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Description

Get an authentic taste of Mexico on a journey through some of the country’s most famous culinary regions. Meander through Oaxaca’s aromatic markets with a local chef, take to the streets of Puebla to sample some of the city’s local specialties and tuck into tasty treats in Mexico City. Your local leader will help you dig into the culture and history of Mexico with walking tours, visits to ancient ruins and stops at local markets. If you’re after cultural richness and flavoursome food, this is the adventure for you.

Trip Name
Mexico Real Food Adventure
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
8
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Kick off your adventure by hopping between taquerias in Mexico City – your chance to try the authentic version of one of the most popular cuisines in the world.
  • Get hands-on with a market visit and cooking class with a local chef in Oaxaca, learning the tricks of his culinary trade and taking the recipes home with you.
  • Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac and join them for a farm-fresh meal – here, Nahuatl descendants preserve traditions from pre-Columbian times, including chinampa farming, fiestas and ancient ceremonies.
  • Get a taste for the country’s history and culture on a walking tour through Mexico City’s Centro Historico, and on a visit to the ancient Mitla ruins on the outskirts of Oaxaca.
  • Enjoy some of the nation's most iconic foods at the source, including churros, barbacoa, tamales, tortillas, elotes and mole.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and may be on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Mexico City
Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico City. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm, where you'll meet your leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, maybe visit the National Museum of Anthropology. If you’re an art fan, you could go to the Frida Kahlo Museum or check out the Palacio Nacional, which houses murals by Diego Rivera. After the meeting, head out for a welcome dinner where you’ll hop between different taquerias around town to try a bunch of traditional Mexican tacos, sampling a range of fillings, flavours and methods of preparation. You may like to enjoy a local beer or horchata (a milky cinnamon rice drink) as you toast to the start of an epic week-long adventure exploring Mexico's unique cuisine and culture.
Day 2 - Mexico City
Today you’ll visit a Mexico City institution – a two-storey bakery brimming with cakes, breads and biscuits. This iconic spot is beloved by locals and visitors alike. After, head out on a walking tour of the Centro Historico, where you’ll see the beautiful Bellas Artes Palace and take in the enormous Zocalo Square. You’ll also visit Templo Mayor – a 13th-century Aztec temple – and the Baroque Catedral Metropolitana de Mexico. Along the way, call into Mercado San Juan, the city’s main food market, then roam the surrounding streets and watch local vendors at work. Pull up a chair at one of the best seafood stands in the city for a late lunch. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own. Maybe take in some of the city's notable museums, check out the home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera or simply relax in Chapultepec Park.
Day 3 - Puebla
Start the day with a visit to the community of San Pedro Tlahuac, where a local family will share their way of life through traditions, food and farming practices. Take a trajinera (flat-bottomed boat) ride and learn about chinampa agriculture directly from a Nahuatl farmer. Then sit down to a delicious local meal of tlacoyos with vegetables and beans accompanied by a freshly made salad and hibiscus tea, prepared with fresh ingredients from the chinampas. Continue to Puebla in the afternoon – a city known for its long culinary history – and spend the rest of the day however you like. Perhaps pop down Alley of the Frogs – a colourful street perfect for souvenir shopping.
Day 4 - Puebla
Venture out on a culinary city street food tour for lunch. Puebla is renowned for dishes that combine Spanish and pre-Hispanic influences, using seasonal produce, such as chiles en nogada (stuffed chillies covered in creamy walnut sauce) and mole poblano (a rich sauce of dried chilli, spices and chocolate, served over chicken and red rice). Start with some Pueblan street food like tacos Arabes (a style of taco created by Puebla’s Middle Eastern immigrants) or chalupas (fried tortillas with a spicy filling). Then, make a beeline for Calle de los Dulces (Sweet Street) to sample tortitas de Santa Clara (shortbread biscuits) and camotes (sweet potato lollies). Save space for a cinnamon-dusted churro or two! Once you’re full and satisfied, perhaps check out the Talavera pottery at the local workshops or markets, or chill out in a cantina.
Day 5 - Oaxaca
Hop on the bus to Oaxaca today – a beautiful city nicknamed the ‘land of the seven moles’, hinting at its varieties of the thick sauce. When you arrive, head straight for the bustling Mercado 20 de Noviembre for a late lunch. Among the many great choices, tlayudas (Oaxacan pizza) is a staple you shouldn’t miss. After, explore Oaxaca’s artsy neighbourhood, Jalatlaco, with your leader. Bright murals and coffee shops adorn its streets, so sit down with a hot cup of coffee from a cafe that’s been open for 140 years and take in your colourful surroundings. With free time for the remainder of the day, you can continue to roam the city's markets, people-watch in the Zocalo (central square) or take a gentle stroll around Oaxaca’s streets.
Day 6 - Oaxaca
Today, you'll venture out of Oaxaca for a look at life outside the city. First, head to the ancient ruins of Mitla (the Nahuatl word for ‘underworld’) – this important Zapotec archaeological site was the main religious centre for the Zapotec people. At lunchtime, explore the abundant Mercado Tlacolula, renowned for its barbacoa, and refuel until dinner. On the way back to Oaxaca, stop at a mezcaleria (mezcal distillery). Although this drink is experiencing a resurgence in popularity all over Mexico, it is largely produced in Oaxaca. It's generally enjoyed straight-up, so it's not for the faint-hearted!
Day 7 - Oaxaca
Join a local chef for a market visit this morning and learn about Oaxaca’s cuisine from an expert. Take the ingredients you’ve picked up to a cooking class, where you’ll transform them into traditional Oaxacan dishes – and, of course, enjoy the fruits of your labour for lunch. Take the recipes home as a souvenir – the gift that keeps on giving! The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy as you like. You may like to regroup with your fellow travellers in the evening to head out for a final dinner together and reflect on your delicious journey through Mexico.
Day 8 - Oaxaca
Your adventure ends after breakfast. If you wish to spend more time exploring Mexico, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to arrange additional accommodation.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $ 2,988-
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $ 3,150-
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $ 3,320-
27-02-202706-03-2027AUD $ 3,245-
13-03-202720-03-2027AUD $ 3,245-
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $ 3,150-
03-04-202710-04-2027AUD $ 3,150-
24-04-202701-05-2027AUD $ 3,150-
08-05-202715-05-2027AUD $ 3,150-
05-06-202712-06-2027AUD $ 3,150-
17-07-202724-07-2027AUD $ 3,150-
07-08-202714-08-2027AUD $ 3,150-
04-09-202711-09-2027AUD $ 3,150-
18-09-202725-09-2027AUD $ 3,150-
02-10-202709-10-2027AUD $ 3,150-
16-10-202723-10-2027AUD $ 3,150-
06-11-202713-11-2027AUD $ 3,245-
20-11-202727-11-2027AUD $ 3,245-
27-11-202704-12-2027AUD $ 3,245-
18-12-202725-12-2027AUD $ 3,150-
25-12-202701-01-2028AUD $ 3,150-
08-01-202815-01-2028AUD $ 3,305-
22-01-202829-01-2028AUD $ 3,305-
05-02-202812-02-2028AUD $ 3,405-
19-02-202826-02-2028AUD $ 3,405-
26-02-202804-03-2028AUD $ 3,405-
11-03-202818-03-2028AUD $ 3,405-
18-03-202825-03-2028AUD $ 3,305-
01-04-202808-04-2028AUD $ 3,305-
22-04-202829-04-2028AUD $ 3,305-
06-05-202813-05-2028AUD $ 3,305-
03-06-202810-06-2028AUD $ 3,305-
15-07-202822-07-2028AUD $ 3,305-
05-08-202812-08-2028AUD $ 3,305-
02-09-202809-09-2028AUD $ 3,305-
16-09-202823-09-2028AUD $ 3,305-
07-10-202814-10-2028AUD $ 3,305-
14-10-202821-10-2028AUD $ 3,305-
04-11-202811-11-2028AUD $ 3,405-
18-11-202825-11-2028AUD $ 3,405-
25-11-202802-12-2028AUD $ 3,405-
16-12-202823-12-2028AUD $ 3,305-
23-12-202830-12-2028AUD $ 3,305-

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Transport

Boat, Taxi, Private van, Public Bus, Metro

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