Mexico tours: Mexico City and Yucatán trip

¡Bienvenidos a México! After landing at Mexico City International Airport, a private transfer brings you to your charming hotel in the historic center. Relax, unpack, and enjoy a warm welcome that sets the tone for your Mexico City and Yucatan Peninsula trip.

Your tailor-made Mexico travel begins with local recommendations from your concierge, from a casual evening walk to tasting tacos al pastor at a nearby taquería or a mezcal tasting. This is your first taste of authentic city life.

An English-speaking guide will pick you up to explore the southern side of Mexico City, starting at Xochimilco. Glide on a colorful trajinera through ancient canals known as the Field of Flowers, learn about chinampas, local history, and the famous ajolotes while enjoying live music and street snacks.

In bohemian Coyoacán, wander cobblestone streets, colonial plazas, churches, and lush gardens. Tailor the afternoon with visits to markets, artisanal shops, and dessert stops for churros and ice cream.

Rise early for a shared hot air balloon experience over Teotihuacan, taking in sweeping views of the Pyramid of the Sun and the surrounding valley. Continue your day with a private guided exploration of the ancient city: walk the Avenue of the Dead, climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, visit the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and learn about the significance of obsidian in daily and ceremonial life.

Enjoy regional specialties such as tlacoyos and pulque before visiting the Basilica de Guadalupe. This enriching day adds depth and cultural insight to your Mexico itinerary before you return to your hotel to unwind.

Private transportation picks you up for a tailor-made walking tour of Mexico City's Historic Center with a local English-speaking guide. You will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Postal Palace, learning the history that shapes the capital.

Enjoy handpicked street food stops known only to your guide, tasting tacos and a traditional dessert as you discover why Mexican gastronomy is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.

Your private transfer will pick you up at your Mexico City hotel and take you to the airport at a time that fits your flight. Relax and enjoy a final taste of the capital as your tailor-made Mexico trip continues.

On arrival in Merida, a private driver will meet you and bring you to your hotel, offering local tips and optional curated activities that introduce you to authentic Yucatan Peninsula life.

Explore Mérida, the capital of Yucatán, at your own pace. Wander the Centro Histórico with its lively markets, museums, and grand colonial homes.

Stroll Paseo Montejo, the city's elegant boulevard, and relax in Santa Lucía, a beloved historic neighborhood.

Dive into Yucatecan flavors. Begin at Merida's Lucas de Galvez market, selecting fresh produce, recados, and tasting local dishes and fruits with your chef and guide. Take public transport to a welcoming Merida home for a hands-on cooking class, preparing a three-course meal while learning techniques and local stories.

Savor your creations with regional drinks and beers, then return to Merida's downtown with arranged transport.

Meet your local guide to explore Chichén Itzá, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Stroll around El Castillo, listen to Maya stories of rituals and astronomy, and capture unforgettable photos as the site comes to life through expert guidance.

Continue to the Lol Há cenote in Yaxunah, an open, crystal-clear pool ideal for a refreshing swim. Travel onward to Valladolid for the evening, a charming stop that adds meaningful cultural depth for anyone planning a trip to Mexico.

Glide through Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve with a local guide to spot flamingos, mangroves, and crocodiles, and admire Las Coloradas, pink salt ponds that change with light and season.

This intimate boat tour highlights the biodiversity and culture of the Yucatán. Enjoy a Mayan exfoliating bath in white clay mounds that softens and hydrates skin, then step ashore to relax on a serene beach.

Your driver will pick you up from your Valladolid hotel and transfer you to Puerto Morelos, a small fishing town known for its relaxed coastal charm.

After settling in, enjoy the town’s quiet waterfront, snorkel along the vibrant Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, or savor fresh seafood at a local spot. This peaceful seaside stop adds a refreshing coastal touch to your custom Mexico trip.

Spend a relaxed day in Puerto Morelos. Choose a snorkeling tour on the Mesoamerican Reef System to explore vibrant corals and tropical fish, or stroll the charming seaside village with its restaurants and island feel.

Venture into La Colonia for local markets and authentic flavors, and visit the Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marin botanical garden to see spider monkeys and native flora.

Your Mexico trip ends today as your private driver transfers you to the Cancun airport, ensuring a smooth, comfortable departure.

Reflect on handcrafted experiences from your Mexico City and Yucatan Peninsula trip, with local markets, cenote swims, colonial streets, and vibrant cuisine lingering as reasons to plan another tailor-made adventure with us.