Working with Rene and Eduardo, the local specialists, we were able to tailor and broaden our itinerary. They were prompt, friendly, helpful, and alert to our needs. The arrangements once we arrived in Mexico unfolded smoothly and highly satisfactorily, and the local guides were most engaging, professional, and informative. Communication with Eduardo was regular and helpful. During our visit there were a number of political protests and blockades. Eduardo and his colleagues kept in touch and were amazing in the way they figured out work-around solutions. Altogether, this was an exceptional holiday, and we have nothing but praise for the local team.
Hotel Reviews
Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico
Mexico City
This is what it says it is -- an airport hotel. It is comfortable, one can get a decent meal, and above all it is very conveniently located. There is a shuttle service, but if you are flying from Terminal One, all you have to do is walk across an enclosed bridge.
Zócalo Central
Mexico City
Rather stylish, comfortable, very conveniently located, fabulous views from the rooftop restaurant. Great breakfasts.
Hotel Boutique Marqués del Ángel
Puebla
This hotel is housed in a beautifully restored and furnished 17th Century building. It oozes charm and character and provides easy access to the sites of the Old City. Just along the road you can find Numi, a restaurant where we had the finest modern-style Mexican meals of our holiday, along with some great Mexican wine.
Activity Reviews
Walking tour through the historic center of Mexico City
Mexico City
A great way to start your visit to this teeming, lively and fascinating city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fermin, an archaelogist and long-time resident, was a lively, knowledgeable, and perceptive guide.
Transport
We went everywhere by foot, so transport was not an issue.
Templo Mayor Museum
Mexico City
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Fermin has an archaeological background, so was a perfect match.
Transport
Again, we went everywhere by foot.
Visit the MUNAL, an impressive Art Museum
Mexico City
An excellent complement to the Templo Mayor, offering another perspective on on Mexican history and culture.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
We got there by foot, which was both interesting in itself and easy.
Visit to the National Museum of Anthropology
Mexico City
This is a magnificent building and an unbelievable treasure trove.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pablo has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the treasures of this place, but is adept at select the highlights, and is highly attentive to the needs and interests of his tour group.
Transport
Pablo is highly skilful at threading his way through the hectic road traffic!
Museo Rufino Tamayo
Mexico City
The collection here is very modern. If that is to your taste, you will love it.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Culinary Heritage Tour: Mercado Jamaica Exploration & Cooking Experience by Garuda
Mexico City
If you want to learn more about Mexican cuisine and to get a richer sense of how Mexicans go about their daily lives, this is an absolute must!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rene was the perfect guide, knowledgeable about cuisine, but more than that, part of the local community. Esther, our chef and cooking instructor, definitely knows her stuff and is delightfully kind, warm, and cheerful.
Transport
Uber is both very convenient -- and the drivers are amazingly skillful in coping with Mexico City's crazy traffic!
Be amazed by the pre-hispanic beauty of the chinampas in Xochimilco
Mexico City
Xochimilco is in large part a place of parties and soccer matches, but once you get deeper into the labyrinth a wholly different world is revealed. The organic chinampa we visited we visited was an oasis of peace and balance.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Again, Pablo proved patient, knowledgeable, and very attentive.
Transport
Pablo is a very skilful and reassuring driver.
Explore the Casa Azul Museum
Mexico City
This is a beautiful place, and unexpectedly moving.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ciudad Universitaria: Visiting this Impressive University
Mexico City
The UNAM library, designed and decorated by Juan O'Gorman, is a masterpiece that definitely warrants a visit.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Get to know the neighborhood of San Angel
Mexico City
This is an oasis of calm and style, with tree-lined streets, delightful old buildings, quality curio stores, and, during weekends, outdoor art shows and sales. It provides a lovely breather from the hustle and bustle of the downtown.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Once again, Pablo proved to be a knowledgeable, kind, and attentive guide.
Walking in Teotihuacán "The City of the Gods" & Overnight in Puebla
Mexico
An absolutely incredible experience. The sheer scale of the site is breathtaking.
Food
The food here is fairly traditional, and often features nopal and Prickly Pear blossoms.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Angeles is a skillful driver and seasoned tour coordinator. She proved amazingly calm and resourceful in navigating the blockades the country experienced on the day of our visit. Our young tour guide, Zazil was not only well informed, but also passionate about the site. She was a delight to be with.
Transport
Angeles was amazingly skillful and resourceful.
Between markets and corn in the magical town of Cholula
Mexico
A visit here is highly recommended. Cholula is an attractive living community and is very rich in history, both colonial and pre-Columbian.
Food
Removing kernels from the maize bob, grinding them the traditional way, rolling and cooking the resulting tortillas was one of the features of our visit. It was a lot of fun -- and hard work, in a cheerful sort of way.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lupita has a passionate interest in this place, which is infectious, and she is a delightful companion.
Transport
Most of the tour was on foot, but a minibus got us here from Pueblo and onwards to Mexico City Airport with the maximum of efficiency.
Local specialist: Rene Rodarte
