Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids - 7 Days
Trip Snapshot
Genders
- Female69%
- Male31%
Average age
Start / End
- Mexico City
- Oaxaca
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
6Highlights
- Uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations with a guided exploration of Teotihuacán. Stand in awe before the colossal Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, imagining the grandeur of what was once the largest city in the Americas as you stroll down the sacred Avenue of the Dead.
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Mexico City, a bustling metropolis offering a rich tapestry of history and culture. Explore its sprawling zócalo, delve into art at the Frida Kahlo museum, or discover impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.
- Discover the architectural charm and artistic heritage of Puebla, a city famous for its exquisite Talavera pottery and stunning colonial architecture. Enjoy an orientation walk to soak in its beauty, with opportunities to visit a ceramics workshop or even witness an exhilarating Lucha Libre wrestling match.
- Journey to Oaxaca, Mexico's gastronomic heartland, where a seemingly endless variety of delicious food and cultural traditions await. Indulge your senses with a guided tasting of local favorites and consider an optional cooking class to master the secrets of traditional mole.
- Witness the enchanting artistry of Oaxaca firsthand with a visit to an 'alebrijes' artisan workshop. See these brightly colored, fantastical folk art pieces, synonymous with the region, brought to life by local craftspeople, offering a unique glimpse into Mexico's creative spirit.
- Experience a profound cultural immersion throughout your journey, from the historical depths of ancient pyramids and bustling city squares to the intimate encounters with local artisans and the rich culinary traditions that define Central Mexico.
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Summary
This short but oh-so sweet trip through Central Mexico captures some of the best parts of the country's culture, landscapes, and tasty culinary traditions. You’ll visit the massive pyramids at the ancient Aztec capital of Teotihuacán before travelling to Puebla, a city famous for its talavera pottery and beautiful architecture. Next, you’re heading to Oaxaca where you’ll cap off your trip with a seemingly endless variety of delicious food and cultural traditions, including a visit to an “alebrijes" workshop where you’ll see these brightly coloured art pieces synonymous to the region being brought to life. Muy bueno, indeed.
Itinerary
Day 1
Mexico City
Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.
Day 2
Mexico City
Take advantage of a day get to know Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.
Day 3
Mexico City/Puebla
Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Stand in awe of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, stroll down the Avenue of the Dead and learn all about the site's importance to Mexico's ancient cultures for thousands of years, at one point being the largest city in the entire Americas. Continue to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown.
Day 4
Puebla
Enjoy a free day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.
Day 5
Puebla/Oaxaca
Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets. After, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted.
Day 6
Oaxaca
Take advantage of free time, and opt to learn how to make mole in a cooking class, shop at nearby artisan villages, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla, or sample some mezcal at a local distillery - look out for the worm! In the evening enjoy a guided tasting of local favorites.
Day 7
Oaxaca
Depart at any time.
With so much to do in Oaxaca, we strongly suggest booking an extra night to explore all this fabulous city has to offer.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (6 nts).
Meals
Breakfasts: 6, Lunches: 0, Dinners: 0
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
A wonderful trip. Great to meet people of different age groups from all over the world. I learned so much and the whole experience was amazing. Loved our tour guide, Lola, she was fantastic. Wonderful itinerary and our guide, Lola, was first class.
Amanda May, 2026 VerifiedI gained a lot of knowledge and an interest in returning to this area, and appreciated the interaction with local families and trades people Initial inquiry and booking process was tedious and cumbersome and frustrating. I was not informed that most of the optional activities promoted on your website were not available
Stephanie Oct, 2024 Verified
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