Mexico expedition sample itinerary

Some possible expedition objectives are given below, please note these may alter between now and your expedition. The Expedition Planning Manager for Mexico will agree a suitable expedition itinerary for you, to best match the abilities and aspirations of your team.

Acclimatisation
Visit the magical and mystical pyramids of Teotihuacán close to Mexico City to acclimatise to the altitude. Then head southwards to a Cactus Reserve. Shielded from the rain by the central mountain range, this area is a perfect place to spend a few days, complete day treks through the hills and marvel at the area's rich biodiversity.

Trekking
Trek through the mountains of the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca. At 3000m above sea level, this mountainous region boasts some of Mexico's greatest diversity in forest and flora. Teams follow pre-Hispanic trails which lead through the mountains and the cloudforests linking remote Zapotec communities. Ascend one of Mexico's highest peaks - the volcanoes of La Malinche or Nevado de Toluca (4500 to 5000m). Teams will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of Mexico at sunrise (weather permitting!). From all three peaks the famous Popocatépetl can be seen smoking on the horizon. Trek through the Copper Canyon. Set in the Northern state of Chihuahua, this rugged and mysterious terrain provides an excellent challenge for adventurous teams. Our expert guides will lead you on an exploration of the Ulrike Canyon, which at 2000m is deeper than The Grand Canyon. In the South Eastern state of Chiapas near the border with Guatemala, the Triunfo Biosphere Reserve receives only a few hundred visitors annually, making it a wild and exciting place to explore. The trek takes teams up into the cloudforest that makes up the heart of the reserve.

Project
Previous teams have spent their project with an orphanage in a small village in the state of Guanajuato. One team repainted the whole orphanage and had a programme of games and English lessons for the orphans.

R&R
Mexico has almost 1000km of coastline upon which some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are to be found. There is therefore no shortage of places for teams to spend the last few days of their expedition relaxing under the hot Mexican sun. There are also wonderful colourful markets in many of the towns throughout the country, and the opportunity to explore ancient ruins, from Teotihuacán, just outside of Mexico City, to the Mayan metropolis of Palenque soaring above the jungles and planes in south east of Mexico.