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Mexico Real Food Adventure

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From Mexico City to Oaxaca
4.1 (19 reviews)
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Food & Wine
Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Dinner (Local food tasting around town with array of different Mexican dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Local food tasting around Mexico City

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Templo Mayor (13th-century Aztec temple)
    • Visit Catedral Metropolitana de Mexico
    • Visit Frida Kahlo Museum
    • Visit Palacio Nacional (view Diego Rivera murals)
    Landmarks
    Templo Mayor
    Catedral Metropolitana de Mexico
    Frida Kahlo Museum
    Palacio Nacional
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  3. Day 2

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast (Bakery visit with cakes, breads and biscuits), Lunch (Late lunch at one of the best seafood stands in the city)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at bakery
    • Centro Historico walking tour with local guide
    • Mercado San Juan visit and lunch at seafood stands

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in Chapultepec Park
    • Visit city museums
    • Visit Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera home
    Landmarks
    Bellas Artes Palace
    Paseo de la Reforma
    Zocalo Square
    Mercado San Juan
    Chapultepec Park
  4. Day 3

    Mexico City to Puebla

    Mexico City to Puebla
    Meals
    Lunch (Local meal of tortillas with vegetables, maize and beans accompanied by fresh salad and hibiscus tea, prepared with fresh ingredients from the chinampas)

    Included Activities

    • Community visit to San Pedro Tlahuac with local family
    • Trajinera (flat-bottomed boat) ride and chinampa agriculture learning
    • Lunch with local Nahuatl family

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at Alley of the Frogs
    Landmarks
    San Pedro Tlahuac
    Alley of the Frogs
  5. Day 4

    Puebla

    Puebla
    Meals
    Lunch (Pueblan street food including tacos Arabes, chalupas, chiles en nogada (seasonal), tortitas de Santa Clara, camotes, and churros)

    Included Activities

    • Puebla street food tour with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Check out Talavera pottery
    • Relax in a cantina
    Landmarks
    Calle de los Dulces
  6. Day 5

    Puebla to Oaxaca

    Puebla to Oaxaca
    Meals
    Lunch (Late lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre with tlayudas (Oaxacan pizza)), Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bus travel to Oaxaca
    • Mercado 20 de Noviembre visit with late lunch
    • Barrio Jalatlaco walking tour with local guide and coffee

    Optional Activities

    • Explore city markets
    • People-watch in the zocalo
    • Stroll through Oaxaca's streets
    Landmarks
    Mercado 20 de Noviembre
    Barrio Jalatlaco
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  7. Day 6

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Mercado Tlacolula featuring barbacoa)

    Included Activities

    • Mitla Archaeological Site visit with local guide
    • Mercado Tlacolula visit and lunch
    • Mezcaleria (mezcal distillery) visit
    Landmarks
    Mitla
    Mercado Tlacolula
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  8. Day 7

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Oaxacan dishes prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Market visit with local chef
    • Oaxacan cooking class with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Final dinner with fellow travelers
  9. Day 8

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-book additional accommodation to extend your stay

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4.1
Overall rating based on 19 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    3.6
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.5

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  • Florian4.0•October 2023
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    I liked the trip overall, but the description on Tourradar is quite flawed. Thus, I was looking forward to some...
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    Traveled in October 2023
  • Mark
    Mark4.0•April 2023
    Mexico was amazing. Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca were such great places to visit and eat. Huatulco was a bit...
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    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Mark, thank you for your feedback and the great suggestion to extend your stay before and after the tour! Intrepid is happy to assist with additional accommodation, subject to availability. We hope to have you on another Intrepid trip soon!
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  • Sohasini
    Sohasini4.0•March 2020
    It was a well planned and organised tour. The food element of the tour (given it was a food tour) was excellent where...
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    Traveled in March 2020
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks so much for your detailed review Sohasini. We're so glad the group and Marcela got along so well, meeting new people (and locals) is the heart of small group adventures! We're so glad you enjoyed the cooking class enough to want to do it twice!
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  • Bruce
    Bruce5.0•February 2020
    Victor was an excellent guide, extremely knowable and very entertaining. Would very much enjoy another tour with his...
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    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks so much Bruce!
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  • Robin4.5•September 2019
    well organised enjoyable trip
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Kimberly4.5•September 2019
    This trip was a great value for the money, and the experience exceeded my expectations.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Joane5.0•September 2019
    It met my expectations and more.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Gemma4.2•September 2019
    This was my sixth trip and again, I was pleased that the trip was well organised and had a great mix of activities...
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    Traveled in December 2018
  • Chris4.0•September 2019
    One of the best holidays I've had in a long time!
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Catherine4.5•September 2019
    The tour guide Val was incredible.She really made the trip great
    Traveled in December 2018

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    Leslie

    Asked on August 31st, 2026

    Could you please confirm if the tour is still operating on 20th March 2027? Additionally, I have questions about the accommodation level and your cancellation policy. I'm considering flying from Oaxaca to La Paz at the tour's end to meet family on 27th March. Can you assist with these queries?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2026

      I can confirm that the tour is still scheduled to operate on 20 March 2027, and there are currently 10 spaces available. Regarding the accommodation, the tour uses centrally located, locally run accommodation, with a 3-star average standard. The accommodation is selected to give travellers a comfortable stay while also allowing you to experience the local character of each destination. Regarding your plans to fly from Oaxaca to La Paz at the end of the tour on 27 March, we can assist with booking a departure transfer to the airport as well.

  • C

    Crystal

    Asked on July 6th, 2026

    What hotels will we be staying at during trip? AND best airport to fly in and out of? Want to stay extra night in Oaxaca

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    Flights / Transfers
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2026

      The hotels listed below are our usual accommodations for 2026. These are subject to change depending on your departure date and availability, but if any changes are made, a similar standard hotel will be arranged.

      Mexico City: Novotel Mexico City Centro Historico or similar (2 nights)
      Puebla: Hotel El Portal or similar (1 night)
      Puebla: Sin Bloqueo or similar (1 night)
      Oaxaca: Hotel Oaxaca Real or similar (3 nights)

      The best airport to fly into is Mexico City International Airport (MEX), and the best airport to fly out of is Oaxaca International Airport (OAX).

      We'd also be happy to help arrange an additional night in Oaxaca. Based on current rates, a post-tour night at Oaxaca Real Hotel is available at USD 105 per night for a Single Room, subject to availability at the time of booking.

  • R

    Rachel

    Asked on April 10th, 2026

    Is this tour available for two people?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2026

      We do have availability for this tour for two travellers.

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    Dagmar

    Asked on January 20th, 2025

    What should I do if my flight is delayed?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      If you experience any issues such as flight delays or missed transfers, reach out to the local service provider for assistance.

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    Heike

    Asked on December 9th, 2024

    How do I arrange airport transfers?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      Airport transfers can be arranged for an additional fee. You can inform us if you wish to add this service to your booking.

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    Carlos J

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

    How can I book extra services after my initial booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

      Let us know your preferred extra services, and we will be happy to arrange them based on availability.

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    Hermann

    Asked on November 7th, 2024

    What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

      Accommodation typically includes 2-3 star hotels, with opportunities for local family stays on certain trips.

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    Antonio

    Asked on October 9th, 2024

    Does this trip go to Santa Maria Huatulco?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024

      As per your previous inquiry regarding whether this trip includes Santa Maria Huatulco, we are currently checking on this with our local team. We will get back to you with an update within the next 2 to 4 business days.

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    Wilo

    Asked on September 10th, 2024

    What airports should I consider for my flights?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      You can fly into Mexico City Airport (MEX) and back from either Puerto Escondido Airport (PXM) or Huatulco Airport (HUX).

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    Cornelis

    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    What should I do if I encounter issues during my trip?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      For any issues such as airline delays or transfer difficulties, please contact the local service provider detailed in your Essential Trip Information.

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