Experience a quick getaway in Mexico’s capital where food and culture wait around every corner! See the work of legendary artists like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, try your hand at mezcal mixology, stroll historic city streets, and enjoy tacos & tequila like a local! Whether you’ve visited before or it’s your first time, this itinerary is designed to pack a lifetime of memories into just 4 colorful, exciting, enriching days!
4 days
8 - 22 spots
Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (limited single rooms available)
3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 2 Dinners
¡Bienvenido! Please be prepared to meet in the lobby at 5:30 P.M. to depart for your welcome dinner. The reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you plan on arriving today, we recommend flying into Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
Dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will typically be a 3-course set menu dinner with 1 non-alcoholic beverage included, subject to change.
Overnight in Mexico City
After breakfast, it’s time to explore the floating gardens of Xochimilco! You’ll start with a transfer to Xochimilco for a tour in a traditional trajinera. Then, after lunch in a local restaurant, you’ll take a transfer back to the hotel. This evening, you'll spice up your night by making your own mezcal cocktails! Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a water bottle.
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN
Take a private transfer to Xochimilco.
APPROX. 2 HOURS 30 MIN
Embark on a colorful journey through the main canal of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its cultural and historical significance. Glide along in a traditional private trajinera while enjoying the lively atmosphere, passing areas filled with vibrant music and festive energy. During the tour, you’ll step onto the famous “floating gardens” (chinampas) to explore and admire the unique plant life that thrives in this ancient agricultural system.
Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Mexican antojitos on board, might include some of carne asada, fried chicken, huaraches, crispy tacos, quesadillas, mole, and tlacoyos.
APPROX. 1 HOUR 30 MIN
Take a private transfer back to your hotel.
APPROX. 2 HOURS
In the evening, take a 5-10 minute transfer, then learn the art of crafting cocktails using one of Mexico’s signature spirits: mezcal. You’ll discover how to layer flavors as well as the cultural significance of the ingredients, as you mix and enjoy two different drinks. After enjoying your cocktails, you'll return to the hotel.
Overnight in Mexico City
Following breakfast, you’ll transfer to the Frida Kahlo Museum to explore not only her works but the neighborhood where she once lived, Coyoacan. In Coyoacan you'll visit one of the best markets in Mexico city before returning to your hotel with the afternoon at your leisure. This evening, you’ll all head out on foot with your Guide to eat and drink like locals! Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring sun protection and a water bottle.
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
APPROX. 1 HOUR
Take a private transfer to the Frida Kahlo Museum. *Transfer time will depend on traffic conditions.
APPROX. 3 HOURS
Visit Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul for an intimate look at her house, life, and art. Then explore the nearby Coyoacan neighborhood – Mexico City’s oldest – on foot for about 30 minutes to see its quaint cafes, local market, and colonial architecture. Between the museum and the tour of Coyoacan, you can expect to walk 1.5-2 miles on paved and cobblestone streets. You’ll have time to get lunch on your own in Coyoacan before transferring back to the hotel. Entry to the museum is included, however permission to take pictures must be purchased on-site at an additional cost. Please be aware that the museum is closed on Mondays, so this itinerary may need to be slightly reorganized if this day would otherwise fall on Monday.
APPROX. 1 HOUR
Take a return transfer to the hotel. *Transfer time will depend on traffic conditions.
APPROX. 1 HOUR
Beginning from your hotel, your Guide will take the group to some of the best taco stands in the city, to enjoy your favorites with tequila or beer…the perfect match! 5 tacos, 2 shots of tequila or 3 beers, and a water are included. You can expect to walk approximately half a mile on paved and/or cobblestone streets.
Included dinner in Tacos & Tequila Night. Your meal includes 5 tacos, 1 water, and 2 shots of tequila or 3 beers.
Overnight in Mexico City
It’s time to say goodbye for now! After breakfast, you’ll be free to embark on the next stage of your journey with our warmest wishes for happiness and safety. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of Mexico City International Airport (MEX).
Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental, full/American, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.
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