán. We finish our epic journey in Antigua, Guatemala, on Day 31.