OAXACA CITY BREAK (4N/5D)
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Discover the vibrant heart of southern Mexico on our Oaxaca City Break (4N/5D), a perfect blend of culture, history, cuisine, and traditional artistry.
Your journey begins with a warm welcome to Oaxaca, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its colorful streets, rich indigenous heritage, and world-famous culinary traditions. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks, markets, and colonial-era architecture on a guided Oaxaca City Tour, with options to enhance your experience through immersive cultural add-ons such as cooking classes, artisanal workshops, or museum visits. Continue your adventure with a visit to Monte Albán, one of Mexico’s most impressive ancient Zapotec archaeological sites, followed by a hands-on introduction to local craft traditions including Alebrijes (fantastical wood carvings) and the famous black clay pottery unique to the region. Discover the mystical beauty of Mitla, admired for its intricate stone mosaics, and experience Oaxaca’s celebrated weaving traditions passed down through generations. End the day surrounded by natural wonders—such as petrified waterfalls or mineral springs—and savor an authentic Mezcal tasting, learning about Oaxaca’s signature spirit straight from the source.
With its perfect mix of history, creativity, and unforgettable flavors, this city break offers an enriching and inspiring escape into the cultural soul of Mexico.
Included/Exclude
- 4 Nights Accommodation in Standard Room with Daily Breakfast
- Daily Breakfast, 0x Lunch as indicated in the Itinerary.
- All Transfers & Excursions (Shared Basis)
- Entry Fees to the Mentioned Sites
- Certified Bilingual Guide (English-Spanish Language) during all the program.
- All Taxes and Service Charges on Meals
- Flights (Domestic/International)
- Additional Meals & Beverages
- Tips to Guides, Drivers, and Hotel Staff
- Personal Expenses
Tour Plan
- Arrival at Oaxaca International Airport.
- Meet & greet by our friendly, bilingual representative.
- Private transfer to your hotel in the historic center or hotel zone.
- Free time to relax, settle in, or explore the city at your own pace.
- Suggested: sunset stroll, mezcal tasting, or a quiet evening at the hotel.
- Included: Private arrival transfer & overnight.
- Optional: Early check-in or evening experience (available on request).
- Guided tour of Oaxaca’s historic center (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Visit the stunning Santo Domingo Church, a Baroque landmark.
- Walk along the Andador Turístico with its shops, galleries & cafés.
- Explore the Zócalo and nearby markets full of local life.
- Learn about Oaxaca’s Zapotec/Mixtec roots, colonial history & living traditions from a certified bilingual guide.
- Free time after the tour with optional activities: cooking class, art gallery visits, or mezcal tasting.
- Visit Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital set atop a mountain.
- Explore temples, pyramids, plazas, ball courts, and tombs with your expert guide.
- Learn about Zapotec history, rituals, astronomy, and daily life dating back 2,000+ years.
- Continue to San Antonio Arrazola, home of colorful alebrijes.
- Meet artisans and see the hand-carving and painting process.
- End in San Bartolo Coyotepec, known for its black clay pottery.
- Visit a family workshop to watch traditional shaping and firing techniques.
- Visit Mitla, famed for its intricate geometric stone mosaics and sacred Mixtec–Zapotec history.
- Continue to Teotitlán del Valle to see traditional weaving with natural dyes and ancestral techniques.
- Meet local artisan families and observe the full textile-making process.
- Head to Hierve el Agua to admire its “petrified waterfalls” and enjoy the scenic natural pools.
- End the day at a mezcal distillery to learn the production process and enjoy guided tastings.
- Private driver pickup from your hotel at the scheduled time.
- Smooth transfer to Oaxaca International Airport.
- Depart for your onward journey with beautiful memories and handcrafted souvenirs.
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