Later this month, I'm leaving Colombia to discover Mexico's food, beaches, and ancient civilizations with G Adventures. A little over one year ago, I first had the opportunity to travel with G Adventures in Patagonia.
The experience surpassed my expectations in every way, from our friendly mountain guide, Christian, and the nightly feasts of Patagonian lamb and king crab to the breathtaking scenery and optional activities like ice climbing.
When you factor in airfare, Patagonia is one of the more costly regions of Latin America to visit. By contrast, Mexico remains one of the cheapest, most easily accessible destinations in North America.
The two-week itinerary below hits all the hot spots from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen on the Mayan Riviera. There are so many optional activities in each city that I won't even try to list them all.
It was last year that two of G Adventures' Wanders in Residence, Daniel and Audrey of Uncornered Market, sold me on Oaxaca through their vivid Instagram photos of food and daily life. Add to that Playa del Carmen's massive appeal as a hotspot for digital nomads, and I could no longer delay visiting Mexico.
Last weekend, while researching which UNESCO World Heritage Sites I've visited so far, I found that I may be able to see as many as six new sites on this 15-day tour alone.
- Historic Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco
- Historic Centre of Puebla
- Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
- Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca
- Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque
- Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
As always, I'll provide live coverage of the trip through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and follow up with articles on Go Backpacking and the G Adventures blog. Expect lots of food photos as I delve into one of my favorite world cuisines!
I'll be arriving in Mexico a week early to visit friends in Puerto Vallarta, and after the tour, I'll spend an extra two weeks exploring Playa del Carmen and the region on my own.
