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Mexico Guelaguetza Festival

July 18, 2025 – July 24, 2025

Welcome to your next great adventure!

Join us for an incredible 7-day adventure celebrating Mexico’s vibrant culture!

We’ll begin in Mexico City, exploring iconic sites like the Historic Centre, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco.

Next, we’ll head to Oaxaca, home to the spectacular Guelaguetza festival—a dazzling showcase of traditional dances, music, crafts, and cuisine from the region’s diverse Indigenous communities.

Beyond the festival, we’ll discover Oaxaca’s highlights, including Monte Albán, El Árbol de Tule, and Hierve el Agua, ensuring an unforgettable experience filled with culture, history, and fun!

Oaxaca group tour

Important Group Tour details

Start location: Mexico City, Mexico
Finish location: Oaxaca, Mexico
Pricing: $2,690 USD/person
Age group: Minimum age: 18+
Duration:
7 days,
6 nights
Physical rating: 2 out of 5 - Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
Leader/guide: English Speaking Tour Leader throughout PLUS Rach will your host for this trip!
Rooming requirements: Twin Share (single supplement upgrade available upon request)
Accommodations:
  • 6 nights Hotel
Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout
Included meals:
  • Breakfast (6)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Lunch (1)
Additional services offered by our tour partner: Single Supplement, Arrival Airport Transfer, Departure Airport Transfers, Additional Pre-Night and Post-Night Accommodations
Some exclusions apply to this tour. Click here for details.
Exclusions

  • Domestic flights
  • International Flights
  • Any visas required
  • Services not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Late check out at hotels
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks with included lunches and dinners
  • Tips for leaders, guide and driver
  • Expenditure of personal nature
  • Personal Insurance
  • Optional activities

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Oaxaca group tour

Your adventure’s itinerary

Put on your walking shoes and prepare your taste buds, you’re about to embark on a trip of a lifetime! Click each day below to see details of what you’ll get the chance to experience, to learn where you’ll be staying, and what delicious adventures you’ll encounter.

Friday, 18th July 2025

Meals Included: Dinner

Bienvenidos a Mexico City! This is one of the world’s largest urban centres, a bustling metropolis with so many influences, offering a huge variety of museums, galleries and architectural delights, along with pumping nightlife and unparalleled street food.

If you arrive early, perhaps head to the Zocalo – the massive central square – and check out the Aztec ruins and colonial architecture nearby. There are also plenty of parks, plazas and gardens to relax in and adjust to the Mexican way of life.

Meet your trip leader, host and other members of your group this evening for a welcome meeting at 6pm. After the meeting, head out with your leader for a welcome dinner and an opportunity to get stuck straight into the many local culinary delights!

Included Activities

  • Welcome dinner

Accommodation

  • Hotel Bristol or similar

Special Information

It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information for each member of your family. If you are going to be late, please let your travel agent or hotel reception know.

Saturday, 19th July 2025

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the charming, historic neighborhood of Coyoacán on a guided walking tour. You’ll soak in its vibrant streets, colonial architecture, and artistic heritage. Along the way, enjoy a tasting of pulque, a traditional Mexican beverage with roots in ancient culture, adding a unique flavor to your experience.

Then, visit Xochimilco for a lively boat tour on its famous canals. Board a colorful trajinera, or flat bottomed boat, and glide through the scenic waterways, surrounded by music, floating gardens, and other boats. This festive atmosphere offers a delightful glimpse into Mexico’s rich cultural traditions.

Included Activities

  • Coyoacan – walking tour with Pulque tasting
  • Xochimilco – boat tour

Accommodation

Hotel Bristol or similar

Sunday, 20th July 24 2025

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Begin today with a guided walking tour of the iconic Zócalo, where you’ll explore historic sites and sample authentic street food from local vendors, tasting the vibrant flavors of Mexico’s capital.

After a day filled with history and culinary delights, you’ll travel to Oaxaca, a city known for its rich indigenous culture, art, and world-famous cuisine, setting the stage for even more unforgettable experiences.

Included Activities

  • Mexico City – Zócalo walking
  • Mexico City – Street food tour

Accommodation

Hotel Posada Don Matias or similar

Special Information

Your travel time today is approximately 7 hours.

Monday, 21st July 25 2025

Meals Included: Breakfast

The Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca is a vibrant celebration of indigenous culture, music, and dance that brings together communities from all over the state.

Held each July, this festival showcases the traditions and colorful attire of Oaxaca’s diverse ethnic groups, with captivating performances that highlight regional dances, music, and ceremonies.

Visitors experience the essence of Oaxacan hospitality through lively parades, markets filled with local crafts, and the chance to savor traditional foods like mole and tlayudas, making it a truly unforgettable cultural immersion.

Included Activities

  • Guelaguetza festival

Accommodation

Hotel Posada Don Matias or similar

Tuesday, 22nd July 2025

Meals Included: Breakfast

A visit to the Monte Albán archaeological site takes you to one of Mexico’s most breathtaking ancient landmarks.

Perched high on a mountain overlooking the Oaxaca Valley, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was once the thriving heart of the Zapotec civilization. As you walk among the ruins, you’ll explore intricate stone carvings, ancient plazas, and impressive pyramids that date back to 500 BC. The panoramic views from Monte Albán are unparalleled, offering a stunning backdrop to its temples, ball courts, and ceremonial structures.

This journey into Mexico’s past provides a deep appreciation for the ingenuity and cultural legacy of the Zapotec people.

Included Activities

  • Monte Albán archaeological site tour and entrance fee

Accommodation

Hotel Posada Don Matias or similar

Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Visiting Hierve el Agua offers an unforgettable experience in Oaxaca’s natural beauty. This unique site features mineral formations resembling cascading waterfalls, created over thousands of years.

Here, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and swim in the mineral-rich, natural infinity pools with turquoise waters.

After exploring and relaxing at Hierve el Agua, return to Oaxaca for a farewell dinner, where you’ll savor authentic Oaxacan cuisine and reminisce about the journey with your travel companions. The evening promises a warm ambiance and a perfect close to your time in Mexico.

Included Activities

  • Hierve el Agua tour and entrence fee
  • Farewell dinner

Accommodation

Hotel Posada Don Matias or similar

Thursday, 24th July 2025

Meals Included: Breakfast

With no activities planned for the day, you are free to depart at any time. You will be transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight.

Today is your last day and there are no activities planned. You are free to leave at any time, but we recommend extending your stay for a few more days to enjoy this incredible festival and city!

Interested in this tour? Fill out our Booking Request Form today!

Complete the form below to request a spot on the upcoming Mexico Guelaguetza Festival with Very Hungry Nomads, taking place in Mexico from July 18th to July 24th 2025.

Price: $2,690 USD per person (twin share; Single Supplement available at an additional fee)

We require a minimum of 6 people to guarantee this trip, with 10 spots available in total.

This Booking Request Form will submit your application to our booking partner Intrepid Travel, who will then contact applicants with a payment form on a first come first served basis.

Please note that your spot is not confirmed until you have paid the deposit ($400 USD) via Intrepid Travel.

Please ensure the accuracy of all of your contact details (e.g. email address, social media accounts, phone number) as these are how our booking partner will contact you to book and confirm your spot.


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