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Journeys: Discover Mexico with G Adventures
Mexico offers travellers a feast for the senses — the sounds of bustling urban life of Mexico City, the fascinating sights of the Aztec ruins, and the flavours of exquisite food and drink. On this nine-day tour, you’ll have the chance to devour all this and more. Your journey starts in the country’s famed metropolis before visiting many pieces of its colourful past, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Teotihuacán Ruins, the important archaeological site Monte Albán, the Frida Kahlo Museum, and the artisan community of Oaxaca. And, of course, you’ll enjoy delicious local cuisine along the way — not to mention a sip or two of mezcal. With free time put aside to explore, Mexico is ready to embrace all travellers looking to uncover this beautiful country.
Included With Your Trip
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Talavera Pottery Experience, Puebla
Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca
Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Culinary Experience, Oaxaca
Your Foodie Moment: Introduction to Mexican Cuisine, Mexico City
Your Foodie Moment: Mezcal Tasting, Oaxaca
Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca. Arrival transfer. Sunrise Xochimilco Tour. CEO-led orientation walk of Mexico City’s historical centre. Teotihuacán Guided Tour. Museum of Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul). Monte Albán Guided Tour. Orientation walks in Puebla and Oaxaca with CEO. Free time in Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Included Meals
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Additional Information
Day 1 Mexico City
Arrive at any time, your arrival transfer is included. Enjoy an introduction to Mexican cuisine from a chef, and a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2 Mexico City
Rise early for a sunrise tour of Mexico City's Xochimilco, a system of canals built by the ancient Aztecs. Navigate through colorful floating gardens on a brightly painted, flat-bottomed punt-a-boat coasting through the morning air. The waters are home to the critically endangered axolotl, a rather unusual amphibian native to Mexico with deep roots into Aztec mythology. At first glance it’s a race run by the local communities to save a quirky salamander, but experts in an article featured on National Geographic’s website feel it’s really about habitat restoration. After navigating the waters, the group will stop at a local farm for a traditional breakfast. Later, return to the city and join the CEO for an orientation walk of the historical center around the iconic main plaza (zócalo), before taking the rest of the day to explore on your own. Opt to visit one of the city's stellar museums, such as the National Museum of Anthropology or the Palace of Fine Arts; or tour the murals of Diego Rivera, the renowned Mexican painter who spearheaded the Latin American fresco movement in the early half of the 20th century.
Day 3 Mexico City
Head to Teotihuacán for a guided tour of this ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage site. Little is known regarding when Teotihuacán, the "city of the gods," was constructed or by whom, but by the fifth century A.D. it had grown to become one of the most important cities in Central America. Explore these impressive pre-Aztec ruins and learn about the site's iconic temples, the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Enjoy a delicious lunch near the site before returning to Mexico City in the late afternoon.
Day 4 Mexico City/Puebla
Head to the vibrant Coyoacán district, home to the Frida Kahlo Museum. Tour the Casa Azul or “blue house,” where the famed Mexican artist was born and spent her final years. National Geographic’s book “In Praise of Difficult Women” by Karen Karbo offers inspiring, in-depth profiles of women around the world who, like Frida Kahlo, pushed against the boundaries built by societal norms. After your visit, travel to Puebla and take a guided walk of the stunning city, backed by a soaring volcano, and renowned for its Spanish colonial architecture and culinary traditions. Mole poblano is said to have originated here! Enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring.
Day 5 Puebla
Enjoy a Talavera pottery demonstration with a local artist and learn about the historical and cultural significance of this Mexican ceramic tradition, brought to the New World by the Spanish in the 16th century. The rest of the day is yours to explore choose to visit one of Puebla’s colorful markets; or discover the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the world.
Day 6 Puebla/Oaxaca
Depart for Oaxaca, an eclectic Mexican city where indigenous culture holds strong. Take an orientation walk with the CEO on arrival, visiting some of the iconic places in the city like the Santo Domingo cathedral, the main plaza (Zócalo) and the bustling local market. Settle into the hotel and set off on a free evening to choose from one of the many incredible restaurants in town.
The Oaxaca area is well known for its many artisans who make everything from pottery, to elaborate weavings, and mezcal (tequila's cousin). Its also known for its culinary delights and you'll have many opportunities to taste an array of Oaxacan cuisine.
Day 7 Oaxaca
Set off in the morning for a guided visit of the nearby UNESCO archaeological site of Monte Albán, one of Mesoamerica's most ancient cities. Founded around 500 B.C., Monte Alban was a Zapotec metropolis of pyramids, terraces and canals overlooking the city of Oaxaca and once served as the region's capital until eventually being abandoned and re-occupied into the 14th century. Enjoy a delicious typical lunch at a local restaurant, complete with a demonstration and tastings of mezcal, a unique local beverage made from the agave plant. After, continue to an artisan community to learn about Alebrijes, fantastical folk figurines carved from copal wood and then brightly painted. Enjoy a free evening in Oaxaca to relax or head out for a night on the town.
Day 8 Oaxaca
Take advantage of a free day to explore Oaxaca and its surroundings. Take an optional excursion to the petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua, visit more ruins at Mitla, or simply wander the cobblestone streets of the city to discover its plazas, colorful architecture, and quaint cafes. This evening, the group will experience the culinary delights of Oaxaca with a local host. The culinary richness of Oaxaca has been featured on an episode of National Geographic’s “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted”, in which Ramsay explores the history and traditions of this Mexican city while learning how to make mole and tortillas from talented locals. During your experience the group will learn how to flip your own tortillas at a tortilla-making workshop. Continue to a local family's kitchen to taste an array of delicious Oaxacan dishes and chat with your hosts about traditional cooking methods and food culture.
Day 9 Oaxaca
Depart at any time.
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