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Mexico City to Oaxaca

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $2,091.00 /Person
Say Hola to an adventure in the heart of Mexico. From Aztec to Zapotec, this eight-day trip blends the best of the country’s highlights …
Mexico City to Oaxaca

Say Hola to an adventure in the heart of Mexico. From Aztec to Zapotec, this eight-day trip blends the best of the country’s highlights and lesser-known spots, with ancient ruins and natural wonders around every corner. With local experiences and plenty of free time, you can make the adventure your own. Wander through bustling markets, learn the secrets of black pottery and join an alebirjes workshop. Try pasita (raisin-flavoured liqueur) in a local bar in Puebla, explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Monte Alban and Teotihuacan and discover the vibrant art scene of Oaxaca with a local by your side

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City

Day 3: Puebla

Day 4: Puebla

Day 5: Oaxaca

Day 6: Oaxaca

Day 7: Oaxaca

Day 8: Oaxaca

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Public bus, Metro, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included Activities

  • Mexico City - Leader-led Historico Centro tour
  • Mexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee)
  • Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
  • Puebla - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Teotihuacan - Archaeological site (Entrance fee, Guide & Transport)
  • Mexico City - Lunch with a local family
  • Puebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
  • Oaxaca - Market Tour with Lunch
  • Coyotepec artisan community - Black Pottery Studio visit
  • Oaxaca - Monte Alban - Archaeological Site (Entrance and local guide)
  • Oaxaca - Alebrijes workshop visit
Trip Highlights
  • Wander the UNESCO World Heritage site of Teotihuacan and see the archaeological ruins that predate the Aztec Empire by more than 1000 years.
  • Visit a local black pottery studio and watch a demonstration of how this ‘pottery of the night’ is made, then join an alebrijes workshop and learn about the brightly coloured Mexican folk art sculptures of mythical creatures.
  • Tour the local markets of Oaxaca. Follow your nose to find the Pasillo de las Carnes Asadas, choose your favourites, then load it up with guacamole, salsa and fresh tortillas for a classic Oaxacan lunch.
  • Soak up a full free day in Oaxaca to explore the city at your own pace. Maybe take a cooking class or venture into the countryside to see some local villages and mezcal distilleries.
  • See the ancient ruins of Monte Alban – a UNESCO World Heritage site that tells the story of the Olmec, Zapotec and Mixtec peoples.
Dates & Availability

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Availability

Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: QBSI
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Mexico City, Mexico
Trip Ends: Oaxaca, Mexico
Countries Visited: Mexico

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Destination Details

Mexico
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People