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Sightseeing and Culinary Tour in Mexico

Choose your own adventure through Mexico's heartlands, from a quick 5-day getaway to a leisurely 13-day deep dive. Wander through Mexico City's bustling streets, explore Puebla's baroque architecture, uncover Oaxaca's artisanal treasures, and revel in Mérida's Mayan legacy. Whether it's the crystal-clear shores or the mouth-watering cuisine, there's a slice of Mexico just for you.​

Meet the instructors

Chef Jason
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Highlights

  • Explore local market and enjoy street foods in Mexico City
  • Visit Frida Kahlo Museum
  • Walking food tour and food tasting
  • Vegan Mole class and eat the results of your hard work
  • Learn all about chocolate, bean-to-bar
  • Visit to Maya ruins
  • 12 nights accommodation

8 days with instruction
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Accommodation

During the tour, you will stay at various accommodations as outlined in the itinerary.

  • Hotel in Roma Nte area
  • Quinta Real Puebla
  • 4-star hotel in Oaxaca city center
  • Casa de las Palmas

Tierno Tours can match guests with same-sex roommates. They will connect you by email and you can see if you are compatible to share a room.

Program

Itinerary

MEXICO CITY- NOVEMBER 28 TO DECEMBER 1, 2024

Day 1, Thursday, November 28 - Mexico City

Arrive in Mexico City, drop off our bags, and explore the city. After you have checked into your hotel and settled in, you'll meet up with your host Chef Jason Wyrick to have dinner together.

  • Accommodations: Hotel in Roma Nte area
  • Meals: Dinner

Day 2, Friday, November 29 - Mexico City - Coyoacan area

Today you'll head over to Frida Kahlo Museum. But first, you'll tour the "Mercado de Coyoacan" where you will have free time to explore the market and then meet for lunch together with Chef Jason to taste his favorite street foods. After you eat, you'll take a quick walk over to Frida Kahlo's childhood home and learn about this interesting story. The night on your own.

  • Accommodations: Hotel in Roma Nte area
  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3, Saturday, November 30 - Mexico City - Roma Norte area

Dhis morning you can skip breakfast because you are having a coffee on the go and exploring the Roma Norte area, stopping at too many places to mention on the vegan foodie walking tour.

  • Accommodations: Hotel in Roma Nte area
  • Meals: Vegan food tour of the Roma Norte area (breakfast and lunch)

Day 4 Sunday, December 1 - Mexico City

This morning, you are leaving Mexico, transfer to the airport in Mexico City (MEX) or if you are joining the Oaxaca tour, see below your next destination.

  • Meals: Breakfast

OAXACA DECEMBER 1 TO 6, 2024

Day 1, Sunday, December 1 - Mexico City and Archeological zone of Puebla

Bright and early, you'll all leave Mexico City. Then, you'll head over to Puebla by bus. On your way there, you're going to stop and check out Cacaxtla-Xochitecatl Archeological zone and the Xochitecatl Archeological zone. After the guided tour, you'll all get some free time to look around the city and grab some lunch too. After that, you'll head to your Puebla hotel to settle in. In the evening, you'll come together for dinner in the old historic center of the city.

  • Accommodation: Quinta Real Puebla
  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 2, Monday, December 2 - Puebla

Today is your day to take advantage of this beautiful city. You'll have a guided tour of the historical area and free time to explore on your own. In the evening you'll have a mezcal tasting proceeding into dinner.

  • Accommodation: Quinta Real Puebla
  • Meals: Breakfast and Mezcal tasting into dinner

​Day 3, Tuesday, December 3 - Tehuacán

After breakfast, you'll discover Tehuacán, with rich history and natural splendor waiting to be explored. You'll have free time to taste some local vegan specialties. Next, you'll check in to your new hotel in Oaxaca. Immerse yourself in Oaxaca's vibrant tapestry of culture, where ancient traditions meet culinary arts. Gaze upon colorful streets, delve into ancient ruins, and let the flavors of world-renowned mezcal and moles introduce you to Mexico’s soulful heart.

  • Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Oaxaca in the city center
  • Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 4, Wednesday, December 4 - Oaxaca

Today is all about Vegan Mole! Discover the diverse origins of vegan Mole in a favorite class, exploring a rich culinary tapestry woven with peppers, nuts, and herbs. This intricate creation, traditionally toasted on a Comal and ground on a Metate, reflects centuries of history and the evolution of flavors, resulting in countless regional recipes unique to every corner of Mexico. You start at 10 a.m. with a market tour, then continue learning from your host chef and end with eating together what you have made.

  • Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Oaxaca in the city center
  • Meals: Breakfast and Vegan Mole cooking lesson into lunch

​Day 5, Thursday, December 5 - Oaxaca

Enjoy a full day with Chef Jason in Oaxaca. You'll explore the history of the area along with the vegan food.

  • Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Oaxaca in the city center
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6, Friday, December 6

​This part of the tour ends here and you say goodbye to Chef Jason. You can fly out of the Oaxaca International Airport (OXA) home or to your next destination in Merida with Danny and Pavlina your local guides.

THE YUCATAN DECEMBER 6 TO 10, 2024

Day 1, Friday, December 6 - Merida

​Arrive in Merida, check-in at the hotel, and explore the city before you meet for dinner with Danny and Pavlina, your guides for the next few days.

  • Accommodation: Casa de las Palomas
  • Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Day 2, Saturday, December 7 - The Puuc Route and Chocolate

“Ruta Puuc” is a collection of five ancient Maya sites in the Yucatan. Including the impressive archeological site of Uxmal. In between ruin visits, you will stop at the Chocolate Museum, a good spot to learn about coco, bean-to-bar. You will have a few more stops before heading back to Merida. ​

  • Accommodation: Casa de las Palmas
  • Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3, Sunday, December 8 - Full day cooking experience

You start this morning, market shopping for today's cooking lesson with a local chef who helps you discover some of the Yucatan’s secrets. Three full courses plus something sweet. After the feast, enjoy the city on your own.

  • Accommodation: Casa de las Palmas
  • Meals: Breakfast, 3-course cooking lesson

Day 4, Monday, December 9 - Celestun

After breakfast, you'll take the trip to Celestun. Guided boat tour to see flamingos and other bird species, bird island, mangrove tunnel, and optional swim in water spring “ojo de agua”. Lastly, you will stop at the beach, Jason along with your local guide will teach you how to make a traditional Mayan snack. You'll enjoy cocktails by the sea.

  • Accommodation: Casa de las Palmas
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Mayan snacks and cocktails

Day 5, December 10 - Transfer day

Transfer to the Merida Airport, about 15 minutes from the hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Note

This Mexico tour can be booked as a complete 13-day trip or as three separate tours. If you are interested in joining the short tour instead of the full trip, please send an inquiry to Tierno Tours.

  • Mexico City - November 28 to December 1, 2024
  • Oaxaca - December 1 to 6, 2024
  • The Yucatan - December 6 to 10, 2024

FAQ

How many hours a day will we be walking or on a bus?

Every day, you will be walking minimum 3 hours. There will also be uphill streets and stairs. The bus rides vary in time from 20 minutes to 2 hours.

How do I book my flights?

As soon as the group is formed we will be sending out a confirmation email with all necessary information. You can contact our agent or if you are booking your own airfare, departure dates and airports will be listed in the confirmation email.

​How do I pack?

You'll have a Zoom conference with the group before the trip to explain packing and general information, plus a packing list.

Instructors

Chef Jason

Location

Starting from Mexico City, this tour will take you to Puebla, Oaxaca, and Merida.

Food

The package includes meals as outlined in the itinerary.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegan
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary
  • Activities as outlined in the itinerary

What's not included

  • Airfare
  • Airport transfer
  • Travel insurance (recommended)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Pick-up at the airport is not provided.

There are many transfer companies. Tierno Tours will help you book your transfer as soon as you purchase your airfare. Taxis are very reasonable. A private taxi transfer from Mexico City airport to a hotel downtown is about 25 USD. A private taxi transfer from Merida airport to a hotel downtown is about 20 USD.

Please do not purchase airfare until your reservation is confirmed by Tierno Tours. They'll send the flight information based on your choice of packages.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid 90 days before arrival.
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Arrival: Thursday November 28, 2024
Departure: Tuesday December 10, 2024

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