EXPERIENCE MEXICO, GUATEMALA AND BELIZE
This journey takes us from Central Mexico to the Riviera Maya. First, we will admire the colonial and ancient cultural mix represented in the cities of Mexico and Oaxaca. Coinciding with our stay, we will enjoy and take part in the Day of the Dead parades and gatherings at the cemeteries. Plus, we will show you a fantastic selection of archaeological and natural highlights around. Then, you will hike around the Sierra Zapoteca and visit a traditional “mezcal” factory.
Our next stop will take us to learn about the mangrove ecosystem on the Pacific Coast. The last section of our trail adventures into the amazing State of Chiapas, where we will explore gigantic canyons, Mayan villages and the bohemian town of San Cristóbal.
In short, this is an adventure to experience the best folklore, beautiful ancient sites and impressive nature. Join us and explore the wonders of the most interesting areas of Mexico!
Nature Wonders
Indigenous Cultures and Community Projects
Cultural Experiences
Overlanding is a great way of getting off the beaten path and encountering amazing people and places. Yet, it requires good physical and mental condition, an open and empathetic mind, team effort, flexibility and patience. Before booking this trip, please read our Frequently Asked Questions Page.
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* Please note that any overland trip requires flexibility. Due to unpredictable factors, we may need to slightly change the itinerary (stops, hotels, activities, meals).
* Driving hours are approximate and do not include activities, lunch or border stops.
Excellent preparation on all levels. Nothing is left undone. Great attention to detail. Five stars!
I was able to join Lupita’s “Genuine Mexico, Day of the Dead Edition” from Mexico City to Oaxaca. Jaime graciously allowed me to join the group because I was unable to fully participate in the first week of my “Wonders of Mexico” trip in Spring 2023 due to my knee injury. Because the “Day of the Dead” trip was fully booked, Jaime made special arrangements for my husband and I to stay in the group hotel. The group welcomed us with open arms and we had a fabulous time with them for a week.
I am a graduate of ITMI (The International Tour Management Institute in California, USA). I graduated from their in-person 4 week course as a Certified Tour Director in 1982. It is from the perspective of that training that I write this review.
Most tours can drive you to the various sites and deliver you to a hotel. The dirty little secret about group travel is the power of the Tour Director to make or break a trip. Blindness to human nature, the inability to “read” the group, can kill a trip. Only very special leaders can work their magic on a group of strangers and and watch them depart the trip as true friends.
I know a good Tour Director when I see one. Jaime is one of those very special leaders. Lupita Overland is the embodiment Jaime’s vision. What sets Lupita apart is Jaime’s keen awareness of how groups function. This understanding gives Jaime the uncanny ability to bring out the best in everyone who participates—passengers, crew, hotel staff, local guides. His even temper and good humor is appreciated by everyone. The end result is a cohesive group which functions well and where everyone has fun.
My “Wonders of Mexico” trip in Spring 2023 was fabulous. I watched Jaime quickly knit our group together into a fun-loving, cohesive whole. I have been a passenger on more more than 15 long haul overland adventures….with Trailfinders, Guerba, Exodus, Dragoman and Intrepid. I have travelled as a passenger with Abercrombie & Kent, Windstar Cruises, and with some of the best ground operators around the world. Against all of these, Lupita’s “ Day of the Dead October 2023 ” stands as one of the best group experiences I have ever had. Well done!
