Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City
You'll arrive in Mexico City whenever works for you. At 6 pm, meet up with your group and Tour Leader at a local restaurant for a welcome dinner and to get to know everyone on the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in one of the local restaurants)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
- Day 2
Mexico City
This morning, walk through Mexico City's Historic Center with your Tour Leader, then head to the National Anthropology Museum to see the collections. The afternoon is yours to do what you want. There's an optional dinner and group gathering later if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of the Historic Centre of Mexico City
- Guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Historic Center of Mexico City National Anthropology Museum - Day 3
Cuernavaca - Tepoztlan
Head out to colonial Cuernavaca in the morning, stopping at El Salto de San Antón waterfall and the Teopanzolco Archeological Zone along the way. You'll walk through Cuernavaca's Historic Center, then continue to Tepoztlan. Once there, hike up to Tepozteco Archaeological Zone on the hilltop, check out the Historic Center, and try regional food at the municipal market and local ice cream shops before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience and ice-cream tasting in Tepoztlan)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to El Salto de San Antón waterfall
- Guided visit to Teopanzolco Archeological Zone
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Cuernavaca
- Hike to Tepozteco Archeological Zone
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Tepoztlan
- Market Food Experience and ice-cream tasting in Tepoztlan
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Cuernavaca
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs El Salto de San Antón Teopanzolco Archeological Zone Tepozteco Archeological Zone - Day 4
Cuautla - Zacualpan - Atotonilco
Start your morning at Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco learning about its history and current life. Travel to Cuautla to explore its revolutionary past, visiting the Historic Center, railway museum, and Emiliano Zapata's house-museum. Later, head to Zacualpan to learn about local coffee and aguardiente traditions. You'll finish the day in Atotonilco village, where you can relax in the thermal springs at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Berry picking & tasting in an organic strawberry farm; Market Food Experience in Cuautla; aguardiente distillery tour & coffee workshop in Zacualpan)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Cuautla
- Visit to local railways museum
- Guided visit to Museo Casa Zapata
- Guided visit to Ex-Hacienda de Coahuixtla
- Berry picking & tasting in an organic strawberry farm
- Market Food Experience in Cuautla
- Aguardiente distillery tour & coffee workshop in Zacualpan
- Relaxation in thermal springs at accommodation
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco Cuautla Historic Center Museo Casa Zapata Ex-Hacienda de Coahuixtla - Day 5
Chalcatzingo - Izucar de Matamoros - Ayutla - Huajuapan de Leon
Begin at Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone to see 2000-year-old structures and unique carvings. Then travel to Izucar de Matamoros to visit the 400-year-old Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman, take a walking tour, and eat local market food. You'll tour Destileria Ayutla to see how they make whiskey, gin, vodka, and beer with tastings included. End the day exploring colonial Huajuapan de Leon's Historic Center on foot.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros; distillery tour with tastings in Ayutla)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone
- Guided visit to Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman
- Orientation walk of Izucar de Matamoros
- Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros
- Distillery tour with tastings at Destileria Ayutla
- Walking tour of the Historic Center of Huajuapan de Leon
Optional Activities
- Lunch
Landmarks/POIs Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman Destileria Ayutla - Day 6
Reserva Natural El Boqueron - Putla Villa de Guerrero
Start with a market food experience in Huajuapan de León. Hike off the beaten path to Reserva Natural El Boqueron with a photo stop at Presa de San Francisco Yosocuta, then hike along the canyon's steep walls and swim in the mountainous river. After that, swim in Laguna Encantada and explore the hidden San Miguel Caves. You'll arrive in Putla Villa de Guerrero by evening for a walking tour and group gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Market Food Experience in Huajuapan de León)
Included Activities
- Market Food Experience in Huajuapan de León
- Hiking to Reserva Natural El Boqueron
- Guided visit to Laguna Encantada
- Guided visit to San Miguel Caves
- Orientation walk of the Historic Center of Putla Villa de Guerrero
Optional Activities
- Lunch
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Reserva Natural El Boqueron Presa de San Francisco Yosocuta Laguna Encantada San Miguel Caves - Day 7
Atotonilco - Pinotepa Nacional - Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Spend time at a local river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero and natural hot springs in Atotonilco village. Continue to Pinotepa Nacional, a center of Afro-Mexican culture, for a market food experience and orientation walk. Then travel to Lagunas de Chacahua National Park to visit a turtle nesting beach, see an abandoned lighthouse, and watch the sunset from huge rocks. In the evening, take a night bioluminescence boat tour on one of the lagoons.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience in Pinotepa Nacional)
Included Activities
- Visit to the river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero
- Visit to natural hot springs in Atotonilco village
- Market Food Experience in Pinotepa Nacional
- Orientation walk of the center of Pinotepa Nacional
- Visit to local beach with turtle nesting in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- Abandoned lighthouse viewing in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- Sunset viewing from rocks in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
- Night bioluminescence boat tour in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Pinotepa Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua National Park - Day 8
Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
This is your free day in this natural paradise. Choose what interests you: surfing, sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, morning fishing with locals, exploring the beach for turtle traces, or relaxing with a temazcal and massage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free time
Optional Activities
- Surfing
- Sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling
- Morning fishing with locals
- Beach exploration and turtle trace searching
- Temazcal and massage
Landmarks/POIs Lagunas de Chacahua National Park - Day 9
Puerto Escondido
Enjoy the beach in the morning, then check out at midday and visit the local crocodile protection center. Travel to Puerto Escondido, a port town known for its beaches and nightlife. Take a walking tour through the center, see the sunset, and release baby turtles on the local beach. Check into your accommodation on Zicatela Beach for your final group gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Beach time in the morning
- Guided visit to crocodile protection center
- Orientation walk of the center of Puerto Escondido
- Turtle liberation experience on local beach at sunset
Optional Activities
- Lunch
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lagunas de Chacahua National Park Puerto Escondido Zicatela Beach - Day 10
Puerto Escondido
This is your final day. You can depart anytime, or if you want, stay longer and extend your vacation in Puerto Escondido.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Puerto Escondido
