Highlights
Join a local historian inside Puebla’s Biblioteca Palafoxiana, uncovering centuries of scholarship in the Americas’ oldest public library
Explore Monte Albán before the crowds with a Zapotec archaeologist, uncovering the temples, tombs and plazas of this ancient city
Cook with Zapotec chef Gladis and her family, shopping Oaxaca’s markets before preparing and sharing a traditional lunch
Cruise the Bahías de Huatulco, snorkelling in Bahía Cacaluta before sharing fresh ceviche and hand-pressed tortillas by the beach
Itinerary
Mexico’s soul flows through the disciplined craft of Oaxacan artisans, the emotional clarity of Frida Kahlo’s work, and the enduring architecture of ancient civilisations. Led by your handpicked Signature Guide, journey from Mexico City’s creative and intellectual centre to the calm shores of Bahías de Huatulco via the craft and cuisine of Oaxaca. Shaped by rare access, expert guidance, and personal encounters, this is Mexico understood rather than observed.
Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.
Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between optional activities such as Zapotec trails, master artisans, or mezcal lineages
Signature Stay: Unwind in colonial elegance at Quinta Real in Oaxaca, part of this trip’s refined accommodation portfolio
Signature Guide: Let your handpicked Signature Guide lead you to the country’s soul — sharing their home, heritage, and heart
day 1Settle into the rhythms of Mexico City | Welcome reception at the historic Café de Tacuba
Welcome to Mexico City, a pulsating capital shaped by ancient empires, colonial ambition, and modern creative energy. Complimentary arrival transfers are included, allowing a seamless introduction.
Those arriving early may join a guided visit to the Museo Vivo del Muralismo, where Mexican icon Diego Rivera’s monumental frescoes unfold across neocolonial courtyards, capturing revolution, ritual and everyday life at a defining moment in Mexican history (available to prebook on request).
As evening falls, gather for a welcome dinner at Café de Tacuba, a beloved Mexico City institution housed in a beautifully preserved early 20th-century building near the Zócalo. Enjoy a menu inspired by traditional Mexican home cooking, offering a warm introduction to the flavours and hospitality that define the country.
day 2Discover the soul of the capital | Step inside Frida Kahlo’s family home for a personal insight
day 3Rise early for Teotihuacán | Discover the pyramids and walk their avenues
day 4Read Puebla’s past | Walk among cacti before arriving in Oaxaca
day 5Uncover Zapotec roots and craft | Explore Monte Albán early with an archaeologist
day 6Signature Day | Choose between mountains, artisans, or mezcal traditions
day 7Cook with a Zapotec family | Support turtle conservation efforts with a local NGO
day 8Follow the Pacific coastline | Swim, snorkel, and dine across Huatulco’s pristine bays
day 9Say a fond farewell to Mexico
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