Cultural Photography Tours & Trips in Mexico

Photograph UNESCO-listed Chichen Itza at sunrise, capturing the Pyramid of Kukulkan, Great Ball Court and Temple of the Warriors before crowds arrive. Cycle through jungle-shaded trails to ancient temples in Coba, where you'll document Maya stelae and stone structures emerging from the forest canopy. Float through the lagoons of Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve in Muyil, shooting mangrove-lined waterways and ancient Maya trade canals where temples rise above the jungle, offering natural and archaeological compositions throughout the Yucatan.

See Diego Rivera's murals at the Mural Museum in Mexico City's Historic Centro during your leader-led walking tour. Paint your own brightly colored alebrije sculpture after watching black pottery demonstrations in Coyotepec artisan community near Oaxaca. Capture colorful scenes at the 20 de Noviembre Market's Pasillo de las Carnes Asadas, where smoke from grilled meats fills the air alongside vibrant textiles in Oaxaca's culinary capital.

Photograph Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities at Jamaica Market's colorful altars, then head to Mixquic cemetery for the candlelit evening celebrations where families honor their loved ones with marigolds and music. Walk through Tepoztlan's streets on a guided tour up to the hilltop Aztec ruins of Tepozteco, with cliff backdrops and valley views perfect for photography. Capture colonial architecture and ancient temples in Mexico City's Zocalo, where Templo Mayor ruins sit beside the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Art Deco Bellas Artes.