Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto VallartaIncluded Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Puerto Vallarta
Optional Activities
- Explore local dining scene
- Day 2
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto VallartaIncluded Activities
- Orientation walk through downtown Puerto Vallarta
- Guided walk along Malecon
- Guided walk through Zona Romantica
Optional Activities
- Los Arcos de Mismaloya boat tour - MXN1500
- Swimming at the beach
- Snorkelling at Los Arcos
- Beach time and sunset viewing
Landmarks Malecon Zona Romantica Los Arcos de Mismaloya - Day 3
Puerto Vallarta - Tequila - Guadalajara
Puerto Vallarta - Tequila - Guadalajara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local family hacienda visit in Tequila
- Half-day Tequila visit with local guide
- Tequila tasting
- Leader-led orientation walk in Guadalajara
Optional Activities
- Explore local dining scene in Guadalajara
- Try traditional birria
- Sample jericalla dessert
Landmarks Tequila 
- Day 4
Guadalajara
Guadalajara- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Plaza de Armas
- Visit Cathedral de Guadalajara
- Visit Instituto Cultural Cabanas - UNESCO World Heritage site
- Tlaquepaque visit - MXN650
- Teuchitlan pyramids - MXN1600
- Tonala visit - MXN650
- Dinner and mariachi music in Plaza de los Mariachis
Landmarks Plaza de Armas Cathedral de Guadalajara Instituto Cultural Cabanas Tlaquepaque Guachimontones Plaza de los Mariachis - Day 5
Guadalajara - Guanajuato
Guadalajara - Guanajuato- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mercado Hidalgo featuring local specialties such as carnitas, enchiladas mineras, and guacamayas)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Guanajuato historic centre
- Mercado Hidalgo leader-led food tour with lunch
Optional Activities
- Visit Callejon del Beso (Alley of the Kiss)
- Explore Jardin de la Union
- Visit Teatro Juarez
Landmarks Callejon del Beso Jardin de la Union Teatro Juarez Mercado Hidalgo - Day 6
Guanajuato
Guanajuato- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Traditional Evening Callejoneada
Optional Activities
- Museo de las Momias visit - MXN110
- Diego Rivera House and Museum visit - MXN35
Landmarks Museo de las Momias Diego Rivera House Museum - Day 7
Guanajuato - San Miguel de Allende
Guanajuato - San Miguel de Allende- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through San Miguel de Allende historic centre
- Visit to local artisan market
- Visit to Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Jardin Allende
- Explore Parque Benito Juarez
- Visit rooftop bar for cocktails and sunset
Landmarks Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Jardin Allende Parque Benito Juarez - Day 8
San Miguel de Allende - Toliman - Jalpan de Serra
San Miguel de Allende - Toliman - Jalpan de Serra- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Otomi meal with local guide instruction on ingredients and culinary traditions)
Included Activities
- Toliman Otomi chapels visit with local guide
- Traditional Otomi lunch
Landmarks Toliman Otomi Chapels - Day 9
Jalpan de Serra
Jalpan de Serra- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- El Cedral ajolotes (axolotl) hike with local guide
- Pinal de Amoles visit
- Cascada Chuveje visit with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Mision de Santiago Apostol
Landmarks El Cedral Pinal de Amoles Mision de Santiago Apostol Cascada Chuveje - Day 10
Jalpan de Serra
Jalpan de Serra- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mirador Cuatro Palos sunrise hike and Puente de Dios at Escanela River (includes guide and transport) - MXN1650
- Tancama Archaeological Site (includes guide and transport) - MXN1600
- The Five Franciscan Missions (includes guide and transport) - MXN1600
- Las Pozas, The Edward James Sculpture Garden in Xilitla (includes guide and transport) - MXN1400
- Santuario de la Guacamaya Verde (includes guide and transport) - MXN1700
Landmarks Mirador Cuatro Palos Puente de Dios Tancama Archaeological Site Las Pozas - Day 11
Jalpan de Serra - Mexico City
Jalpan de Serra - Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner with group
- Day 12
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Bosque de Chapultepec
- Explore museums and galleries
- Dinner with group and new trip leader
Landmarks Bosque de Chapultepec - Day 13
Mexico City
Mexico City- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led Centro Historico tour
- Visit Zocalo Square
- Diego Rivera murals viewing at Mural Museum
- Palacio de Bellas Artes visit
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a fonda
- Boat ride through Xochimilco Canals (Approx. per boat per hour) - MXN1000
Landmarks Zocalo Square Palacio de Bellas Artes Xochimilco Canals Mural Museum (Diego Rivera Murals) - Day 14
Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Puebla
Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Puebla- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a local family)
Included Activities
- Leader-led informal Spanish lesson
- Teotihuacan archaeological site (Entrance fee, guide & transport)
- Lunch with a local family
- Leader-led orientation walk in Puebla
- Visit to La Pasita Bar
Landmarks Teotihuacan La Pasita Bar - Day 15
Puebla
Puebla- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Street food exploration
- Try chiles en nogada
- Visit Cholula town and Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios - Free
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Cholula Santuario de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios - Day 16
Puebla - Oaxaca
Puebla - Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Classic Oaxacan lunch at 20 de Noviembre Market with grilled meats and local specialties)
Included Activities
- Oaxaca market tour with lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore arcades and markets
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks 20 de Noviembre Market Pasillo de las Carnes Asadas - Day 17
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Monte Alban archaeological site with local guide
- Coyotepec black pottery studio visit
- Alebrijes workshop visit
Landmarks Monte Alban Coyotepec Artisan Community - Day 18
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cooking class - MXN1500
- Jalatlaco neighbourhood walk
- Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Teotitlan weaving town & mezcal distillery day trip (requires minimum 6 travellers) - MXN1200
Landmarks Tule Tree Hierve el Agua Teotitlan del Valle - Day 19
Oaxaca
Oaxaca- Meals
- Breakfast
