Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids

From

CAD 1,239

Duration

7 days

Countries

Mexico

Activity

easy

The adventure

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.

At a glance

Duration

7 days

Route

Mexico City → Oaxaca

Countries

Mexico

Activity level

easy

Style

Culture & History, Food & Drink

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Scenic aerial view of a Mexican town with mountains at twilight.

Your journey through

Mexico

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalWe recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.

We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.

Day 2Take advantage of a day get to know…Mexico City

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 3Rise early and explore the ancient city…

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 4Enjoy a free day to explore the city

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 5Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca

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 6Take advantage of free time

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 7Departure dayDepartureDepart 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.

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.