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2025 Daily Tour Itinerary
2025 Daily Tour Itinerary
Day 1 • Mexico City
Caravan welcomes you to Mexico. Fly to Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Transfer on your own using the airport’s taxi service. Rates are fixed based on city zones. Pay for your taxi ticket in advance at the booth inside the airport terminal and then go outside and stand in line for your official verified taxi. Mexico City is 7,349 feet above sea level. Your downtown hotel rooms are available for check-in after 4:00 p.m. Dinner is on your own. Join Caravan for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
Day 2 • Mexico City, Puebla
Morning visit to Mexico City’s world-famous National Museum of Anthropology. See the immense Aztec Calendar Stone and other priceless archaeological treasures. Lunch is on your own. Then, drive to Puebla for a relaxing two-night stay. This colonial city is famous for its hundreds of churches. Puebla is 7,005 above sea level. Enjoy dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 • Cholula, Puebla
Morning visit to the Great Pyramid of Cholula — over 3,000 years old and the largest pyramid by volume in the world. See the colonial church of Our Lady of Remedies which sits atop the pyramid. Return to Puebla. Enjoy lunch. Then, stroll the main park and plaza in Puebla’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the nearly 400 year old Basilica Cathedral of Puebla. Next, visit the Talavera marketplace. Free time to shop for these handcrafted ceramics. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 • Oaxaca
Scenic morning drive through the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. Enjoy lunch. Then, continue your journey to Oaxaca. Founded in 1529, Oaxaca is a blend of Spanish charm and indigenous heritage. Oaxaca is celebrated as the romantic heart of Mexico. The historic center has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Oaxaca is 5,012 feet above sea level. Enjoy a relaxing four-night stay at your centrally located hotel. Orientation walk upon arrival. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 • Oaxaca, Monte Alban
Morning drive to Monte Alban. These ancient Zapotec ruins are perched high on a mountain plateau. Explore the ceremonial center, consisting of pyramids, temples, and public plazas. Take in sweeping views of the Oaxaca Valley. Return to Oaxaca. See the main cathedral and admire its striking facade made from native green Cantera stone. Next, visit the traditional marketplace. Experience the sights, sounds, and aromas of Oaxaca’s culture and cuisine. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 • Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla
Morning drive to the Zapotec region of Teotitlán del Valle, renowned for its colorful rugs. Then, visit the archeological site of Mitla. See the main Palace and intricately carved stone mosaics. Enjoy lunch. Next, visit a mezcal distillery. Sample a taste of this distilled agave beverage. On your return to Oaxaca, see a 2,000-year-old cypress tree, El Tule. The trunk has a circumference of 147 feet, making it the widest tree in the world. Dinner is on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 • San Bartolo Coyotepec
Morning visit to San Bartolo Coyotepec, famous for its black pottery. Enjoy a pottery-making demonstration featuring “barro negro,” a unique black mud clay found only in this region. Return to Oaxaca. Lunch is on your own. Afternoon at leisure. Shop for Oaxaca’s alebrijes: whimsical, brightly colored carvings of animals, people, and imaginary creatures. Indulge in Oaxaca’s famous dark chocolate. Farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 • Oaxaca
Your tour ends this morning at your hotel in Oaxaca. Breakfast is included only after 7:00 a.m. Caravan includes departure transfers on the day the tour ends from your hotel to the Oaxaca Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico, arriving at 5:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. If you wish to go at a different time or extend your stay in Mexico, you will need to transfer on your own at your own expense. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Muchas Gracias!
Meals: Breakfast
2025 Hotels
2025 Hotels
Accommodations in the hotels and lodges are usually rooms with two beds and private bath or shower. A limited number of single rooms are available. Triple rooms are usually two beds.
Day 1 • Mexico City
Barcelo Mexico Reforma
Ideally located on the Paseo de la Reforma, within an easy walking distance of historic Alameda Park and Monumento a la Revolución, the tallest triumphal arch in the world. The Barcelo has an on-site coffee shop, bar/lounge and a full service restaurant. The hotel features an indoor heated pool, fitness center, and spa. Free WiFi.
Days 2, 3 • Puebla
Intercontinental-Presidente
The Intercontinental-Presidente is a modern mid-rise hotel with two full-service restaurants and a lobby bar. Your hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi.
Days 4, 5, 6, 7 • Oaxaca
Hotel Holiday Inn Express-Centro Historico
The hotel is located in the historic center, just 4 blocks from the Tourist Walkway, the Santo Domingo Temple, and the Cultural Center. The Holiday Inn Express is centrally located to restaurants, shops, and galleries. Your hotel features an outdoor pool and gym. Free WiFi.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
arrival Transfers
Transfer is on your own to the Barcelo Reforma Hotel (Av. Paseo de la Reforma 1) in the Centro Historico using the airport's taxi service. Rates are fixed based on city zones. Pay for your taxi ticket in advance at the booth inside the airport terminal and proceed outside to wait in line for your official verified taxi. The ride to your hotel should take approximately 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
departure Transfers
This tour includes departure transfers from your hotel in Oaxaca to Aeropuerto Internacional Xoxocotlán (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico on the day the tour ends. Transfers are scheduled to arrive at the airport at 5:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Transfers are only available on the day the tour ends. If you wish to extend your stay in Mexico, you must transfer on your own, at your own expense. Please ask the hotel bellman to arrange a taxi. Expect to pay $30.00 U.S. Dollars per taxi, plus tip. The driving time from the hotel to the airport is approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.
Airfare is not included or sold by Caravan.
Passports & Visas
Passports & Visas
To enter Mexico, you will need a U.S. passport valid for 6 additional months after the date of your arrival in Mexico. Non-U.S. citizens, please check passport and visa requirements. Note: If you are traveling with children under 18 years old without both parents or legal guardians, you should carry a notarized letter of authorization signed by the missing parent(s) or guardian(s). A notarized birth certificate showing only one parent, a parent’s death certificate, or a court order of child custody may also be permissible. Failure to have proper documentation could result in denial of boarding by the airline, due to international child protection laws.
Weather & Clothing
Weather & Clothing
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Mexico City | Puebla | Oaxaca | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | Temp | Rain | |
| Jan | 71/44 | 0.3 | 69/42 | 0.3 | 78/48 | 0.3 |
| Feb | 74/46 | 0.2 | 72/44 | 0.3 | 82/50 | 0.3 |
| Mar | 77/49 | 0.2 | 75/47 | 0.3 | 85/54 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 79/53 | 0.5 | 77/50 | 0.6 | 87/58 | 1.0 |
| May | 80/56 | 1.5 | 78/53 | 1.9 | 85/60 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 77/57 | 4.5 | 75/54 | 5.1 | 81/61 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 74/56 | 4.9 | 74/53 | 5.1 | 79/60 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 74/56 | 4.7 | 74/53 | 5.1 | 79/59 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 73/56 | 4.6 | 72/53 | 5.1 | 78/59 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 73/52 | 2.0 | 72/50 | 2.2 | 79/56 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 72/47 | 0.4 | 71/45 | 0.5 | 79/51 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 71/44 | 0.1 | 70/42 | 0.2 | 78/48 | 0.2 |
Temperature °F (high/low) Rainfall (inches)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City | ||||||||||||
| temp | 71/44 | 74/46 | 77/49 | 79/53 | 80/56 | 77/57 | 74/56 | 74/56 | 73/56 | 73/52 | 72/47 | 71/44 |
| rainfall | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Puebla | ||||||||||||
| temp | 69/42 | 72/44 | 75/47 | 77/50 | 78/53 | 75/54 | 74/53 | 74/53 | 72/53 | 72/50 | 71/45 | 70/42 |
| rainfall | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Oaxaca | ||||||||||||
| temp | 78/48 | 82/50 | 85/54 | 87/58 | 85/60 | 81/61 | 79/60 | 79/59 | 78/59 | 79/56 | 79/51 | 78/48 |
| rainfall | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
Clothing Tips
This is a casual tour. Casual wear is suggested for sightseeing and daytime travelling. Dress code for evenings is casual. Suit jackets for men and dresses for women are not required.
Why Travel with Caravan?
Why Travel with Caravan?
Excellence Since 1952
You can trust our years of experience with tours of superb quality and excellent value. Caravan has enjoyed the same family management and ownership since 1952.
Caravan Care
For your safety, Caravan cancelled most 2020 and all 2021 tour departures and refunded 100% of all payments received. See Caravan’s Covid-19 Terms of Travel.
Caravan's Proud History
In 1965, Roger Mudd hosted a two-hour CBS TV special on Caravan Tours. This TV production took about one month to make and was so successful it inspired the 1968 romantic comedy movie “If it’s Tuesday this must be Belgium.” In the early 50’s the Mayor of Dublin presented Caravan with the Key to Dublin for bringing the first American tour to the city after WWII. Since then, Caravan has been recognized as a pioneer in travel. You can trust in our stability, experience and dedication to quality.
Great Hotels
Stay at park lodges, scenic resorts, and excellent hotels in great locations. See hotel descriptions on each tour page.
Meals
Most meals included within Latin America. For USA and Canada tours, included meals are listed on each itinerary page. Bottled water is provided on motorcoaches in Latin America.
Complete Sightseeing
Enjoy complete sightseeing with more visits, extra features, and local guides.
Fully Guided by Tour Directors
All tours conducted from start to finish by professional tour directors, who are fluent in English, experienced, and fun.
All-inclusive
Caravan includes all activities listed in the tour itinerary page. Caravan does not sell any optional activities which can add hundreds of dollars to your tour price. Your free time is scheduled in great settings where there is no need to buy additional expensive activities.
Shopping Freedom
Caravan will not bring you to overpriced shops in exchange for payments. Caravan gives you ample opportunity and time for great shopping, and the freedom to choose where and when to shop.
Great Value, Book Early
Caravan’s strong buying power gives you great vacations at prices much lower than you can find anywhere. In a typical year, most of our tours sell out quickly. Book early for the date you prefer and the best air fare.
How does Caravan Tours sell these tours for such a low cost?
Caravan delivers volume to our suppliers, who in turn reward us with their very best prices. We in turn pass these savings on to you, and you reward us by buying our tours. As volume continues to rise, we then receive even better prices from our suppliers, and we pass even greater savings on to you. This year our tours are better than ever.
Trade Association Memberships
Caravan is a member of NTA (National Tour Association), ABA (American Bus Association), CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and ACMA (American Commerce Marketing Association).
