21 Days of Mexican Culture History Food and Nature Itinerary

Begin your exploration of Chichen Itza with Chichen Itza: Guided Walking Tour. This guided tour will take you through the ancient Mayan ruins, providing insights into their history and significance. You'll see iconic structures like El Castillo (the Pyramid of Kukulkan), the Great Ball Court, and the Temple of Warriors.

After exploring Chichen Itza, head to Cenote Ik Kil for a refreshing swim. This natural sinkhole is one of Mexico's most famous cenotes and offers crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush vegetation. It's a perfect spot to cool off after walking around the ruins.

Conclude your day with Chichen itza full day tour with cenote lunch and open bar. This tour includes transportation back to your accommodation as well as dinner options that allow you to sample traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

Start your morning in Merida by visiting Main Square (Plaza Grande), which is surrounded by historical buildings such as Merida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso) and Palacio Municipal. Take time to explore these landmarks while enjoying local street performances or grabbing breakfast from nearby cafes.

In the afternoon, delve into Merida’s rich history with From Mérida: Chichén Itzá & Izamal Guided Day Trip. This tour takes you back to Chichen Itza for another perspective on this UNESCO World Heritage site before heading towards Izamal—a magical town known for its yellow-painted buildings—where you'll learn about its colonial past.

Wrap up your evening by strolling along Paseo de Montejo, an elegant avenue lined with grand mansions inspired by French architecture. Stop by one of Merida’s renowned eateries such as Rosas & Xocolate for dinner or enjoy some live music at one of Paseo de Montejo’s vibrant bars.

Start your day with a visit to Guadalajara Historic Center (Centro Histórico). This area is rich in history and culture, featuring landmarks such as the Guadalajara Cathedral and the Governor's Palace (Palacio de Gobierno). Take a leisurely stroll through the historic streets, admire the colonial architecture, and perhaps stop by a local café for breakfast.

In the afternoon, join From Guadalajara: Tequila and Distillery Tour with Tastings. This tour takes you to the town of Tequila, where you'll learn about the production process of Mexico's famous spirit. Enjoy tastings at some of the best distilleries and gain insights into the rich heritage of tequila-making.

Conclude your day with a visit to Mariachi Plaza (Plaza de los Mariachis). This lively square is known for its vibrant atmosphere and live mariachi performances. Enjoy dinner at one of the nearby restaurants such as El Parián de Tlaquepaque, where you can savor traditional Mexican dishes while being serenaded by mariachi bands.

Merida: Walking Tour Across the Beautiful Historic Center will be an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through Merida’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks. You'll visit places like Casa de Montejo and learn about their significance in Merida’s history.

Merida: Chichen Itza, Yokdzonot Cenote, and Cooking Class offers a comprehensive experience combining history, nature, and culinary arts. After exploring Chichen Itza once more from Merida’s perspective, you'll head to Yokdzonot Cenote for a refreshing swim followed by an interactive cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes.

Mérida: Montejo Boulevard and Historic Center bike tour provides an active yet relaxing way to explore more of Merida in the evening. Cycle along Paseo de Montejo while enjoying cool evening breezes. Stop by local eateries like La Chaya Maya for dinner or grab some street food from vendors along your route.

Oaxaca: Guided City Walking Tour is perfect for immersing yourself in Oaxaca’s vibrant culture. This tour will take you through key sites such as Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca) and Oaxaca Culture Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca), providing insights into their historical and cultural significance.

Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Teotilán and Mezcal factory offers an exciting afternoon filled with natural wonders and cultural experiences. Visit Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls before heading to Mitla—an ancient Zapotec archaeological site—and Tule Tree—the world’s widest tree trunk. Conclude with a tour of a Mezcal factory where you can sample this iconic Oaxacan spirit.

Oaxaca: Night Street Food Tour with Transfers and Tastings is ideal for ending your day on a delicious note. Explore Oaxaca’s bustling night markets while sampling various street foods that reflect its rich culinary heritage. Try local specialties like tlayudas or chapulines (grasshoppers), all while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

Start your day in Puebla with a visit to Puebla Cathedral (Catedral de Puebla). This stunning cathedral is one of the most important landmarks in the city, known for its impressive architecture and historical significance. Take some time to explore the interior and learn about its history. Afterward, head to Moyuelo for a delicious breakfast featuring traditional Pueblan dishes.

In the afternoon, join From Puebla: Cholula Pyramid and Churches Half-Day Tour. This tour will take you to the nearby town of Cholula, home to the largest pyramid base in the world. Explore the archaeological site and visit some of Cholula's beautiful churches. The tour also includes a visit to local markets where you can sample regional delicacies.

Conclude your day with Downtown Puebla: Authentic Street Food Exploration & Dessert. This evening tour will guide you through Puebla's vibrant street food scene, allowing you to taste a variety of local specialties such as mole poblano and chalupas. End your culinary adventure with a sweet treat from one of Puebla's famous dessert shops.

Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende is an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through San Miguel’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks. You'll visit places like Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and learn about their significance in San Miguel’s history.

San Miguel: Downtown Food Tour offers a delightful culinary experience. This tour takes you through San Miguel’s vibrant downtown area, where you'll sample various local dishes from renowned eateries. Learn about the city's rich culinary heritage while enjoying delicious food.

San Miguel: Evening Food Tour provides an opportunity to explore more of San Miguel’s culinary scene in the evening. Visit different food stalls and restaurants while sampling traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos al pastor or tamales. Conclude your evening with a drink at one of San Miguel’s lively bars like Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar.

Tulum: Archaeological Site Guided Walking Tour is perfect for starting your day with an exploration of Tulum’s ancient Mayan ruins. This guided tour will take you through key sites such as El Castillo overlooking the Caribbean Sea, providing insights into their historical significance.

Tulum: Snorkeling Adventure in Cenote and Reef offers an exciting afternoon filled with natural wonders. Explore Tulum’s stunning cenotes—natural sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water—and snorkel along its vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.

Tulum: Mayan Ruins Day Trip with Cenote Swim provides another opportunity to delve into Tulum’s rich history while enjoying its natural beauty. Visit additional Mayan ruins before heading to another cenote for a refreshing swim under the stars.

Start your day with Oaxaca: Guided City Walking Tour. This tour will take you through the heart of Oaxaca, showcasing its vibrant streets, colonial architecture, and key landmarks such as Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca) and Oaxaca Culture Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca). Enjoy the rich history and culture that this city has to offer.

From Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Hike and Mezcal Tour offers an exciting afternoon filled with natural beauty and cultural experiences. Visit Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls before heading to a local Mezcal distillery where you can learn about the production process of this iconic Oaxacan spirit and enjoy tastings.

Oaxaca: Night Street Food Tour with Transfers and Tastings is perfect for ending your day on a delicious note. Explore Oaxaca’s bustling night markets while sampling various street foods that reflect its rich culinary heritage. Try local specialties like tlayudas or chapulines (grasshoppers), all while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City is an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through Puebla’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks such as Puebla Cathedral (Catedral de Puebla) and Templo de Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo Church). Learn about their significance in Puebla’s history.

From Puebla: Cholula Pyramid and Churches Half-Day Tour offers a comprehensive experience combining history, culture, and natural beauty. After exploring the archaeological site of Cholula Pyramid, visit some of Cholula's beautiful churches. The tour also includes a visit to local markets where you can sample regional delicacies.

Downtown Puebla: Authentic Street Food Exploration & Dessert provides an opportunity to explore more of Puebla’s culinary scene in the evening. Visit different food stalls while sampling traditional Pueblan dishes such as mole poblano or chalupas. Conclude your evening with a sweet treat from one of Puebla's famous dessert shops.

Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende is an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through San Miguel’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks such as Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.

San Miguel: Downtown Food Tour offers a delightful culinary experience. This tour takes you through San Miguel’s vibrant downtown area, where you'll sample various local dishes from renowned eateries. Learn about the city's rich culinary heritage while enjoying delicious food.

San Miguel: Evening Food Tour provides an opportunity to explore more of San Miguel’s culinary scene in the evening. Visit different food stalls and restaurants while sampling traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos al pastor or tamales. Conclude your evening with a drink at one of San Miguel’s lively bars like Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar.

Start your morning in Merida by visiting Main Square (Plaza Grande), which is surrounded by historical buildings such as Merida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso) and Palacio Municipal. Take time to explore these landmarks while enjoying local street performances or grabbing breakfast from nearby cafes.

From Mérida: Chichén Itzá, Izamal, Valladolid, & Cenote Trip offers a comprehensive experience combining history, nature, and culinary arts. After exploring Chichen Itza once more from Merida’s perspective, you'll head to Yokdzonot Cenote for a refreshing swim followed by an interactive cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes.

Mérida: Montejo Boulevard and Historic Center bike tour provides an active yet relaxing way to explore more of Merida in the evening. Cycle along Paseo de Montejo while enjoying cool evening breezes. Stop by local eateries like La Chaya Maya for dinner or grab some street food from vendors along your route.

Cancun Hotel Zone (Avenida Kukulkan) is the perfect place to start your day. This area is famous for its beautiful beaches, luxury hotels, and vibrant nightlife. Take a stroll along the boulevard, enjoy the scenic views, and perhaps do some shopping at the local boutiques. The hotel zone is also home to some of Cancun's best restaurants and cafes where you can grab a light breakfast or coffee.

Cancun: Snorkeling Tour at MUSA The Underwater Museum offers an exciting afternoon filled with underwater wonders. This unique museum features over 500 life-sized sculptures submerged in the waters around Cancun. It's an incredible experience for both art lovers and snorkeling enthusiasts.

Cancun: Columbus The Romantic Dinner Cruise provides a perfect ending to your day with a romantic dinner cruise on Nichupte Lagoon. Enjoy a delicious meal while sailing through tranquil waters with live music and beautiful sunset views.

Tulum: Archaeological Site Guided Walking Tour is perfect for starting your day with an exploration of Tulum’s ancient Mayan ruins. This guided tour will take you through key sites such as El Castillo overlooking the Caribbean Sea, providing insights into their historical significance.

Tulum: Snorkeling Adventure in Cenote and Reef offers an exciting afternoon filled with natural wonders. Explore Tulum’s stunning cenotes—natural sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water—and snorkel along its vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life.

Tulum: Mayan Ruins Day Trip with Cenote Swim provides another opportunity to delve into Tulum’s rich history while enjoying its natural beauty. Visit additional Mayan ruins before heading to another cenote for a refreshing swim under the stars.

Start your day with Oaxaca: Guided City Walking Tour. This tour will take you through the heart of Oaxaca, showcasing its vibrant streets, colonial architecture, and key landmarks such as Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca) and Oaxaca Culture Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca). Enjoy the rich history and culture that this city has to offer.

From Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Hike and Mezcal Tour offers an exciting afternoon filled with natural beauty and cultural experiences. Visit Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls before heading to a local Mezcal distillery where you can learn about the production process of this iconic Oaxacan spirit and enjoy tastings.

Oaxaca: Night Street Food Tour with Transfers and Tastings is perfect for ending your day on a delicious note. Explore Oaxaca’s bustling night markets while sampling various street foods that reflect its rich culinary heritage. Try local specialties like tlayudas or chapulines (grasshoppers), all while soaking up the lively atmosphere.

Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City is an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through Puebla’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks such as Puebla Cathedral (Catedral de Puebla) and Templo de Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo Church). Learn about their significance in Puebla’s history.

From Puebla: Cholula Pyramid and Churches Half-Day Tour offers a comprehensive experience combining history, culture, and natural beauty. After exploring the archaeological site of Cholula Pyramid, visit some of Cholula's beautiful churches. The tour also includes a visit to local markets where you can sample regional delicacies.

Downtown Puebla: Authentic Street Food Exploration & Dessert provides an opportunity to explore more of Puebla’s culinary scene in the evening. Visit different food stalls while sampling traditional Pueblan dishes such as mole poblano or chalupas. Conclude your evening with a sweet treat from one of Puebla's famous dessert shops.

Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende is an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through San Miguel’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks such as Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel.

San Miguel: Downtown Food Tour offers a delightful culinary experience. This tour takes you through San Miguel’s vibrant downtown area, where you'll sample various local dishes from renowned eateries. Learn about the city's rich culinary heritage while enjoying delicious food.

San Miguel: Evening Food Tour provides an opportunity to explore more of San Miguel’s culinary scene in the evening. Visit different food stalls and restaurants while sampling traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos al pastor or tamales. Conclude your evening with a drink at one of San Miguel’s lively bars like Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar.

Start your day with a visit to Cancun Scenic Tower (Torre Escénica). This iconic tower offers panoramic views of Cancun and the surrounding areas. It's a great way to get a sense of the city's layout and appreciate its stunning coastal scenery. Afterward, head to Café Nader for a delightful breakfast featuring local specialties.

Cancún: Jolly Roger Pirate Dinner Cruise offers an exciting afternoon filled with adventure on the high seas. This interactive pirate-themed cruise includes live entertainment, games, and a delicious meal. It's perfect for families or anyone looking to enjoy a fun-filled experience on the water.

Cancun: Coco Bongo Nightclub Experience provides an unforgettable evening of entertainment. Known for its spectacular shows, Coco Bongo combines acrobatics, music, and dance in a high-energy atmosphere. Enjoy drinks and dance the night away at one of Cancun's most famous nightlife spots.

Chichen Itza: Guided Walking Tour is perfect for starting your day with an exploration of Chichen Itza’s ancient Mayan ruins. This guided tour will take you through key sites such as El Castillo (the Pyramid of Kukulkan), providing insights into their historical significance.

Chichen itza full day tour with cenote lunch and open bar offers an exciting afternoon filled with history and relaxation. After exploring Chichen Itza, head to Cenote Ik Kil for a refreshing swim followed by lunch featuring traditional Yucatecan cuisine.

Chichén Itzá Delux with Suytun cenote experiencie provides another opportunity to delve into Chichen Itza’s rich history while enjoying its natural beauty. Visit additional Mayan ruins before heading to Suytun Cenote for a magical evening swim under the stars.

Merida: Walking Tour Across the Beautiful Historic Center is an excellent way to start your day. This guided tour will take you through Merida’s charming streets, showcasing its colonial architecture and historical landmarks such as Casa de Montejo. Learn about their significance in Merida’s history.

From Mérida: Chichén Itzá & Izamal Guided Day Trip offers a comprehensive experience combining history, nature, and culinary arts. After exploring Chichen Itza once more from Merida’s perspective, you'll head to Yokdzonot Cenote for a refreshing swim followed by an interactive cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional Yucatecan dishes.

Mérida: Montejo Boulevard and Historic Center bike tour provides an active yet relaxing way to explore more of Merida in the evening. Cycle along Paseo de Montejo while enjoying cool evening breezes. Stop by local eateries like La Chaya Maya for dinner or grab some street food from vendors along your route.