10-day Trip In Mexico: Off The Beaten Path To Oaxaca

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Stop At: Mexico City, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Bienvenidos a la Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group & Tour Leader in the evening at 6 pm: welcome meeting & dinner in one of the local restaurants.

• Activities Included: welcome meeting
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner: Welcome dinner
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City


Day 2: Mexico City

Stop At: Mexico City, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Spend the 1st half of the day exploring Mexico City's Historic Centre & visiting the National Anthropology Museum with your Tour Leader.  Free time in the afternoon, optional dinner & get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: public transport
• Activities Included: walking tour of the Historic Centre of Mexico City; guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Guided visit
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City


Day 3: Mexico City - Cuernavaca - Tepoztlán

Stop At: Cascada El Salto de San Antón, San Anton, Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico
First, head to the colonial city of Cuernavaca visiting El Salto de San Antón waterfall & Teopanzolco Archeological Zone on your way. Once there, have a walking tour of the historic center of the city & visit its main attractions. Afterward, following an optional lunch, go to a "Magical Town" of Tepoztlan. There, we will hike to Tepozteco. This unique archeological zone on top of the hill is famous for its temple of Tepoztēcatl, the Aztec god of pulque. Later, we will explore the historic center of the town, try some of the most typical regional dishes in a municipal market & famous local ice-cream. Check-in, optional dinner & get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.

• Transportation: private vehicle
• Activities Included: guided visits to El Salto de San Antón waterfall, Teopanzolco & Tepozteco Archeological Zones; walking tours in Cuernavaca & Tepoztlan
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Teopanzolco, Rio Balsas s/n, Teopanzolco Vista Hermosa Colonia Vista Hermosa, Cuernavaca 62350 Mexico
Guided visit
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cuernavaca, Cuernavaca, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Walking tour of the historic center
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tepoztlan, Tepoztlan, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Orientation walk of the historic center and market food experience
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tepozteco, Tepoztlan Mexico
Guided visit/hike
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Market Food Experience and ice-cream tasting in Tepoztlan
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B house in Tepoztlan

Day 4: Tepoztlán - Cuautla - Zacualpan de Amilpas - Atotonilco

Stop At: Ex Hacienda de Apanquetzalco, Calle Apanquetzalco, Vicente Estrada Cajigal, 62730 Yautepec de Zaragoza, Mor., Mexico
In the morning, go to explore the history and nowadays of Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco. Afterward, move to Cuautla - a regional center famous for its rich war history and revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata who was born here. After a walking tour of the historic center of Cuautla, visits of a local railways museum & nearby house-museum of Zapata, we will transfer to Zacualpan. This little town is famous for its coffee & aguardiente (alcoholic beverage from sugar cane similar to rum) traditions -  we will see both of them. Finally, we will arrive at our accommodation in Atotonilco - a small village famous for its numerous hot springs.

• Transportation: private vehicle
• Activities Included: guided visits of Ex-Hacienda de Apanquetzalco, Museo Casa Zapata, Ex-Hacienda de Coahuixtla
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cuautla, Cuautla, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Walking tour of the historic center of Cuautla, visits of a local railways museum & nearby house-museum of Zapata
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Zacualpan, Zacualpan, Pacific Coast
Orientation walk of the village, coffee workshop & aguardiente factory visit
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Balneario Termas de Atotonilco, Morelos 62925 Mexico
Check-in, relaxation in thermal springs in our accommodation, optional dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: berries picking & tasting in an organic strawberry farm
• Dinner: Market Food Experience in Cuautla; aguardiente distillery tour & coffee workshop in Zacualpan
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel with hot springs in Atotonilco


Day 5: Atotonilco - Chalcatzingo - Izúcar de Matamoros - Huajuapan de Leon

Pass By: Chalcatzingo, Chalcatzingo, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Start your morning exploring Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone - see its impressive 2000-years-old structures and unique carvings. Then, transfer to ancient 400-years-old Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman in Izucar de Matamoros. After a guided visit to the convent, an orientation walk of the town & Market Food Experience, head to Destileria Ayutla. Once there, have a factory tour learning about the process & tasting some of its main products - whiskey, gin, vodka & beers. Afterward, move to a final destination of the day - colonial town Huajuapan de Leon. Check-in, walking tour of the historic center, optional dinner & get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants.

• Transportation: private vehicle
• Activities Included: guided visits to Chalcatzingo Archaeological Zone; walking tours of Izucar de Matamoros & Huajuapan de Leon

Stop At: Izucar de Matamoros, Izucar de Matamoros, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Orientation walk of the town, visit of an ancient 400-years-old Ex-Convento De Santo Domingo De Guzman & Market Food Experience
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Destileria Ayutla, Mariano Matamoros 17, Zapata, 74577 Ayutla, Pue., Mexico
Guided visit with tastings.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Huajuapan de Leon, Huajuapan de Leon, Southern Mexico
Walking tour of the historic center, optional dinner & get-together with the group in one of the local restaurants
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros; distillery tour with tastings in Ayutla
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Huajuapan de Leon


Day 6: Huajuapan de León - Reserva Natural El Boqueron - Grutas de San Miguel Cuevas - Putla Villa de Guerrero

Stop At: Huajuapan de Leon, Huajuapan de Leon, Southern Mexico
Start your day with a Market Experience in Huajuapan de León. Afterward, following an optional lunch, go for a swim in a spectacular Laguna Encantada & walkthrough hidden San Miguel Caves. Finally, by the evening, arrive at Putla Villa de Guerrero - the center of the municipality that serves as a commercial center for the Mixtecs, Amuzgos, and other indigenous people that live in the area. Check-in, an orientation walk of the historic center, optional dinner.

• Activities Included: hiking to Reserva Natural El Boqueron; guided visits to Laguna Encantada & San Miguel Caves; orientation walk of Putla Villa de Guerrero
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Reserva Natural El Boqueron, Santo Domingo Tonalá, Oaxaca, Mexico
Guided hike.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: San Marcos Arteaga, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photo stop.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: San Miguel Cueva, Oaxaca, Mexico
Guided hike.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Laguna Encantada, Rio Balsas, 69006 Huajuapan de León, Oax., Mexico
Time to swim.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Putla Villa de Guerrero, Putla Villa de Guerrero, Southern Mexico
Orientation walk.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Market Food Experience in Izucar de Matamoros
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Putla Villa de Guerrero

Day 7: Putla Villa de Guerrero - Atotonilco - Pinotepa Nacional - Lagunas de Chacahua National Park

Stop At: Las Pozas de Atotonilco, Oaxaca, Mexico
After breakfast, enjoy a local river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero and natural hot springs in Atotonilco village. Afterward, continue to Pinotepa Nacional - the center of one of a few Afro-Mexican areas of the country: Market Food Experience & orientation walk of the center. Thereafter, move to Lagunas de Chacahua National Park. There, visit a local beach where hundreds of turtles come every year to lay eggs, enjoy the view from an abandoned lighthouse, and see the sunset from one of the huge rocks. Check-in,  optional dinner & night bioluminescence boat tour to one of the local lagoons.

• Transportation: private vehicle
• Activities Included: visits to the river beach near Putla Villa de Guerrero & natural hot springs in Atotonilco village; orientation walk of Pinotepa Nacional; night bioluminescence boat tour in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pinotepa Nacional, Pinotepa Nacional, Southern Mexico
Market Food Experience & orientation walk of the center
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Lagunas de Chacahua Parque Nacional, Puerto Escondido 71814 Mexico
There, visit a local beach where hundreds of turtles come every year to lay eggs, enjoy the view from an abandoned lighthouse, and see the sunset from one of the huge rocks. Check-in,  optional dinner & night bioluminescence boat tour to one of the local lagoons.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Market Food Experience in Pinotepa Nacional
Accommodation included: Eco-cabins in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park

Day 8: Lagunas de Chacahua National Park

Stop At: Lagunas de Chacahua Parque Nacional, Puerto Escondido 71814 Mexico
Enjoy a free day in this natural paradise choosing among a variety of activities: surfing; sunbath, swim & snorkel; fishing in the morning with locals; exploring the beach and searching for the traces of turtles; have a relaxing temazcal & massage.

• Activities Included: free time
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Cabins in Lagunas de Chacahua National Park

Day 9: Lagunas de Chacahua National Park - Puerto Escondido

Stop At: Lagunas de Chacahua Parque Nacional, Puerto Escondido 71814 Mexico
Enjoy the beach in the morning, check out at midday & visit the local crocodile protection center.

• Transportation: private vehicle
• Activities Included: guided visits to crocodile & turtles protection centers; orientation walk of the center of Puerto Escondido
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Puerto Escondido, Puerto Escondido, Southern Mexico
Afterward, go to the center of Puerto Escondido - a port town and resort that’s known for its many beaches and buzzing nightlife: optional lunch & orientation walk. Thereafter, go to see the sunset & liberate little turtles on the local beach. After sunset, transfer to our accommodation in Zicatela Beach, check-in, optional farewell dinner & get-together with the group in one of the local bars.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Puerto Escondido


Day 10: Puerto Escondido

Stop At: Puerto Escondido, Puerto Escondido, Southern Mexico
Last day of the tour: depart at any time or extend your vacations and stay longer.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.