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Mexico City
Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure
Dec 02 - 07, 2025 (Sold Out!)
Where
Mexico City
Group Size
6 - 12 Travelers
Duration
6 Days, 5 Nights
When
Dec 02 - 07, 2025 (Sold Out!)
Price
From 3,750 USD / person
Mexico City has a complex and fascinating cultural identity: it is a place where pre-Hispanic, Colonial, and contemporary influences collide in a riot of street food, and bustling markets. Here, the Aztec ruins of the city aren’t just buried under the surface, they become a backdrop to a thriving, ever-changing metropolis, a microcosm of many of the country’s diverse cultural and culinary identities. There are tens of millions of souls who make Mexico City what it is; this trip is a celebration of the harmony as well as the dissonance.
Over the course of six days, we’ll explore mouthwatering local gastronomy, and experience those rare moments when the city’s eras of history and its different identities are in beautiful harmony – for instance, enjoying a street snack of tacos al pastor while taking in a hidden Diego Rivera mural. We’ll also spend time exploring some of these specific eras and their influences on modern Mexico City: from a heady Aztec brew, or a colonial-era mole recipe, to the unique, pre-Hispanic floating farms still in use today. We’ll head outside the city center to enjoy a boat ride to the gardens and green oasis of Xochimilco, where farmers preserve over a thousand years of agricultural legacy. From street food to contemporary Mexican dining trends, and traditional restaurants to meals in local homes, our focus throughout will be food and the people who make it. On the ever-present periphery of our taste buds will be the history, art, architecture, landscape, agriculture, and street life that brings everything together.
FEAST
SIP
TASTE
MEET
LEARN
Your itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Mexico City
Day 2
The Many Layers of Mexico City
Day 3
Mole & Milpa Alta
Day 4
Shop, Cook, Feast & Lucha Libre
Day 5
Floating Farms of Xochimilco
Day 6
Farewell and Departure
Meet the Crew
We are firm believers in the power of local knowledge. Our guides and the culinary masters and other artisans who are part of our trips all deeply reflect that. Meet some of Mexico City’s finest:
Paco
Liz
Victor
Graciela
Mayra
Gabriel
Tony
Where you'll stay
Historico Central
This week’s focus on deeply local experiences and places is also well reflected in our choice of accommodation. We always select boutique and independent places, ones inspired by international standards while staying loyal to the area’s local heritage – that’s the balance we seek for more than a good night’s rest.
Our group will be staying at the Historico Central Hotel, a boutique hotel housed in a restored, 300-year-old building. Located in the heart of Mexico City, the Centro Historico, we’ll be a stone’s throw from many of the city’s most historic buildings and museums as well as its vibrant lifestyle. The hotel also features a 24 hour cafe, and drinks and snacks are included in your stay.
Hear what travelers are saying
The trip of a lifetime. I came away with a true sense of Mexico City, its culture, delicious food and warm people!
Melinda S.
A fantastic way to see parts of Mexico City, learn its history, and experience really good food and hospitality with fun and knowledgeable guides.
lesha A.
On this trip I felt that I had unique, genuine experiences that only an insider could access.
Sharon W.
Know before you go
Pricing and Accommodation
The total cost of this trip is $3,250 for 2025 and $3,750 for 2026. For travelers wishing to have single accommodations during the trip, an additional $500 ($750 for 2026) will be due at the time of the final payment. A $500 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure space on the trip. The balance is due 90 days prior to the start of the trip.
Activity Level
Travelers should be reasonably fit and feel comfortable walking 3 to 5 miles each day and remaining on their feet for long periods of time. Keep in mind that Mexico City is a bustling and crowded place!
Arrival and Departure
For flights in and out of Mexico City International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez), we suggest you arrive by 3 p.m. on Day 1 and depart anytime on Day 6. We are happy to book you extra nights at the group’s hotel and provide suggestions for things to do and see in the city on your own.
Inclusions
• All accommodation throughout the trip in stylish, boutique hotels. • Professional guides throughout the entire experience. • A belt-popping experience, with all meals and drinks included in planned activities. • All activities and events as mentioned in the itinerary. • A hungry group of Culinary Backstreets travelers, excited to explore all that Mexico City has to offer!
Exclusions
• Transportation and flights to and from Mexico City, including airport transfers. • Food and drink outside of Culinary Backstreets Trip offerings. • If applicable, applying for an Mexican visa (not required for U.S. citizens). • Travel insurance (recommended).
Dietary Restrictions
We encourage an adventurous palate! We try our best to accommodate dietary restrictions, though in most cases ingredients can’t be substituted or omitted from particular dishes. If you have a particular food allergy or intolerance, please contact us to find out if this is the right trip for you.
Notes on Itinerary
Itineraries and daily schedules are subject to change. We expect to do everything listed in the itinerary, though the order may be rearranged based on weather or other local conditions.
Safety and Sustainability
We have reinforced our commitment to sustainability and safety with new guidelines to assure maximum safety of our guests on our trips while maintaining the quality of the experience. All of our experiences are designed to have minimal impact on the community and environment. For more details on our precautions, read here. Our cancellation policy is extremely flexible to deal with changes in travel plans.
Cancellation Policy
<p>You may cancel 90 days before the start of the trip and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after 60 days before the start of the trip there is a 50% cancellation fee. On or after 30 days there is a 100% cancellation fee. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled (see our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-[#781e2a] underline" href="https://foxlabs-development.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/foxlabs-development/images_imported/For+CB+Trips_+Terms+%26+Conditions_updated2022.pdf">Terms and Conditions</a> for full details).</p>
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