Highlights
- Tour the colorful "chef's market" of Mercado de San Juan
- Take a traditional boat through the floating gardens & canals of Xochimilco
- Learn the art of perfect tortillas in Cholula
- Put your own spin on Puebla's famous mole poblano
Brief Itinerary
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
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Day 1 | Arrive in Mexico City | Mexico City |
Day 2 | Tour the Mercado de San Juan & Explore the Historic Center | Mexico City |
Day 3 | Discover the Canals & Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Get to Know Coyoacán | Mexico City |
Day 4 | See the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, Transfer to Puebla | Puebla |
Day 5 | Tortilla-Making in the Magical Town of Cholula | Puebla |
Day 6 | Learn to Make Mole Poblano in Puebla | Puebla |
Day 7 | Transfer to Mexico City & Depart |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Mexico City

Day 2: Tour the Mercado de San Juan & Explore the Historic Center

Your explorations continue in the afternoon with a guided walk through the city's UNESCO-listed historic center. Take a stroll past highlights like the Alameda Central Park (the oldest public garden in the Americas) and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Continue along the bustling pedestrian street of Madero to reach the grand Plaza de la Constitución, better known as Zócalo. The city's heart is home to some of its most important buildings and monuments—including the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ancient Aztec archaeological site of Templo Mayor, and the 16th-century Palacio Nacional.
Day 3: Discover the Canals & Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Get to Know Coyoacán

Today, you'll have the opportunity to visit one of Mexico City's most emblematic areas: the canals of Xochimilco. Board a trajinera (a colorful flat-bottomed boat) to tour the area's waterways while your guide shares the secrets of its biocultural richness. Stop at a demonstration chinampa (floating garden) to learn about the importance of the ancient chinampero agriculture system, and discover how traditional cultivation techniques and natural biofilters improve the water quality. Afterward, taste typical Xochimilco flavors as a cook prepares dishes made from local produce and products.
Later on, you'll explore the picturesque neighborhood of Coyoacán. Characterized by cobblestone streets and a bohemian style, this tranquil area feels as if you've been transported outside the city. Pass the Callejón del Aguacate, a narrow road that holds local legends and myths, and see the church of La Plaza de la Conchita, where the first mass in the region was celebrated. Stop for churros and ice cream in the Centennial Garden, then head to one of the area's authentic coffee bars for a gastronomic experience based around the flavors of Mexican coffee.
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Day 4: See the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, Transfer to Puebla

Day 5: Tortilla-Making in the Magical Town of Cholula

Back in Puebla, you'll have the rest of the afternoon to explore the UNESCO-listed center at your own pace. See the impressive Cathedral and the Chapel of the Rosary, visit a Talavera (hand-painted tile) workshop to discover one of Mexico's most iconic handicrafts, or head to the Palafoxiana Library, a center of universal knowledge and one of the first libraries of the American continent. Other iconic sites include the Calle de Los Dulces, the Barrio del Artista, Barrio de Los Sapos, and the El Parián craft market.
Day 6: Learn to Make Mole Poblano in Puebla

Day 7: Transfer to Mexico City & Depart

Enjoy a final morning in captivating Puebla. When the time comes, your driver will pick you up for the transfer back to Mexico City International Airport and your departing flight. Safe travels and adiós a todos!
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