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16 DAYS MEXICO EXTRAVAGANZA

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, ZITACUARO, MEXICO CITY, OAXACA, MERIDA, CHICHEN ITZA, TULUM

Highlights

  • Visit 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1 trip
  • Uncover the legacy of ancient Mesoamerican cities: Teotihuacan, Monte Alban & Chichen Itza
  • Marvel at the Monarch Butterfly Migration between Nov 20-Mar 20, best viewed between mid-February and early March
  • Trace the story of Mexico’s birth at the historic town of Dolores Hidalgo

Embark on an extraordinary trip visiting 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mexico, showcasing the pinnacle of ancient Mesoamerican ingenuity. Discover Chichén Itzá without the crowds through an overnight stay at one of the few hotels on-site, like Mayaland or Hacienda Chichén. Explore lesser-known gems such as Izamal, the “City of Three Cultures,” where well-preserved Maya temples reveal profound cultural legacies. Uncover the enduring impact of other civilizations, including Teotihuacan’s monumental pyramids and the Zapotec’s Oaxaca Barrio influences at Monte Albán.

From

SGD 23,980 Per Person

16 Days 15 Nights

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrival in San Miguel De Allende

La Valise San Miguel de Allende
Nil

Transfer: Airport to Hotel
You would be met and transferred to your accommodation for the night.

Day 02 San Miguel De Allende

La Valise San Miguel de Allende
Breakfast included

Colourful Guanajuato & Dolores Hidalgo’s Independence Trail
Drive 1.5 hours to Guanajuato (UNESCO) for panoramic views from Monumento al Pipilla. Descend into the historic centre to visit the University of Guanajuato, the Juarez Theatre, and house-museum of muralist Diego Rivera. Continue 1 hour to Dolores Hidalgo, where Mexico’s independence was first ignited. You will also get connected to the city’s contemporary culture at its bustling markets, traditional ceramic and tile workshops, and a beloved local shop serving exotic sorbets. Drive 45 minutes back to San Miguel de Allende.

Day 03 San Miguel De Allende - Zitacuaro

Rancho San Cayetano
Breakfast included

Unveiling San Miguel de Allende
Explore the cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende (UNESCO) dotted with Spanish colonial and Mexican Baroque architectures. Listen to the sound of church bells and street musicians around the leafy central plaza, where the iconic pink spires of the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel rise dramatically against the sky.

Transfer: San Miguel de Allende to Zitacuaro
You will be driven approximately 4 hours to Zitacuaro.

Day 04 Zitacuaro

Rancho San Cayetano
Breakfast included

Monarch Butterfly Migration at Sierra Chincua Sanctuary
Journey approximately 1 hour to Sierra Chincua Sanctuary (UNESCO) to experience the annual migration of monarch butterfly. As the forest of towering firs grows denser, your expert guide will recount the remarkable story of how Canadian scientist Fred Urquhart uncovered the wintering ground of these spectacular creatures before you reach the epicenter, where millions of monarchs cling to branches in shimmering clusters.

Note: The trail may reach up to 3,048 meters above sea level. Horse rides are available and subject to availability at the time of arrival.

Day 05 Zitacuaro - Mexico City

Circulo Mexicano
Breakfast included

Monarch Butterfly Migration at El Rosario Sanctuary
Journey approximately 1.5 hours to El Rosario Sanctuary (UNESCO), passing through a fertile valley of fruits and flowers. As the forest thickens, you will eventually reach the epicentre where millions of monarch butterflies can be found covering the branches of the fir trees. Marvel at the butterflies’ black and orange wings as they flutter through the open areas into the clouds, a truly magical moment! Note: The trail may reach up to 3,048 meters above sea level. Horse rides are available and subject to availability at the time of arrival.

Transfer: Zitacuaro to Mexico City
You will be transferred approximately 3-3.5 hours to Mexico City.

Day 06 Mexico City

Circulo Mexicano
Nil

Best of Mexico City
Step into the city’s historic center (UNESCO) at Zocalo. Admire the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, the lively Avenida Francisco I. Madero and the dazzling Palace of Fine Arts, which seamlessly blends Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Visit the National Museum of Anthropology to uncover a vast collection of Mesoamerican artefacts, housed within a renowned architectural building by Pedro Ramirez Vasquez.

Evening Folklorico Ballet
Featuring over 70 choreographic pieces founded by Amalia Hernandez, the folkloric ballet represents the finest of Mexican culture and folklore through artistic representations that has captured the hearts of people worldwide.

Day 07 Mexico City

Circulo Mexicano
Breakfast included

Echoes of Teotihuacan
Journey approximately 75 minutes to the monumental ruins of Teotihuacan (UNESCO). Walk along the colossal Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, as well as the legendary Avenue of the Dead, as you uncover temples, palaces and murals which reveal the rituals, beliefs and daily lives of the Teotihuacano civilization.

Day 08 Mexico City

Circulo Mexicano
Breakfast included

Timeless Puebla & Cholula
Drive 2 hours to Pueblo Magico of Cholula, home to the largest pyramid complex ever constructed and now crowned by a hilltop Catholic church. Stroll through charming plazas with lively cafes and artisanal shops into the Convent of San Gabriel. Continue 30 minutes to Puebla (UNESCO). Admire the 17th century Biblioteca Palafoxiana, the Puebla Cathedral, and the famous Calle de los Dulces with traditional sweet shops. Uncover Puebla’s artistic heritage at Museo Amparo (closed Tuesdays) or Museo Internacional del Barroco (closed Mondays).

Day 09 Mexico City - Oaxaca

Casa Oaxaca Hotel Boutique
Breakfast included

Transfer: Mexico City to Oaxaca
You will be driven approximately 45 minutes to the airport for your flight to Oaxaca. Upon arrival, you will be driven approximately 30 minutes to your accommodation.

Day 10 Oaxaca

Casa Oaxaca Hotel Boutique
Breakfast included

Monte Alban: Empires Above the Valley
Journey to the remarkable ruins of Monte Alban (UNESCO), one of the earliest great cities of Zapotec civilization in Mesoamerica. Perched dramatically atop a flattened mountain overlooking the Oaxaca Valley, this ancient capital once commanded political, economic, and spiritual influence across the region. You will also explore the historic Zocalo de Oaxaca (UNESCO), from its bustling central square to its largest central market where you will gain insights into different local handicrafts.

Day 11 Oaxaca - Merida

Casa Lecanda
Breakfast included

Transfer: Oaxaca to Merida
You will be driven approximately 30 minutes to the Oaxaca airport, where you will board your flight Merida. Upon arrival, you will be transferred approximately 20 minutes to your accommodation for the night.

Day 12 Merida

Casa Lecanda
Breakfast included

Legends of Uxmal & Merida
Step into the ancient Maya world at Uxmal (UNESCO), renowned for its rounded architecture and intricate stone latticework. Uncover the legends surrounding the towering Pyramid of the Magician and the Maya cosmology in the Nuns’ Quadrangle. Stroll through the elegant city of Merida, including the lively Plaza Grande, the imposing Merida Cathedral, the Monument of the Homeland, as well as the stately Paseo de Montejo with its grand colonial edifices.

Day 13 Merida - Chichen Itza

Hacienda Chichen Resort
Breakfast included

Transfer: Merida to Chichen Itza with Sightseeing
You will be driven 75 minutes to Izamal for sightseeing, followed by another 1 hour to Chichen Itza.

Pueblo Magico of Izamal
Listed in UNESCO’s tentative heritage list, Izamal is known as the “Yellow City” and believed to be the largest Mayan city of the northern Yucatan Peninsula. You will visit the impressive Convento de San Antonio de Padua built atop the base of an ancient Mayan pyramid, as well as its expansive atrium—one of the largest in the Americas!

Day 14 Chichen Itza - Tulum

Conrad Tulum
Breakfast included

Transfer: Chichen Itza to Tulum with Sightseeing
You will be transferred to Tulum with sightseeing along the way.

Chichen Itza, Sacred Cenotes & Valladolid
Explore the legendary Chichen Itza (UNESCO): the Temple of the warriors, the Great Ball Court, and the iconic El Castillo (Pyramid of Kukulkan). Uncover the Maya cosmology, religion, as well as their profound understanding of life and death. Visit the magical sinkhole of Cenote Dzit Nup hidden within a mystical underground chamber, with its dramatic stalactites hanging from the rock ceiling as a shaft of sunlight pierces through the small opening. Let us whisk you to the colonial town of Valladolid with its elegant Convent of San Bernardino de Siena.

Day 15 Tulum

Conrad Tulum
Breakfast included

Tulum at Leisure
Today is free at leisure for you to enjoy the beach, the beautiful surroundings, and/or the accommodation facilities. Alternatively, we are also happy to tailor-make excursions to visit the archaeological sites near Tulum, the unique Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, or arrange snorkelling with turtles at Akumal at an additional fee.

Day 16 Tulum

Nil
Breakfast included

Transfer: Tulum to Cancun Airport
You will be driven approximately 2 hours to Cancun airport for your onwards journey.

Hotels & Tour Price

Intriq Journey's Curated Hotels

Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)

Double Occupancy S$ 23,980

La Valise San Miguel de Allende • Rancho San Cayetano • Circulo Mexicano • Casa Oaxaca Hotel Boutique • Casa Lecanda • Hacienda Chichen Resort • Conrad Tulum

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

La Valise San Miguel de Allende

Uncover San Miguel's charm at La Valise, a luxury boutique hotel featuring six distinct rooms and suites. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history, vibrant art, and beautiful gardens as you find serenity within our walls. Each room reflects the building's historical essence with unique design and furnishings that embrace San Miguel's heritage.

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ZITACUARO

ZITACUARO

Rancho San Cayetano

Hotel Jardín Rancho San Cayetano, surrounded by 5 hectares of nature, tranquility and comfort that invite our guests and friends to come, live and enjoy a unique space in the heart of the Monarch Country.

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MEXICO CITY

MEXICO CITY

Circulo Mexicano

Located in the heart of Mexico City’s downtown, where pre-hispanic ruins intersect with the National Palace and the first cathedral in the Americas. Círculo Mexicano brings together Grupo Habita’s unique brand of hospitality with a selection of the Mexico’s leading figures from the worlds of food, fashion and design – offering informed travelers a unique and authentic experience of contemporary Mexican culture.

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OAXACA

OAXACA

Casa Oaxaca Hotel Boutique

Casa Oaxaca, a traditional building alive with stories and secrets of Oaxaca's past present, and future.

Its colonial architecture situates the individual areas of the hotel around an open-aired patio where one can enjoy local art and vibrant, regional vegetation.

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MERIDA

MERIDA

Casa Lecanda

This imposing establishment next to the Montejo de Mérida promenade features tiled patios and swimming pool surrounded by gardens, lounge areas and a terrace. All spacious rooms have high ceilings, tiled floors, bathroom with a rain shower and skylight, free WiFi, flat-screen TV and iPod docking station; with views of the property's patios and gardens.
(Opened: 2009; Rooms: 7)

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CHICHEN ITZA

CHICHEN ITZA

Hacienda Chichen Resort

There are few places more naturally isolated than this serene and soulful Colonial Landmark.  Hacienda Chichen Resort is a boutique Spa hotel within a private 200 Hectares Maya Jungle Reserve, dedicated to wildlife conservation and reforestation; located amongst the ancient city of Chichen Itza, offering guests the comfort of a gate to the Maya archeological visited site; such gate is control by INAH and is currently awaiting the official reactivation for our guests.

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TULUM

TULUM

Conrad Tulum

Where ancient jungle landscapes meet the endless Caribbean Sea, Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya invites guests into a world shaped by Mayan heritage, contemporary design, and effortless serenity. Set along a secluded stretch of coastline, this award-winning luxury resort offers a deeply immersive experience rooted in culture, nature, and thoughtful hospitality.

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Intriq Journey's Curated Hotels

Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)

Double Occupancy S$ 31,980

Rosewood San Miguel de Allende • Rancho San Cayetano • Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City • Quinta Real Oaxaca • Chable Yucatan • Hacienda Chichen • La Valise Tulum

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Rosewood San Miguel de Allende

ZITACUARO

ZITACUARO

Rancho San Cayetano

MEXICO CITY

MEXICO CITY

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City is a mix of French‑and‑Mexican‑colonial style, set around a lush central courtyard.

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OAXACA

OAXACA

Quinta Real Oaxaca

CHICHEN ITZA

CHICHEN ITZA

Hacienda Chichen Resort

Hacienda Chichén Resort & Yaxkin Spa is a historic‑style hacienda hotel in the heart of the Yucatán jungle, set just minutes from the Chichén‑Itzá archaeological site.

TULUM

TULUM

La Valise Tulum

La Valise Tulum is an intimate luxury beachfront hotel in southern Tulum's hotel zone, blending boho-chic design with Riviera Maya jungle and sea views.

COST INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation as stated on twin sharing basis
  • Meals as stated
  • Tours as stated in private basis with English speaking guide
  • Transfers as stated

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Airfares and airport taxes
  • Beverages where meals are included
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa (if required)
  • Personal expenses such as gratuities, telephone, spa, laundry, telephone and bar bills, etc

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