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Order a copy or Read onlineExplore Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca, full of history, striking architecture and bustling markets. Time your trip to Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead), when the country bursts with colour, ritual and celebration.
Begin in Mexico City, often overlooked but full of history. Wander through streets lined with colonial and Art Deco architecture and feel the pulse of the oldest capital in the Americas. See temples, palaces and the vast Pyramid of the Sun. Spend the evening in Colonia Narvarte and enjoy a family-style taqueria and private mezcal tasting. Before leaving, take a specially prepared breakfast on the floating gardens of Xochimilco and visit Frida Kahlo’s extraordinary home.
During the Day of the Dead festival (31st October–2nd November), the capital comes alive with altars, candlelit vigils and joyful processions. Witness a moving celebration of life, loved ones who have passed away and Mexico’s deep traditions.
Arrive in Puebla. Explore the restored colonial centre, its churches and grand mansions. Visit Cholula and the Great Pyramid. On your second day, dive into a street-food and market tour. Sample local dishes and wander through Mercado La Acocota.
Oaxaca awaits, often called Mexico’s most magical city. Its strong Zapotec heritage colours the streets. Wander through vibrant markets and feel the city’s creative energy. If you visit during Day of the Dead, see music, marigolds and candlelit cemeteries. Step into the surrounding countryside. Explore archaeological sites, temples and artisanal markets. End your journey with a vivid taste of Mexico.
October-April
From GBP £5,950 USD $7,125 pp excl. flights
10 days
11 hours 30 mins from London
5 hours 25 mins From NYC
Mexican peso (MXN)
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In parts of Mexico, it’s believed that Monarch butterflies carry the spirits of ancestors returning for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead); and they often migrate back to Mexico around the same time as the festival!

Be driven to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, located 50km north-east of Mexico City. This site was one of the most impressive cities of the ancient world, held sacred by the Aztecs. You’ll explore its temples, palaces and pyramids, including the Quetzalpapálotl Palace Complex, the Temple of the Feathered Conches, the Pyramid of the Moon and the immense Pyramid of the Sun, ranked among the biggest in the world.


Visiting the World Heritage Site of Puebla, stopping in Tonantzintla to visit the exuberant church and its dome covered with colourful stucco saints, devils, flowers and birds. Then continue on to visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, larger in volume than Egypt’s pyramid of Giza before returning to Puebla to explore the colonial centre, lined with churches and colonial mansions adorned with the beautiful, hand-painted Talavera tiles for which the city is famous.


In the evening, you’ll be driven to Santa Fe to join locals in a traditional wake, bringing fruits, candles or flowers as offerings. Then, visit Tzintzuntzan Cemetery before the crowds to admire its beautifully decorated altars, followed by Ihuatzio and Cucuchucho, a town that preserves ancient indigenous traditions. Your journey ends at Tzurumútaro, one of the most colourful cemeteries in the region, where the celebration of life continues under a sea of flickering candles.


Visiting these floating gardens in the south of the city, you’ll never forget the view from the canals and the Chinampa del Sol as the sun appears over the horizon and Don Francisco prepares your magical breakfast with the day’s harvest. Navigate the canals on a colourful ‘trajinera‘ boat and learn of ancient, pre-conquest life.


Explore the countryside around Oaxaca with your private driver/guide, stopping at the village of Santa Maria El Tule to admire The Tule Tree, thought to be around 1,500 years old. Continue to Mitla and the most important Zapotec archaeological site, which dates back some 10,000 years. Then stroll through the colourful handicraft market at Tlacolula before stopping at a temple in the Zapotecan village of Tlacochahuaya.


Start your Day of the Dead adventure by exploring Oaxaca’s bustling markets, filled with fresh bread, candles, incense, sugar skulls and more. Then, experience a moving moment as you are welcomed into local homes to see altars prepared for deceased loved ones, and savour pan de muerto paired with rich hot chocolate. As the evening unfolds, witness the vibrant Día de Muertos parades in Oaxaca’s northern valley, where locals don colourful skeleton costumes and dance through the streets in joyful celebration of life, before returning to your hotel.
While there are always options, these are some of the hotels that we would suggest for this itinerary.
A triple-pronged celebration taking in the buzz of Rio, followed by some rest and relaxation in a beautiful beachfront villa on the bay of Angra Dos Reis and an artsy escape in the Ibitipoca National Park.
VIEW ITINERARY +Though smaller than its neighbours, Ecuador offers an immense range of temptations for travellers. For most, nature is the draw, and it’s difficult to deny staying aboard a yacht while sailing through the Galápagos Islands is one of...
VIEW ITINERARY +Embark on a 2-week odyssey through Japan's hidden gems, a journey (mostly) away from the bustling crowds, to find the country's serene essence. Begin in Kyoto’s ancient temples and tea houses hidden in bamboo groves, then journey to the mountain villages of Miyama and Ohara, where thatched-roof houses whisper tales of tradition, to learn about ancient Satoyama culture.
VIEW ITINERARY +Looking at Panama City’s modern skyline may remind you of Miami, but this is a land with a prolific history and culture and Casco Viejo, the old area of the city overlooking the bay of Panama, is rich with beautiful hotels, restaurants and bars for visitors to enjoy.
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