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Central Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City

7 days, Oaxaca to Mexico City

7 days

Oaxaca to Mexico City

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Trip Code: CMOM

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12

Age requirement: 18+

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7 days

Oaxaca to Mexico City

From$1949USD
was $2599
Valid on Sep 14 2025
Trip Code: CMOM

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ025DES02

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Trees planted for this trip: 7

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Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Central Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Oaxaca: An Immersion into Mexico

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Oaxaca: Past and Present

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Oaxaca: Cycle to Hierve el Agua

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Puebla: Artistic and Culinary Traditions

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Foodie Moment Mole-Making Demonstration

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Mexico City: Canals and Frida Kahlo

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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 6Mexico City: Your OMG Day

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.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Teotihuacán Visit or Mexico City Food Tour

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Mexico City

Although the tour finishes today, Mexico will live on in your memory, beckoning you to return someday.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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Your OMG Stay

Parador San Miguel

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.

Why we love this stay

  • Centrally located, just a couple of blocks from the main plaza
  • Beautifully decorated, true to the Oaxaca style
  • A gorgeous inner courtyard area with flowers and natural light

What's Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Mole-Making Demonstration, Puebla
  • Your OMG Day: Teotihuacán Visit or Mexico City Food Tour, Mexico City
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Historical walking tour of Oaxaca and Monte Albán visit with a local guide
  • Full-day biking excursion to Hierve el Agua petrified waterfall
  • Mezcal tasting at an agave plantation
  • Orientation walk of Puebla's historical centre with visit to a talavera workshop
  • Boat ride through the Xochimilco canals on a traditional 'trajinera'
  • Visit the Frida Kahlo Museum at Casa Azul
  • Farewell Dinner
  • All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (6 nts).

Meals

6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, boat, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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Central Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City

| 7 days - Oaxaca to Mexico City - from $1949 USD