Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 7 Day Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids. 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...read more “alebrijes" workshop where you’ll see these brightly coloured art pieces synonymous to the region being brought to life. Muy bueno, indeed.
Itinerary
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation. Stay: Hotel PF Suites
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. Stay: Hotel PF Suites (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Gilfer (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Gilfer (B)
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. Stay: Hotel Parador del Dominico (B)
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 cooking demonstration with a local expert and taste a variety of regional cuisine. Stay: Hotel Parador del Dominico (B)
Depart at any time. (B)
Trip Inclusions
Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan.
See the beautiful architecture and churches in Puebla.
Sample mezcal at a local distillery.
Try one of the delicious varieties of mole in Mexico's gastronomic heartland.
Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
Guided tour of Teotihuacan
Orientation walk in Puebla
Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
Cooking demonstration with local expert in Oaxaca
Free time in Puebla and Oaxaca
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Hotels (6 Nights)
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide
6 breakfasts
Private vehicle, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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