Flavors and Cultures

Flavors and Cultures

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Flavors and Cultures

9 Days Starting in Mexico City, Mexico and ending in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico

Visiting: Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Tuxtla Gutierrez, San Cristobal De Las Casas

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

2507606

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico with the "Flavors and Cultures" tour, exploring the vibrant heart of this diverse country. Begin in Mexico City, where you'll discover iconic landmarks like the Zócalo and the Basilica of Guadalupe, and enjoy a colorful boat ride in Xochimilco. Travel to Puebla, Cholula, and Oaxaca, immersing yourself in rich colonial history and breathtaking landscapes. Experience the magic of San Pablo Villa De Mitla and the natural wonders of Sumidero Canyon. Delve into the cultural tapestry of San Cristóbal de las Casas, visiting ecotourism parks and learning about traditional Maya medicine. Conclude your adventure with a transfer to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Mexico's flavors and cultures.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic center of Mexico City, including the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral.

  • Visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas.

  • Enjoy a ride in a "trajinera" through the canals and semi-floating gardens of Xochimilco.

  • Discover the English-style castle at Ex-Hacienda de Chautla on an artificial lake.

  • Marvel at the Zapotec city of Monte Alban, set on a mountain above the Valley of Oaxaca.

  • Sail through the impressive Sumidero Canyon, almost 1 km deep and 14 km long.

  • Experience the unique cultural blend at the church in San Juan Chamula.

  • Explore the massive cave formations at Las Grutas del Mamut and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.

Day 2 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Today we have a fantastic day acquaint ourselves with Mexico. We include a sightseeing tour of the city. We will visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, and the historic centre in which the Zócalo (main square) and its Metropolitan Cathedral stand out, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, the “Paseo de la Reforma” Avenue and the other main avenues of this impressive city. At the end of the visit we travel to the BASILICA OF GUADALUPE, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas where the Virgin of Guadalupe is found. There we will be able to explore the old basilica dating back to the 18th Century and also the modern temple. In the afternoon we travel to the neighbourhood of XOCHIMILCO, a wonderful place with its canals and semi-floating gardens. Here we include a ride in a “trajinera”, one of the boats festooned with flowers. In the evening we include a transfer to the Plaza de GARIBALDI, with its many bars, restaurants and bars where tacos and tequila are served and the Mariachis sing. Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant.

Day 3 : Mexico City, Cholula, Puebla

Location: Puebla

Accommodation Name: hotel

We’ll depart from Mexico City toward the state of Puebla. On the way, admission will be included to the Ex-Hacienda de Chautla, founded in the 18th century and famous for its English-style castle situated on an artificial lake surrounded by forests. We’ll continue our journey to the charming town of Cholula, home to a lovely plaza and the picturesque Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding landscape. We’ll then travel to Puebla, a vibrant urban area with 1.5 million inhabitants, where history meets modernity. Known for its rich colonial and Baroque heritage, the city boasts impressive landmarks such as the majestic Cathedral and the stunning Rosary Chapel. Overnight stay in this lively and dynamic city.

Day 4 : Puebla, Oaxaca

Location: Oaxaca

Accommodation Name: hotel

We travel to the state of Oaxaca, through mountainous regions with pleasant landscapes. Arrival in OAXACA at the end of the morning - Visit included to this UNESCO World Heritage City of Aztec origin with its impressive monumental heritage. Shortly after, we go up to the site of MONTE ALBAN, which is set deep in a 400-metre mountain above the Valley of Oaxaca – entry tickets and visit are included. This is the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities. Free time in Oaxaca, an extremely beautiful colonial city which is full of life.

Day 5 : Oaxaca, San Pablo Villa De Mitla, Tuxtla Gutierrez

Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Lunch

We leave for SAN PABLO VILLA DE MITLA, a magical town. We allow time for a walk together to the Church of San Pablo dating back to the Sixteenth Century and through its beautiful rustic streets. We continue our route in the sierras of Oaxaca towards the Isthmus. Lunch is included en route. At the end of the afternoon, we arrive in TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, the capital of the state of Chiapas.

Day 6 : Tuxtla Gutierrez, Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa Del Corzo, Zinacantan, San Juan De Chamula, San Cristobal De Las Casas

Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas

Accommodation Name: hotel

We see the CAÑON DEL SUMIDERO, on a boat we sail up this impressive canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. Then we take a stroll in CHIAPA DEL CORZO, a colonial site of tradition and culture. After this, we go further into the Mayan culture and visit beautiful villages inhabited by the Tzotziles Indians. In ZINACANTAN we can admire the dresses of the women and the beautiful shops and weaving workshops. In SAN JUAN CHAMULA we will be surprised by its church which mixes Christianity with pre-columbine traditions in its rites. Continuation to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS. Afternoon free in this very beautiful colonial city founded in 1528.

Day 7 : San Cristobal De Las Casas

Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas

Accommodation Name: hotel

Today, we’ll embark on an 8-hour excursion with a local tour operator. From San Cristóbal de las Casas, we’ll visit Las Grutas del Mamut, named due to its rock formation resembling a prehistoric mammoth. This massive cave is filled with impressive rock formations that captivate visitors.We’ll then continue to El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, a scenic site surrounded by lush, varied vegetation and abundant wildlife. Here, a striking natural stone archway, shaped over thousands of years by the flow of the Fogótico River, awaits us. This unique formation combines elements of a natural arch and caves, with numerous caverns, rock formations, and stalactites to explore.Our final stop will be the Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, home to a cave stretching 10.2 kilometers in length and reaching depths of up to 550 meters. An illuminated pathway extends 750 meters into the cave, allowing us to admire the fascinating shapes formed by stalactites and stalagmites over time. This geological marvel is nestled in a conifer forest, where you can also enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, and spelunking activities.We’ll return to San Cristóbal de las Casas where you’ll have free time.

Day 8 : San Cristobal De Las Casas

Location: San Cristobal De Las Casas

Accommodation Name: hotel

Today, we’ll include a 5-hour excursion with a local tour operator to Moxviquil, a true example of a learning community for sustainibility. This expansive area, lush with vegetation, offers a range of activities such as native birdwatching, observing pollinators and insects, exploring the beautiful orchid garden, and taking part in the signature interpretive hiking trail, a unique experience that connects visitors directly with nature.Afterward, we’ll visit the Museum of Maya Medicine, dedicated to sharing and preserving Tsotsil-Tseltal healing practices in Chiapas. The museum features a variety of settings that showcase traditional medical practices, as well as the methods and therapeutic resources used by community healers, including the Jilol (pulse reader), Koponej witz (mountain prayer specialist), Tzakbak (bone-setter), Jvetome (midwife), and Acvomol (herbalist).We’ll then return to our hotel, with the rest of the afternoon free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Day 9 : San Cristobal De Las Casas, Tuxtla Gutierrez

Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez

Accommodation Name: hotel

According to your flight schedule, we’ll include a transfer to Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport, where you may take the most convenient flight (not included) to Mexico City airport (or another destination), marking the end of your journey.

What's Included

  • Sightseeing Tour in Mexico City

    A sightseeing tour of Mexico City is included, visiting the Plaza of Three Cultures, the historic centre, Chapultepec Park, and more.

  • Basilica of Guadalupe Visit

    A visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas, is included.

  • Xochimilco Trajinera Ride

    A ride in a 'trajinera' boat in Xochimilco is included.

  • Dinner in a Traditional Restaurant

    Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant at the Plaza de Garibaldi.

  • Ex-Hacienda de Chautla Admission

    Admission to the Ex-Hacienda de Chautla is included.

  • Monte Alban Visit

    Entry tickets and a visit to Monte Alban are included.

  • Lunch En Route to Tuxtla Gutierrez

    Lunch is included en route to Tuxtla Gutierrez.

  • Sumidero Canyon Boat Tour

    A boat tour of the Sumidero Canyon is included.

  • 8-hour Excursion in San Cristobal De Las Casas

    An 8-hour excursion with a local tour operator is included, visiting Las Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park.

  • 5-hour Excursion to Moxviquil

    A 5-hour excursion with a local tour operator to Moxviquil is included.

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What's Not Included

FlightsFlights to and from Mexico City or other destinations are not included.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes transfers to and from the airport, as well as travel between various cities and attractions within Mexico.

Accommodation

Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.

Check out our Q&As

  • What can I expect on the first day of the tour in Mexico City?

    On the first day in Mexico City, you will be welcomed to Mexico and transferred to your hotel. You will have free time, and later in the afternoon, your guide will contact you.

  • What activities are included in the sightseeing tour of Mexico City?

    The sightseeing tour of Mexico City includes visits to the Plaza of Three Cultures, the historic center with the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, and the Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. You will also visit the Basilica of Guadalupe and enjoy a ride in a 'trajinera' in Xochimilco.

  • What is special about the visit to Cholula and Puebla?

    In Cholula, you will visit a lovely plaza and the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios with magnificent views. In Puebla, you will explore a vibrant city known for its colonial and Baroque heritage, including landmarks like the Cathedral and Rosary Chapel.

  • What will we see in Oaxaca and Monte Alban?

    In Oaxaca, you will visit a UNESCO World Heritage City with impressive monumental heritage. At Monte Alban, you will explore the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities, set on a mountain above the Valley of Oaxaca.

  • What is the highlight of the visit to San Pablo Villa De Mitla?

    In San Pablo Villa De Mitla, you will walk to the Church of San Pablo, dating back to the Sixteenth Century, and explore its beautiful rustic streets.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Sumidero Canyon?

    At Sumidero Canyon, you will take a boat ride up the impressive canyon, which is almost 1 km deep and 14 km long.

  • What unique experiences are offered in San Cristobal De Las Casas?

    In San Cristobal De Las Casas, you will visit Las Grutas del Mamut, El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, and Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, where you can explore caves, enjoy natural formations, and participate in activities like horseback riding and hiking.

  • What will we learn at the Museum of Maya Medicine?

    At the Museum of Maya Medicine, you will learn about Tsotsil-Tseltal healing practices, traditional medical practices, and the methods and therapeutic resources used by community healers.

  • How does the tour conclude in Tuxtla Gutierrez?

    The tour concludes with a transfer to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport, where you can take a flight to Mexico City or another destination, marking the end of your journey.

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02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

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27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

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I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Talia Rodriguez (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked...

08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

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I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

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