Mexico · 4 - 11 October 2026

The 144 AXΩ Expedition: Mexico 2026

Explore Mexico with Robert Edward Grant

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Overview

This is not a tour. It is an expedition into one of the most intelligent ceremonial landscapes on Earth. We travel through Mexico to engage living cosmologies etched into stone, city grids, and terrain itself. Pyramids, temples, and sacred urban designs are approached not as relics, but as active instruments. These journeys follow Robert’s ongoing research into how Mesoamerican civilizations encoded humanity’s relationship with the cosmos through architecture, orientation, proportion, and land alignment. What we are studying is not history. It is a living system. Beginning in the heart of Mexico City and moving outward to Teotihuacan, we step into sites engineered with astronomical, geological, and consciousness-based precision. The path continues through Cholula and into the Yucatán Peninsula, where Maya cosmology reveals itself through Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, and the surrounding ceremonial cities. Cenotes, time-keeping centers, and the golden streets of Izamal form a coherent framework for understanding harmonic ratios, cyclical time, and the relationship between sacred architecture and human awareness. This expedition is not designed for spectators. It is physically demanding, mentally rigorous, and intentionally selective. We hike, crawl, climb, and enter spaces most people never see. Hidden chambers, tunnels, and forgotten pathways are part of the work. This is an initiatory journey for those willing to move beyond observation and into direct experience. Ancient knowledge systems are not explained from a distance. They are encountered through movement, inquiry, and embodied presence within the intelligence of the land itself. If you are called, you will know.

Schedule

*Please note that the full detailed itinerary will be distributed as we get closer to the trip and is subject to changes.

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Mexico City

DAY 01 - SUN, OCT 04

AM

Arrive into Mexico City International Airport (MEX) where participants are met and assisted with transfers to our five-star hotel. There is an optional tour of the historic city center offered for those who arrive early and wish to join.


PM

We officially start the Expedition with our Welcome Orientation on October 4th at 5:00 PM at our hotel, followed by dinner.

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Teotihuacan

DAY 02 - MON, OCT 05

AM

Before sunrise, we depart for Teotihuacan and ascend by hot-air balloon, witnessing the pyramids and Avenue of the Dead from a rare aerial perspective. After landing, we enjoy breakfast nearby and begin a guided walk through the ruins.


PM

We return to the hotel for rest before gathering for an afternoon workshop. The evening concludes with a special group dinner overlooking the city.

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Teotihuacan

DAY 03 - TUE, OCT 06

AM

Today we return to Teotihuacan with a slower pace, allowing time to engage more deeply with the site.


PM

Following lunch at a local restaurant, we reconvene at the hotel for another workshop before closing the evening with dinner.

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Cholula and Puebla

DAY 04 - WED, OCT 07

AM

Travel to Cholula, home to the largest pyramid by volume in the world, before continuing on to the historic city of Puebla to explore its architecture and cultural legacy.


PM

We return to the hotel in the afternoon with time to shop and explore, followed by a relaxed group dinner at the hotel.

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Merida and Izamal

DAY 05 - THU, OCT 08

AM

An early transfer brings us to the airport for our flight to Mérida. Upon arrival, we continue to Izamal, a luminous ceremonial town revered since ancient Maya times.


PM

After lunch and exploration, we check in and gather in the evening for a private dinner and event at a historic hacienda.

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Chichén Itzá

DAY 06 - FRI, OCT 09

AM

We journey to Chichén Itzá, spending the morning immersed in one of the most mathematically and astronomically precise ceremonial centers of the ancient world.


PM

After lunch and a visit to Cenote Saamal for refreshment and grounding, we return to Mérida for an evening workshop and dinner in the historic center.

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Ek Balam and Playa del Carmen

DAY 07 - SAT, OCT 10

AM

We explore the lesser-visited ruins of Ek Balam, known for its preserved carvings and elevated vantage points.


PM

After lunch, we continue on to Playa del Carmen, closing the expedition with a celebratory farewell dinner and private party hosted inside a millenary cavern.

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Cancún

DAY 08 - SUN, OCT 11

ALL DAY

Our journey concludes with transfers to Cancún International Airport (CUN) for return flights home. There are no activities/site visits scheduled on this day and is considered the day of departure.

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*Airport transfer time is dependent upon your departing flight time; you will be notified of your transfer time one to two days in advance.

What's Included

What's Included

Participation - 8-day/7-night expedition through Mexico

Luxury Hotels - Accommodations at 4-and 5-star hotels

Tours of Ancient Sites - Tour guides, public/private site visit admissions, transportation

Airport Transportation - Transfers to and from international airports within the tour dates listed

AXΩ Education - Presentations and workshops from Robert and accompanying faculty members

Meals - All food and non-alcoholic beverages (except for lunch on day 02 )

Special Events - Private dinners, receptions, and events

Domestic Transfers - Ground transportation to/from sites, domestic flights from Mexico City to Mérida

International Flights - Travelers are responsible for booking their flights to Mexico City and from Cancún

Entry Visa - Check your country's requirements

Travel Insurance - Not required but highly recommended

Trip Extension - Travelers are responsible for accommodations, meals, and ground transportation outside of listed tour dates

Additional Charges - Hotel incidentals, laundry service, gratuity, portable WiFi devices, SIM cards

Packages

Shared Room - Double Occupancy (Assigned Roommate)

For solo travelers open to being paired with a roommate of the same gender.

FROM$11,000.00/pp

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Private Room - Single Occupancy

For solo travelers who prefer not to share a room or be assigned a roommate.

FROM$12,000.00/pp

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Private Room - Double Occupancy (Shared Bed)

For couples or companions who wish to share a room with one bed.

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Private Room - Double Occupancy (Separate Beds)

For two travelers sharing a private room but not a bed; ideal for friends or family members.

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Accommodations

Barceló México Reforma

Barceló México Reforma

Address: Av. P.º de la Reforma 1, Tabacalera, Cuauhtémoc, 06030 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Check-in: Sun, Oct 04th

Check-out: Thu, Oct 08th

Villa Mercedes Mérida

Villa Mercedes Mérida

Address: Av. Colón 500, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

Check-in: Thu, Oct 08th

Check-out: Sat, Oct 10th

Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

Residence Inn by Marriott Playa del Carmen

Address: 50 Avenida Sur Carretera 307, Playacar, 77717 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

Check-in: Sat, Oct 10th

Check-out: Sun, Oct 11th

The 144 AXΩ Expedition: Mexico 2026

Mexico · 4 - 11 October 2026 · 7 nights

FROM$11,000.00/pp

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