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Call us biased but we've seen 30+ years of proof: our Chief Experience Officers are the best travel guides on the planet. And on Geluxe trips, you'll be led by the most experienced CEOs we have.
Call us biased but we've seen 30+ years of proof: our Chief Experience Officers are the best travel guides on the planet. And on Geluxe trips, you'll be led by the most experienced CEOs we have.
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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.
Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.
Trees planted for this trip: 7
Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.
Ripple Score for this trip: 100
In the heart of Mexico lies Oaxaca, a land rich with indigenous cultures and incredible food, often considered to be the gastronomical heartland of the country. As you make your way into the city from the airport, savour the sights, sounds and smells of this vibrant and ancient metropolis. We welcome you to Mexico, and invite you to indulge in the traditions and flavours that make the country so unique.
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Oaxaca's rich history and architecture is on full display with picturesque plazas, churches and charming cafes and restaurants around every corner. The valley and environs of Oaxaca have been inhabited for tens of thousands of years and has a wealth of fascinating archaeological sites which all tell their own stories about the Oaxaca's past and about how it has evolved into what it is today.
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Feel the breeze on your face as you pedal through farmland and agave plantations, a plant that has become a symbol of Mexico's famous spirits – tequila and mezcal. Indigenous communities have thrived in these parts and have held the agave plant sacred, as well as the imposing petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua which is the crowning jewel of your ride.
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Nestled amongst mountains and active volcanoes, Puebla is a feast for the senses. Marvel at 15th century architecture as you wander the cobblestone streets of the historical centre and get wafts of delicious aromas around every corner. Famous also for its beautiful and unique talavera pottery, Puebla is a treat to explore and to taste, with the delectable and essential mole poblano standing out as the region's flagship dish.
Gliding along the ancient canals of Xochimilco on a traditional 'trajinera' boat is a multi-sensory and quintessentially Mexican experience. The brightly-coloured boats pass by with everything from local families, to mariachi bands to vendors selling tacos or flowers. Many of these aspects of traditional popular culture also served as an influence in the artwork of Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico's most famous artists who grew up in the nearby neighbourhood of Coyoacán, in Mexico City's southern reaches.
The history of the ancient Aztecs permeates all aspects of Mexico City in its architecture, traditions and food. Whatever your interest, you will have the opportunity to visit the massive pyramids of Teotihuacán or to stay in the city dig deeper into what makes the bustling metropolis one of the world's most interesting cities.
Although the tour finishes today, Mexico will live on in your memory, beckoning you to return someday.
Oaxaca, Mexico
3 nights (Day 1 - 3)
Cozy and quintissentially Mexican, the Parador San Miguel oozes charm, with colourful traditional design that Oaxaca is known for. With comfortable rooms and spacious common areas, the hotel is the perfect place to return to after a day of exploring.
Hotels (6 nts).
6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.
Private vehicle, boat, walking.
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.