Cultural & Theme Tours in Mexico

Travelers hoping to get off the tourist track and experience indigenous culture up close will enjoy this trip to the villages of Chamula and Zinacantan. The day begins with a visit to a local family Zinacantán to learn about pre-Hispanic weaving and tortilla-making, and taste the traditional drink, Pox. The next stop is the Mayan village of San Juan Chamula, where you'll experience a shaman ritual in the native Tzotzil language.

An early morning pick-up from your hotel means arriving at the archeological treasures at Chichen Itza before the crowds and heat. Your guide will show you around, telling you about the history of the site before you enjoy some time on your own. From there it's time to cool off at the Cenote Ik Kil. End the day discovering the town of Valladolid.

Let a guide navigate for you on a full-day tour of Acapulco City. After a morning on the beach with baby turtles, make your way into the heart of Acapulco. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost and see landmarks you might have missed otherwise. Enjoy lunch on the beach (own expense) before heading back to the doorstep of your hotel.

Live the downtown Monterrey, knowing the main attractions, its history, beginning with the colonial bishop. Enjoy your trip!

Discover the ancient Maya city of Chichen Itza on this day-long excursion from Riviera Maya or Cancun. After your drive through the Yucatan Peninsula, you'll arrive at the world-famous site to see its highlights such as the Kukulcan Pyramid (El Castillo) and the Great Ball Court. Hear tales of the pre-Colombian dwelling as you explore from a local guide, then leave Chichen Itza to travel to a cenote for a cool-down dip. Relax over a buffet lunch of Mexican dishes, then return in the early evening to your hotel.

Learn the secrets of Acapulco on a small-group tour with convenient round-trip transport from the doorstep of your hotel. In addition to navigating for you, your guide offers little-known stories about the city's history, from the chambers of the San Diego Fortress to the death-defying cliff divers of La Quebrada. Light refreshments and admission tickets are included for your convenience.

Enjoy private access to the archaeological site of Chichen Itza directly from the Mayaland Hotel. Skip the lines and tour bus madness and head straight to the front desk of the hotel to claim your ticket. Explore the site on your own or hire a private guide on-site. You'll also have access to the pool, gardens, hospitality suite, and restaurants at the hotel.

Visit the ancient Mayan sites of Chichen Itzá and Coba and swim in the sacred sinkhole of Ik Kil. Learn more about the ancient civilization and their different gods and rituals.

Skip public transit and let a guide navigate for you to the ancient archaeological site of Teotihuacan. Going with a guide is essential, as it ensures you understand uses and meanings of the often unmarked ruins. After taking in panoramic views from the top of a pyramid, climb down and watch the sun set over the pre-Columbian city. An option to upgrade includes a traditional Mexican meal after the tour.

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Experience the astronomical effects of light and shade on El Castillo, aka the Temple of Kukulkan, during the fall equinox. Take part in this phenomenal event and watch the descent of Kukulkan, or the Feathered Serpent, down the pyramid steps. After a tour of the World Heritage site, go for a swim in X-Cajum Cenote and have lunch in Valladolid. Note: This tour only runs from September 20-22.

Tick off two incredible Mayan monuments from your Mexico sightseeing list with this 10-hour tour of both Coba and Tulum from Cancun. In an air-conditioned coach, you'll travel with ease and efficiency between UNESCO-listed landmarks and maximize your time in the Yucatan peninsula. Take a guided tour of the ruins in Coba and Tulum and enjoy ample free time to explore independently. Breakfast, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.   

Visit the ancient city of Chichen Itza on a full-day, small-group tour from Cancun, and explore one of the Maya world's most spectacular places. Travel in a comfortable, climate-controlled van, with breakfast, lunch, and all entrance fees included, getting an early start so you can visit Chichen Itza in the cooler morning hours. Group size is limited to 15 people for more personal service, with the chance to swim in Cenote Ik Kil and see the highlights of Valladolid, a tranquil town with beautifully preserved colonial architecture.

Immerse yourself in Mayan culture with this 2-day tour from Merida. Enjoy a guided visit to Chichen Itza in the early morning, before the crowds arrive, then visit Kabah and Uxmal on the second day. Entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Merida hotels are included.

Explore the magnificent ruins of Chichen Itza with a private guide on an all-inclusive tour from Cancun. You'll have time for lunch and sightseeing in the lovely colonial city of Valladolid, and take a refreshing dip in a cenote. Travel to Chichen Itza in the morning for a guided tour of one of Mexico's most famous Mayan archeological landmarks. Continue to Valladolid for a delicious buffet lunch and time to visit the cenote. Then take in the historic buildings and churches of Valladolid before returning to Cancun.

Visit the ancient Maya city of Coba on a 9-hour, afternoon tour from Cancun and the Riviera Maya that includes the afternoon activity of your choice, and a Maya dinner show by the Coba lagoon. Climb to the top of the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, then choose a village tour and pottery workshop, or opt for a zipline adventure and cenote swim. This 9-hour Coba tour includes pickup and drop-off at major hotels, all activities, entrance fees, and dinner.

Take a thrilling ride into the Yucatán jungle on a full-day tour from Cancun. Begin your journey in Tulum, a coastal Maya city with ample ruins to explore. Then hike into the jungle to the Sac Actun and Nohoch Nah Chich cenotes - two vast underground river systems - and snorkel through their caves marveling at stalagmites and stalagmites. Travel by 4x4 Unimog to your next set of adventures: rappelling into a sinkhole and ziplining through the rainforest. Top it off with a traditional Maya lunch.

Reach two of Mexico's most impressive attractions during this action-packed, double-duty guided tour, which takes you to Chichen-Itza archaeological site and Xcajum cenote. Relax and settle back for an all-inclusive experience, cutting the hassle of getting to each location. Enjoy unlimited drinks, air-conditioned transportation, an expert guide, and a regional buffet lunch. Top off your visit to the immense ancient ruins with a refreshing dip in turquoise waters.

Follow your professional guide through the ancient archeological site of Coba and take a refreshing dip in the beautiful cenote. You'll travel to a Mayan village, learn about local life, take a pottery class and enjoy a traditional meal made from local favorites. A stop at the local zoo offers an opportunity to get an up close look at animals and wildlife too.

Leave Cancun behind and delve deep into the Yucatan jungle for a day of adrenaline-packed activity and Mayan culture. Explore the natural wonders of the Nohoch Nah Chich and Sac Actun cenotes - incredible underground cave and river systems - on a guided snorkeling excursion, then thunder through tropical forest on an all-terrain Unimog to your next stop, where rappelling and ziplining await. Finish it all up with a traditional Maya ceremony and meal before returning to Cancun.