A Taste of Mexico - Markets and Mayan Sites
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Food tour
- Local culture
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-36064
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- A 2-week Mexico adventure to discover one of the world's finest cuisines
- Discover the traditional produce and cuisine of Mexico
- Learn to make tamales in a local kitchen
A 2-week adventure to discover one of the world's finest cuisines! You'll start in the Capital City trying some of the best street food that Mexico has to offer. Moving across the country, you'll sample some of the regional specialities, such as 'mole poblano' and 'tlayudas'. Discover the many ways that food plays a huge part in the local traditions, as well as the history behind this fascinating country.
Mexican cooking class - Prepare a classic dish with a mother and son team, using a selection of fresh ingredients that you'll purchase from one the many local food markets.
Making tamales - Learn the traditional methods of creating these corn-based delicacies with a local family in Zinacantan.
Street Tacos - Sample Mexico City's soft corn tortillas, filled with tasty local ingredients
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Day 1 : Join trip in Mexico City
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Day 2 : Explore Mexico City and try tacos a la canasta for lunch
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Day 3 : Visit Pyramids of Teotihuacan, continue to Puebla
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Day 4 : Try mole poblano, afternoon drive to Oaxaca
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Day 5 : Explore the food markets and taste mezcal
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Day 6 : Try making Mexican classics in a morning cooking class, free afternoon to visit Monte Alban
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Day 7 : Drive to Chiapa del Corzo
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Day 8 : Learn to make tamales en route to San Cristobal
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Day 9 : Visit the markets; afternoon free for optional chocolate making workshop
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Day 10 : Drive from highlands to rainforests of Palenque
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Day 11 : Visit Mayan Palenque; try ceviche en route to Campeche in the Yucatan
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Day 12 : Drive into the Yucatan to Merida via the temples of Uxmal
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Day 13 : Visit Izamal; afternoon visit to food markets
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Day 14 : Trip ends in Merida
- Hotel Casa Blanca (2 nights)
- Hotel Colonial De Puebla (1 night)
- Oaxaca Real Hotel (3 nights)
- Hotel la Ceiba (1 night)
- Hotel Arrecife (2 nights)
- Hotel Maya Tulipanes (1 night)
- Hotel Mision Campeche (1 night)
- Hotel Nacional Mérida (2 nights)
- 8 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- Driver(s)
- Bus
- Explore Tour Leader
- Local Guide(s)
- Any international flights to Mexico City and from Merida are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this A Taste of Mexico - Markets and Mayan Sites tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this A Taste of Mexico - Markets and Mayan Sites tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceA Taste of Mexico - Markets and Mayan Sites tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this A Taste of Mexico - Markets and Mayan Sites tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
- Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) Â within 72 hours of departure.