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*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 ) | *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 ) | ||
'''Accommodation''' Mexico City, no hotel booked | '''Accommodation''' Mexico City, no hotel booked but have enquired(21/09) about a triple at [http://www.hotelcatedral.com/ Hotel Catedral] | ||
=== Day 3 (30th October) Mexico City to Papantla === | === Day 3 (30th October) Mexico City to Papantla === | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 21 September 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 0-2, Friday 27th October PM - 29th October 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 )
Accommodation Mexico City, no hotel booked but have enquired(21/09) about a triple at Hotel Catedral
Day 3 (30th October) Mexico City to Papantla
I'd like to take us a 6 hour bus ride to Papantla on day 3 (30th Oct) 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.
Accommodation Papantla , no hotel booked
Day 4 (31st October) Papantla to Port of Veracruz
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.
Accommodation Port of Veracruz, no hotel booked
Day 5 (1st November) Port of Veracruz to A coach on the way to Villahermosa
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.
Accommodation Coach
Note My book says the journey from Villahermosa to Mexico City is 11 hours -- Marc
Day 6 (2nd November)
Groan about how knackered we are and how these overnight coaches are complete punnishment and make jokes about it to try and keep our spirits up. Maybe by shouting "I'M ON THE NIGHT TRAIN!!!!!"".
Accommodation Travel to Palenque and stay there for the night. --Marc
Onward connection
Villahermosa - Day 6 9:15 pm Palenque/Nearby?/Villahermosa
Marc - Where do you want to make the changeover?
Tom - At the poshest bar in town in Palenque over a well earned drink at 9:15 precicely