Christmas and New Year's in Oaxaca and Puebla

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Leave the snowmen behind as you experience an authentic Mexican Christmas and ring in the New Year Oaxaca-style! See ancient rituals and visit well-known archeological sites.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Participate in local celebrations surrounding the pageant of Christmas
    • Create piñatas and bring them as gifts to children at a local convent
    • Observe the legendary craftspeople of Oaxaca at work in local shops and markets

What's this trip about?

    Leave the snowmen behind as you experience an authentic Mexican Christmas and ring in the New Year Oaxaca-style! See ancient rituals and visit well-known archeological sites.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

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Itinerary

Day
1 Arrive Oaxaca, Check-in, Welcome Dinner Oaxaca City, Oaxaca D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m. Afternoon: After arriving at the hotel, checking in and getting your room, take some time to unpack, fresh...
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2 Fiestas Lecture, Historical Center, Piñatas Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,L,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; uneven streets and sidewalks. Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant, enjoy a buffet including a var...
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3 Fiestas Lecture, Arrazola, Zachila, Cuilapan de Guerrero Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,L,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Driving approximately 30 miles roundtrip; about 1.5 hours throughout the day. Walking up to 2 miles total during group activities;...
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4 Monte Alban, Christmas Eve Dinner Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,L,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Driving approximately 13 miles roundtrip; about 1 hour total throughout the day. Walking up to 1.5 miles throughout the day; in the sun; significant stai...
Day
5 Santa Maria del Tule, Mitla, Teotitlán Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,L,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Driving approximately 60 miles total; about 3 hours, with stops. Walking approx. 2 miles; up to 1/2 mile under direct sun; bring hats, sunscreen, wa...
Day
6 Josefino Children's Home, Oaxaca History, Posada Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,L,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Driving approximately 4 miles total; about 1 hour, with stops. Walking approx. 1/2 mile total; mostly in the shade. Breakfast: Hotel ...
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7 Ocotlan Route Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,L,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Driving approximately 56 miles roundtrip; about 2 hours total throughout the day. Walking approx. 1 mile throughout the day; flat surfaces. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. ...
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8 Free Time, Cultural Event: La Guelaguetza Show Oaxaca City, Oaxaca B,D Hotel Mision de los Angeles Oaxaca Activity note: Driving approx. 2 miles total; about 1 hour, with stops. Walking approx. 1/2 mile throughout the day; flat terrain. Breakfast: Hotel buff...
Day
9 Transfer to Puebla, Walking Downtown Puebla Puebla City, Puebla B,L,D Hotel Gilfer Activity note: Driving approx. 220 miles total; about 4.5 hours throughout the day, with stops. Walking approx. 1 mile throughout the day; mostly flat surfaces and cobblestone stre...
Day
10 Santa Maria Tonantzintla, San Francisco Acatepec, Cholula Puebla City, Puebla B,L,D Hotel Gilfer Activity note: Driving approx. 25 miles roundtrip; about 2 hours, with stops. Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; mostly flat surfaces and cobblestone streets i...
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11 Amparo Museum, Free Time Puebla City, Puebla B,L,D Hotel Gilfer Activity note: Walking approx. 1.5 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 1 hour at the museum; 1 flight of stairs. Breakfast: At the hotel restaurant, we’ll order plated meals from a sel...
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12 To Mexico City, Teotihuacan Archaeological Site Mexico City, D.F B,L,D Hotel Casa Blanca Mexico Activity note: Driving approx. 87 miles one way; about 2.5 hours. Walking approx. 2.5 miles throughout the day; standing at the museum. Bring hats, sunscreen, water b...
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13 National Palace, Anthropology Museum Mexico City, D.F B,L,D Hotel Casa Blanca Mexico Activity note: Driving approx. 10 miles one way; about 1.5 hours, with stops. Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day. Breakfast: At the hotel, the buffet features Mexic...
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14 Modern Mexico Lecture, Frida Kahlo Museum, Coyoacan Mexico City, D.F B,L,D Hotel Casa Blanca Mexico Activity note: Driving approx. 17 miles total throughout the day; about 1.5 hours combined. Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day; flat terrain; standing for...
Day
15 Program Concludes Mexico City, D.F B Activity note: Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program. Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are s...

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  • 40 Meals
  • 14 Breakfasts
  • 12 Lunches
  • 14 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
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