Puebla tour: Explore Ancient Ruins, Nature and a Majestic Volcano (5 Days)

Itinerary

1. 1

   Mexico City

   Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist harmoniously. Arrive at any time and start our Puebla Tour by meeting your group and Tour Leader in your hotel lobby at 6 pm. After a brief informational meeting, go for a welcome dinner and an orientation walk of the Historic Center with some food tastings. Optional get-together in one of the local bars afterward. ­ • Transportation : walking • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City • Meals Included : dinner • Activities Included : History & Culture Experiences: orientation walk of the Historic Center of Mexico City; Gastronomic Experiences: churros & coffee/chocolate starting in the oldest churreria in the city

2. 2

   Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Mexico City

   In the morning, go to Teotihuacan - a complex of ancient pyramids set amid what was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. After a walking tour of the archeological zone, discover a compact colonial center of the nearby "Magical Town" San Martín de las Pirámides. Once there, stroll its traditional market, try the most iconic regional food specialties, and have a cup of refreshing pulque. Afterward, go back to Mexico City to visit the stunning National Museum of Anthropology: free time/optional dinner and get-together with your group in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : History & Culture Experiences: guided visits to Teotihuacan Archeological Zone and the National Museum of Anthropology (Mexico City); Gastronomic Experiences: Market Food Experience & pulque tasting in San Martín de las Pirámides

3. 3

   Mexico City - La Malinche National Park

   After breakfast in the morning, go to La Malinche National Park with an optional snack/lunch on the way. Choose whether to stay and enjoy nature in the basecamp (it offers various outdoor activities, a restaurant, and several short trails), or take a challenging 14-km loop trail (~6-7 h in total) with your guide towards the summit. After the hike, move to your accommodation and relax your body in a traditional temazcal. Dinner and optional get-together with your group at the fireplace in the evening. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : eco-cabins in La Malinche National Park • Meals Included : breakfast, dinner (tacos and beers/non-alcoholic drinks) • Activities Included : Nature Experiences: guided hike in La Malinche National Park; Body & Mind Experiences: temazcal in La Malinche National Park

4. 4

   La Malinche National Park - Tlaxcala - Cholula - Puebla

   After breakfast in the morning, go to Tlaxcala - the capital of Mexico’s smallest state with imposing churches and a handsome central plaza. Upon an orientation walk of its compact colonial downtown, we will go to the "Magical Town" of Cholula. As a matter of fact, it's officially the oldest city in America inhabited without interruption since its origins. Furthermore, it boasts the world's largest pyramid by volume topped by the Virgen de Los Remedios church. Once there, we will have a walking tour of Cholula's Historic Center and taste the most iconic local food specialties in its municipal market. Additionally, we will visit Cholula Archeological Zone and try several varies of cider in a local cider museum (the town hosts one of the oldest cider factories in Mexico). Later, we will go to Puebla - a vibrant capital of the same-named state that retains a fantastically well-preserved Historic Center, a stunning cathedral, and a wealth of beautiful churches. Finally, after check-in and some rest at our accommodation, we will go out for an evening orientation walk of the Historic Center and an optional farewell dinner in one of the local restaurants. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Puebla • Meals Included : breakfast • Activities Included : History & Culture Experiences: guided visits to Cholula Archeological Zone; orientation walks in Tlaxcala, Cholula & Puebla; Gastronomic Experiences: Market Food Experience & cider tasting (Cider Museum) in Cholula

5. 5

   Puebla - Mexico City

   Free time in the morning and transfer to Mexico City arriving there around 1 pm (the driver can drop you off at the airport or in the center). End of our Puebla Tour. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle • Meals Included : breakfast

Important information

Meeting point

• Your accommodation in Mexico City (exact location to be provided in trip notes before the tour).
  Zócalo, Ciudad de México
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Cancellation policy

100% charge if you cancel less than 360 hours in advance. 50% charge if you cancel less than 720 hours in advance. No charge if you cancel more than 60 days in advance.