# Mexico’s markets and workshop cities · Three bases with a stop in the middle

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/open-jaw/mexico-s-markets-and-workshop-cities-z0742/>)

Three bases with a stop in the middle

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 10
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, History, Arts & Theatre, Tradition & Beliefs

## Route and nights

- Mexico City · 3 night(s)
- Puebla · 3 night(s)
- Oaxaca City · 4 night(s)

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Intercity coach

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Mexico City

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Zócalo, Mexico City. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Mexico City
Overnight: [Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City](<https://www.hotels.com/ho464296/zocalo-central-mexico-city-mexico-city-mexico/>) · Mexico City

### Day 2 · Mexico City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the Zócalo · Zócalo, Mexico City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · See the Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace exteriors · Zócalo, Mexico City. Check services and current palace access separately.
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Walk Calle Madero to Palacio de Bellas Artes · Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City. Allow an easy pace and check ticket rules if going inside.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch in Centro Histórico · Centro Histórico, Mexico City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk the Alameda Central and see the civic buildings nearby · Alameda Central, Mexico City
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Choose a short plaza loop or a museum if open · Centro Histórico, Mexico City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Zócalo, Mexico City
Overnight: [Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City](<https://www.hotels.com/ho464296/zocalo-central-mexico-city-mexico-city-mexico/>) · Mexico City

### Day 3 · Mexico City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Choose breakfast at Mercado de San Juan or near the hotel · Mercado de San Juan, Mexico City. Check stall hours before leaving.
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Browse the market's public aisles and storefronts · Mercado de San Juan, Mexico City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Walk toward the commercial blocks around Calle López · Calle López, Mexico City
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Pick a taco lunch in Centro Histórico · Centro Histórico, Mexico City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Choose an open food shop or coffee stop · Centro Histórico, Mexico City
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a short walk around Alameda Central · Alameda Central, Mexico City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Zócalo, Mexico City
Overnight: [Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City](<https://www.hotels.com/ho464296/zocalo-central-mexico-city-mexico-city-mexico/>) · Mexico City

### Day 4 · Puebla

- 07:55 to 08:40 · Have breakfast before checking out · Centro Histórico, Mexico City
- 08:40 to 09:30 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City
- 09:30 to 14:00 · Travel from Mexico City to Puebla · Mexico City. Confirm the bus departure terminal and arrival terminal, and include the connection to central Puebla. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
- 14:10 to 15:10 · Have lunch near your new base · Centro Histórico, Puebla
- 15:20 to 16:15 · Drop bags and check in when the room is ready · Hotel Boutique Casareyna
- 17:45 to 19:00 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Centro Histórico, Puebla
Overnight: [Hotel Boutique Casareyna](<https://www.hotels.com/ho309568/hotel-boutique-casareyna-puebla-mexico/>) · Puebla

### Day 5 · Puebla

- 08:40 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the Zócalo · Zócalo de Puebla
- 09:45 to 11:05 · Walk the Zócalo, civic facades, and cathedral exterior · Zócalo de Puebla
- 11:15 to 12:45 · Visit Casa de los Muñecos if its museum is open · Museo Universitario Casa de los Muñecos, Puebla. Check opening days and use the facade walk if access changes.
- 13:00 to 14:00 · Lunch in Centro Histórico · Centro Histórico, Puebla
- 14:15 to 15:50 · Walk the San Francisco area and public plazas · Paseo de San Francisco, Puebla
- 16:05 to 17:00 · Take a coffee break or revisit the Zócalo · Zócalo de Puebla
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner downtown · Centro Histórico, Puebla
Overnight: [Hotel Boutique Casareyna](<https://www.hotels.com/ho309568/hotel-boutique-casareyna-puebla-mexico/>) · Puebla

### Day 6 · Puebla

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Breakfast near the museum · Centro Histórico, Puebla
- 10:00 to 12:45 · Choose collections at Museo Amparo · Museo Amparo, Puebla. Check current opening days and which permanent and contemporary galleries are open.
- 13:00 to 14:00 · Lunch near the museum · Centro Histórico, Puebla
- 14:15 to 15:50 · Walk the art spaces around Los Sapos · Callejón de los Sapos, Puebla. Check individual gallery hours.
- 16:05 to 17:10 · Take an optional second plaza or coffee stop · Centro Histórico, Puebla
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner downtown · Centro Histórico, Puebla
Overnight: [Hotel Boutique Casareyna](<https://www.hotels.com/ho309568/hotel-boutique-casareyna-puebla-mexico/>) · Puebla

### Day 7 · Oaxaca City

- 07:10 to 07:55 · Have breakfast before checking out · Centro Histórico, Puebla
- 07:55 to 08:45 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · Hotel Boutique Casareyna
- 08:45 to 16:30 · Travel from Puebla to Oaxaca City · Puebla. Use the confirmed bus terminal and service, and allow time for food, road delays, and the arrival ride to the hotel. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.
- 16:40 to 17:30 · Check in after reaching the new base · Hotel Oaxaca Real. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 17:50 to 19:05 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Overnight: [Hotel Oaxaca Real](<https://www.hotels.com/ho372080/oaxaca-real-hotel-oaxaca-mexico/>) · Oaxaca City

### Day 8 · Oaxaca City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Meet a confirmed local guide at the booked location · Oaxaca City. Check who leads the visit, what is open to guests, and the actual meeting time.
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Join a community-led workshop or interpretation visit · Oaxaca City. Follow local photography and participation rules. Use a public museum if you cannot confirm the activity.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the confirmed visit · Oaxaca City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Explore the Museo Textil de Oaxaca or another open public institution · Museo Textil de Oaxaca. Check access and operating days.
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Walk the nearby public streets and take a café break · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Overnight: [Hotel Oaxaca Real](<https://www.hotels.com/ho372080/oaxaca-real-hotel-oaxaca-mexico/>) · Oaxaca City

### Day 9 · Oaxaca City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk an open central gallery route · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca or a verified alternative · Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca. Check current exhibits and opening hours.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near Santo Domingo · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Choose a second public art space or graphics shop · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a short walk around the adjacent plazas · Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Overnight: [Hotel Oaxaca Real](<https://www.hotels.com/ho372080/oaxaca-real-hotel-oaxaca-mexico/>) · Oaxaca City

### Day 10 · Oaxaca City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Browse Benito Juárez Market · Mercado Benito Juárez, Oaxaca City
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Explore the nearby market food stalls or join a confirmed workshop · Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca City. Use the actual workshop start and duration if booked.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Choose a mole lunch or eat at the workshop · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Visit a chocolate shop or a second short market block · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Take a café break near Santo Domingo · Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Overnight: [Hotel Oaxaca Real](<https://www.hotels.com/ho372080/oaxaca-real-hotel-oaxaca-mexico/>) · Oaxaca City

### Day 11 · Oaxaca City

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Alameda de León, Oaxaca City. Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Hotel Oaxaca Real
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City. Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.