How many days do you need in Mexico City, Puebla & Oaxaca?
- Most travelers spend 8-11 days in Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca combined
- Visiting Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca in 5 to 7 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 12 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Yucatán Peninsula, Latuvi, and Acaxochitlán
How Many Days to Spend in Mexico
Recommended Itineraries for Mexico City, Puebla & Oaxaca
Recommended Itinerary for 9 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Anthropologie Museum & City Walking Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Coyoacan, Xochimilco & Casa Azul Museum | Mexico City |
| Day 4 | Teotihuacan & Basilica Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 5 | Transfer to Puebla, Cooking Class | Puebla |
| Day 6 | Transfer to Oaxaca, City Walking Tour | Oaxaca |
| Day 7 | Tule Tree, Waterfall & Village Visit | Oaxaca |
| Day 8 | Cooking Class & Monte Albán Visit | Oaxaca |
| Day 9 | Depart Oaxaca City |
On this fascinating nine-day trip in Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca, you will discover traditional dishes from different regions of the country, participate in cooking workshops, and tour numerous urban and rural attractions, from archaeological sites to the country's best museums—all while meeting friendly locals along the way. Read more
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Recommended Itinerary for 10 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City, Guided Walking Tour | Mexico City |
| Day 2 | Gastronomy Tour of San Juan Market | Mexico City |
| Day 3 | Drive to Puebla City, Walking Tour & Cooking Class | Puebla City |
| Day 4 | Antojitos Ooblanos Walking Tour | Puebla |
| Day 5 | Drive to Oaxaca City, Free Afternoon | Oaxaca |
| Day 6 | Oaxaca Gastronomy Tour | Oaxaca |
| Day 7 | Morning Cooking Class, Explore Monte Albán | Oaxaca |
| Day 8 | Oaxacan Highlands: Latuvi, Jam & Bread Workshop | Latuvi |
| Day 9 | Oaxacan Highlands: Benito Juárez | Benito Juarez |
| Day 10 | Farm Breakfast & Cooking Class, Depart |
Discover authentic Mexican cuisine, from exotic markets and fine restaurants to street food vendors and Indigenous farms. This culinary itinerary is designed for the traveler passionate about learning the history and culture of Mexcian gastronomy. You will try traditional dishes from different regions of Mexico and participate in cooking workshops, all the while exploring the cultural highlights of Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Read more
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