Mexico City & the Caribbean: 10 days tour

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Sheila Cerón

Hi! I’m Sheila, a proud Mexican with over 20 years of experience living abroad in Germany, which deepened my love for Mexico’s vibrant culture, rich traditions, and unique flavors. With years in the tourism industry, I specialize in creating personalized, unforgettable journeys that reflect your dreams. Passionate about nature, hidden gems, and local gastronomy, I’m here to make your Mexican adventure extraordinary—let’s start planning your next experience together!

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Lucha Libre Experience
Air balloon Flight over Teotihuacán
A day of adventure and adrenaline in the Tulum Jungle

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Day 1 | Arrival in Mexico City

A local driver will be waiting for you at the exit gate, holding a sign with your name. He will transport you to your accommodation in Mexico City. Enjoy some time to explore the Mexican capital independently. If you want to immerse yourself in the local culture, stroll through neighborhoods like Roma, where you'll find Art Deco architecture and excellent restaurants, or San Ángel, with its cobblestone streets, art galleries, and sidewalk cafés.

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Day 2 | Lucha Libre Experience & Mezcal Tasting

This tour introduces you to one of the most famous activities of Mexican popular culture: Lucha Libre. It all starts in front of the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes with a visit to a traditional Mexican cantina. Enjoy a tasting of artisanal mezcal accompanied by famous Mexican guacamole as your local guide tells you a bit about the history of wrestling. From here, you'll set out on a walking tour to the famous Arena México, while your guide amazes you with stories of “El Santo” and “Blue Demon,” two of the biggest stars in the history of Lucha Libre.

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Day 3 | Gastronomy in the Aztec capital

Immerse yourself in the heart of the historic center and uncover the gastronomic roots of the Aztec capital with a private visit to the San Juan Market. Renowned chefs and local buyers flock to this famous market in search of the finest products, meats, and specialties, ranging from fruits and vegetables to exotic items like lion meat.

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Day 4 | Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul, the Canals of Xochimilco, and the Charm of Coyoacán

Visit the Casa Azul and be captivated by the legacy of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. This museum offers an intimate glimpse into her life and work through a collection of paintings, photographs, and personal items. Explore the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán, a vibrant area filled with cobblestone streets, colorful colonial buildings, and a bohemian atmosphere. Stroll through its picturesque plazas, visit the iconic Church of San Juan Bautista, and enjoy the lively local culture that has inspired artists for generations.

Discover the canals of Xochimilco, whose name in Náhuatl means “Place of Flowers” and which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Ride on a traditional trajinera boat and take in the beauty of this unique aquatic ecosystem while soaking in its vibrant atmosphere.

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Day 5 | Flight over Teotihuacán

A private driver will pick you up at your hotel in Mexico City around 5 am to ride for an hour (depending on traffic) to the outskirts of the city, to the Air Balloon Port, from where you'll take off on a sky adventure! Allow yourself to be amazed by the sunrise and valley views. After this adventure, enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing your visit to one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Mexico, experiencing it in a unique way.

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Day 6 | Transfer from Mexico City to Cancún and Arrival in Playa del Carmen

Begin your journey with a flight to Cancún (not included). Upon arrival, pick up your rental car to explore the area at your own pace. Drive to Playa del Carmen and get ready to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Riviera Maya.

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Day 7 | Arrival to Playa del Carmen

Today, your local guide will meet you at your hotel at 6 a.m. with a group of other travellers to begin your 7 hour experience, together you will head to the community of Chemuyil. In the company of your guide and pedalling a bicycle, you will get to know the jungle and the cenotes. This is a project initiated by 5 young people from the community, who are looking to promote and preserve the place where they used to live and play during their childhood. The initiative allows visitors to explore virgin jungles, discover the fauna and become one with nature. The bike ride is short, it is important that you enjoy swimming in the cenotes. The first one is known locally as La Cuevita; an enclosed cenote where your guide will tell you anecdotes and stories about the place. Next, you will go to an open cenote where you will enjoy some relaxing moments surrounded by the abundant nature where, with a bit of luck, you will be able to observe some of the endemic birds of the Yucatan Peninsula. Finally, you will visit an open cenote of spectacular beauty. All of them are part of a system fed by the largest underground river in the world. At the end of the designated time for the activity, your experience will be over.

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Day 8 | Diving with turtles

Today, your local guide will pick you up to join a group of travelers and take you to Akumal, one of the favorite destinations in the Caribbean Sea and the place where you will practice snorkeling for approximately one hour. First, you will board a boat to move away from the coast for about two minutes. Here, you will visit Akumal Bay, a Marine Species Protection Refuge Area decreed by CONANP since 2016, where you can explore depths ranging from 4 to 35 meters with snorkeling equipment and the necessary safety to swim and enjoy turtle watching. Several species visit Mexican beaches, such as the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), the loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), and the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). You must follow the regulations and instructions to avoid disturbing or harming the turtles and be able to admire them in their full splendor.

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Day 9 | Tulum Ruins and tropical jungle

You will begin this adventure early in the morning, when you will be picked up at your hotel and head towards Tulum, an ancient Mayan city located in front of the breathtaking Caribbean Sea. Upon arrival in Tulum, you will observe the ruins and ocean views. Your guide will lead you on a tour where you will uncover the secrets and traditions of this civilization. After visiting Tulum, you will enter the tropical jungle and begin exploring the cenotes, where you can swim.

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Day 10 | Departure

Drive from your hotel in Playa del Carmen to Cancún International Airport. The journey takes about an hour, during which you will pass through Yucatán villages, experience the local nature, and catch glimpses of the Caribbean Sea.

FAQs

Many travelers interested in the itinerary "Mexico City & the Caribbean" had these common questions. If you have a question that isn't here please, feel free to email us at contacto@rutopia.com, and we will be happy to assist you with any questions you might have about this or other custom made itineraries.

Sabrina N

Perfect

For those who don't like to manage logistics like hotels, rental cars, activities. And above all, to have someone who speaks fluent French that we can reach at any time for the unexpected... You are in the right place! Thank you to Chloe for the preparation of our trip, to Melina our Ariadne's thread and Teresa for her welcome and help at the arrival and departure. A big thank you to Enrique and Blanca from Nuevo-Durango for their welcome, their smiles, their family, a lot of emotions at the time to leave you. Thanks to Mémo for your teaching of Mexican customs (Sian Ka'an) The Yucatan is a magnificent region. And the population is very pleasant. Only downside Holbox... Too much dust, too much smell of fuel oil, too much tourist. I will keep in memory these wonderful moments!

pascalrichard0304

Circuit in Yucatan

Discovering wonderful and surprising sites, Mayan communities with an unforgettable welcome, breathtaking landscapes, a very pleasant climate in the middle of March...and smiling people! A big thank you to Rutopia and his team for the elaboration of this ideal circuit, alternating nature, city life, simplicity and comfort. Thanks to Mélina for the follow-up during our trip. We don't speak Spanish well enough, and we appreciated having a French-speaking contact person who could be reached if necessary. We still have a lot to discover and hope to come back very soon, and with Rutopia without hesitation!

Claudia A

Super organization, great accommodations and nice team

The trip was perfectly organized, we were always exclusive or in very small groups and had freedom to do our own activities. All accommodations were fantastic and sustainable, the food almost always local and very good, we could always fill our Rutopia water bottles and travel as plastic free as possible. We were met at the airport and had assistance getting a rental car. After that, we traveled independently but had our fixed dates and reservations with Rutopia. It was the perfect mix!

Mikel D

The best moment lived in Mexico

We were traveling as a group of friends with nothing organized. We like to improvise and be able to find alternative plans to the conventional tourist routes. We arrived in Puerto Escondido - Mexico's paradise - and started looking for options. A Mexican friend recommended us to contact Rutopia and we did. We explained our way of traveling - which they quickly understood - and in a few hours they came to us with a perfect selection of activities. We chose one of them and the next day we found ourselves galloping through beautiful hills, crossing a small lagoon in canoes, bathing on an unspoiled beach at sunset and sipping freshly picked coconuts with some mezcal. We had dinner in the only hut on the beach, eating fish that had been caught that day from the lagoon. Then we went to see the luminescence of the placton with paddle canoes until we were surprised by one of the biggest and reddest moons I have ever seen in my life. We ended up sleeping in bamboo huts a few meters from the waves. There were no more than 5 huts on the miles of beach that we could see. And at ALL times with an exquisite treatment - sympathy, kindness and attention. This is just one of the plans we booked with Rutopia, which definitely changed the course of our trip. Without a doubt, I would repeat this experience in any place I would like to visit in Mexico. Viva Mexico!

Alexhcros1500

Super local agency

We have worked with Rutopia for several tours in Mexico in the Yucatán and Chiapas and we have never been disappointed. Authentic experiences, with locals, in magical places and off the beaten tourist track. Our contact Marisol was always super available and responsive, understanding and anticipating our desires. And she speaks very good French. I highly recommend Rutopia!

Bikø J

Chiapas, Neri and her family

I traveled to Chiapas for an ecotourism experience with Rutopia and I liked it very much, the team responds very quickly to all questions and accompany the traveler throughout the experience, I missed my flight and they were very flexible to accommodate the entire itinerary, My destination was the lakes of Tziscao, where I was received by Neri with his family in very nice cabins next to a lake with incredible views and a magnificent tranquility, with them you make experiences of beekeeping and coffee and tours to nearby lakes, Montebello is a must! 100% recommended.

DaniEla

Just wonderful!

We had an amazing trip excellent organized by Jorge and supervised by Melina from Rutopia. We spent 10 days in Mexico, starting in Ciudad de Mexico where we visited the amazing Teotihuacan and then we flew to Yucatan for the amazing sites of Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Ek Balam, Tulum, Merida, Valladolid and the great Island Holbox. The trip was perfectly organized, the hotels were very good, and the guides were carefully chosen. We highly recommend Rutopia and especially Jorge! Leer menos

David

Journey to Mexico City, Cholula and Cuetzalan

We had a wonderful time. We started out in Mexico City with a 2 day tour filled with museums, food, and beautiful sights. We then went on to Cholula to experience the culture in a smaller town, see a local market, and eat traditional food. We finished the tour in a small town called Cuetzalan, where most people speak an indigenous language. All of our guides were great. Thank you for a memorable vacation!

Elena R.

A literally perfect trip to the Yucatan peninsula

Tom and I knew we wanted to go to Mexico. We knew we wanted a little bit of culture, some wildlife, and maybe a splash in the ocean. That's it. With the vague and minimal information we gave them, Rutopia was able to put together a perfect trip for us. We had a flawless itinerary. It's so clear that Rutopia really cares about the communities (animals and humans) in Mexico. Everything we did and everywhere we stayed felt like they were helping us experience Mexico as authentically and respectfully as possible. It's almost impossible to pick a highlight, but top of the list has to be the day we shared with Enrique, a Mayan host who was unbelievably generous with us. He shared the community gardens, including history and background about the families that live in Nuevo Durango and other nearby communities. He showed us the neighborhood cenotes, Punta Laguna, Uma Nojoch Keej (a wildlife reserve), and more. We picked and prepared the plants as Enrique and his wife Blanca showed us the best way to cook them (and rescued us when we were pricked by the nopales!). We saw howler monkeys and spider monkeys in the wild which was very cool. That had to be the very best day, but every day was amazing. Sian Ka'an reserve was lovely, the Mayan ruins were spectacular, the snorkeling in Puerto Morelos was fabulous, the bicycle cenote tour was jaw'droppingly gorgeous. I'm waxing superlative but it really all was like a dream. Beyond the activities, the scheduling and pace was perfect for us. We felt like we really made the most of our six days, but with enough downtime to explore and enjoy at our leisure. From picking up our car at the airport to finding our accommodation, the logistics were very smooth at every interaction. Special shoutout to Melina who pretty much instantly helped us when we had any questions about the trip. We've never used a travel planning service like this before. But after this trip, we'll never go back to the old way!

Varadarajan

Fantastic Will do it again

My wife and I had a fantastic holiday in Mexico thanks to Marisol, Ana, Teresa and their colleagues & partners. The entire itinerary and arrangements were put together in less than 4 days. What we really liked about Marisol & her team was that they were only a message or a phone call away for any query/suggestion, etc. The trip was bespoke to the extent that Rutopia had kept in mind about our interests, food habits & executed bookings, tours. They were also very flexible in catering to last minute changes/requests. The team took upon them to ensure that our entire trip was comfortable & safe by taking care of even small stuff that one normally finds out post getting to a place. We would definitely like to use their services again!!

Sue G

Mayan Site Tour in Yucatan Penninsula Mexico

Rutopia did an outstanding job with the arrangement and execution of a 9 day tour of Mayan sites in the Yucatan peninsula. We provided Rutopia with the general parameters of the trip we wanted and they suggested an itinerary. After our approval, they set up the hotels, transportation within Mexico, and site tours. The hotels were good quality, and all of the drivers and tour guides showed up on time. We were very impressed with the quality of the tour guides and learned a lot on the trip. Jorge handled setting up the itinerary, and Melina handled the execution of the trip and was readily available via WhatsApp throughout the trip for any questions or issues. Melina was particularly helpful in changing our transportation arrangements to the airport at the last minute per our request. I would recommend Rutopia and would use them again for future trips.

Cat839

Great experience with this agency, totally recommend!

Great experience with this agency. Our tour in Mexico was perfect and organised with great passion and precision. Special thanks to Mel (our direct contact during the trip) for being super responsive and to Jorge Barbosa (our tour guide in Mexico City). Totally recommend this tour operator!

Adventures in the Yucatán!

Such an amazing time in the Yucatán! Between floating in the mangroves to visiting Chichén Itzá to spending a whole day on the beach in El Cuyo, I couldn’t have planned a better trip without their help. Thank you so much for an unforgettable birthday vacation!! Simply amazing! Don’t think twice about having them help you plan your next vacation!

Kris S.

Enjoyed using Rutopia

Enjoyed using Rutopia (Marisol and Melina) to plan my trip to Mexico. Marisol helped me figure out the best options fand booked everything. Melina was my in country support. Rutopia (the company through Kim Kim) is great and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take the burden out of vacation planning. My son and I truly enjoyed the trip knowing everything was taken care of and we just had to have fun. Thanks!

Victoria O.

Two Weeks in Mexico

Seamless transfers, excellent hotels particularly in Mexico city and Puebla, combined with various cultural and food tours. Particular highlights were the cultural/food tours in Mexico city and Puebla (also including the anthropology museum in Mexico city), and the rural tours in Oaxaca where we visited textile workshops, mescal producers and participated in a cooking class using traditional equipment. Also, although we didn't need it, the on call remote assistance was reassuring. I would definitely recommend Rutopia.

Mexico City & the Caribbean

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