Christmas in Mexico

Mexico โ€” December 2026

DATES

December 23 – January 2

DATES

10 Nights / 11 Days

AVAILABILITY

LIMITED

PRICE

1700โ‚ฌ

WHAT TO EXPECT

An 11-day epic experience in Mexico City, the Pacific ocean & Oaxaca getting to know the real Mexico, not as normal tourists but as true travellers, immersing ourselves into the local culture.

Scroll down to see the full itinerary ๐Ÿ‘‡


* NOTE: Everything mentioned below is included in the final price unless marked as “not included” *


Day 1 – December 23

๐Ÿ‘‰ Pick up from the airport

๐Ÿ‘‰ Arriving in our hotel in Mexico City

๐Ÿ‘‰ Meet & greet of the team – analyzing our 11-day itinerary and getting ready for the next day

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Mexico City


Day 2 – December 24

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9:30am-12pm: Walk in downtown Mexico City, exploring places like “Palacio de Bellas Artes” and the historic Zocalo greater area

๐Ÿ‘‰ 12:30-3pm: Visiting local food markets trying some of the most authentic mexican street food and if you’re feeling adventurous even some scorpions! (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 4-7pm: Ending the day with a walk in the city’s biggest park, Chapultepec – setting our intentions for the trip

๐Ÿ‘‰ 8-10pm: Grabbing a drink in Condesa, a more westernized area of Mexico City, getting a glimpse into how expats here live (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Mexico City


Day 3 – December 25

๐Ÿ‘‰ 3pm: Flying to Puerto Escondido

๐Ÿ‘‰ 5pm: Checking in to our hotel

๐Ÿ‘‰ 6-7pm: Visiting โ€œZicatelaโ€ beach for one of the best sunsets you’ll ever see

๐Ÿ‘‰ 7:30-9pm: Trying the best fish tacos in town at “Pepe’s” ! (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9:30-11pm: Grabbing a drink in โ€œLa Puntaโ€ beach feeling the town’s laid back vibe (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Puerto Escondido


Day 4 – December 26

๐Ÿ‘‰ 7-9am: Waking up very early to witness the local fishermen directly selling their fish to the locals by the beach, a unique opportunity to get a glimpse into the townโ€™s local life

๐Ÿ‘‰ 10am-12pm: Taking the local collectivo taxi & visiting the local market – a true mexican experience! (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 1-5pm: Visiting arguably the most beautiful beach in town, โ€œCarrizalilloโ€ beach & spending the day there

๐Ÿ‘‰ 8pm: Grabbing a drink in โ€œLa Puntaโ€ beach (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Puerto Escondido


Day 5 – December 27

๐Ÿ‘‰ 10am-3pm: Free time to go to the beach or relax

๐Ÿ‘‰ 4-7pm: A magical horseback riding experience through tropical jungle trails ending in a remote beach for an amazing sunset!

๐Ÿ‘‰ 8pm: Returning to the hotel and getting some rest

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9-11pm: Going out for a drink in “Zicatela” beach (optional)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Puerto Escondido


Day 6 – December 28

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9am: Catching the bus to Oaxaca City (3-hour trip)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 12:30pm: Arriving at the hotel & checking in

๐Ÿ‘‰ 1-4pm: Walking around downtown & visiting the local market where we’re gonna try some local Oaxacan meat in a super Mexican scenery!

๐Ÿ‘‰ 5-7pm: Ending the day with an amazing sunset on the city’s best viewpoint

๐Ÿ‘‰ 8-10pm: Grabbing a drink in the city center (optional)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Oaxaca City


Day 7 – December 29

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9:30am-12pm: Visit to ‘Hierve el Aguaโ€™, one of Oaxaca’s natural wonders. The entrance fee to the site is included, what’s not is the 30-minute hike needed to get there – totally worth it 

๐Ÿ‘‰ 1-4pm: Visiting a local farm in Santiago Matatlan, the world’s Mezcal capital, to witness first hand how one of Mexico’s most famous distilled drinks is being made. We’re doing a mezcal tasting and having lunch in a super traditional scenery!

๐Ÿ‘‰ 5-8pm: Returning to Oaxaca for some rest or free time to explore

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Oaxaca City


Day 8 – December 30

๐Ÿ‘‰ 8am: Starting our trip back to Mexico City in a private van (6-hour trip)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 12:30-4pm: Short stop in the beautiful city of Puebla, walking around its colorful streets & trying the local cemitas! (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 4:30: Leaving for Mexico City

๐Ÿ‘‰ 7pm: Arriving in our hotel in Mexico City & checking in

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9-11pm: Going to a local salsa bar with live music to fresh up our latin moves (optional)

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Mexico City


Day 9 – December 31

๐Ÿ‘‰ Day trip to Teotihuacan Pyramids led by our local guide Israel, including activities like:

  • Driving around the pyramids on ATVs
  • Visiting the ancient city of Teotihuacan, the pyramids & learning their history in detail
  • Learning about the Maya, Mixtec, and Zapotec cultures
  • Trying local sweets & drinks made out of the cactuses in the area
  • Clay workshop – making our own statues/objects
  • Exploring underground caves & taking epic photos

๐Ÿ‘‰ 7pm: Returning to our hotel in Mexico City & getting ready for New Year’s Eve

๐Ÿ‘‰ 9pm-1am: Changing the year in Mexico City’s main square & joining the celebrations!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Mexico City


Day 10 – January 1

๐Ÿ‘‰ 10am-3pm: Visiting the majestic neighborhood of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan & taking a stroll in the local market searching for the infamous ‘tostadas de camaron’. Visit to the Frida Kahlo museum is optional (food not included)

๐Ÿ‘‰ 4-8pm: Going back to the hotel for some rest or free time to explore

๐Ÿ‘‰ 8:30-11pm: Attending a spectacular Lucha Libre wrestling performance!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Spending the night in Mexico City


Day 11 – January 2

๐Ÿ‘‰ Checking out & saying goodbye – till next time!

๐Ÿ‘‰ Fly back home ๐Ÿ™‚


INCLUDED:

  • 10 nights of accommodation (3 & 4 star hotels โ€“ breakfast included)
  • Internal flight (Mexico City – P. Escondido)
  • All land transportation
  • Food (in certain stops)
  • All the activities mentioned
  • Local tour guides
  • Team leader (Tasos)

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International flights
  • Food (specified in the itinerary)
  • Visa fees (Free for EU & US passports โ€“ Visa on arrival)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

PRICE: 1700โ‚ฌ

PAYMENT DETAILS:

– You only need 30% (500โ‚ฌ) of the total amount to book your spot.

– You can book your spot till 60 days before the start of the trip.

– Your payment is fully refundable within 7 days of your purchase. After this 7-day window you’re only entitled to a 50% refund.

– If you cancel after November 23rd you’re only entitled to a 25% refund.

– If you have any questions you can contact us at contact@unseenexpeditions.com OR book a free call with us.


Meet the team

Our experience wouldn’t be the same without our local guides helping and providing context for us to understand in depth the culture of each place we’re going to be visiting.

Tasos

Team leader & travel expert

Lorena

Mexico local & language expert

Iban

Pyramids expert & guide


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“This trip made me think. The way Mexicans perceive death is so different compare to my country, Greece. This deep understanding of the culture wouldn’t be possible without Tasos’ approach to the trip. Learning through the locals made everything stick with me. Also, while I was traveling outside of Europe for the first time, and more so in Mexico that doesn’t have the best reputation, at no point during the trip did I feel unsafe – Tasos did an incredible job taking all the stress away from us and let us live the true essence of the experience.”.

โ€“ Nikos, Mexico 2023


“It was an unforgettable experience, I still reminisce about this trip. The warmth of the people and their energy was amazing. We ate perfect street tacos that made you lick your fingers. Tasos had organized a very strong itinerary with activities that helped us experience the places and people like locals.”.

โ€“ Elisavet, Mexico 2023


“A lifetime experience! Tasos knows Mexico as a local and the trip with him was truly amazing! I enjoyed the experience and learned a lot about the “Day of the Dead” and Mexicans’ local culture due to his incredibly well organized trip. I highly recommend to travel with him!”

โ€“ Dimitris, Mexico 2023

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