Overview
The Mexico Travel Experiences is a way to discover the amazing Mexico off the beaten path. Begin in the capital, a sprawling metropolis where ancient and modern coexist harmoniously. Explore its beautiful historic center and the National Anthropology Museum. Then, a trip to Cuernavaca, visiting amazing waterfalls and unique archaeological sites. Hike to Tepozteco and savor local dishes. Discover the beauty of an Ex-Hacienda. Visit Zacualpan for coffee and aguardiente traditions. Tour Destileria Ayutla and Huajuapan historic center. Hike El Boqueron and swim in Laguna Encantada. In Puerto Escondido, experience a crocodile protection center, surfing, and turtle liberation. Conclude your adventure in Zicatela Beach, a perfect farewell to this unforgettable journey!
Highlights
- Visit unique pre-Hispanic Tepozteco and Chalcatzingo archeological zones.
- Surf and enjoy golden beaches of Puerto Escondido and Lagunas de Chacahua National Park.
- Relax in natural thermal springs and visit striking caves.
- Get to know the house and hometown of a world-known revolutionary Emiliano Zapata.
- Try famous Oaxacan cuisine - one of the most famous and diverse in Mexico.
How is this tour different?
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Day 1: Mexico City
Bienvenidos a la 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 in the evening at 6 pm: welcome meeting and dinner in one of the local restaurants. Start of our Puerto Escondido Travel.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
- Food & Drinks Included: welcome dinner
- Activities Included: welcome meeting
Day 2: Mexico City
Spend the first half of the day exploring Mexico City’s Historic Centre and visiting the National Anthropology Museum with your Tour Leader. Free time in the afternoon, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Transportation: public transport
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: walking tour of the Historic Centre of Mexico City; guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Day 3: Mexico City - Cuernavaca - Tepoztlán
Firstly, in the morning, head to the colonial city of Cuernavaca visiting El Salto de San Antón waterfall and Teopanzolco Archeological Zone on your way. Once there, have a walking tour of the historic center of the city and visit its main attractions. Afterward, following an optional lunch, go to the “Magical Town” of Tepoztlan. There, we will hike to Tepozteco. This unique archeological zone on top of the hill is famous for its temple of Tepoztēcatl, the Aztec god of pulque. Later, we will explore the historic center of the town, and try some of the most typical regional dishes in a municipal market and famous local ice cream. Check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B house in Tepoztlan
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast; market food and ice-cream tasting in Tepoztlan
- Activities Included: guided visits to El Salto de San Antón waterfall, Teopanzolco and Tepozteco Archeological Zones; walking tours in Cuernavaca and Tepoztlan
Day 4: Tepoztlán - Cuautla - Zacualpan de Amilpas - Atotonilco
In the morning, go to explore the history and nowadays of Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco. Afterward, move to Cuautla – a regional center famous for its rich war history and revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata who was born here. After a walking tour of the historic center of Cuautla, and visits to a local railways museum and nearby house-museum of Zapata, we will transfer to Zacualpan. This little town is famous for its coffee and aguardiente (alcoholic beverage from sugar cane similar to rum) traditions – we will see both of them. Finally, we will arrive at our accommodation in Atotonilco – a small village famous for its numerous hot springs. Check-in, relaxation in thermal springs in our accommodation, optional dinner, and get-together in one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel with hot springs in Atotonilco
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast; berries picking and tasting in an organic strawberry farm; market food in Cuautla; aguardiente distillery tour and coffee workshop in Zacualpan
- Activities Included: guided visits of Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco, Museo Casa Zapata, Ex-Hacienda de Coahuixtla
Day 5: Atotonilco - Chalcatzingo - Izúcar de Matamoros - Huajuapan de Leon
Continue with the fifth day of the Mexico Travel Experiences in the morning exploring Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone – see its impressive 2000-year-old structures and unique carvings. Then, transfer to ancient 400-year-old Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman in Izucar de Matamoros. After a guided visit to the convent, an orientation walk of the town, and market food, head to Destileria Ayutla. Once there, have a factory tour learning about the process and tasting some of its main products – whiskey, gin, vodka, and beers. Afterward, move to the final destination of the day – the colonial town Huajuapan de Leon. Check-in, walking tour of the historic center, optional dinner, and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Huajuapan de Leon
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast; market food in Izucar de Matamoros; distillery tour with tastings in Ayutla
- Activities Included: guided visits to Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone; walking tours of Izucar de Matamoros and Huajuapan de Leon
Day 6: Huajuapan de León - Reserva Natural El Boqueron - Grutas de San Miguel Cuevas - Putla Villa de Guerrero
Start your day eating in a local market in Huajuapan de León. Then, continue your Oaxaca tour by hiking off the beaten path of Reserva Natural El Boqueron with a photo stop at Presa de San Francisco Yosocuta. In El Boqueron, have a spectacular hike along the steep walls of the canyon, followed by an optional swim in a crystal-clear mountainous river. Afterward, following an optional lunch, go for a swim in a spectacular Laguna Encantada and walk through the hidden San Miguel Caves. Finally, by the evening, arrive at Putla Villa de Guerrero – the center of the municipality that serves as a commercial center for the Mixtecs, Amuzgos, Chatinos, and other indigenous people who live in the area. Check-in, an orientation walk of the historic center, optional dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Putla Villa de Guerrero
- Food & Drinks Included: market food in Izucar de Matamoros (breakfast)
- Activities Included: hiking to Reserva Natural El Boqueron; guided visits to Laguna Encantada and San Miguel Caves; orientation walk of Putla Villa de Guerrero
Day 7: Putla Villa de Guerrero - Atotonilco - Pinotepa Nacional - Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a local river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero and natural hot springs in Atotonilco village. Afterward, continue to Pinotepa Nacional – the center of one of a few Afro-Mexican areas of the country: market food and orientation walk of the center. Thereafter, move to Lagunas de Chacahua National Park. There, visit a local beach where hundreds of turtles come every year to lay eggs, enjoy the view from an abandoned lighthouse, and see the sunset from one of the huge rocks. Check-in, optional dinner, and night bioluminescence boat tour to one of the local lagoons.
- Accommodation: cabins in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast; market food in Pinotepa Nacional
- Activities Included: visits to the river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero and natural hot springs in Atotonilco village; orientation walk of Pinotepa Nacional; night bioluminescence boat tour in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Day 8: Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Enjoy a free day in this natural paradise by choosing among a variety of activities: surfing; sunbath, swimming, and snorkeling; fishing in the morning with locals; exploring the beach and searching for the traces of turtles; and having a relaxing temazcal, and massage.
- Accommodation: cabins in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: free time
Day 9: Lagunas de Chacahua National Park - Puerto Escondido
Enjoy the beach in the morning, check out at midday, and visit the local crocodile protection center. Afterward, continue our Tour Mexico going to the center of Puerto Escondido – a port town and resort that’s known for its many beaches and buzzing nightlife: optional lunch, and orientation walk. Thereafter, go to see the sunset and liberate little turtles on the local beach. After sunset, transfer to our accommodation in Zicatela Beach, check in, optional farewell dinner, and get-together with the group in one of the local bars.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puerto Escondido
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast
- Activities Included: guided visits to crocodile and turtle protection centers; orientation walk of the center of Puerto Escondido
Day 10: Puerto Escondido
Last day of the Mexico Travel Experiences: depart at any time or extend your vacation and stay longer.
- Food & Drinks Included: breakfast
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
7x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs; 2x nights in eco-cabins
Transportation
Transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour.
Meals
9x breakfasts.
Activities
Walking tours, orientation walks, food and drinks, tastings, guides visits, hikes and other 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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Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed). |
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 | 06:00 PM (can be adjusted on request) |
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Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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