Begin your trip in Cancun, where you’ll be transferred to the stunning Chichen Itza ruins. There you’ll explore imposing pyramids set in lush jungle. After a day’s exploration, you’ll beat the afternoon heat with a refreshing swim at a cenote, or freshwater sinkhole, before continuing on to Merida. The colonial capital city of the region. Merida is a beautiful city with lovely architecture and a lively nightlife.

From Merida, visit the elegant Uxmal ruins, and the Loltun Cavern, where mammoth bones and evidence of human use dating back 7,000 years has been discovered. You’ll enjoy a pibil (earth-cooked) traditional meal, and meet a Maya family on this exciting day on the Yucatan.

Finally, end your trip on the Riviera Maya, where you’ll have time to relax on the beach. You’ll also have a day trip to the S’ian Kaan Reserve, one of Mexico’s largest protected areas and home to diverse wildlife.

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Begin in Morelia, a city with wide avenues, parks and pink-stone carefully restored colonial-era buildings. Outside Morelia is Uruapan, with historical churches and cathedrals, and artwork from Michoacan artists can be seen throughout the city. You’ll also have the chance to visit National Park Eduardo Ruiz, the only national park in Mexico, through which runs the crystal-clear Cupatizio River. After these visits head to the Paricutin Volcano, which buried a village in 1943; you can still see the church spire emerging from the lava field.

Continue to Patzcuaro, home to amazing artisans, colonial architecture, and a charming central plaza. Set in the rolling valleys of Michoacan, Patzcuaro is the perfect destination to shop for handicrafts, explore the city and enjoy fine Mexican cuisine. Santa Clara del Cobre is a copper mining town, where copper handicrafts are created by multi-generational families – you can visit the workshops behind the shops.

Finally, end your trip on the Pacific Coast, at the Tides Zihuatanejo, where you’ll have access to a private beach and full luxury amenities.

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Begin the trip in Rio, famed for its spectacular landscapes of city, sea and mountains. Continue to Salvador, where you’ll explore the local rhythms of Brazil’s cultural and musical capital. End the trip on Fernando de Noronha island, a peaceful paradise perfect for relaxing on pristine beaches, or for outdoor adventure on land or in the ocean. Fernando has some of Brazil’s finest beaches, and is home to an important marine nature preserve.

The itinerary is an ideal mixture of city, culture and beach time, and perfect for travelers of all ages. As with all our itineraries, we custom fit the experiences to match your travel preferences, taking you beyond the obvious tourist attractions to experience the intensity of local culture.

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