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Mexico’s markets and workshop cities

Short middle stop and a slower finish

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Mexico’s markets and workshop cities · Short middle stop and a slower finish

  1. Day 1

    Mexico City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Zócalo, Mexico City

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    OvernightZócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico CityMexico City
  2. Day 2

    Mexico City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Zócalo Zócalo, Mexico City
    2. to · Activity See the public archaeological views around the cathedral Templo Mayor, Mexico City
    3. to · Activity Visit Templo Mayor's museum and open archaeological areas Museo del Templo Mayor, Mexico City

      Check operating days and site access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the Zócalo Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    5. to · Activity Compare the different building layers around the civic plaza Zócalo, Mexico City
    6. to · Activity Walk the public blocks toward Plaza de Santo Domingo Plaza de Santo Domingo, Mexico City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    OvernightZócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico CityMexico City
  3. Day 3

    Mexico City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Cineteca Nacional Cineteca Nacional México, Xoco

      Check the exact campus and the current road or Metro route.

    3. to · Activity Visit a confirmed exhibition or screening Cineteca Nacional México, Xoco

      Build the day around actual showtimes and runtime. If nothing fits, use the public campus areas and Coyoacán.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Xoco or Coyoacán Coyoacán, Mexico City
    5. to · Activity Walk the public plazas around Jardín Centenario Jardín Centenario, Coyoacán
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Centro Histórico Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Zócalo, Mexico City
    OvernightZócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico CityMexico City
  4. Day 4

    Mexico City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Chapultepec Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City

      Check opening days and transit.

    3. to · Activity Choose two or three galleries at the National Museum of Anthropology Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City

      Keep the museum as the day's main visit.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the museum or park Chapultepec, Mexico City
    5. to · Activity Walk a short open park route Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City
    6. to · Ground transport Return to the historic center Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Zócalo, Mexico City
    OvernightZócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico CityMexico City
  5. Day 5

    Mexico City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Zócalo Zócalo, Mexico City
    2. to · Activity See the Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace exteriors Zócalo, Mexico City

      Check services and current palace access separately.

    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Centro Histórico Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    5. to · Activity Walk the Alameda Central and see the civic buildings nearby Alameda Central, Mexico City
    6. to · Activity Choose a short plaza loop or a museum if open Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Zócalo, Mexico City
    OvernightZócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico CityMexico City
  6. Day 6

    Puebla

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Centro Histórico, Mexico City
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Zócalo Central & Rooftop Mexico City
    3. to · Ground transport 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.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base Centro Histórico, Puebla
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when the room is ready Hotel Boutique Casareyna
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Centro Histórico, Puebla
    OvernightHotel Boutique CasareynaPuebla
  7. Day 7

    Puebla

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the Zócalo Zócalo de Puebla
    2. to · Activity Visit Puebla Cathedral during public access Catedral de Puebla

      Check services and photography rules.

    3. to · Activity See Santo Domingo and the Capilla del Rosario if open Capilla del Rosario, Puebla

      Verify chapel access separately from the church's opening.

    4. to · Meal Lunch downtown Centro Histórico, Puebla
    5. to · Activity Walk the public streets between the churches and the Barrio del Artista Barrio del Artista, Puebla
    6. to · Activity See public workshops or outdoor art around the plaza Barrio del Artista, Puebla
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Puebla
    OvernightHotel Boutique CasareynaPuebla
  8. Day 8

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Centro Histórico, Puebla
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point Hotel Boutique Casareyna
    3. to · Ground transport 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.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Hotel Oaxaca Real

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    OvernightHotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  9. Day 9

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Browse Benito Juárez Market Mercado Benito Juárez, Oaxaca City
    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Choose a mole lunch or eat at the workshop Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Visit a chocolate shop or a second short market block Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    6. to · Activity Take a café break near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    OvernightHotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  10. Day 10

    Monte Albán

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Monte Albán Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán, Oaxaca

      Confirm the driver or actual shuttle and its return instructions.

    3. to · Activity Explore an open route through the archaeological site Monte Albán, Oaxaca

      Bring water, allow an easy pace on the exposed hilltop, and check current access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the site or in Oaxaca City Oaxaca, Mexico

      Confirm food and shade availability.

    5. to · Activity Choose an open site museum or a shaded short stop Monte Albán, Oaxaca
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Oaxaca City Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    OvernightHotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  11. Day 11

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity See the church and plaza from public spaces Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca

      Check service times before an interior visit.

    3. to · Activity Visit an open regional history collection Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

      Check access and opening days.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Santo Domingo Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Walk the Andador Turístico or book an open garden visit Andador Turístico, Oaxaca City

      Verify the botanical garden's separate visitor arrangements.

    6. to · Activity Take a short plaza or café break Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    OvernightHotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  12. Day 12

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the confirmed visit Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Explore the Museo Textil de Oaxaca or another open public institution Museo Textil de Oaxaca

      Check access and operating days.

    6. to · Activity Walk the nearby public streets and take a café break Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    OvernightHotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  13. Day 13

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Walk an open central gallery route Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    3. to · Activity Visit Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca or a verified alternative Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca

      Check current exhibits and opening hours.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Santo Domingo Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Choose a second public art space or graphics shop Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    6. to · Activity Take a short walk around the adjacent plazas Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    OvernightHotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  14. Day 14

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Alameda de León, Oaxaca City

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Hotel Oaxaca Real
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.