Itinerary
- Day 1
Puerto Escondido
You'll arrive in Puerto Escondido anytime and connect with your group and tour leader at 2 pm for a welcome meeting. There's an optional orientation walk and lunch available in town if you want to join, then everyone heads to the beach to watch the sunset and participate in releasing baby sea turtles into the ocean. If you're interested, there's optional dinner and socializing with the group later that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Baby sea turtle release on the beach (October to May)
- Orientation walk of Puerto Escondido center
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Puerto Escondido center
- Dinner and social gathering with group
Landmarks/POIs Puerto Escondido - Day 2
Puerto Escondido to La Crucecita
After breakfast, you'll take a boat through mangrove habitats before heading to Mazunte, a well-known surfing destination. From Punta Cometa Peninsula, you can take in ocean views and potentially spot whales, followed by an orientation walk and optional lunch. Later you'll travel to Bahia de Cacaluta beach in Huatulco National Park for snorkeling and swimming, watch the sunset from a local lighthouse, then transfer to La Crucecita for the night with optional dinner available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mangrove boat tour around Mazunte
- Guided hike to Punta Cometa Peninsula
- Guided hike to Bahia de Cacaluta
- Orientation walk in Mazunte center
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Mazunte center
- Snorkeling at Bahia de Cacaluta
- Swimming at Bahia de Cacaluta
- Dinner and social gathering in La Crucecita
Landmarks/POIs Mazunte Punta Cometa Peninsula Bahia de Cacaluta Huatulco National Park - Day 3
La Crucecita to San Jose del Pacifico
You'll start with breakfast and then visit a local coffee farm near Pluma Hidalgo to learn about how coffee is grown and taste Pluma Gourmet coffee. After an orientation walk and lunch in the village, you're heading to San Jose del Pacifico, a mountain town sitting at 2,500 meters elevation. There's an orientation walk and sunset viewing from your accommodation, with optional dinner and group activities in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Pluma Hidalgo), Breakfast (Coffee and waffles tasting in Pluma Hidalgo)
Included Activities
- Coffee farm tour around Pluma Hidalgo
- Orientation walk in Pluma Hidalgo
- Orientation walk in San Jose del Pacifico
- Coffee and waffles tasting in Pluma Hidalgo
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Pluma Hidalgo
- Dinner and social gathering with group
Landmarks/POIs Pluma Hidalgo San Jose del Pacifico - Day 4
San Jose del Pacifico to Oaxaca City
After breakfast, you'll visit a family mezcal distillery in Santo Tomás Tamazulapan to see traditional mezcal production firsthand. Then it's on to San Martín Tilcajete to explore artisan workshops where local craftspeople create colorful hand-carved wooden creatures. You'll stop at Zaachila, the last Zapotec capital, to check out an archaeological site and try regional food at the local market. On the way to Oaxaca City, you'll pass through the unique roofless Ex-Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam, then get an introductory walking tour of the historic center. Optional dinner and group gathering happen in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Market Food Experience in Zaachila)
Included Activities
- Family mezcal distillery visit in Santo Tomás Tamazulapan
- Orientation walk in San Martín Tilcajete
- Guided visit to Zaachila Archaeological Zone
- Market Food Experience in Zaachila
- Guided visit to Ex-Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam
- Walking tour of Oaxaca City Historic Center
Optional Activities
- Local artisan workshops in San Martín Tilcajete
- Dinner and social gathering with group
Landmarks/POIs Santo Tomás Tamazulapan San Martín Tilcajete Zaachila Zaachila Archaeological Zone Ex-Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam Oaxaca City Historic Center - Day 5
Oaxaca City
This morning your tour leader takes you through the Monte Albán Archaeological Zone. The afternoon is free, so you can wander Oaxaca City on your own at your own pace. There's optional dinner and socializing with the group if you want to join in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Monte Albán Archaeological Zone
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Oaxaca City
- Dinner and social gathering with group
Landmarks/POIs Monte Albán Archaeological Zone - Day 6
Oaxaca City to Puebla
After breakfast and checking out, you'll see the impressive Ex-Convento de San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca. From there you travel to San Juan Raya in the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, where a local guide walks you through the vegetation and shows you ancient dinosaur footprints from millions of years ago. You'll transfer to Puebla with a possible stop at a regional restaurant, then check in, do an orientation walk through Puebla's historic center, and have optional dinner and group activities in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Ex-Convento de San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca
- Tour to dinosaur footprints in San Juan Raya
- Orientation walk of Puebla Historic Center
Optional Activities
- Regional cuisine restaurant stop
Landmarks/POIs Ex-Convento de San Juan Bautista Coixtlahuaca San Juan Raya Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve Puebla Historic Center - Day 7
Puebla to Mexico City
You have free time in Puebla this morning to explore on your own. At midday you'll check out and transfer to Mexico City, getting there around 2 pm. After checking in and resting a bit, your tour leader takes you through Mexico City's Historic Centre and the National Anthropology Museum. Optional farewell dinner and group gathering happen in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Mexico City Historic Centre
- Guided visit to National Anthropology Museum
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Puebla
- Farewell dinner and social gathering with group
Landmarks/POIs Mexico City Historic Centre National Anthropology Museum - Day 8
Mexico City
This is your final day on the tour. You can depart anytime, or if you'd like to stay longer, you have the option to extend your stay in Mexico City.
- Meals
- Breakfast
