Cultural Capitals & Ancient Heritage: Mexico City to Oaxaca
Cultural Capitals & Ancient Heritage: Mexico City to Oaxaca
Mexico: Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca
Teotihuacán
12 days starting from $ 3,695 including airfare from Dallas Single Supplement: FREE Departure Dates: Jan-Apr; Sep-Dec
Begin your journey in Mexico City— the country’ s cosmopolitan heart, built upon the ruins of the Aztec capital, and now one of the largest cities in the world. Then immerse yourself in Mexico’ s colonial history in Puebla, admiring its elegant architecture, gilded churches, and tantalizing cuisine, before ending your journey in Oaxaca, where you ' ll experience the city ' s deep indigenous roots, captivating contemporary art, and vibrant modern culture.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U. S. • Arrive Mexico City, Mexico
Travel to Mexico City today and transfer to your hotel, where you’ ll be introduced to your Program Director and fellow travelers— including those arriving from their San Miguel Allende & Querétaro, Mexico pre-trip extension— during a Welcome Briefing and orientation walk. Barcelo Mexico Reforma Hotel or similar
DAY 2 • Mexico City Explore Mexico City’ s historic center( a UNESCO World Heritage Site), on an included walking tour. Begin your explorations in the
112 2026 River Cruises & Land Vacations zocalo— the main square around which the city is centered. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Mexico City’ s Post Office, adorned with baroque columns and carved filigree around the windows. Next, take a stroll through La Alameda Park— a tranquil, leafy retreat in the midst of a bustling metropolis— before concluding your tour outside of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, or the museum of fine arts. Meals: B, L | Barcelo Mexico Reforma Hotel or similar
DAY 3 • Mexico City • Teotihuacán Explore the ruins of Teotihuacán today, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most important pre-Hispanic cities in all of Mexico. You’ ll ponder its mysteries during an included tour. After your tour, you’ ll enjoy an included lunch at a restaurant located near the ruins before returning to Mexico City, where the rest of the day is at leisure. Meals: B, L | Barcelo Mexico Reforma Hotel or similar