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Overview
Join our Food Tour Puebla to get acquainted with the aromas and flavors of the State of Puebla in Mexico. The history and culture of this state are one of the world’s treasures and its capital is currently on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This designation also applies to the state’s exquisite cuisine which combines indigenous, Spanish, and Arab influences. Puebla is nationwide famous for its diverse regional dishes and is also one of the main gastronomic regions of the country. Guided visits to local mezcal, market food, cider, beer, or pulque producers, walking tours and visits to local museums – all this and even more is waiting for you!
Highlights
- Enjoy the beauty of the UNESCO-listed Historic Center of Puebla.
- Feel appealing smells & flavors of Pueblas's food markets.
- Try some of the best regional specialties - mole poblano, chiles en nogada, chalupas, molotes, and others.
- Learn about the history, ingredients & production techniques of 4 regional drinks - mezcal, pulque, cider & artisanal beer.
- Get under the charm of 2 Magical Towns - Cholula and Atlixco.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Mexico City - Cholula - Puebla
Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Mexico – the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader at 9 am. Following a short welcome meeting, go to discover a “Magical Town” of Cholula. Situated near Puebla City, this place is best known for its Great Pyramid, with the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios sanctuary on top. Once there, we will visit a local archeological zone and have a walking tour of the historic center. Then, we will have a look at a local cider museum & explore the tastes of regional specialties in the municipal market.
Afterward, we will go to the state’s capital Puebla. There we will visit the monastery that is considered the birthplace of the most famous regional dish – mole poblano. Also, we will get acquainted with another emblematic tradition of the state – talavera. This pottery technique represents a local type of majolica and is considered one of the most distinguished artisan traditions in the country.
In the evening, after check-in and some rest, opt to join your group & Tour Leader for an optional dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B in Puebla
- Activities:
- walking tours in Puebla and Cholula;
- guided visits to Zona Arqueológica de Cholula (Cholula), Museo de la Sidra Copa de Oro (Cholula), Museo de Arte Religioso de Santa Mónica (Puebla), Museo Casa de Alfeñique (Puebla);
- eating in a market in Cholula.
Day 2: Puebla - Atlixco
In the morning, after breakfast, continue exploring Puebla getting lost in its colorful streets & lanes. Afterward, visit its famous food market to learn the history & try some of the best local specialties. Later, we will go south to visit a family palenque whose owner has been producing mezcal for over 70 years. After walking around its agave fields, learning about the main difference between mezcal & tequila, and trying some of the best local varieties of this smoky drink, we will to Atlixco. In this “Magical Town” situated almost at the bottom of the Popocatepetl volcano, we will first go to a local artisanal beer company. There we will have a tour of the brewery and try some of the best local varieties of artisanal beers. We will finish the afternoon on the hill enjoying beautiful sunset and views of Popacateptl volcano.
In the evening, after check-in and some rest, join your group & Tour Leader for an orientation walk of the historic center of Atlixco. Then, opt for an optional dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B in Atlixco
- Meals: breakfast
- Activities:
- walking tours in Puebla and Atlixco;
- Food in a market in Puebla; brewery tour in Atlixco.
Day 3: Atlixco - Mexico City
First, have a breakfast food experience in the local market followed by a visit to some of the most famous artisanal ice cream shops in the town. Afterward, go north to a local farm to see the production of pulque – ancient fermented beverage from the sap of agave. There we will join a tlachiquero to see him (and try ourselves if you want) extracting the sap of agave (“aguamiel“) that would later become pulque. Thereafter, for lunch, we will try some regional specialties with the larva of chinicuil (“maguey worm”). All this will be accompanied by fresh pulque and followed by pan de pulque (“pulque bread”) for dessert. Finally, once ready with our meal, we will go to Mexico City. End of tour.
- Meals: breakfast (eating in a market in Atlixco), lunch (local specialties in pulque farm)
- Activities:
- walking tour in Atlixco;
- pulque tour.
Prices
- This tour is private: only your group will participate.
- The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).
Inclusions
Included ✅
Local Expert Guides
English/Spanish Tour Leader service
Accommodation
2x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs
Transportation
private vehicle
Meals
1x breakfast; 3x experiences eating in a market
Activities
Walking tours, guided visits & activities as per itinerary
Excluded ❌
Personal expenses
Flights
Flights are not included: check our partner deals.
Insurance
Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.
Tips
Details
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| Meeting Point | The tour starts with a welcome meeting in the lobby of your hotel (exact name and location to be provided in trip notes before the tour). |
| Departure Time | 09:00 AM (can be adjusted on request) |
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| Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
| Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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