Journey highlights
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Private early access to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul before doors open, wandering through her studio and gardens free from crowds
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Meeting real luchadores at Arena Mexico, learning the secrets behind the masks and making moves before watching a live Lucha Libre show
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Swimming in hidden cenotes and kayaking through silent mangroves at the Chablé Yucatán jungle retreat
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Private cenote blessing by a shaman followed by a Mayan warrior dance, with teens painted up and invited to join the performance
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Mexico doesn't ease you in. It pulls you straight into its beating heart, with an exhilarating blend of ancient history, local culture and street life that never sleeps. We kick things off in Mexico City where an explosion of music, colour, aromas and flavours call you in. Whizz through bustling streets on a private e-bike tour, then step into the wrestling ring with real-life luchadores.
Explore the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum before it opens to the public, then float through canals on colourful trajinera boats to Xochimilco's Aztec chinampas.
Adventure deep into Yucatán's jungles: paddle through mangroves and swim in hidden cenotes.
Explore Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders, with the step pyramid Temple of Kukulcan at its heart then cool off in a private cenote before an exhilarating Mayan warrior performance.
Your final days are spent chilling beachside in the Riviera Maya, snorkelling with tropical fish and soaking up sun-kissed beaches. Dig into Mayan flavours with a local community, making Yucatán-style tortillas and slow-roasting cochinita pibil in a traditional pit oven, before exploring the otherworldly underground caves of Río Secreto. The hardest part? Boarding your plane home.
Experiences on this tour
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View ExperienceDig into Mayan flavours
Learn about traditional farming with a Mayan community before making Yucatán-style tortillas and preparing Cochinita Pibil. Sensory, delicious high.
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View ExperienceFinding Frida
Private access to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul before it opens, a street photography session with a pro content creator, then a trajinera cruise to Xochimilco's Aztec chinampas.
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View ExperienceUnderground private river expedition
Take a journey into the amazing Río Secreto, the longest cave system in the Yucatán Peninsula, that’s semi-submerged in crystal clear water.
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View ExperienceCrunch time
Meet real-life luchadores at Arena Mexico. Learn wrestling secrets, create alter ego, make moves. Watch live action-packed Lucha Libre show full of flips.
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View ExperienceFrom kayak to kitchen
Kayak through silent mangroves, watch flamingos in pink lagoons, swim in a crystalline spring, then make ceviche by hand for lunch on a secluded beach.
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View ExperienceElectric Avenues
Private e-bike tour through Mexico City. Chapultepec Park, Angel of Independence, Zócalo square. Stop for tacos and churros locals swear by.
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View ExperienceAmong Wonders and Warriors
Explore Chichen Itzá, one of the New 7 Wonders, then cool off in a private cenote with a shaman's blessing before Mayan warriors perform and teens get painted to join the dance.
Our Teen-First Adventures include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination and 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
Hotels on this Tour
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View AccommodationChablé Yucatan
Once a beautiful hacienda, Chablé Resort & Spa on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula has been transformed into a stunning spa retreat, with chic private villas spread throughout the sprawling gardens offering total relaxation and a chance to fully disconnect.
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View AccommodationChablé Maroma
Unwind on the palm-fringed white sand beaches of Punta Maroma on Mexico's Riviera Maya, home to the luxurious Chablé Maroma, a beautiful and relaxing wellness retreat which boasts 70 suites immersed in the jungle, each with a private plunge pool.
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View AccommodationAndaz Mexico City Condesa
Andaz Mexico City Condesa blends vibrant culture with modern luxury in the trendy Condesa neighborhood. Enjoy chic rooms, a rooftop pool, pet-friendly perks, and local dining. Perfect for exploring nearby parks, art galleries, and lively nightlife.
When to visit
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Mexico City can be visited visit most of the year but can sometimes be really cool in the mornings and evenings with strong sun throughout the day. Mid November to May is the best time to visit the Caribbean coast of Mexico. June to November can be affected by tropical storms, with the highest risk usually in September and October.
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 212 372 7009 to start planning your holiday.
