Colourful Indian markets, delicious food and exquisite colonial churches define Oaxaca, a colonial town where ancient tradition has a strong presence. Wander through the narrow winding streets or head out of town and visit awe-inspiring ancient ruins. Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state, is brimming with natural wonders; explore Mayan ruins shrouded in rich jungle and beautifully rugged canyons.
At the centre of Mexico’s indigenous heartland lies the picturesque town of San Cristobal de las Casas, a charming blend of colonial architecture and indigenous culture. Its surroundings include the mighty 800m deep Sumidero Canyon; the Lacandon Jungle, one of the largest areas of tropical rainforest in Mexico; the Agua Azul waterfalls with their startling turquoise pools and Palenque, arguably the most beautiful of all the ancient Mayan ruins in its exotic jungle setting.
A fabulous journey into the living cultural heartland of the Mayas which takes you from Mexico City to Chiapas, visiting historic San Cristobal de las Casas and jungle-clad Palenque before finishing in the old pirate haunt of Campeche on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. An authentic introduction to Mexico's rich cultures.
Explore the extraordinary inventiveness of Mexican cuisine and its regional variety on this mouth-watering culinary tour that combines Mexico City with Puebla, Oaxaca and the Caribbean coast. Try everything from street food to fine dining and get under the skin of Mexican gastronomy, sourcing fresh ingredients in the markets, learning to prepare...
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