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=== Day | === Day 0-3, Friday 27th October PM - 1st November AM - Mexico City=== | ||
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*See a wrestling match (Lucha libre) | *See a wrestling match (Lucha libre) | ||
*See a free classical concert in the Auditorio National? (sundays at noon) | *See a free classical concert in the Auditorio National? (sundays at noon) | ||
*See a bullfight at the Plaza Mexico (largest Bullring in the world - 19*22'58"N, 99*10'48"W) - Maybe too cruel (Yeah, I wouldn't like | *See a bullfight at the Plaza Mexico (largest Bullring in the world - 19*22'58"N, 99*10'48"W) - Maybe too cruel (Yeah, I wouldn't like to do this, but seeing a rodeo or something as an alternative may be an idea --Marc ) | ||
I'd like to take us a 6 hour bus ride to Papantla on day 3 afternoon if this is possible | I'd like to take us a 6 hour bus ride to Papantla on day 3 (1st November) afternoon if this is possible to look round El Tajin on day 4 but I am a bit worried about the lack of information about bus connections. I think we should see what information we can get out there and maybe skip Paplanta and go straight on to Veracruz. | ||
=== Day 4 === | === Day 4 (2nd November) === | ||
Information on bus connections to Papantla is not that easy to come by but if we managed to get ourselves to | Information on bus connections to Papantla is not that easy to come by but if we managed to get ourselves to Papantla we should spend today exploring the Archeological site of El Tajin, being sure to catch the flying dancers at 4pm. Catch an 3/4 hour evening coach to Port of Veracruz. | ||
=== Day 5 === | === Day 5 (3rd November) === | ||
Spend a relaxed day wandering around the town drinking caribbean rum or perhaps going scuba diving in preparation for an... | |||
INSANE OVERNIGHT COACH RIDE to Villahermosa, nearish Palenque, departing at 11pm and arriving at around 6am. | INSANE OVERNIGHT COACH RIDE to Villahermosa, nearish Palenque, departing at 11pm and arriving at around 6am. | ||
Revision as of 21:22, 22 August 2006
Overview
The first section of our journey starts us in the vast and vibrant smog filled city of Mexico City. We will see the pyramids at teotithuacan and experience the nightlife of mexico city, mexican style. There is much ground to cover on our way to palenque and we can go via the gulf coast or through the centre of the country.
Plan of action
Day 0-3, Friday 27th October PM - 1st November AM - Mexico City
Spend a few days in this enormous city of 24 million people. See the central square and a few of it's many museums and take a day trip to teotituacan.
Top attractions
- Sinking cathedral
- The central square (The zocalo)
- Beetle taxis
- General hustle and bustle
- Museum of anthropology
- Murals and street art (esp Diego Rivera)
- Fida Kahlo museum
- Day trip to Teotithuacan
To Do
- Ride around in green VW Beetle taxis
- See a wrestling match (Lucha libre)
- See a free classical concert in the Auditorio National? (sundays at noon)
- See a bullfight at the Plaza Mexico (largest Bullring in the world - 19*22'58"N, 99*10'48"W) - Maybe too cruel (Yeah, I wouldn't like to do this, but seeing a rodeo or something as an alternative may be an idea --Marc )
I'd like to take us a 6 hour bus ride to Papantla on day 3 (1st November) afternoon if this is possible to look round El Tajin on day 4 but I am a bit worried about the lack of information about bus connections. I think we should see what information we can get out there and maybe skip Paplanta and go straight on to Veracruz.
Day 4 (2nd November)
Information on bus connections to Papantla is not that easy to come by but if we managed to get ourselves to Papantla we should spend today exploring the Archeological site of El Tajin, being sure to catch the flying dancers at 4pm. Catch an 3/4 hour evening coach to Port of Veracruz.
Day 5 (3rd November)
Spend a relaxed day wandering around the town drinking caribbean rum or perhaps going scuba diving in preparation for an...
INSANE OVERNIGHT COACH RIDE to Villahermosa, nearish Palenque, departing at 11pm and arriving at around 6am.
Onward connection
Villahermosa - Early morning day 6 - Very tired.