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Mexico Real Food Adventure

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From Mexico City to Oaxaca
4.1
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  • Stone ruins of a Mayan coastal fortress surrounded by tropical vegetation
  • Woman enjoying a street food snack with sunglasses on.
  • Two cooks preparing food in a small food stall.
  • A taco served on a bright red plate with lime and onion garnishes.
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  • Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca were such great places to visit and eat. The food, markets, arts and sightseeing were totally worth it.

    Mexico Real Food Adventure reviewer 1
    Mark, traveled in April
    4.0
  • A close-up of a taco with cilantro, lime, and onions on a red plate.
  • A colorful guacamole dish with orange fruit pieces in a stone bowl.
  • A lively group posing with tamales in front of a blue wall.
  • Group of people enjoying street food in vibrant clothing.
  • Tour group walking in a historical area with ancient architecture.
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Food & Wine
Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Mexico City

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at 6 pm
    • Local food tasting around town

    Optional Activities

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

    Mexico City

    Mexico City
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at two-storey bakery brimming with cakes, breads and biscuits), Lunch (Late lunch at one of the best seafood stands in the city)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at two-storey bakery
    • Walking tour of Centro Historico
    • Visit Bellas Artes Palace
    • Visit Mercado San Juan
    • Late lunch at seafood stand

    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
  3. Day 3

    Mexico City to Puebla

    Mexico City to Puebla
    Meals
    Lunch (Local meal of tortillas stuffed with pork or vegetables, accompanied by a freshly made salad and hibiscus tea, prepared with fresh ingredients from the chinampas)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to San Pedro Tlahuac community
    • Trajinera boat ride
    • Learn about chinampa agriculture from Nahuatl farmer
    • Local meal with local family (tortillas, salad, hibiscus tea)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Alley of the Frogs for souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    San Pedro Tlahuac
  4. Day 4

    Puebla

    Puebla
    Meals
    Lunch (Culinary city street food tour featuring Pueblan street food including tacos Arabes, chalupas, tortitas de Santa Clara, camotes, and churros)

    Included Activities

    • Culinary city street food tour for lunch
    • Street food sampling (tacos Arabes, chalupas)
    • Calle de los Dulces (Sweet Street) visit with samples

    Optional Activities

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

    Puebla to Oaxaca

    Puebla to Oaxaca
    Meals
    Lunch (Late lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre featuring tlayudas (Oaxacan pizza) and other local specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mercado 20 de Noviembre for late lunch
    • Walking tour of Jalatlaco neighborhood with leader
    • Visit to 140-year-old café

    Optional Activities

    • Continue exploring city markets
    • People watch in the zocalo
    • Gentle stroll around Oaxaca's streets
    Landmarks
    Mercado 20 de Noviembre
    Jalatlaco
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  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Mercado Tlacolula, renowned for its barbacoa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mitla archaeological site with local guide
    • Visit to Mercado Tlacolula for lunch
    • Stop at mezcaleria (mezcal distillery)
    Landmarks
    Mitla
    Mercado Tlacolula
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  7. Day 7

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch featuring traditional Oaxacan dishes prepared during cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Market visit with local chef
    • Cooking class with lunch featuring traditional Oaxacan dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Final dinner with fellow travelers in the evening
  8. Day 8

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

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

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  • F
    October 25th, 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
  • Mexico Real Food Adventure reviewer 2
    April 29th, 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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  • Mexico Real Food Adventure reviewer 3
    March 25th, 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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  • Mexico Real Food Adventure reviewer 4
    February 24th, 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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  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    well organised enjoyable trip
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    This trip was a great value for the money, and the experience exceeded my expectations.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    It met my expectations and more.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 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
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    One of the best holidays I've had in a long time!
    Traveled in December 2018
  • A
    September 18th, 2019
    The tour guide Val was incredible.She really made the trip great
    Traveled in December 2018

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    Asked on April 10th, 2026

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      We do have availability for this tour for two travellers.

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      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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      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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    Asked on November 7th, 2024

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

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    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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    Asked on September 10th, 2024

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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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      If you choose to cancel, please note that deposits are usually retained as credit for future travel.

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    Could you please advise the closest airport to fly into and fly out of according to our starting and ending spots?

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      We recommend Mexico City International Airport [MEX] for the arrival airport and we can provide a departure transfer to Huatulco Airport (HUX).

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