Mexico City to Puebla & Oaxaca
10 DAYS Starting from $5,590 per person
Embark on a true cultural expedition via this Mexico City to Puebla & Oaxaca tour. Begin by experiencing the far reaches of urban Mexico City, including the fabled canals of Xochimilco and the iconic artist Frida Kahlo’s house, before discovering some of the region’s ancient cultural history at the Teotihuacan ruins. Exchange big city lights for smaller, more traditional cities of Puebla and Oaxaca, wandering colonial city centers and a maze of dynamic marketplaces. Finally, dive head-first into the traditional flavors of endemic mezcal paired with authentic, local cuisine.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Immerse yourself in Mexico City, including visits to the districts of San Angel, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco, as well as the iconic artist Frida Kahlo’s Blue House.
- Journey to Teotihuacan, one of the most important Mesoamerican archaeological sites, built by the Aztecs almost two millennia ago.
- Explore the city, ruins, and churches of Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s cultural capitals known for its Day of the Dead celebrations.
- Drive along the scenic Paseo de Cortes, a mountainous pass between revered Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes.
- Wander the streets of charming Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage historic site, with visits to the colonial center and a local market for produce and flowers.
- Dazzle your tastebuds with a traditional regional lunch near Cholula, Mexico.
- Dive into the up-and-coming world of boutique mezcal, an agave-derived alcohol, on a tasting tour that goes off the beaten path.
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