Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Experience Overview
This short but oh-so sweet trip through Central Mexico captures some of the best parts of the country's culture, landscapes, and tasty culinary traditions. You’ll visit the massive pyramids at the ancient Aztec capital of Teotihuacán before travelling to Puebla, a city famous for its talavera pottery and beautiful architecture. Next, you’re heading to Oaxaca where you’ll cap off your trip with a seemingly endless variety of delicious food and cultural traditions, including a visit to an “alebrijes" workshop where you’ll see these brightly coloured art pieces synonymous to the region being brought to life. Muy bueno, indeed.
Highlights
- Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan
- See the beautiful architecture and churches in Puebla
- Sample mezcal at a local distillery
- Try one of the delicious varieties of mole in Mexico's gastronomic heartland
Trip Details
Product Code: 1811
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: CMMX
Starts: Mexico City, Mexico
Finishes: Oaxaca, Mexico
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit, Oaxaca Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan
- Orientation walk in Puebla
- Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
- Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
- Cooking demonstration with local expert in Oaxaca
- Free time in Puebla and Oaxaca
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,259 ($180 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Mexico City
Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.
Day 2: Mexico City
Take advantage of a day get to know Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.
Day 3: Mexico City/Puebla
Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Stand in awe of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, stroll down the Avenue of the Dead and learn all about the site's importance to Mexico's ancient cultures for thousands of years, at one point being the largest city in the entire Americas. Continue to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown.
Day 4: Puebla
Enjoy a free day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.
Day 5: Puebla/Oaxaca
Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets. After, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted.
Day 6: Oaxaca
Take advantage of free time, and opt to learn how to make mole in a cooking class, shop at nearby artisan villages, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla, or sample some mezcal at a local distillery - look out for the worm! In the evening enjoy a cooking demonstration with a local expert and taste a variety of regional cuisine.
Day 7: Oaxaca
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Diane O. - Traveled, November 2023
Overall satisfaction
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Irina R. - Traveled, November 2023
the level of comfort and the amenities
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Regan C. - Traveled, November 2023
The logistics are taken care of, the CEO are excellent, and generally the other travelers are enjoyable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/31/2023
Pamela M. - Traveled, November 2023
excellent tour but a little bit too much free time. Would've liked more included activities. Our guide really tried to schedule things but I would've liked them included in the package.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Cynthia D. - Traveled, November 2023
The guide was excellent, some of the hotels were mediocre and uncomfortable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Emily S. - Traveled, November 2023
Overall the trip went well! We enjoyed traveling with a group, having a mix of planned and fixed days, and having a guide to help us make the most of our time. it's really nice to not have to worry about making bookings or arranging transportation. There were a few hiccups with registration (wrong name, we had to confirm pre and post hotel stays twice, we had to confirm our airport transfer twice) which made me a bit nervous pre-trip. Additionally, we didn't like the first hotel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Genevieve M. - Traveled, November 2023
Our guide Rafael was amazing. Very accommodating, sincere and knowledgeable. The price is also very affordable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Gregory M. - Traveled, November 2023
Meeting folks from abroad Seeing local culture and sites Tour size
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Kaylie M. - Traveled, November 2023
It was nice having the freedom to do your own thing but also have activities planned and have the expertise of the CEO. The activities were fun, interesting, and helped me learn about the culture. I also made great friends!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Michelle W. - Traveled, November 2023
Good CEO, up front with included activities. No obligation to join in on everything.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Lauren L. - Traveled, November 2023
The cities and sites that we went to were all very interesting and exactly what I had hoped for. Also the hotels were comfortable and unique and right in the center of the old towns, perfect for exploring.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Joseph L. - Traveled, November 2023
Our CEO represented G Adventures in an exemplary fashion. I particularly liked the variety of optional activities.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/08/2023
Erwin S. - Traveled, October 2023
The tour was great and our CEO Mane was amazing. Such a thoughtful and big hearted person. Learned a lot about Mexico from Mane.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Kristin S. - Traveled, October 2023
it's a lot of travel with only one day in each place, so if they want to explore a city for two days, it's not the right style of travel. But otherwise would recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Jennifer D. - Traveled, October 2023
it's a great tour company who provides well organized tours for intimate sized groups
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
Danielle K. - Traveled, October 2023
Well organized, trips always run smoothly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/19/2023
Whitney G. - Traveled, September 2023
Enjoyed the experience and meeting new people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Scott G. - Traveled, September 2023
Long travels. Too much time in vans. Drivers don't use GPS. We spent almost 2 extra hours due to accident on main road. Could have gone off main road and saved at least 2 hours due to accident
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Catherine M. - Traveled, September 2023
The tour was well organized, a good value, and took me to travel experiences I wouldn't have had otherwise
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Philip S. - Traveled, September 2023
The website is very clear and easy to use, and they offer a wide range of tours that cater to individual tastes and interests.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
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