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Overview
The Oaxaca Food Tour is a mouthwatering exploration of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Mexico City dishes! These regions represent the essence of Mexican cuisine, a harmonious blend of mestizo, Spanish, and pre-Hispanic influences. Get ready to savor iconic dishes like mole, tamales, chiles en nogada, and local delights like tlayudas and memelas. Quench your thirst with traditional beverages like mezcal, pulque, tepache, rompope, tejate, and chocolate. This tour isn’t just about food; it’s a multisensory experience that immerses you in unique archaeological sites, heaven beaches, charming colonial towns, and rich indigenous traditions. The trip begins in bustling Mexico City, crossing through the beautiful landscapes of Puebla and Oaxaca, and culminates in the rugged beauty of Huatulco’s bays. Get ready to delight in Mexico’s flavors, aromas, and cultural richness!
Highlights
- Savor the most iconic regional dishes and drinks from Oaxaca and Puebla, diving into their rich culinary traditions.
- Join local chefs to cook traditional mole poblano and pre-Hispanic dishes, gaining hands-on experience in Mexican cooking.
- Discover Oaxacan coffee traditions on a family coffee farm, where you'll learn about the art of coffee cultivation.
- Visit an artisanal distillery to witness the production of mezcal, a cherished Mexican spirit with deep cultural roots.
- Marvel at the UNESCO-listed pre-Hispanic ruins of Monte Alban and Teotihuacan, ancient sites steeped in history and culture.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Mexico City
Get ready for the Oaxaca Food Tour! Arrive in Mexico City – the largest city in Latin America, where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time on Saturday (or some days before) and take your time to explore this diverse city before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening. After a brief welcome meeting, follow your guide and go to discover some of the most iconic taco places in the historic center, try pulque, and have a shot of smoky mezcal!
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
- Food Included: Tacos, pulque, and mezcal crawl in the Historic Center of Mexico City
Day 2: Mexico City
Start your day by tasting local food at the famous San Juan Market, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Mexican breakfast and explore a variety of exotic foods from different Mexican regions. Afterward, visit a chocolate museum to learn about the history of this delicious drink and try your hand at preparing your own traditional chocolate. Following the visit, indulge in a buffet-style lunch at one of the traditional cantinas.
In the afternoon, enjoy free time to explore the unique offerings of this vibrant city—your Tour Leader will be happy to provide suggestions for things to do. In the evening, join the group for an optional dinner and get-together to share your experiences from the day.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City
- Meals Included: breakfast (Local Food Experience); lunch
- Food Included: guided visit to the Museum of Chocolate in Mexico City
Day 3: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - pulque farm - Cholula - Puebla
After breakfast and checkout, go to visit the UNESCO-listed Teotihuacán – Mexico’s biggest ancient city and the capital of the country’s biggest pre-Hispanic empire.
In the afternoon, after a guided visit to the archeological zone and buffet lunch in a nearby restaurant, go to a pulque farm. Once there, see all stages of production of this ancient fermented drink and try some of the local specialties. Additionally, make a stop in the Magical Town of Cholula where, besides witnessing the largest pyramid in the world, you will visit a local cider factory.
Afterward, head to Puebla. Once a bastion of conservatism and tradition, the city retains a fantastically well-preserved UNESCO-listed historical center, a stunning cathedral, and dozens of beautiful churches. This place is also full of galleries, cozy cafes, and bars where younger poblanos (people from Puebla) are embracing the city’s booming art and nightlife scenes. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puebla
- Meals Included: breakfast, lunch
- Culture & History Experiences Included: guided visit to Teotihuacan Archeological Zone; orientation walk of the historic center of Cholula
- Food Included: pulque ranch tour with local food tastings; guided visit to the Museo de la Sidra Copa de Oro with cider tasting
Day 4: Puebla
Start your morning by exploring Puebla’s charming historic center, filled with fine colonial mansions, the 16th-century cathedral, the leafy Zocalo square, and the 17th-century Biblioteca Palafoxiana. Afterward, enjoy a guided visit to the Museum of Popular Art, housed in the Ex-Convent of Santa Rosa. According to local legend, this is where the famous mole poblano was born.
In the afternoon, experience a hands-on cooking session with a local chef, where you’ll prepare your very own mole. Continue your walking tour, making a stop at one of Puebla’s oldest and most famous canteens to enjoy some traditional liquor tastings.
In the evening, join the group for an optional dinner and get-together at one of the local restaurants to reflect on your day.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puebla
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Culture & History Experiences Included: guided visits to the Museum of Popular Art in Puebla; walking tour of the historic center of Puebla
- Food Included: cooking class of Pueblan cuisine & local liquor tasting in Puebla
Day 5: Puebla - Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve - Oaxaca City
In the morning, head to San Juan Raya, a small village nestled in the Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve. Accompanied by a local community guide, explore the stunning vegetation and marvel at the impressive dinosaur footprints that are millions of years old. After the tour, transfer to Oaxaca City, making a stop for lunch at a unique restaurant that serves delicious insect- and cacti-inspired regional dishes. You’ll also have the chance to visit local salt mines along the way.
Upon arrival in Oaxaca City, meet your Tour Leader for an introductory walking tour of the historic center, where you’ll discover the city’s main attractions. Check in at your accommodation, then enjoy an optional dinner and get-together with the group at one of the local restaurants.
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Oaxaca City
- Meals Included: breakfast, lunch
- Culture & History Experiences Included: orientation walk of Oaxaca’s historic center
- Nature Experiences Included: guided hike in Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve
- Food Included: guided visit to salt mines around Zapotitlán Salinas
Day 6: Oaxaca City - Monte Albán - Oaxaca City
In the morning, start your day with a traditional Oaxacan breakfast at one of the city’s most iconic markets. Afterward, head to the UNESCO-listed Monte Albán, one of Mexico’s most significant archaeological sites, to explore its ancient ruins and learn about its history.
Once your tour is complete, transfer back to the historic center and enjoy a buffet-style lunch at one of the city’s popular restaurants. Later, continue your exploration of Oaxaca with your Tour Leader, and in the late afternoon, participate in a pre-Hispanic cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare traditional dishes.
In the evening, enjoy free time or join the group for an optional get-together at one of the local bars to unwind and share experiences.
Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Oaxaca City
- Meals Included: breakfast (Market Food Experience), lunch, and chocolate tasting
- Culture & History Experiences Included: guided visit to Monte Alban Archeological Zone
- Food Included: pre-Hispanic cooking class with local beer and mezcal
Day 7: Oaxaca City - San Martín Tilcajete - Miahuatlan - San Jose del Pacifico
After breakfast and check-out, continue our Oaxaca Food Tour tour visiting San Martín Tilcajete. This little but charming town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans. There, we will visit several workshops and have an orientation walk in the center of the town. Later, transfer to Miahuatlan, one of the regional centers of mezcal production, with an optional lunch in one of the local restaurants on the way. Once there, visit a family-owned mezcal distillery and learn about the production process of this famous distillate and try several of its varieties.
After a factory tour and some digestive shots of mezcal, continue your journey towards San Jose del Pacifico. High in the foggy mountains, this picturesque village looks magical touching the clouds and providing wonderful views over pristine forested ranges and valleys. Once there, have an orientation walk of the town and see a beautiful sunset from your accommodation. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
- Accommodation: eco-cabins in San Jose del Pacifico
- Meals Included: breakfast
- Culture & History Experiences Included: orientation walks of San Martín Tilcajete & San Jose del Pacifico
- Food Included: mezcal distillery visit with tastings around Miahuatlan
Day 8: San Jose del Pacifico - Pluma Hidalgo - Huatulco
After breakfast and checkout from our accommodation in San Jose del Pacifico, take a picturesque mountain road towards the coffee region of Pluma Hidalgo. As a matter of fact, the local Pluma Gourmet type is one of the most prestigious in the country. Once there, visit a family-run coffee farm to have a delicious lunch of local specialties and learn about the production of this aromatic drink.
Thereafter, visit Pluma Hidalgo itself. Located in Sierra Sur mountains at 2,500 meters above sea level this little town literally touches the sky. After an orientation walk of the town’s compact center and a cup of local coffee with delicious waffles, we will head to our final destination – Huatulco. This region is famous for world-class beaches snuggled in sheltered bays scattered along the thickly forested Pacific coast. Orientation walk of La Crucecita’s center, optional dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Crucecita
- Meals Included: breakfast, lunch, waffles and coffee tasting
- Culture & History Experiences Included: orientation walks of Pluma Hidalgo and La Crucecita
- Food Included: coffee farm tour with tastings around Pluma Hidalgo
Day 9: Huatulco
Free time in the morning. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to the picturesque bays of Huatulco National Park, do snorkeling, and enjoy a gorgeous sunset. Optional farewell dinner and get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants in the evening.
- Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Crucecita
- Meals Included: breakfast; beers, water, soft drinks, fruits & snacks during a boat tour
- Nature Experiences: boat tour to Huatulco National Park
Day 10: Huatulco
Free program: last day of our Oaxaca Food Tour. Depart at any time or extend your vacations and stay longer!
- Meals 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
9x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned B&Bs/hotels
Transportation
Private vehicle.
Meals
9x breakfasts, 5x lunches, other drinks and snacks as per itinerary
Activities
Gastronomic Experiences: “Tacos, Pulque & Mezcal Crawl” in the Historic Center of Mexico City; pulque ranch tour with pulque and local food tastings in Tlaxcala; cooking classes with local chefs in Puebla and Oaxaca; liquor tasting in Puebla, chocolate tasting in Oaxaca City, mezcal distillery tour with tastings around Miahuatlan; coffee farm tour, waffles and coffee tasting in Pluma Hidalgo.
Nature Experiences: guided hike in Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve; boat tour to Huatulco National Park
Walking Tours and Orientation Walks: Mexico City, Cholula, Puebla, Oaxaca City, San Martín Tilcajete, Miahuatlan, San Jose del Pacifico, Pluma Hidalgo, La Crucecita
Guided Visits: Museum of Chocolate in Mexico City, Teotihuacan Archeological Zone, Museo de la Sidra Copa de Oro in Cholula with cider tasting, Museum of Popular Art in Puebla, salt mines around Zapotitlán Salinas, Monte Alban Archeological Zone
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Personal expenses
Flights
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Insurance
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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 | 06:00 PM (can be adjusted on request) |
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| Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
| Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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Cancellations
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How to book?
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Cancellations & Modifications
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