How many days do you need in Mexico City, Valladolid & Holbox?
- Most travelers spend 10-11 days in Mexico City, Valladolid, and Holbox combined
- Visiting Mexico City, Valladolid, and Holbox in 6 to 9 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Puerto Morelos, Tulum, and Playa del Carmen
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
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Recommended Itineraries for Mexico City, Valladolid & Holbox
Recommended Itinerary for 11 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, History, Culture & Gastronomy Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Teotihuacán by Hot-Air Balloon, Float the Canals of Xochimilco & Cooking Class | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | National Museum of Anthropology, Chapultepec Castle & Narvarte Food Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Fly to Valladolid, Explore | Valladolid |
| Day 5 | Learn About Maya Culture in Yalcobá | Valladolid |
| Day 6 | Boat Ride in the Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve, Visit Chichén Itzá | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Eco Center & Traditional Maya Meal, Transfer to Holbox, Bioluminescence Show | Holbox |
| Day 8 | Free Day on Holbox Island, Bioluminescent Kayak Tour | Holbox |
| Day 9 | Speedboat Tour & Snorkeling in Cuevones | Holbox |
| Day 10 | Swim with Whale Sharks | Holbox |
| Day 11 | Transfer to Cancún, Depart |
Discover Mexico's cultural and natural wonders and cuisine on this 11-day tour of Mexico City, Valladolid, and Isla Holbox. Sample the capital city's gastronomy and history, from a street food tour to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán. Visit the Maya community of Yalcobá in Valladolid to swim in crystal-clear cenotes and learn about Maya milpa farming traditions. Then, embark on a ferry to Isla Holbox, where fishing, kayaking in bioluminescent waters, and hammock lounging await. Read more
Extended Itineraries
12-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Morelos, Tulum & Chichén Itzá
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Mexico City, Tour of historic Mexico City with street food tasting | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Xochimilco with corn & Coyoacán with flavor of Mezcal | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Biking on Teotihuacan "The city of the gods" | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Mexico City to Tulum | Tulum |
| Day 6 | Float in the Muyil Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with transportation | Tulum |
| Day 7 | Cobá, Nuevo Durango community & Punta Laguna Reserve | Chichen Itza |
| Day 8 | Sunrise at Chichén Itzá & visit a beautiful cenote, Transfer to Valladolid | Valladolid |
| Day 9 | Colonial town of Valladolid Tour, Transfer to Holbox | Holbox |
| Day 10 | Free relaxing days at Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 11 | Holbox to Puerto Morelos | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 12 | Puerto Morelos to Cancún, Departure |
Over 12 days, you'll experience the cultural highlights of Mexico City and the Yucatán Peninsula, from the cuisine to the historic landmarks to the natural beauty. It starts with a whirlwind tour of Mexico's capital, during which you'll nibble on street food, stroll the colonial streets of Coyoacán, and hike the pyramids of Teotihuacán. Then it's off to the stunning Yucatán region to laze on white-sand beaches, visit biosphere reserves, and hike around ancient Maya ruins. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Morelos, Tulum & Pisté
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Mexico City, Tour of historic Mexico City with street food tasting | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Float the Canals of Xochimilco in a Wooden Trajinera | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology, Spirits of Mexico: Pulque, Mezcal, & Tequila | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Biking on Teotihuacan "The city of the gods" | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Mexico City to Tulum, Free day in Tulum - Optional visit to Tulum Archaeological Site | Tulum |
| Day 6 | Float in the Muyil Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve with transportation | Tulum |
| Day 7 | Guided Visit to Cobá & Nuevo Durango, Transfer to Pisté | Pisté |
| Day 8 | Pisté to Valladolid, Free day in Valladolid, Morning visit to Chichen Itza | Valladolid |
| Day 9 | Xcanche Cenote & Village Tour | Valladolid |
| Day 10 | Valladolid to Holbox, Free afternoon in Holbox | Holbox |
| Day 11 | Tour to the Three Islands | Holbox |
| Days 12-13 | Another free day in Holbox | Holbox |
| Day 14 | Holbox to Puerto Morelos, Free day in Puerto Morelos | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 15 | Puerto Morelos to Cancún, Departure |
When you combine the incredible sights of Mexico with its delicious flavors, you have a recipe for the perfect vacation. This grand tour starts with Mexico City's highlights and includes copious samplings of tasty street food and famous spirits. From there, you'll travel to historical landmarks and natural wonders throughout the Yucatán Peninsula, from the pyramids of Chichén Itzá to the white-sand beaches of the Riviera Maya to the remote islands of the far north. Read more
15-Day Itinerary Including Puerto Morelos
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Mexico City, Free Time in Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Lucha Libre Experience & Mezcal Tasting | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Float the Canals of Xochimilco in a Wooden Trajinera, Explore Coyoacán | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | A Walk among Murals: Exploring the History and Legacy of Mexican Muralists, Tacos, mezcal and more | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Biking in Teotihuacan, "The City of the Gods" | Mexico City |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Valladolid via Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Cancún International Airport (CUN), Transfer to Valladolid via Mexico City International Airport (MEX), Cancún International Airport (CUN) | Valladolid |
| Day 7 | Visit Chichén Itzá, Wonder of the Maya World, Explore the lesser-known cenotes of Yalcobá | Valladolid |
| Day 8 | Coba and the sacred Mayan roads, Traditional Lunch in Nuevo Durango, Look for spider monkeys while boating around Punta Laguna | Valladolid |
| Day 9 | Valladolid to Puerto Morelos, Free afternoon in Puerto Morelos | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 10 | Snorkeling in the beautiful marine park of Puerto Morelos | Puerto Morelos |
| Day 11 | Puerto Morelos to Holbox, Free afternoon on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 12 | Free Day on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 13 | Free Day on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 14 | Free Day on Holbox Island | Holbox |
| Day 15 | Holbox to Cancún, Depart |
From tacos and mezcal shots in Mexico City to lazing on the beaches of Holbox Island, this tour offers it all in just over two weeks. Start in Mexico's capital, where you'll learn the city's history while floating on the canals of Xochimilco. Head to Valladolid and discover the Maya ruins of Chichén Itzá and Yalcoba, then venture along the Maya Riviera and snorkel in Puerto Morelos. Finish it all up by relaxing on the beaches of Holbox with some bird and whale shark watching thrown in. Read more
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