Easter in Latin America is a colourful and deeply emotional affair, nowhere more so than in Mexico. Throughout Holy Week, or �Semana Santa�, spectacular and colourful processions can be seen in almost every town, village and city. Cox & Kings� Highlights of Mexico escorted group tour has a special Easter departure for those who want to witness the festivities for themselves. The 14 day / 12 night tour departs on 2 April, and visits Mexico City, the ancient Mayan sites of Oaxaca, the spectacular pyramid at Palenque, Campeche (the site of the first Spanish landings), the colonial beauty of M�rida and the mysterious Chichen Itza.

�The Easter departure is a chance to see some of Mexico�s greatest sites as well as sample the unique atmosphere of Semana Santa in Latin America,� says Lucy Nicholson, Cox & Kings� Latin America Manager. �From the sombre re-enactments of Good Friday to the joyous celebrations of Easter Sunday, the streets come alive at Easter. Particularly interesting is the burning of the Judases on Easter Saturday, which has now been extended to include effigies of unpopular politicians and local figures,�

The 2 April Highlights of Mexico departure costs �2295 per person, based on two sharing, and includes flights with British Airways, all accommodation with breakfast and transfers.

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