# Mexico City gateway with a markets route · Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer [Canonical itinerary]() Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer - Region: North America - Trip format: Return gateway loop - Nights: 13 - Interests: History, Film, Tradition & Beliefs, Design, Food & Drink ## Route and nights - Mexico City · 3 night(s) - Puebla · 4 night(s) - Oaxaca City · 4 night(s) - Mexico City · 2 night(s) Tradeoff: An extra night in each middle base gives you room for a missed connection, weather or a second interest. Compare: Intercity coach ## Day-by-day agenda Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates. ### Day 1 · Mexico City Check in and keep the first evening near your base. Overnight: Mexico City ### Day 2 · Mexico City Templo Mayor and city layers Overnight: Mexico City ### Day 3 · Mexico City Film history at Cineteca Nacional Overnight: Mexico City ### Day 4 · Puebla Transfer from Mexico City to Puebla. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Puebla ### Day 5 · Puebla Churches and local traditions Overnight: Puebla ### Day 6 · Puebla Talavera ceramics and tiled façades Overnight: Puebla ### Day 7 · Puebla Poblano dishes and market lunch Overnight: Puebla ### Day 8 · Oaxaca City Transfer from Puebla to Oaxaca City. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Oaxaca City ### Day 9 · Oaxaca City Markets, mole and a cooking workshop candidate Overnight: Oaxaca City ### Day 10 · Oaxaca City Textiles and printmaking studios Overnight: Oaxaca City ### Day 11 · Oaxaca City Santo Domingo precinct and regional history Overnight: Oaxaca City ### Day 12 · Mexico City Transfer from Oaxaca City to Mexico City. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections. Overnight: Mexico City ### Day 13 · Mexico City Centro Histórico civic architecture Overnight: Mexico City ### Day 14 · Mexico City Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.