Mexico | Art, Craft & Culture

9 Days | Mexico City & Oaxaca

Vibrant, soulful, and endlessly creative — explore Mexico’s artistic heart through folk art, ancient ruins, colonial architecture, and modern design.

Starting at $6,500 per person (based on double occupancy)
Single supplement: $1,200
Final price may vary based on travel season and room category

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Tour Overview

Mexico pulses with color, history, and creativity — from monumental pyramids to handwoven textiles, avant-garde design studios to fragrant street markets. This 9-day journey takes you deep into two of the country’s most expressive cultural capitals: Mexico City and Oaxaca.

You’ll walk in the footsteps of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, discover ancient Zapotec temples, explore contemporary galleries, and dine in historic courtyards with chefs reinterpreting ancestral recipes. Whether in a bustling mercado or a minimalist museum, the spirit of Mexico is always tactile, layered, and alive.

Included in the Tour

9 days of guided travel across Mexico City & Oaxaca

8 nights in boutique, design-forward accommodations

All internal flights and private ground transport

Curated visits to museums, archaeological sites, and artisan workshops

Expert local guides and historians

Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners

Private cooking class and mezcal tasting

Entry to museums, ruins, and cultural sites

Gratuities, taxes, and luggage handling

Not Included

International airfare to/from Mexico

Travel insurance (recommended)

Meals and activities not listed

Personal purchases

Tour Dates

March 9–17, 2025

November 2–10, 2025 (Dia de los Muertos special edition)

Private departures available on request

Itinerary

Day 1–3: Mexico City – Modern & Muralist
Arrive in CDMX, where pre-Columbian roots meet cutting-edge creativity. Visit the National Anthropology Museum, Casa Azul, and Diego Rivera’s murals. Tour Luis Barragán’s iconic homes, stroll Polanco’s galleries, and dine in a rooftop oasis overlooking the Zócalo.

Day 4: Teotihuacan – Sacred Geometry
Day trip to Teotihuacan, the ancient city of the gods. Walk the Avenue of the Dead, climb the Pyramid of the Sun, and experience a private blessing with a local spiritual guide. Return to the city for a contemporary tasting menu in Roma Norte.

Day 5–6: Oaxaca – Traditions in Bloom
Fly to Oaxaca, a UNESCO-designated city where art and cuisine flourish. Visit the Templo de Santo Domingo, the Textile Museum, and vibrant artisan markets. Enjoy a cooking class with a Zapotec chef, followed by mezcal tasting at a family-run distillery.

Day 7: Monte Albán & Artisan Villages
Explore Monte Albán, an ancient hilltop city with panoramic views. Then visit San Bartolo Coyotepec (black pottery) and Teotitlán del Valle (woven rugs). Meet master artisans preserving centuries-old traditions.

Day 8: Contemporary Oaxaca
Discover Oaxaca’s modern side with visits to graphic arts collectives, design galleries, and street art corridors. Free time to explore or relax in a courtyard café. Final dinner in a restored colonial mansion.

Day 9: Departure
Private transfer to the airport or optional post-tour extension to the Pacific Coast or San Miguel de Allende.

Booking & Inquiries

Please contact us to book or inquire further about availability for this tour. We offer personalized consultation to ensure your experience with Couelle LLC is seamless and perfectly tailored to your preferences.

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