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Mexico Real Food Adventure

8 days
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
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    Mexico City

    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 (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
    Lunch (Late lunch at one of the best seafood stands in the city)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at bakery
    • Centro Historico food tour with lunch

    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

    San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla

    San Pedro Tlahuac - Puebla
    Meals
    Lunch (Local meal of tortillas with vegetables, maize and beans accompanied by a freshly made salad and hibiscus tea, prepared with fresh ingredients from the chinampas)

    Included Activities

    • Community visit with local family in San Pedro Tlahuac
    • Trajinera (flat-bottomed boat) ride
    • Learn about chinampa agriculture from Nahuatl farmer
    • Local meal with tortillas, vegetables, maize, beans, salad and hibiscus tea

    Optional Activities

    • Alley of the Frogs street and souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    San Pedro Tlahuac
    Alley of the Frogs
  4. Day 4

    Puebla

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

    Included Activities

    • Culinary city street food tour with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Talavera pottery
    • Relax 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, including tlayudas)

    Included Activities

    • Barrio Jalatlaco walk with coffee

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mercado 20 de Noviembre
    • Roam city markets
    • People watch in the zocalo
    • 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, featuring barbacoa)

    Included Activities

    • Mitla Archaeological Site visit with local guide
    • Tlacolula Market visit
    • Mezcaleria visit
    Landmarks
    Mitla
    Mercado Tlacolula
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  7. Day 7

    Oaxaca

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Final group dinner with fellow travelers
  8. Day 8

    Oaxaca

    Oaxaca
    Meals
    Breakfast

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5 hours
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
  • 4.5

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  • Florian4.0October 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
    Mark4.0April 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
    Sohasini4.0March 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
    Bruce5.0February 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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  • Robin4.5September 2019
    well organised enjoyable trip
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Kimberly4.5September 2019
    This trip was a great value for the money, and the experience exceeded my expectations.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Joane5.0September 2019
    It met my expectations and more.
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Gemma4.2September 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
  • Chris4.0September 2019
    One of the best holidays I've had in a long time!
    Traveled in December 2018
  • Catherine4.5September 2019
    The tour guide Val was incredible.She really made the trip great
    Traveled in December 2018

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    Rachel

    Asked on April 10th, 2026

    Is this tour available for two people?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Asked on November 21st, 2024

    How can I book extra services after my initial booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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 TravelOperatorWritten 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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    Dimitri

    Asked on September 7th, 2024

    What happens if I need to cancel my booking?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

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

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    Michael

    Asked on August 13th, 2024

    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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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      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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