Airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
8:30 a.m.
We will head to the Historic Center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Panoramic tour of the Zócalo, or Plaza de la Constitución, where the Cathedral and the National Palace are located, featuring murals by Diego Rivera that illustrate five centuries of Mexican history. Panoramic view of some architecturally stunning buildings such as the Palace of Mining, the Post Office, the National Museum of Art, and the Alameda Central, where the magnificent Palace of Fine Arts is located. Tour along Paseo de la Reforma and Chapultepec Park, ending at the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the most important museums in the world. Visit the most representative halls of Mexican cultures: Aztec (or Mexica) and Maya, among others.
Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
At the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, located in the 18th-century Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, you will see the cloak with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and understand its importance to Mexican culture and people, as Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Saint Juan Diego.
Afterward, we will visit one of Mexico's most breathtaking sites: the great pyramids of Teotihuacan. Admire the Pyramid of the Sun, over 60 meters tall, the largest in Mesoamerica.
Along with a walk along the Avenue of the Dead, learn about the origins of this religious city and see the Temples of Quetzalpapalotl, the Temple of the Feathered Shells, and the Pyramid of the Moon. Lunch included.
Return to Mexico City. Overnight stay.
Transfer to the departure point to take a bus to Puebla. Pick up at the terminal and transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
ITINERARY: Accompanied by our guide, discover Puebla, one of the most beautiful cities still standing since its founding in the colonial era. We will stop in Guadalupe for a beautiful view of the city. Enjoy a tasting of the famous Chalupas Poblanas and typical Puebla sweets.
Breakfast.
DEPARTURE TIME: 9:30 a.m. Discover why Puebla was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the tour, you will visit the Puebla Cathedral, the Palafoxiana Library (a UNESCO Memory of the World site), and the Chapel of the Rosary, considered by some to be the eighth wonder of the world.
At 12:00 p.m., we will take the tram to Cholula, a Magical Town, accompanied by our guide.
Eight-Colored Corn Experience
Pre-Hispanic Ceremony
Board the tram at Puebla's Zócalo, which will take you to the Magical Town of Cholula. Our guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing an in-depth explanation of the Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the world in terms of its base, and the on-site museum. Our guide will then continue the tram ride to the Temple of San Francisco Acatepec and the Temple of Santa María Tonanzintla, where they will explain the syncretism between Catholic and indigenous religions. Both are excellent examples of Mexican Baroque architecture. You will experience a pre-Hispanic ceremony to recharge your energy and connect with Mother Earth. You will also learn about the variety of corn grown on the slopes of the Popocatépetl Volcano and sample the delicious blue corn ice cream, "yagua." A traditional lunch is included. In the afternoon, return to Puebla. Free time. Upon arriving in the city of Cholula, we will visit the site museum and learn why it is considered the largest pyramid in the world and the archaeological zone. We will then ascend to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, a church located on the edge of Pyramid Hill.
Later, we will visit the churches of Santa María Tonantzintla and San Francisco Acatepec, both unique for their interior decoration where indigenous motifs are combined with Catholic elements. Both are perfect examples of Mexican Baroque. The natives of Tonantzintla needed to represent Tlaloc, the rain god, in the dome of the chapel of heaven, and each little face you see is not an angel, but a native who died from a lightning strike or drowned and was reincarnated in this heaven. Once in the city of Puebla, we will sample the local cuisine at Fonda de Santa Clara, famous for serving traditional dishes such as mole poblano, chalupas, and enchiladas with three different moles. After lunch, we will take a walking tour to visit the Palafoxiana Library and the Chapel of the Rosary, the Street of Sweets, the Parián Market, and the Alley of the Toads, ending our visit at the cathedral. Finally, we will board the
"Puebla Tram: History and Legends" – Discover one of the most beautiful cities still standing since its founding in the colonial era. Accompanied by a character, we begin with a panoramic tour of the historic center, Los Sapos, the Convention Center, and the Forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, where we will visit and learn the legends of the Battle of Puebla through the voices of our characters. We will stop at the Fort of Guadalupe, where the Battle of May 5th took place.
Breakfast.
DEPARTURE TIME: 9:00 AM. Departure for Oaxaca by bus. Check-in at the hotel. Free time for lunch. At 5:00 PM, meet at the designated point for your walking city tour. Overnight stay.
Breakfast. Enjoy a day filled with culture and nature in Oaxaca. Begin at the Tule Tree, the widest tree in the world; continue to Teotitlán del Valle to learn how artisans create rugs with natural dyes. Discover Mitla, an ancient Zapotec city with unique geometric designs, and the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Savor a delicious Oaxacan buffet and learn about the mezcal-making process at a local distillery. Book now and experience this unique adventure.
Rest of the day at leisure.
American breakfast or buffet (depending on the hotel selected). Discover the best of Oaxaca on this incredible tour. We'll visit Monte Albán, an archaeological site steeped in history and offering spectacular views. Then, we'll go to Arrazola to admire the colorful alebrijes and to San Bartolo Coyotepec, famous for its black clay pottery. We'll also enjoy a delicious buffet of Oaxacan cuisine. An experience that will connect you with the essence of Oaxaca. Overnight stay.
American or buffet breakfast.
At the agreed-upon time, transfer by bus to the Mexico City or Puebla airport.
