Christmas and New Year's in Oaxaca and Puebla

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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
After arriving at the hotel, checking in and getting your room, take some time to unpack, freshen up, and relax.
At leisure.
At the hotel restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine, we’ll enjoy a plated 3-course meal, plus coffee, tea, water; other beverages available for purchase.
Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; uneven streets and sidewalks.
Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, em...
Driving approximately 30 miles roundtrip; about 1.5 hours throughout the day. Walking up to 2 miles total during group activities; flat surfaces.
Beginning at the hotel, we’ll enjoy the second part of our presentation on fiestas, legends, and traditions in Mexic...
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 stairs climbing the pyramids.
Boarding the bus, we will begin our field trip to Monte Albán, one of the most impr...
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, water bottle.
With a local expert, we will depart to Santa Maria del Tule. This used to be marshland filled with bul...
Driving approximately 4 miles total; about 1 hour, with stops. Walking approx. 1/2 mile total; mostly in the shade.
Boarding the bus, we will then transfer to visit children at the Josefino Children's Home with our local expert where we’ll have the opportunity t...
Driving approximately 56 miles roundtrip; about 2 hours total throughout the day. Walking approx. 1 mile throughout the day; flat surfaces.
In the meeting room with our instructor, we’ll settle in for a lecture on the magic hands of Oaxaca, during which we will ...
Driving approx. 2 miles total; about 1 hour, with stops. Walking approx. 1/2 mile throughout the day; flat terrain.
Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most in Oaxaca. Please refer to the list of...
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 streets.
Once checked out of the hotel, we will board the motorcoach and transfer to Puebla where we ...
Walking approx. 1.5 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 1 hour at the museum; 1 flight of stairs.
Walking from the hotel, we will visit the Amparo Museum, one of the most important historical museums in the country. Founded by Mexican businessman, Manue...
Driving approx. 25 miles roundtrip; about 2 hours, with stops. Walking about 1 mile throughout the day; mostly flat surfaces and cobblestone streets in the sun; significant stair climbing at the pyramid according to personal preference. Photographs are not allowed at ...
Driving approx. 87 miles one way; about 2.5 hours. Walking approx. 1.5 miles throughout the day; standing for up to 2 hours at the museum.
After checking out of the hotel, we will then board the motorcoach and transfer to Mexico City. Upon arrival, we will begin...
Driving approx. 30 miles one way; about 1.5 hours, with stops. Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day; direct sun; elective activity to climb stairs up pyramids; bring hats, sunscreen, water bottle.
Transferring from the hotel via bus, our field trip will be...
Driving approx. 17 miles total throughout the day; about 1.5 hours combined. Walking approx. 2 miles throughout the day; flat terrain; standing for up to 1 hour at the National Palace. No food or water is allowed inside the National Place or museum.
Through a le...
Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructio...
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