How many days do you need in Chiapas & Yucatán Peninsula?
- Most travelers spend 13-15 days in Chiapas and the Yucatán Peninsula combined
- Visiting Chiapas and the Yucatán Peninsula in 9 to 12 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 16 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Chichén Itzá
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
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Recommended Itineraries for Chiapas & the Yucatán Peninsula
Recommended Itinerary for 15 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Transfer to San Cristóbal via Sumidero Canyon | San Cristóbal |
| Day 2 | Cooking Experience in Zinacantan, Flavors of San Cristóbal | San Cristóbal |
| Day 3 | Free Day in San Cristóbal de las Casas | San Cristóbal |
| Day 4 | Tziscao's Mountain Coffee Plantation, Rafting on Montebello Lake | San Cristóbal |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Palenque via Agua Azul & Misol Ha Waterfalls | Palenque |
| Day 6 | Discover the Palenque Archeological Site, Visit Roberto Barrios Waterfalls | Palenque |
| Day 7 | Ancient Maya Cities of Yaxchilan & Bonampak, Transfer to Nahá | Nahá |
| Day 8 | Nature Exploration at the Nahá Reserve, Nocturnal Bird Watching | Nahá |
| Day 9 | Bow & Arrow Workshop, Clay Workshop, Transfer to Palenque | Palenque |
| Day 10 | Visit Cenote Azul, Transfer to Campeche | Campeche |
| Day 11 | Explore the Archaeological Site of Uxmal, Transfer to Merida | Merida |
| Day 12 | City Tour of Merida: The White City | Merida |
| Day 13 | Visit Chichén Itzá, Swim in Yokdzonot Cenote, Transfer to Valladolid | Valladolid |
| Day 14 | Cultural & Natural Immersion in Yalcobá | Valladolid |
| Day 15 | Transfer to Cancún, Depart |
This 15-day adventure blends ancient Maya sites with stunning secluded scenery for an off-the-beaten-path journey through Chiapas and the Yucatán Peninsula. Venture through the Sumidero Canyon to the colonial town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, then take a raft along Lake Montebello to see incredible wildlife. Explore the Maya cities of Palenque, Yaxchilan, and Bonampak, get your hands into clay during a pottery class near Nahá, and cool off along the way in hidden waterfalls and turquoise lagoons. Read more
Extended Itineraries
15-Day Itinerary Including Mexico City
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, History, Culture & Gastronomy Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | National Museum of Anthropology, Optional Activities | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum, Boat Tour of Xochimilco | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Fly to Tuxtla, Visit Sumidero Canyon, Transfer to San Cristóbal | San Cristobal de las Casas |
| Day 5 | Cooking Class in Zinacantán, Free Time in San Cristóbal | San Cristobal de las Casas |
| Day 6 | San Cristóbal to Palenque via Agua Azul & Misol-Ha | Palenque |
| Day 7 | Tour Palenque, Transfer to Nahá & Tribal Workshop | Nahá |
| Day 8 | Explore the Nahá Reserve, Return to Palenque | Palenque |
| Day 9 | Visit the Cenotes of Miguel Colorado, Transfer to Calakmul | Calakmul |
| Day 10 | Maya Seed Workshop, Transfer to Bacalar | Bacalar |
| Day 11 | Sailing Lake Bacalar, Transfer to Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 12 | Free Day in Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 13 | Free Day in Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 14 | Free Day in Cancún | Cancún |
| Day 15 | Depart Cancún |
Get to the heart of Mexico's rich culture over 15 days, which will take you from the Spanish colonial plazas of the capital to the Caribbean beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula. It begins in Mexico City, where you'll visit museums, enjoy delicious street food, and tour historic enclaves like Coyoacán. Then immerse yourself in the Indigenous culture and ancient ruins of beautiful regions like Chiapas before finishing the trip by sailing around the lagoons of the Yucatán. Read more
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