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Mexico Unplugged
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Start
Mexico City, Mexico
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Finish
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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Trip Code
QVRM
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches
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Transport
Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi
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Hotel (14 nights)
From £1,575(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore the stunning Maya temples of Palenque and stroll through Chichen Itza, with local experts at both sites explaining their storied history.
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Visit the community of San Pedro Tlahuac, home to Nahuatl descendants, and enjoy a lunch made with produce picked fresh from a chinampa farm.
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Wander market stalls, relax in public parks and sample the enticing Mexican eats of Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca.
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Escape the Mexican heat in the highlands of San Cristobal de las Casas and explore surrounding villages where traditional customs and roots are thriving.
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Share Yucatecan specialties with locals then finish off your journey in the beachside hub of Playa del Carmen.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves some long days of travel by private and local transport. While this can be tiring, it's also a fantastic way to rub shoulders with the locals and get under the skin of a place.
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Mexico's climate is sultry and tropical, so can get really hot and humid. Wear loose clothing and make sure you stay hydrated, especially while out on walking tours. You can also expect to walk a lot and the terrain is rarely flat. Make sure to pack a jacket for the higher altitude cities like Mexico City, Puebla and San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Itinerary
Say hola to the landscapes, cultures and ancient sites of Mexico
Explore the heart of Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec, Maya and Spanish cultures on this 15-day adventure. Start by experiencing the mix of influences that make up Mexico City, then, then head out to taste pasita in Puebla, visit the markets of Oaxaca and learn about the textile traditions of Teotitlan del Valle. Immerse yourself in pre-Hispanic culture in San Cristobal de las Casas and unravel the magnificent mystery of ancient civilisations during guided tours in Chichen Itza and Palenque. Sample the incredible cuisine along the way, sharing meals with the communities of San Pedro Tlahuac and Piste, then relax beachside at Playa del Carmen. This is the ideal introduction to one of North America's most colourful and exciting destinations.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Mexico City
- DAY 2Day 2 • Mexico City
- DAY 3Day 3 • Puebla
- DAY 4Day 4 • Puebla
- DAY 5Day 5 • Oaxaca
- DAY 6Day 6 • Oaxaca
- DAY 7Day 7 • Tehuantepec
- DAY 8Day 8 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 9Day 9 • San Cristobal de las Casas
- DAY 10Day 10 • Palenque
- DAY 11Day 11 • Palenque
- DAY 12Day 12 • Merida
- DAY 13Day 13 • Merida
- DAY 14Day 14 • Chichen Itza / Playa del Carmen
- DAY 15Day 15 • Playa del Carmen
Inclusions
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6 breakfasts, 4 lunches
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Private vehicle, Public bus, Local bus, Taxi
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Hotel (14 nights)
festival Included activities
circleMexico City - Leader-led Taco Crawl
circleMexico City - Leader-led orientation walk
circleMexico City - Gastromotiva (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit (weekdays only)
circlePuebla - Leader-led orientation walk
circlePuebla - Visit to La Pasita Bar
circleTlahuac - Community Visit
circleOaxaca - Leader-led walking tour
circleOaxaca - Tule tree, Teotitlan del Valle weaving town & mescal distillery
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleSan Juan Chamula - Maya Church (entrance fee)
circlePalenque - Archaeological site (Guide, Transport & Entrance fee)
circleMisol-Ha - Waterfall Visit
circleMerida - Leader-led orientation walk
circleCampeche - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circlePlaya del Carmen - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleChichen Itza - Archaeological site with local guide
circlePiste - Traditional Maya Family Lunch
museum Optional activities
circleMexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
circleMexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN100
circleMexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN320
circleMexico City - Metropolitan Cathedral (entrance fee) - Free
circleMexico City - Torre Latino 360° Lookout (entrance fee) - MXN200
circleMexico City - Diego Rivera Murals in the Mural Museum (Entrance Fee) - MXN50
circleMexico City - Teotihuacan Pyramids Urban Adventure - USD125
circlePuebla - Santo Domingo Church and Rosary Chapel (No entrance during mass) - Free
circlePuebla - San Pedro Art Museum (entrance fee) - MXN50
circlePuebla - Cholula archaeological site (Entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Monte Alban archaeological site (entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Santo Domingo Cultural Centre (entrance fee) - MXN100
circleOaxaca - Cooking class - MXN1500
circleSan Cristobal de Las Casas - Amber Museum (entrance fee) - MXN55
circleSumidero Canyon - Boat Excursion (entrance and transport) - MXN900
circleMerida - Uxmal Ruins tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN2200
circleMerida - Las Coloradas Flamingo Tour (inc. shared transport and guide) - MXN1700
circleMerida - Fernando Garcia Ponce-Macay Contemporary Art Museum (entrance fee) - Free
circleDos Ojos Cenote - Fresh Water Rock Pool (entrance fee with snorkelling gear & life jacket included) - MXN650
circlePlaya del Carmen - Ferry to Cozumel (Round-trip Ticket) - MXN600
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Important notes
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1. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1 in Mexico City. There are no activities planned for the final day so you may depart at any time.
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2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (375)
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Kirsty
May 08, 2025
Had the best time with Intrepid touring Mexico. We visited great places and our tour guide was super informative and made sure everything ran smoothly. It was an experience I’ll never forget!
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Helen
May 05, 2025
Mexico Unplugged was a great overview of Mexico. We packed so much in the two weeks. Our guide Salvador was terrific. As was Mexico and it's people. Don't be put off by stereotypes. I felt safe the whole time, and the Mexican people were so friendly and helpful.
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Eric
Apr 30, 2025
Overall, this was an excellent trip. I was fortunate to be part of a fun group led by the knowledgeable and helpful leader, Hugo. The itinerary set up by Intrepid and managed by Hugo lived up to its expectations, and I mostly enjoyed every moment of the trip.
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Nattallee
Apr 26, 2025
Fantastic trip
Very well organised
Great value for money
I could relax and enjoy the trip
Great group of people we traveled with
Fantastic tour guide
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Holly
Apr 26, 2025
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Lucy
Apr 26, 2025
An incredible trip through Mexico, filled with amazing experiences! Hugo was a fantastic guide and really made us fall in love with Mexico!
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Karen
Apr 20, 2025
I would definitely recommend tripadeal but be mindful of your fitness levels for the over 60s
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Rebecca
Apr 19, 2025
Fantastic. We had a great time. Intrepid are very helpful and the guide we had was amazing.
It's a taster tour. Not much time to lounge around. But you can choose which activities you do and take breaks when you need. Which if absolutely fine for us.
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Desislava
Apr 07, 2025
It was a great experience for us. The trip was very good organized, with very good itinerary and we have had a great guide - thank you Andrea!
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Nicole
Apr 05, 2025
What a fun trip. We visited so much of Mexico. We had wonderful food. Visited some of wonderful cities and visited some amazing ruins. I felt like I had a better understanding of Mexico after this trip.