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The Many Sides of Mexico: Puerto Vallarta to Oaxaca

From

CAD 2,437

Duration

15 days

Countries

Mexico

Activity

easy

The adventure

Soak up the incredible contrasts of Mexico on this two-week trip from the Pacific coast to the heartland of the its interior. Loaded with highlights, you’ll dive into the country’s rich culture and history in Guadalajara, Guanajuato, and San Miguel de Allende before arriving in the megalopolis of Mexico City, bursting with art, music, and markets. Next, you’ll visit the ancient Aztec pyramids of Teohuacan on your way to Puebla, before finishing your trip off in Oaxaca with almost too many delicious foods and local taverns to discover.

At a glance

Duration

15 days

Route

Puerto Vallarta → Oaxaca

Countries

Mexico

Activity level

easy

Style

Beach & Islands, 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 dayArrivalArrive at any time. Attend the welcome meeting in the evening and then opt to grab dinner with the group.

Arrive at any time. Attend the welcome meeting in the evening and then opt to grab dinner with the group.

Day 2Get ready for a full free day…Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta

Get ready for a full free day in Puerto Vallarta for optional activities. Your CEO will help arrange and give you some insider recommendations, but you could spend some time on the beach, go whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), a day trip with snorkelling to Isla Marietas or find a nice place to grab some food and people watch. In the evening meet with the group to trade stories and go out to search for some delicious local street food.

Day 3Travel inland to Guadalajara this morning

Travel inland to Guadalajara this morning. Make a stop along the way near the town of Tequila to visit a distillery to learn about how tequila is traditionally made with a tasting included and lunch. Continue on arriving in Guadalajara in the early evening for a CEO-led orientation walk.

Day 4Enjoy a free morning today to discover Guadalajara's charm

Enjoy a free morning today to discover Guadalajara's charm. In the afternoon, set off on a city tour including the nearby vibrant city of Tlaquepaque. Think mariachis, historical centres, and loads of fun and street food. The rest of the evening is open to do as you please. Maybe go for another walk through the main square and find a cool tavern to grab a drink with the group.

Day 5Travel by public bus to Guanajuato today

Travel by public bus to Guanajuato today. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour to discover the city's beautiful architecture, tunnels, cultural history, and of course, street food.

Day 6Wander through Guanajuato during your free morning

Wander through Guanajuato during your free morning. Grab a bite to eat on your own before the bus ride to San Miguel de Allende. Here the group will go on a CEO-led orientation walk before time to have dinner on your own.

Day 7Start off with a half-day city tour…

Start off with a half-day city tour of San Miguel de Allende. See various historical sites like the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri. Learn the cultural significance of various places and admire the architecture of this place before a free afternoon for various optional activities.

Day 8Hop on the local bus to Mexico City…

Hop on the local bus to Mexico City this morning and arrive around midday. Enjoy a free afternoon and opt for an evening out on the town.

Day 9Enjoy a free day to discover the busting…

Enjoy a free day to discover the busting and vibrant megalopolis of Mexico City. With so much to see, do, and eat in this vibrant city, be sure to get recommendations from your CEO about the best things to experience on any particular day. Maybe grab some street tacos and people watch in the main square.

Day 10Take advantage of a day get to know…

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 11Rise 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 12Enjoy 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 13Journey 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 14Take 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 15Departure 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.