The Aztec Escape in 15 days · Guide

Day 1: Your first breath in Mexico

1. Mexico City
   Pass by
   Upon arrival ➜ Upon arrival at Mexico City airport, a private transfer awaits you at gate 3 to reach the historic center.
   
   Transfer ➜ Journey of about 30 minutes through the busy streets of the capital.
   
   Installation ➜ Welcome at the reception by your Guide and installation at the Inn for the next five nights. Enjoy a panoramic bar with 360° views of Mexico City.
   
   Late afternoon ➜ Meet us for a welcome drink, on the terrace or in a local bar in the historic district. A simple and friendly time to launch your trip.

Day 2: In the privacy of Frida khalo

1. Museo Frida Kahlo
   8h · Admission ticket included
   09:00 ➜ Check-out for Coyoacán, bohemian district of Mexico City. Visit Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo’s former home, to discover her intimate universe between art, personal objects and preserved workshop.
   
   11:00 ➜ Visit to the Casa de León Trotski, a place steeped in history recounting the life of the Russian exile and his relationship with Frida Kahlo. Discovery of his office, his library and the garden where he was murdered.
   
   1:00 pm ➜ Lunch at the Coyoacán Point of Sale, a popular and colourful atmosphere to taste Mexican specialities in the heart of the local bustle.
   
   15h00 ➜ Free time in Coyoacán. Stroll through colonial streets, shaded squares, art galleries and cafes, in a unique bohemian and artistic atmosphere.

Day 3: Over the water aboard a traditional trajinera in Xochimilco

1. Trajineras Xochimilco
   8h · Admission ticket included
   09:00 ➜ Head to Xochimilco, a UNESCO-listed site. Colourful trajinera ride through ancestral canals lined with chinampas, with a rowing captain. 3 hours of immersion in a peaceful setting, punctuated by water and floating mariachis.
   
   13:00 ➜ Discover authentic local markets between crafts, flowers, typical products and itinerant musicians. Then lunch at El Patio restaurant in a traditional Mexican atmosphere.
   
   15:00 ➜ End of the day at the Pulquería de Diana, a typical place to taste pulque, an ancestral drink based on agave, and experience an immersion in the popular culture of Mexico City.

Day 4: Teotihuacán: the City of Gods

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   08:00 ➜ Check-out for Teotihuacán, the city of the gods according to Aztec tradition. Immersion in one of the largest pre-Columbian cities in Mesoamerica.
   
   ➜ Guided tour with a passionate archaeologist. Ascent of the Pyramid of the Sun, one of the largest in the world, offering a striking view of the site.
   
   11:30 ➜ Exploration of the site to the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl and the Causeway of the Dead. Discover the ceremonial spaces and the life of the ancient elites of Teotihuacán.
   
   13:00 ➜ Back to Mexico City and lunch at Sonora Point of Sale. Immersion in an authentic Point of Sale between traditions, local specialties and popular Mexican atmosphere.

Day 5: Art & Civilizations

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   09:00 ➜ Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology, essential to understand the history of Mexico. Discover the great Mesoamerican civilizations, from the Sunstone to the Mayan treasures.
   
   13:00 ➜ Head to Chapultepec Castle, a historic residence perched in the heart of the park. Then lunch at Casa de los Azulejos, a sumptuous palace covered in earthenware, in a unique setting.
   
   15:00 ➜ Visit the Palacio de Bellas Artes, an architectural masterpiece housing the frescoes of the great Mexican muralists.
   
   ➜ Walk on the Zócalo, emblematic square of Mexico City, and discover the Metropolitan Cathedral, built on the remains of the Aztec Templo Mayor.

Day 6: Getaway to Tepoztlán

1. Pyramids of Tepoztlan
   8h · Admission ticket included
   8h ➜ Discover Tepoztlán, an iconic village nestled in the heart of the mountains. Stroll through its alleys or head up the Tepozteco pyramid for a breathtaking view.
   
   13h ➜ Walk among the artisan workshops and lunch in one of the best addresses in the village to enjoy the local specialties.
   
   5pm ➜ Settling in your charming Inn with an exceptional view of the cliffs of Tepoztlán, a stone's throw from the historic centre.

Day 7: Between mountains & remains

1. Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco
   8h · Admission ticket included
   08:00 ➜ Free morning in Cuernavaca, the “city of eternal spring”. Stroll through the historic centre and discover the Cathedral of the Assumption, the San Francisco Tercera Orden Temple and the Palacio de Cortés.
   
   12:00 ➜ Lunch with your Guide around local specialities, then take the road again.
   
   14:00 ➜ Visit of the archaeological site of Xochicalco, classified UNESCO. Discovery of its pyramids, bas-reliefs dedicated to Quetzalcóatl and its underground astronomical observatory.
   
   17h00 ➜ Road to Taxco, a colonial city clinging to the mountains, famous for its architecture and craftsmanship of money.
   
   19h00 ➜ Settling in at your charming Inn for two nights in this historic city.

Day 8: Taxco: The Colonial Goldsmith

1. Mina Prehispanica de Taxco
   12h · Admission ticket included
   9h ➜ Aboard a vocho, go with your Guide to discover the cobbled streets and hidden treasures of Taxco, the famous city of money.
   
   11h ➜ Meet passionate artisans and discover the secrets of ancestral know-how that makes Taxco famous.
   
   ➜ Lunch in a carefully selected local address, then climb to the heights of the city to admire an exceptional panorama on Taxco.

Day 9: From Olmecs to the Conquistadors

1. Zona Arqueologica Chalcatzingo
   10h · Admission ticket included
   09:00 ➜ Check-out for Chalcatzingo, an unknown archaeological site at the foot of impressive cliffs. Discovery of its Olmec bas-reliefs engraved in volcanic rock.
   
   13:00 ➜ Break in Atlixco, “Puebla Garden”. Lunch at the local Point of Sale between regional specialties, mole poblano and cemitas, in a colourful and authentic atmosphere.
   
   16:00 ➜ Road to Puebla, a colonial city classified by UNESCO. Set up at your charming Inn near the Zócalo, then free time for a first discovery of the historic center and its talavera facades.

Day 10: Between sky & volcano

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   09:00 ➜ Head to Cholula with your Guide to discover the pyramid of Tlachihualtepetl, the largest in the world by volume. Exploration of the site then climb to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of los Remedios, overlooking the Popocatépetl volcano.
   
   11:00 ➜ Visit Santa María Tonantzintla, unique indigenous baroque church, then San Francisco Acatepec, covered in colorful talavera. Then pass through the Municipal Point of Sale of Cholula for a local immersion.
   
   13:00 ➜ Culinary workshop around mole poblano, Puebla’s emblematic recipe based on multiple spices and chocolate, for a gastronomic and cultural discovery.
   
   16:00 ➜ Back to Puebla and free time in the historic center. Stroll along the Zócalo and discover the “City of Angels” and its colonial architecture.

Day 11: Dinosaurs & Biodiversity: Travel to the origins

1. Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve
   12h · Admission ticket included
   08:00 ➜ Check-out for the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán valley, a UNESCO-listed site. Discover a unique landscape of columnar cactus forest and an exceptional desert ecosystem.
   
   ➜ Exploration of the limestone soil rich in fossils and prehistoric traces, for an immersion in the geological and paleontological history of the region.
   
   ➜ Arrival in Tehuacán and arrival at the charming Inn. Free time to discover the city, its markets and its authentic local atmosphere.

Day 12: Zapotec summits: Monte Alban

1. 10h · Admission ticket included
   11h ➜ Explore Monte Albán with your Guide and discover this impressive Zapotec city, perched on top of a mountain for more than 2,500 years.
   
   2pm ➜ Lunch at Mercado 20 de Noviembre, a true temple of Oaxacan gastronomy, to discover the emblematic flavors of the region.
   
   4pm ➜ Settling in Committed accommodation in Oaxaca, where your stay contributes directly to supporting the education of children in the local community.

Day 13: Mitla & Hierve el Agua: Sacred Lands

1. 8h · Admission ticket included
   8h ➜ Discover Hierve el Agua and its spectacular petrified waterfalls, then enjoy a walk to the natural pools overlooking the valleys of Oaxaca.
   
   11h ➜ Guided tour of Mitla, former Zapotec ceremonial center famous for its incredible stone mosaics.
   
   1pm ➜ Meet a family producing mezcal and discover the steps of making this iconic spirit, before a tasting in an authentic setting.

Day 14: ‍ The living crafts of Oaxaca

1. 8h
   09h00 ➜ Stop in Santa María del Tule to admire the Tree of Tule, a giant thousand years old with an impressive trunk, considered one of the most massive in the world.
   
   ➜ Head for Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec village with ancestral know-how. More than spectators, you are welcomed by the community to learn about weaving and natural dyes: here, each thread and each color tell a story
   
   ➜ You will dive into the heart of the Tlacolula Point of Sale, one of the liveliest in the region. Between the scents of grilled tlayudas, the Zapotec exchanges and the brightly colored stalls, you will sit in an authentic atmosphere to enjoy the best specialties of Oaxaca.

Day 15: Is this the end? Shall we continue?

1. Pass by
   12:00 ➜ Last moments of the trip. Before transferring to Oaxaca airport, capture memories and strong emotions through an intimate video testimony. Then take off to Mexico City or Cancun depending on your return connection.
   
   Heading to the Pacific ➜ The journey can extend to the wild shores of the Pacific. Whale watching, turtle release, nocturnal bioluminescence, sunset surfing or total freedom on the beaches of Zipolite. A unique immersion between raw nature, bohemian villages and infinite ocean.
   
   Want to feel the waves of the Pacific and the soul of Mazunte?

Pickup details

Pick-up takes place directly at Benito Juárez International Airport (CDMX), Terminal 1.

Upon arrival, after picking up your luggage and going through the checkpoints, our team will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 with a sign in your name.

The exact meeting point and contact details of your driver will be communicated to you before your arrival, depending on your flight.

Our team will then accompany you to your private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your journey.

At the end of the tour, a private transfer to Oaxaca de Juárez airport is also planned for the return flight.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness