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➢ Day 1 - 3

Mexico City

Mexico City
internationale Anreise
Private Transfer from Mexico City Airport to Hotel 2 Nights

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Mexico City is a colorful capital full of life and character. In this huge metropolis there are fascinating museums lined up with magnificent church buildings, and theme parks also seem to go hand in hand with the most venerable academies in the country.

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Activities

Gastronomic journey through Colonia Roma

Roam the vibrant Colonia Roma neighborhood in search of exotic specialties to offer your palate a whole new experience. This traditional neighborhood is now the hub of the city's hipster subculture. Accompany your local expert through the tranquil streets of this historic district, home to modern restaurants . Stroll past the lovely squares and graceful fountains as your guide takes you to seven different restaurants to sample the best of Mexican cuisine. Visit picturesque Specialty shops and exotic restaurants as you gain unexpected glimpses of the region's rich culinary past. Hear interesting anecdotes from your guide about the impressive villas and their famous residents.

(Half-day group activity; physical strain: light. Please wear comfortable shoes as this activity involves a lot of walking.)

Xochimilco culinary discovery tour and Trajinera gondola ride

Explore the quaint Xochimilco district , known for its ancient canal system lined with lush greenery. Stroll the local market in search of fresh produce and ingredients for your meal as you soak up the various smells, sounds, and images. Negotiate with the vendors before you let a local invite you to their home to hone your cooking skills. Experience how you can work as a team to prepare a traditional two-course menu based on regional recipes Finally, at lunchtime, prepare and taste the fruits of your labor over a non-alcoholic drink. After lunch, board one of the trajineras (brightly painted gondolas) that glide through the scenic canals. Sit back and relax as you watch the shore go by, past the so-called chinampas, the man-made islands from pre-Columbian times.

(Half-day activity; lunch and soft drink included; Exercise: Easy. Only light breakfast is recommended as you will try different foods during the market visit.)

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➢ Day 3 - 4

Puebla

1 Night
Drive from Mexico City to Puebla (150 km, 3 hours)

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With its imposing cathedral, the enchanting central square and the world's largest pyramid, Puebla is an extremely elegant city full of history, culture and religion.

Activities

Explore Puebla on foot

On this walking tour, explore charming Puebla, known as the 'City of Angels ' for its baroque architecture . Begin your exploration in the colonial town square also known as the 'Zócalo', a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Visit accompanied by your English-speaking tour guide church Santo Domingo , an imposing structure right at the Zocalo. Admire the baroque ” Capilla del Rosario” , covered with solid gold decorations , the rosary chapel in the church .

The Puebla Cathedral dates from colonial times and dominates the town squarewith its towering bell towers . Find jewelry made from traditional, hand-painted Talavera clay tiles on most of the city's buildings . Stroll to the Los Sapos arts district to learn more about Puebla's artistic heritage. Take a short break at El Parian market to experience a bit of local color and observe everyday life in this beautiful historic city.

(Half-day activity; Time of day: Morning; Private activity and private transfer; Exercise: Easy; Note: Please wear light clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.)

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Hotels- Puebla

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➢ Day 4-6

Oaxaca

2 Nights
drive from Puebla to Oaxaca (440 km, 4.5 hours)

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Live the magic of Oaxaca - a city like no other in Mexico! The vibrant art scene, indigenous culture and the wonders of nature make it a popular travel destination

Activities

A morning like no other in Oaxaca

Start your day in the lively old town and soak up the colorful hustle and bustle of central Hidalgo Square . Experience the ornately gilded interiors of the 18th century originating church of Santo Domingo de Guzman , the most important Cathedral of Oaxaca in baroque Architektursti l. Visit the Museum of Cultures, housed in the neighboring monastery complex , and learn about Mexico's rich history while viewing exotic exhibits how to admire the treasures of the Mixtecs - the 'people from the cloud country'. B then isit the adjacent ethnobotanical garden in which myriads of bloom exotic agave and cactus species. Stroll through the pedestrian zone of Alcalá , which is characterized by brightly colored house facades, street musicians, street artists and the small shops of local artisans . Equip the nearby, in Empire style with marble staircases and elegant arches and Corinthian accents designed Macedonio Alcala-Theater a visit. Make small stops between the individual sights and try delicacies such as the refined, smoky mezcal, coffee from Oaxaca , hot chocolate and of course the local delicacy : fried grasshoppers.

(Private half-day activity & private transfer; Snacks not included; Exercise: Light; Note: Bring sunscreen, wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. The museum is closed on Mondays).

our at the Mercado 20 de Noviembre

As an integral part of Oaxaca's gastronomy, the city's markets have become increasingly popular with travelers looking to sample some of the region's signature dishes and purchase handicrafts. You start your tour at Mercado 20 de Noviembre (market on November 20th) where you will discover two main areas: the general area and the food court . Strolling the corridors of the latter will awaken all of your senses with vibrant colors, textures and scents that will whet your appetite. The food court has a variety of stalls for you to use Moles, soups, broths, milk chocolate and even grasshoppers can try . The food is reasonably priced and is accompanied by live music . However, there is one area that has received critical feedback from culinary experts: the pasillo de humo (smoke passage), the nickname for aisles used to grill meat. The smoke duct works in a special way. At the entrance you will receive a tray with chillies and onions . You make your way to your chosen meat stand , where you leave your tray and wait for your vegetables to be charcoal grilled next to your meat .

It is important to be careful as vendors come over and offer tortillas, tlayudas, chocolate, vegetables, lemons, and anything else you might need to accompany your meat.

Be sure to visit the Benito Juárez Market before you leave. After all, it is the most representative of the city . Here you will find a variety of handicraft products such as jewelry, textiles, ceramics and wickerwork, as well as regional dishes such as cheese and grasshoppers.

It's worth noting that both markets offer traditional alebrijes, small, animal figures with very vivid colors that emerge from the dreams and imaginations of the artisans.

Guided tour and tasting in a mezcal distillery

We drive from Oaxaca to a nearby mezcal distillery. The regional drink with alcohol is made from agaves . Since the Spanish conquerors , mezcal has also enjoyed great popularity beyond the borders of Mexico . Find out everything about the techniques for distilling this traditional drink, which have been handed down for generations . Learn about the different types of agave that are used to make mezcal . Both cultivated and wild varieties are used for production . From maturity over age Various factors determine the very complex production of the agave plant . After exciting insights into the production process, look forward to a tasting with fine mezcal in order to better understand the taste and popularity of the drink.

(Half-day activity; duration: 3.5 hours; physical strain: easy. Please note that you will be picked up and dropped off at the town square.)


Hotel in Oaxaca