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Mexico Citywith Andrew Colacchio

Mexico City January 10–15, 2027
Dates
Jan 10–15, 2027
Destination
Mexico
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Group size
1–20 travelers
From
$3,249
Deposit
$750
Status
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The journey

Maize & Markets: The Ultimate Mexico City Food & Drink Adventure

You are invited to step into the vibrant, flavor-filled heartbeat of Mexico City, a city that does not just welcome you. It pulls you into its rhythm, wraps you in its color, and feeds you stories one unforgettable bite at a time.

Curated by food and travel creator Andrew Colacchio (@andrewloves_) and Chef Richard Gruica, this journey celebrates Mexican culture through cuisine and connection. Street food rivals fine dining, and ancient rituals meet modern creativity.

Highlights

  • Taco tastings and a Tacos & Tequila Night
  • VIP ringside seats at Arena México for lucha libre
  • The pyramids of Teotihuacan and lunch in a candlelit cave restaurant
  • The Frida Kahlo Museum with a private art historian
  • A surprise Michelin-level dinner
  • Xochimilco's canals by private trajinera, with a farewell to mariachi music

Want more? Continue to Oaxaca on an optional four-day extension for moles, mezcal and hands-on tortilla making.

Andrew Colacchio
Meet your host

Andrew Colacchio

Food and travel content creator, @andrewloves_

A food and travel content creator better known as @andrewloves_. With a background rooted in the culinary world, Andrew has built a devoted global audience through his honest, detail-driven approach to dining. He does not chase hype. He uncovers it.

Meet the chef
Chef Richard Gruica
Hosted by Chef Richard GruicaChef, culinary travel expert and founder of The Gourmet Vacation.
Photo gallery
15 photos from Mexico City
Day by day

The itinerary.

10 days, Mexico City. Itineraries may adjust slightly for seasons and openings.

  1. Day01Sunday, January 10

    Street Food, Culture & Lucha Libre Spectacle

    We begin at the National Museum of Anthropology with a private expert guide, standing before the Aztec Sun Stone and centuries of history.

    A private foodie walk then winds through vibrant neighborhoods, bustling markets and local taquerías: fresh-pressed masa tacos, sizzling meats from the trompo and traditional drinks.

    The evening opens with a Tacos & Tequila Night, followed by VIP ringside seats for lucha libre at Arena México. Everyone goes home with a custom lucha mask.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Polanco (to be confirmed)
  2. Day02Monday, January 11

    The Mysteries of Teotihuacan & Cave Dining Extravaganza

    After a leisurely breakfast we travel to Teotihuacan, the City of the Gods. A private guide leads us along the Avenue of the Dead and up to the Pyramid of the Sun.

    Lunch is in a cave restaurant carved into ancient lava rock, with flickering light, live music, folklore performances and traditional dishes.

    In the afternoon, a hands-on alebrije experience: choose or paint your own vibrant spirit animal, rooted in Mexican folklore.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Polanco (to be confirmed)
  3. Day03Tuesday, January 12

    Art & Adventurous Flavors

    A private art historian guides us through the Frida Kahlo Museum: her home, her gardens and her deeply personal creative spaces.

    The afternoon brings the Bugs & Beers Market Experience, a playful look at Mexico's ancient food traditions. Taste chapulines (grasshoppers), escamoles (ant larvae) and maguey worms with craft artisan beers, and compete for the Fearless Fork Award. Traditional dishes are there for the less adventurous.

    After a break, a surprise Michelin-level dinner.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Polanco (to be confirmed)
  4. Day04Wednesday, January 13

    Choose Your Flavor, Choose Your Adventure

    A flexible day you shape yourself from curated options.

    By day

    • Market cooking class with a local chef
    • Chocolate and cacao tasting ritual rooted in ancient traditions
    • Traditional temazcal spa ceremony

    By night

    • Cocktail Lab: Mexican Spirits Edition
    • Private mural and street art tour with curated bites
    • Taco Omakase Experience
    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Polanco (to be confirmed)
  5. Day05Thursday, January 14

    Serene Canals & Mariachi Magic: A Farewell to Remember

    We start in Xochimilco, the UNESCO-listed canals and floating gardens the Aztecs engineered as chinampas. Aboard a private trajinera we glide past flower-filled gardens with live music, then visit a traditional chinampa farm for a farm-to-table lunch.

    In the evening we gather at Plaza Garibaldi for a farewell celebration surrounded by live mariachi, and a farewell dinner toasting the flavors, stories and friendships of the week.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Polanco (to be confirmed)
  6. Day06Friday, January 15

    Fond Farewells or Oaxaca Add-On

    Private transfers are arranged around your departure.

    Oaxaca extension: after breakfast, a luxury transfer to the airport and a flight to Oaxaca. Check in to a boutique hotel, take a walking tour of the historic center, then dinner at one of Oaxaca's top restaurants.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Oaxaca (extension guests, to be confirmed)
  7. Day07Saturday, January 16

    Oaxaca Extension: Artful Adventures

    A celebration of Oaxaca's art, culture and culinary soul. A local artist leads a hands-on workshop where you craft your own Oaxacan keepsake.

    A private culinary tour through markets and beloved local spots brings deep, complex moles, delicate quesillo and other regional specialties, followed by a guided look at Oaxaca's bold street art. The evening is yours.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Oaxaca (to be confirmed)
  8. Day08Sunday, January 17

    Oaxaca Extension: Roots, Revelations & Mezcal

    We stand beneath the Árbol del Tule, the widest tree in the world, browse the artisan market of Tule and watch the dyeing and weaving traditions passed down for generations.

    At a sustainable farm, a local abuela guides a hands-on tortilla-making lesson with Andrew and Chef Richard, ending in a soulful lunch. Then a boutique mezcalería, from agave field to bottle, and dinner at a family-run mezcal country kitchen.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Oaxaca (to be confirmed)
  9. Day09Monday, January 18

    Oaxaca Extension: Return to Mexico City

    A final, unhurried breakfast before a luxury transfer to Oaxaca airport and the flight back to Mexico City. Check in to our Polanco hotel. The evening is entirely yours: rest, a stroll, a celebrated restaurant or the city's nightlife.

    Overnight: Luxury hotel, Polanco (to be confirmed)
  10. Day10Tuesday, January 19

    Oaxaca Extension: Farewell

    Private transfers are arranged according to your departure.

What’s included

Everything at the table.

Included

  • Quality timeThe chance to eat, drink, explore, experience, interact and learn alongside Andrew and Chef Richard personally throughout the trip.
  • 5 nights accommodationLuxury accommodation in Mexico City.
  • All excursionsIncluding food, tastings and activities.
  • MealsAll breakfasts, most lunches and dinners, including a Michelin-level meal.
  • Private transportationAll transportation throughout the trip.
  • Private guideYour guide, Chef Richard Gruica, is an expert on Mexico, bilingual and also a chef.

Not included

  • AirfareAirfare to Mexico City is not included. We highly recommend arriving by Saturday, January 9 for the pre-tour kick off.
  • Travel insuranceThis is very STRONGLY recommended.
  • Tips and gratuitiesOptional additional tips for guides, hosts, servers and drivers.
  • Extra food and drinkAny other food or drink not provided on the tour.
  • Airport transfersArrival and departure airport transfers are not included.
Where you’ll stay

Four stars and up, always.

Polanco, Mexico City
5 nights · Polanco, Mexico City Luxury hotel (to be confirmed)

Our base for the main journey, in one of Mexico City’s most elegant neighborhoods.

Oaxaca
3 nights · Oaxaca Boutique hotel (to be confirmed)

Oaxaca extension guests only, followed by one more night in Polanco.

Destinations

Where this journey takes you

Trip details

The fine print.

Reservations, deposits and payments are handled securely through WeTravel.

Reserve on WeTravel
Price
$3,249 per person
Deposit
$750
Group size
1–20 travelers
Arrival
Mexico City. Airport transfers are not included. Arrive by Saturday, January 9 for the pre-tour kick off.
Departure
Mexico City on January 15, or Mexico City on January 19 after the Oaxaca extension.
Travel insurance
This is very STRONGLY recommended.
Questions

Good to know.

When should I arrive?

We highly recommend arriving in Mexico City by Saturday, January 9 to take part in the pre-tour kick off. The journey runs January 10 to 15, 2027.

What is the Oaxaca extension?

An optional add-on from January 15 to 19, 2027: three nights in Oaxaca with art, markets, moles, tortilla making and mezcal, then a final night in Mexico City.

Are the tours suitable for all dietary preferences?

Yes, we accommodate various dietary preferences and ensure that your culinary experience is tailored to your specific needs. You can specify your preferences when booking the tour.

What kind of hotels do you use?

Luxury accommodations of 4 stars or higher are included on every journey.

How do I book?

Every journey is booked and paid securely through WeTravel. Use the Reserve button on the journey page to hold your place with a deposit.

Should I buy travel insurance?

We highly recommend obtaining insurance for a trip of this nature. It is always better to be covered.

What should I bring on a tour?

It’s recommended to bring comfortable clothing and footwear for exploring, as well as an open mind and appetite for discovering new flavors and experiences.

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January 10–15, 2027 Andrew Colacchio From $3,249
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