Ancient Culture and Gentle Giants
Reveal the hidden intricacies of Mexico City from superb art galleries to the pyramids of Teotihuacan. Get an insider’s taste of the incredible Oaxaca with your own private guide. Swim alongside the ocean’s gentle giants – the whale shark in blissful Cancún.
| Best travel time | MAY TO JANUARY |
|---|---|
| Ideal Length | 10 DAYS |
| Flight time | 18HRS 40MINS FROM HONG KONG 17HRS 20MINS FROM BEIJING 16HRS 55MINS FROM SHANGHAI |
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From the largest fish in the seas to killer art and a pulsating nightlife scene, with the serene Oaxaca valley in between, this Mexico experience combines coast, countryside and capital perfectly. Kind reminder: bring your underwater camera.
Kick off with a taste of cuisine and culture in the country’s capital. Check into Mexico City’s hottest boutique hotel in the upscale Polanco district, where top-notch restaurants and shopping are just steps away from the hotel lobby. Then it’s time to entertain the taste buds and the streets, your senses will be overthrown by the far stretching amount of street vendors preparing inexpensive and mouth-watering Mexican staples. We are not talking tacos with meat squeezed from a tube, we take you where the meat is slow-cooked or spit-grilled to perfection and served piping hot onto hand formed corn tortillas grilled right before your eyes. Please your tummy with tamales, tlacoyos, churros and wrap up your street food exploration with a freshly squeezed tropical fruit juice or hand-shaved rosapados (flavoured shaved ice). YUM!
MODERN MEETS TEMPLES AND PYRAMIDS
Jettingstraight into the hive of activity of Mexico’s capital you’ll check into an uber-stylish hotel for genuine taste of modern Mexico. Art lovers – be advised to check out Frida Kahlo’s original sketches at her eponymous museum, and Diego Rivera’s gigantic murals, built from the ruins of an Aztec temples. During your breaks, fuel up with traditional Mexican cuisine, such as carnitas (a shredded pork pancake) as you take a breather with your salty margarita, before hitting the town. For a day excursion out of the city, the pyramids of Teotihuacan are an absolute must.
OH LALA OAXACA
Leaving the crazing pace of Mexico City behind, take for to the ancient colonial city of Oaxaca nestled high in the magnificent Sierra Madre del Sur mountains. Toast to your arrival with a cup of Mezcal, the local fire water, or optfor the light option and go for a mug of hot chocolate – there’s so much cocoa kept that it literally scents the air. By day, investigate the authentic wood carvings of the historic gallery district and by night the bustling outdoor markets which suddenlyspring to life. Kick back by the pool at our adored five star and most elegant hotel which feels like your very own private Mexican estate.
CLOSE UP WITH THE LARGEST
For the grand finale: beach time with a twist, i.e. get up close with the largest fish in the world. Make your way over to a treasure of an island a few kilometres off the coast, this spot is still generally unknown to tourists and even most locals. Originally occupied by pirates and local Mayans this is the abode to kick back and get acquainted with a different type of native. In the late summer of every year, gigantic whale sharks assemble off the coast to catch their favourite food – plankton and krill. Simply astounding.
Not only the whale shark is the highlight in this beach extravaganza, you’ll also crash at a stunning hotel where every piece of furniture is hand-made. Pamper yourself at the spa and nap in a hammock outside your beach front room, kayak, kite board or wind surf in the clear, warm waters, and we definitely recommend exploring the 10 kilometre long island on your golf cart (oh yes, really!) before returning home full of cherished stories about your luxury Mexican experience.
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