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Tailor Made Mexico: Essence of Mesoamerica

9 days from $8,995 per person

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Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.

Experience the rich history, culture and gastronomy of Mexico at their most authentic, and marvel at architectural wonders such as Teotihuacán, which you take in by hot air balloon. Explore the UNESCO-designated floating gardens of Xochimilco as well on a journey that features private workshops in Puebla and with the celebrated Alebrije community in Oaxaca.

A&K Advantages

  • Discover the chinampas (floating gardens) of Xochimilco and take in the colonial charms of Puebla as well as Oaxaca, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Glide by private hot air balloon over Teotihuacán, passing over the pyramids of the sun and the moon on an early morning flight
  • Enjoy a private factory and showroom tour of Uriarte Talavera, Latin America’s largest fabricator of Talavera pottery and earthenware, and then join in a ceramic hand-painting
  • Visit the Museo Amparo with your own guide to view its amazing collection of Mexican artworks, ranging from pre-Hispanic art to modern-day pieces
  • Explore the town that provided inspiration for the Pixar film Coco, meet its wood-carving Alebrije community and try your hand at painting your own sculpture

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1
Arrive Mexico City, Mexico
Day 2
Mexico City | Ballooning Over Teotihuacán
Day 3
Mexico City | Life in the Floating Gardens
Day 4
Puebla | Private Culinary Experience
Day 5
Puebla | Talavera Poblana Workshop
Day 6
Oaxaca | Mezcales & Tlayudas
Day 7
Oaxaca | Routes of the Spanish Missionaries
Day 8
Oaxaca | Hands-On Alebrije Workshop
Day 9
Depart Oaxaca
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Jan-Dec; Priced from $8,995

Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published for 2023 travel, and subject to availability.

Pricing reflects A&K's recommended months of travel of this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals, special events and due to high demand. International air not included.

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