Mexico for the Senses: Art, Food and Coastal Beauty
Immerse yourself in Mexico’s rich heritage, promising unforgettable encounters with the country’s innovative culinary and culture scenes, alongside breathtaking natural beauty. This carefully curated itinerary is perfect for couples, families or friends travelling together.
Trip highlights
- Explore Frida Kahlo’s neighbourhood of Coyoacán
- Take a ride on a vibrant trajinera at Xochimilico
- Enjoy a nighttime food tour through Mexico City
- Visit a Talavera (pottery) workshop in Puebla
- Make Mole Poblano with a private chef
- Explore the ancient Zapotec capital of Monte Alban
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–4
Welcome to Mexico City
Mexico City is a cultural powerhouse and an unparalleled destination for food lovers. The capital’s UNESCO-recognised street food scene invites you to savour tacos and pambazos – fried bread filled with potatoes and chorizo – while world-class institutions like the Soumaya Museum, Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Diego Rivera Mural Museum showcase extraordinary art collections. Explore the UNESCO-protected historic quarter before dining at an internationally acclaimed restaurant or enjoying Mexico’s best mezcal.
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Nighttime neighbourhoods
On the water
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Taste Coyoacán: A culinary journey through Frida Kahlo’s neighbourhood
Coyoacán – all picturesque streets and Spanish colonial architecture – is famous for being Frida Kahlo’s neighbourhood. You’ll tour her cobalt-blue Casa Azul museum with a private guide, seeing her original artwork and personal belongings, before exploring the area’s culinary scene with a local host, tasting your way through markets, street stalls and restaurants.
An evening of tacos, beer and mezcal
Experience Mexico’s culinary trinity – tacos, mezcal and beer – on this nighttime food tour through Mexico City’s coolest neighbourhoods: San Rafael, Anzures, Roma and Condesa. Visit traditional taco stands (taquerías) to try everything from world-famous al pastor to regional specialties, washing them down with cold beers. Then you’ll meet a mezcal expert to learn about the heritage of this pre-Hispanic spirit (and try a few specialities).
Xochimilico
Take a ride on a vibrant trajinera – a traditional painted boat – on a busy canal network that’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mariachi musicians paddle alongside serenading passengers, flower vendors cruise by with colourful bouquets and food sellers hawk cold beers and sizzling quesadillas. Amid all the activity, you’ll discover how the ingenious Aztecs created floating gardens called chinampas to grow their crops.
After-hours at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera
The vast mural Sueño de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda Central (which translates as Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central), 1946–1947, is the only artwork on view at the fascinating Museo Mural Diego Rivera. Originally commissioned for the restaurant of the art deco Del Prado Hotel, it was moved here after the earthquake of 1985 (the museum was built around the artwork). Enjoy an after-hours expert-led tour.
Days 4–6
History and culinary delights in Puebla
South-east of Mexico City in a dramatic valley surrounded by snow-capped volcanoes, Puebla wows with its UNESCO World Heritage historic centre and rich culinary heritage (traditions here have shaped Mexican cuisine). The birthplace of both Cinco de Mayo celebrations and the legendary mole poblano sauce, Puebla’s architectural marvels include the ornate 16th–17th-century cathedral and the Biblioteca Palafoxiana – the Americas’ oldest library – alongside the Amparo Museum with its exceptional pre-Hispanic collections.
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Talavera (pottery) workshop
Spanish potters from Talavera de la Reina brought their techniques to Puebla in the 16th century, and you’ll visit the workshop of Uriarte Talavera, one of the oldest producers of Talavera in Mexico. Enjoy a private factory and showroom tour, plus a ceramic and a hand-painting workshop, and take home your pottery complete with a certificate of authenticity.
An evening culinary experience
This evening you’ll explore Puebla’s rich culture through an interactive culinary experience at a casona, one of the city’s beautiful old colonial houses. Your private chef will guide you through the stories and ingredients behind the region’s most famous dish, Mole Poblano, before you cook it together. Afterwards, enjoy your dish with traditional appetisers, paired wines, dessert and coffee.
Days 6–9
Cultural heritage in Oaxaca
Oaxaca is a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its world-class gastronomy and exceptional crafts. The historic centre showcases magnificent Baroque architecture including the 1533 cathedral and former Monastery of Santo Domingo, while the bustling marketplaces and local workshops reveal exquisite pottery, textiles and traditional crafts. Just outside the city you can visit the pre-Columbian archaeological site of Monte Alban, the ancient political centre of the Indigenous Zapotecs (a sister culture to the Mixtecs).
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A taste of Oaxaca
Dive into the world of mezcal with a visit to a small-batch distillery. you’ll learn how this famous Mexican spirit is made, from growing the agave plants to the actual distilling process. Taste a flight of different mezcals, each made using traditional methods passed down through generations.
A nighttime tour of Oaxaca
Explore the hidden food spots that locals love on this private nighttime culinary tour away from the tourist crowds. you’ll sample exceptional mezcals and taste one of Oaxaca’s most beloved dishes – an amazing grilled tlayuda that puts the downtown restaurant versions to shame.
Market visit and cooking class with a Zapotec family
Immerse yourself in Zapotec traditions on a full-day trip to Teotitlán del Valle, where you’ll visit a local family for an authentic Oaxacan cooking class in their home; after cooking you’ll sit down together for lunch. This experience directly supports the Indigenous Zapotec community.
Days 9–12
Coast and crashing waves in Puerto Escondido
Reached along the new highway from Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido is a delightfully laid-back Pacific coast town with surf beaches and authentic Oaxacan artisan traditions. Zicatela Beach draws surfers from around the globe with its legendary barrel waves, but the town’s gentler coastline also offers perfect conditions for swimming and snorkelling, with nearby lagoons ideal for birdwatching. The cafes, restaurants and bars along Pérez Gazga Avenue are lively into the night.
It’s my first time using Jacada for trips to Costa Rica and Mexico,both were really well planned and organised,I don’t need to worry about a bit! Hotels were lovely,tours were amazing,I really like that they really supporting the local hotels and the local guides. I can’t wait to go to Africa that they planned for me in July!
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
