Mexico City, Oaxaca and the Yucatan trip

Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival at Mexico City International Airport, a private driver will meet you in the arrivals hall and transfer you to your downtown hotel, ensuring a seamless start to your authentic, tailor-made Mexico travel.

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon at leisure with personalized recommendations for local markets, lively plazas, and great dining spots.

Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe in Mexico City on a full-day shared tour. The modern basilica, built beside the 17th-century Spanish church, draws thousands of devoted pilgrims. Feel the fervor as worshippers arrive with prayers, candles, and heartfelt processions.

Continue to Teotihuacán to explore the Temple of Quetzalcóatl and climb the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon for sweeping views across the ancient valley.

Begin your morning at the Frida Kahlo Museum, Casa Azul, in Coyoacán. Explore Frida’s home and studio, then stroll through the Plaza de los Coyotes and its lively market atmosphere.

Continue to Xochimilco to glide along the canals aboard colorful trajineras, passing floating gardens and chinampas while enjoying live music and traditional snacks.

Conclude the day at University City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Central Library mural, Olympic Stadium, and landmark academic buildings showcase Mexico’s modern art and architectural vision.

Begin your day with a guided tour of Mexico City’s historic center, one of the best places to visit in Mexico. Explore the Zócalo, the National Palace with its iconic Diego Rivera murals, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and enjoy panoramic views of the Templo Mayor archaeological site.

Continue along Paseo de la Reforma toward Chapultepec Park and admire the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a masterpiece of Mexican architecture and culture.

In the afternoon, visit the National Museum of Anthropology, home to the Sun Stone, monumental pyramid sculptures, and masterpieces that illuminate the richness of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations.

Your private transfer will collect you from your Mexico City hotel and take you to the domestic terminal for a short flight to Oaxaca, ensuring a seamless transition so you can relax and look forward to new discoveries.

Upon arrival, another private transfer will bring you to your hotel in Oaxaca City. Enjoy curated recommendations for market visits, traditional cooking classes, and mezcal tastings to begin your immersion in local culture.

Discover Oaxaca on a relaxed shared city tour. Stroll its colonial streets, visit the 16th-century cathedral, and learn about Zapotec and Mixtec traditions as local guides introduce you to artisan workshops and vibrant markets.

Browse black-clay pottery, colorful textiles, and handcrafted jewelry, meet the makers behind each piece, and shape your tailor-made Mexico itinerary with authentic cultural experiences and meaningful souvenirs to bring home.

Visit Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. Walk through the Great Plaza and the Ball Court, view the carved Danzantes and the treasures of Tomb 7, and learn from local archaeological insights that bring this remarkable site to life.

Discover the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and take in sweeping views of the valley below. Continue to Mitla, the region’s sacred ceremonial center, known for its intricate geometric stonework and the Great House of Pezelao.

Conclude your day at the ancient Tule Tree, a living monument so massive it takes thirty people holding hands to encircle its trunk.

Fly from Oaxaca to Mexico City, then connect onward to Cancun. Total travel time is typically 4-5 hours, depending on your layover. If time permits, enjoy a curated stopover in Mexico City to sample street food, visit a museum, or explore one of its vibrant neighborhoods.

Upon arrival in Cancun, your Yucatán trip continues with tailored experiences: beaches, cenotes, and Maya sites designed around your interests.

Enjoy a free day in Cancún: relax on silky white sand, swim in brilliant turquoise waters, and connect with welcoming locals.

Choose from authentic, tailor-made experiences such as beach volleyball, snorkeling over coral reefs, a seaside massage, a chef-led ceviche tasting, or a sunset boat ride. It’s the perfect moment to read, play, or simply watch the waves.

Unwind on Cancún’s soft white beaches, snorkel vibrant reefs, try stand-up paddleboarding, or discover local seaside eateries serving fresh ceviche and mezcal.

Shape the day to your pace with options ranging from private beach clubs and relaxing spa treatments to active water sports and coastal exploration.

Leave busy Cancún behind and take a shared transfer to the ferry dock in Chiquilá, then cross by boat to Isla Holbox. Once on the island, enjoy its car-free streets, pristine beaches, and laid-back charm.

Spend your days biking along sandy paths, kayaking through mangroves, and spotting wildlife, from flamingos to whale sharks in season.

Slow-paced Holbox Island invites you to unwind on powdery beaches, kayak through mangrove channels, and spot seasonal wildlife such as whale sharks and flamingos.

Enjoy sunset fishing tours, savor fresh ceviche from local fishers, and, after dark, experience the magic of swimming among bioluminescent waters.

Use this day on Holbox to dive deeper into the island’s unique rhythm. Wander barefoot along quiet stretches of beach, explore hidden mangrove paths by kayak, or discover artist-painted streets and relaxed cafés in town.

For those seeking adventure, join local guides for wildlife outings or set off by boat; whale shark encounters are possible in season, while others may prefer a hammock, a good book, and the sound of the waves.

Spend your final morning on Isla Holbox with a shared golf cart transfer from your hotel to the ferry dock.

After the short crossing back to the Yucatán mainland, a private driver will meet you and take you to Cancun Airport, giving you a moment to relax and enjoy the last views of the coastline. ¡Hasta luego, Mexico!