Highlights of Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City
9 days | 12 days with Yucatán extension |
See the best of Mexico, from historic civilizations to modern cities.
Start in mountainside Oaxaca, making your way through vibrant cities and picturesque countryside to Mexico City, the bustling capital. As you go, you’ll see the impact of ancient empires, immerse yourself in the local culture, and taste mouthwatering regional dishes. On this small group Adventure Tour through Mexico, discover a country of strong traditions, rich history, and memorable flavors.
Your tour package includes
- 8 nights in handpicked hotels
- 8 breakfasts
- 1 lunch
- 2 dinners with beer or wine
- 1 cooking demonstration
- 1 liquor tasting
- 3 tastings
- 7 sightseeing tours
- Expert Tour Director & local guides
- Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
- Tasting chocolate & mole
- Benito Juárez Market
- San Bartolo cooking demonstration
- Teotitlan del Valle textile workshop
- Organic mezcal distillery
- Mercado Carmen Serdán
- Trajinera ride on Lake Xochimilco
- El Zócalo
- Templo Mayor
Itinerary
Oaxaca
Day 1: Arrival in Oaxaca
Welcome to Mexico! Arrive in Oaxaca late this evening and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing tour of Oaxaca & San Bartolo cooking demonstration
Included meals: Breakfast, Tasting, Welcome lunch
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre, Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most beautiful cities. Today, discover this UNESCO-recognized urban center on a sightseeing tour.
- Make your way around Plaza de la Constitución, viewing the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption as you go
- See the Church of Santo Domingo, a former Dominican monastery
- Stroll along Calle Macedonio Alcalá, a pedestrian street named for the talented Mexican musician
- Learn how chocolate is made at a local factory and enjoy a tasting
- Browse the stalls of Benito Juárez Market and 20 de Noviembre Market
Travel to the town of San Bartolo for a cooking demonstration and welcome lunch at a local family’s home.
- Meet the family, learn about the dishes you’ll be eating, and opt to help cook
- Enjoy a welcome drink of mezcal, tequila, or beer with some antojitos, light snacks from Oaxaca
- Sit down to enjoy multi-course welcome lunch
Later, head to a pottery workshop to learn about the town’s famous black clay pottery and watch a demonstration to see how it’s made.
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Hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.
Flights
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