Callejón de los Sapos( Alley of the Frogs), Puebla Local artisan, Oaxaca
Rosary Chapel, of the Church of Santo Domingo in the city center.
Meals: B, D | NH Puebla Centro Historico or similar
DAY 7 • Puebla • Transfer to Oaxaca Depart Puebla after breakfast and begin your overland transfer to Oaxaca, traversing a scenic landscape of desert vegetation and gentle hills undulating in the background. A boxed lunch will be provided along the way, and we should arrive in Oaxaca by mid-afternoon. Dinner is included at your hotel this evening.
Meals: B, L, D | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro Historico Hotel or similar
Trip Highlight
On Day 11, explore the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which contains ancient temples, plazas, and more.
DAY 8 • Mitla • Oaxaca Explore the pre-Hispanic city of Mitla this morning, an ancient Zapotec religious and ceremonial location and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, enjoy a walking tour of Oaxaca this afternoon, a Spanish colonialera gem with deep indigenous roots. Highlights include Oaxaca’ s zocalo, or main square; and Santo Domingo Church, whose simple 17th-century façade belies the lavishly decorated baroque interior within.
Meals: B, L | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro Historico Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Oaxaca • Optional Folk Art of Oaxaca Tour Today is yours to spend in Oaxaca as you please. Or, you can choose to join our full-day Folk Art of Oaxaca tour, which features visits to artisans in San Martin Tilcajete and the village of San Bartolo Coyotepec, famous for the production of black clay pottery, and an included lunch before returning to Oaxaca.
Meals: B | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro Historico Hotel or similar
DAY 10 • Teotitlán del Valle • Mezcal distillery tour Visit the small weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle where you’ ll visit the local market and help prepare lunch in a local home, an Exclusive Discovery Series event, where you’ ll also enjoy
traditional Oaxaca chocolate. This afternoon, visit a mezcal distillery for another Exclusive Discovery Series event where you’ ll learn about the centuries-old art of distilling mezcal.
Meals: B, L | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro Historico Hotel or similar
DAY 11 • Oaxaca • Monte Albán Along the way to Monte Albán, stop to admire the Fountain of the Seven Regions, a early 20th-century fountain featuring seven figures meant to represent the seven indigenous regions of Oaxaca. At Monte Albán, gaze upon the ruins of a once-majestic Zapotec capital city. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its lofty mountain-top location offers both spectacular views and insight to the location’ s importance during its time. Tonight, toast to your discoveries during an included Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: B, D | Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca Centro Historico Hotel or similar
DAY 12 • Oaxaca • Return to U. S. Transfer to the airport to return home. Or, begin your The Yucatán Peninsula: Campeche & Mérida post-trip extension.
Meals: B
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