Culinary Mexico
Mexico City, Puebla & OaxacaOne of the best parts of Mexico – its food. Devour top-notch tacos, authentic mole and decadent seafood, inspiring cookery classes and everything from critically acclaimed fine-dining restaurants to mouth-watering street food joints. This is the ultimate Mexico itinerary for foodies. Get under the skin of these top culinary destinations, exploring Mexico City, along with the authentic colonial cities of Puebla and Oaxaca, a very fun itinerary with delicious food found at every turn.
At a glance
Ten days of foodie heaven. Explore Mexico and eat your way around its many charming pavement cafés, gourmet restaurants and street food, the perfect way to get to know this rich and vibrant country
Submerge in unique cities and towns, indigenous culture and epic architecture all with an abundance of culinary delights
Immerse yourself in Mexico City, home to a wide range of dining venues to suit all tastes, including several of the top 50 restaurants in Latin America
Spend time at the cookery school of Meson Sacristia de la Compania in Puebla, known for its delectable mole Poblano
Journey highlights
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Ten days of foodie heaven. Explore Mexico and eat your way around its many charming pavement cafés, gourmet restaurants and street food, the perfect way to get to know this rich and vibrant country
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Submerge in unique cities and towns, indigenous culture and epic architecture all with an abundance of culinary delights
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Immerse yourself in Mexico City, home to a wide range of dining venues to suit all tastes, including several of the top 50 restaurants in Latin America
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Spend time at the cookery school of Meson Sacristia de la Compania in Puebla, known for its delectable mole Poblano
- Culinary itinerary:A gastronomic delight, our Culinary Journeys take you on a cultural voyage, sampling everything from traditional bites to fine dining delicacies
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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The South-Central Highlands of Mexico are good to visit for much of the year, although rainy season in Oaxaca usually lasts from June to October, when it can also be quite cold. The best months to visit are from November to May, which are the sunnier months throughout the country and outside of the official hurricane season. It can get hot and humid on the Caribbean coast and in the afternoons there may be occasional short sharp tropical showers but these usually give way to sunny weather.
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)
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| June | $5,700 | $1,400 | plan your trip |
| July | $6,800 | $1,700 | plan your trip |
| August | $6,800 | $1,700 | plan your trip |
| September | $5,700 | $1,400 | plan your trip |
| October | $5,700 | $1,400 | plan your trip |
| November | $6,500 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
| December | $6,800 | $1,700 | plan your trip |
| January | $6,800 | $1,700 | plan your trip |
| February | $6,800 | $1,700 | plan your trip |
| March | $6,800 | $1,700 | plan your trip |
| April | $6,300 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
| May | $6,300 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
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June
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$5,700
Deposit from*$1,400
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July
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,800
Deposit from*$1,700
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August
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,800
Deposit from*$1,700
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September
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$5,700
Deposit from*$1,400
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October
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$5,700
Deposit from*$1,400
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November
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,500
Deposit from*$1,600
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December
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,800
Deposit from*$1,700
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January
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,800
Deposit from*$1,700
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February
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,800
Deposit from*$1,700
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March
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,800
Deposit from*$1,700
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April
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,300
Deposit from*$1,600
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May
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public vacations) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveler pricing is available upon request.
$6,300
Deposit from*$1,600
- plan your trip
Itinerary
Fly to Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City, home to some of the world's top restaurants and mouth-watering street food venues. Fresh seafood gets shipped in from Veracruz and there is no shortage of other delights, from tacos in all manner of flavours to natural sweets. Stay for 3 nights in the upmarket neighbourhood of Polanco, at boutique Las Alcobas which boasts a critically acclaimed restaurant by chef Martha Ortiz, as well as a top concierge service who can recommend other incredible restaurants in the area. During your stay, embark on a guided taco tour to sample some of the city's best. Or take to the skies and discover the vineyards of San Miguel de Allende by helicopter, which are recognised for their world-class wines.
Accommodation: Las Alcobas ( 3 nights )Puebla
Next head to the colonial town of Puebla, known for its variety of cuisine and delicious mole Poblano, a rich and delectable sauce which regularly accompanies meat or poultry dishes across the country. Puebla has a spectacular backdrop of volcanoes and enough churches for every day of the year. As well as being famed for its impressive baroque architecture and hand painted talavera pottery. Spend some time at the hotel Meson Sacristia de la Compania which boasts its own cookery school and is the perfect place to get to know some of Mexico's most iconic dishes. Explore the city and eat your way around its many charming pavement cafés and gourmet restaurants.
Accommodation: Hotel Cartesiano ( 3 nights )Oaxaca City
Your last stop is arguably the foodie capital of Mexico, Oaxaca - home of mezcal, chapulines (grasshoppers) and even more mole varieties than you can possibly imagine. Chilli also features heavily. Stay at boutique hotel Casa Oaxaca which is home to one of the city's best restaurants and a must for dining out during your stay. Be sure to visit the local markets for an incredible selection of breakfasts and fascinating ingredients to bring back and create your own dishes. Spend your days taking part in cookery classes if you wish, or alternatively stick to sampling the cuisine or pay a visit to a mezcal distillery or two. Explore the ancient Zapotec city, Monet Alban, with your own private guide, one of the greatest monuments of the continent.
This is the perfect itinerary for foodie visitors to Mexico, however it's also possible to add on time in San Miguel de Allende where you can visit some of Mexico's top vineyards or even Tequila, home of Mexico's signature spirit.
Accommodation: Casa Oaxaca ( 3 nights )Fly home via Mexico City
Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your holiday.
Experiences included in this itinerary
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Mexico City's historic centre
With a rich and diverse history, Mexico City's centre offers a perfect introduction to the empires of the Aztecs and the Mayans as you explore the vibrant Zocalo and its surrounding palaces, museums and cathedrals.
Your Hotels
When to visit
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- D
The South-Central Highlands of Mexico are good to visit for much of the year, although rainy season in Oaxaca usually lasts from June to October, when it can also be quite cold. The best months to visit are from November to May, which are the sunnier months throughout the country and outside of the official hurricane season. It can get hot and humid on the Caribbean coast and in the afternoons there may be occasional short sharp tropical showers but these usually give way to sunny weather.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your holiday.
Why Scott Dunn?
At Scott Dunn, we live and breathe travel. An insatiable appetite to discover the world runs through everything we do. We relish the planning and revel in the detail. We know it’s the smallest touches that make the biggest difference, and we stop at nothing to make every trip not only exceptional but totally unique.
- Every itinerary is crafted from scratch, based around exactly what’s important to you
- Packed full of unique experiences, hand-picked by our journeys team
- Expert local guides enrich your experience in every destination
- Your own dedicated Travel Specialist who will take care of every detail of your trip
- We have a 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- We offer flexibility and financial protection to give you total peace of mind