Mexico Food Tour: Savor Tlaxcala and Puebla Delicious Treats (14h)

Overview

The Mexico food tour will teach you about the history and production process of two popular Mexican drinks: pulque and cider. Moreover, visit the beautiful “Magical Town” Cholula, and UNESCO-listed Puebla City getting to know their unique architectural landscapes, cultural heritage, and rich gastronomic traditions. Puebla’s cuisine is one of the most diverse and representative in the whole country: come with us to find out why!

Highlights

Itinerary

In the morning, meet your guide and head to Rancho San Isidro, in Tlaxcala, one of the most representative pulque producers in the region. There, meet a member of a pulque cooperative who will tell us about the history and production technique of this ancient beverage. Except for this, walk around agave fields, try various types of pulque and its products, and taste some of the local food specialties directly from the farm.

Afterward, move to our next stop: Cholula. Considered a “Magical Town“, this place is best known for its Great Pyramid with the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios sanctuary on top. Once there, have a walking tour of its historic center and visit the museum of a local cider producer.

Later, go to the state’s capital city: Puebla. There, visit a monastery that is the birthplace of the most famous regional dish: mole poblano. Hereafter, have a comprehensive walking tour of Puebla seeing its lovely colonial buildings, colorful lanes, and beautiful churches. On our way, discover Puebla’s cuisine trying some of its most typical food in local markets and restaurants.

Also, visit the famous Parian crafts market where you can see unique regional souvenirs and sample traditional candies. Except for it, during this tour, try some of the most popular regional drinks such as local hand-made liquors and artisanal mezcal.

After a full day of discoveries, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.

How is this tour different?

Authentic

  ?How this tour provides an actual image of the destination, life, and practices of the host community.

We do our best to make our trips educative and fulfilling, in which travelers can interact with local populations, learn about their traditions, and culture, and connect with their core values.

A tour with impact

  ?How this tour positively affects the destination and local communities on economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions.

We support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our tours are aligned with SDG 8 and 12, focusing on empowering local communities and promoting sustainable consumption and production practices. We take tourists to underdeveloped regions, creating opportunities for economic growth while respecting local traditions and educating communities on sustainable approaches.

Other

  ?Other advantages this tour offers to travelers.

• You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to commission-based shops and restaurants.
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
• We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

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

Service of a multilingual local guide:

• Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).
• Private tour: Spanish & English + other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).

Transportation

Round transportation from Mexico City:

• Small-group tour: shared (with other participants in the group tour) pickup from a defined location.
• Private tour: private (just for your group) pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City.

The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

Meals

Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

Activities

Local Food Experiences in Puebla and Rancho San Isidro in Tlaxcala; local Drink Tasting (liquor, mezcal, pulque).
Guided visits: Rancho San Isidro; Museo de la Sidra Copa de Oro (Cholula); Museo de Arte Popular Ex-Convento de Santa Rosa (Puebla).

         

Excluded ❌

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included: find the one exactly for you.

Personal expenses

Flights

Flights are not included: check our partner deals.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.

Tips

Details

Customization ? The way how tour organizer can customize this tour for you

We can do the following customizations on your request (subject to availability and needs to be confirmed before the tour):
1. Adjust the starting time of the tour.
2. Adjust the time you spend at each destination of the tour.
3. Add extra places of your choice (e.g. attractions, restaurants, etc.) to the itinerary on a complimentary basis if those visits.
(1) fit the default duration of the tour, (2) don’t involve a significant change of the route and extra fees (e.g. entrance tickets, tolls, parking, etc.).
Changes other than those will involve an extra fee and must be communicated to the tour organizer at least 72h before the tour (e.g. in the “Special Requirements” field during the booking or via email).

Cancellations

This and most of our 1-day tours can be canceled up to 48 hours before the departure (see cancellation policy for more info).

Frequently asked questions:

How to book?

To reserve the tour, please choose the date and complete the booking form. Once finished, you will receive a booking confirmation in your email.

How can I contact the tour organizer?

You can find the contact phone number and email of the tour organizer in the confirmation email.

Can I talk to someone?

Except for the information on this page, you can see full terms & conditions from each tour organizer before completing your booking.

About Vibe Adventures

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the tour and activity providers (“Organizers”) listed on vibeadventures.com are independent third parties and are not agents or affiliates of Vibe Adventures. Therefore, Vibe Adventures shall not be held liable for any injuries, sickness, accidents, delays, neglect, fraud, poor weather conditions, negative consequences, or expenses arising from or associated with the Organizers, their tours and activities, or those of their affiliates. If the tour does not include insurance, the travelers are responsible for obtaining travel insurance, as well as passports, appropriate visas, and necessary vaccinations.

Cancellations & Modifications

To cancel or modify your booking, please contact the Organizer directly using the email or phone number provided in the booking confirmation. Cancellations and modifications are subject to availability and the approval of the Organizer in accordance with their booking terms and conditions, which are made available to you during the booking process.

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