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Highlights of Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City

9 days  |  12 days with Yucatán extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $128

Group size
12–22 travelers
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4.5 out of 5 stars

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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.

Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Marilyn, traveled in Feb 2025

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4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Feb 2025

This was an excellent tour and I had a blast. It was very well organized and the tour guides were amazing. The reasons for only giving 4 stars are: too many churches, and not enough free time built in. It became clear as the tour progressed that the only way to get free time...

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Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are thrilled to hear that you had a blast and found the tour well-organized with...

Attentive guides, packed schedule

4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Cindy, traveled in Feb 2025

Our tour guides were fantastic, kind, courteous and knowledgeable. I was happy with the location and quality of each of the 3 hotels. I feel like 3 cities were too many for just a week trip. My preference would be to spend the week in just one city for a more immersive...

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Thank you for taking the time to review your tour! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the fantastic, kind, and knowledgeable tour guides,...

Fantastic tour guides, great sightseeing

3 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Feb 2025

Enrique and Alejandro are amazing tour guides - friendly, knowledgeable, attuned to the comfort and well-being of the group. 10/10 - highly recommended. The food (except for the dinner at the hotel in Puebla) and the sightseeing were great. The flights were problematic. Not...

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It sounds like Enrique and Alejandro truly made this tour a fantastic experience with their expertise and attentiveness! We’re so glad you...

Incredible Adventure that all should experience

5 out of 5 stars

3rd-time traveler Leon, traveled in Feb 2025

I’ve been around the world and have experienced amazing things. Little did I know this trip would rival some of the best I’ve seen. We are already talking about going back. For those wanting to know what to expect, I’d simply say an amazing cultural and historic adventure. ...

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Thank you for traveling with us and for sharing your experience! We are thrilled to hear that this trip exceeded your expectations and left...

Excellent , Surpassed Expectations!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Feb 2025

From beginning to end, we experienced what is true and good about Mexico. We learned about many important cultural sites because our tour director was knowledgeable and experienced. We also learned about the delicious food common to the cities we visited. Chefs prepared dishes...

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We are so glad to hear you had such an immersive and enriching experience in Mexico! It sounds like you truly connected with the culture,...

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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.

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Oaxaca - Hotel Victoria Oaxaca

This modern rustic hotel is located in the Area sin Asignacion de Nombre de Colonia, located just minutes from the historic center of Oaxaca. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a restaurant and bar....

Puebla - Hotel San Pedro

This charming hotel is located in the heart of Puebla. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, private balcony, and garden area. Nearby you'll find the Amparo Museum, the Regional Museum of the Mexican Revolution, and the Palafoxiana...

Mexico City - Hotel Galería Plaza Reforma

This contemporary hotel is located in Juárez. Guests enjoy a fitness center, gift shop, and rooftop pool. Nearby, you'll find the Monument to the Revolution, National Palace, and Bosque de Chapultepec.

Playa del Carmen - Hacienda Paradise Boutique Hotel

This colonial-style hotel is located in La Antigua. Guests enjoy Wi-Fi, laundry service, and a nightly Marimba show. Nearby, you'll find Antigua Guatemala Cathedral, Santa Catalina Arch, and Plaza Mayor.

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