Authentic Mexican Long Weekend getaway with a local! - hot air balloon tour, mezcal tasting & more

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Sebastian

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Hello 👋 future Tripmates!! My name is Sebastián, I live in Mexico City, and I´m excited to share with you an incredible experience filled with culture, authentic Mexican 🇲🇽 food & drinks (yes lots of tacos 🌮 & many more!), local activities, and a great time!🍻 Because Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world, on this trip we will be on the move and on a tight schedule in order to get the chance to appreciate everything this city has to offer. 💰 What´s Included: 🏠 Accommodation: Hotel in La Roma (chic, colonial neighborhood) Private room (large bed) with private bathroom Breakfast Included ☕️ Check-in - 3pm **A damage deposit of $20 USD is required upon arrival.** CASH ONLY 🚌 Transportation: Van with driver to take us to all of our attractions from Thursday to Sunday. 🍷 Mezcal & Mole Tasting: We will join a Certified Sommelier where he will teach us all there is to know about mezcal alongside handcrafted mole from Oaxaca. 🎈 Hot Air Balloon ride over Pyramids: We will be flying over the Pyramids of Teotihuacán on a Hot Air Balloon and then we will be greeted with a delicious Mexican breakfast. Then we will visit the Pyramids to take a closer look! (Extra cost $85mx) **We will get up very early for this activity** 🥊 Lucha Libre: On this trip we will be attending a Lucha Libre match; one of the local´s favorite sports to watch because of its excitement and fanaticism. 🎨 Frida Kahlo Museum "Casa Azul" 🖼 Museo Nacional de la Revolución 🕌 Palacio de Bellas Artes 🏛 Palacio de Correos de México 🏛 Antiguo Palacio del Ayuntamiento ⛪️ Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México ❌ NOT Included: Transportation from airport to hotel and back. Restaurants (1 Thursday, 1-2 Friday, 1-2 Saturday, 2 Sunday) **We will split checks** Souvenirs Pyramids entrance ($85mx) Parking for all the attractions (approx. $800mx total) we will split it between the group. Permission to take pictures inside museums ($30mx per museum) *NO FLASH ALLOWED*
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Hello! My name is Sebastián De La Concha, I am from California, currently living in Mexico City and have been doing so for the past 5 years!

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Trip Itinerary
1

Mexico City

Day 1
We will meet at the hotel after you have checked-in, we will get to know each other quickly and then head out to our first stop: Mezcal & Mole tasting. Here we will learn all about Mezcal and try 7 different types of mezcal alongside 7 handcrafted moles from Oaxaca.
2

Mexico City

Day 1-2
To finish off our first night and cool down from the mezcals, we will be having dinner at a famous gourmet taco shop nearby called "Los Alexis" where you will be able to enjoy a variety of contemporary tacos ($100-200mx).
3

Teotihuacan Pyramids (Botanical Gardens)

Day 2
Early bird gets the worm! Teotihuacán is about an hour away from the Hotel, so we need to leave the Hotel around 6a.m. Once we get to there, we will be greeted with some coffee and snacks before we head up in the air in our Hot Air Balloon. We will be in the air at sunrise and get to see the pyramids from above for about 1 hour. Then, once we land, we will have a complimentary Mexican breakfast. After the Hot Air Balloon tour, we will get a closer look at the pyramids (extra cost $85mx entrance fee).
4

Polanco

Day 2
We will be having lunch in one of Mexico´s nicest neighborhoods, Polanco. Here we will be eating at a famous traditional restaurant with lots of history and known for its great food and architecture ($600-1,000mx). After lunch we can walk around the neighborhood, visit Parque Lincoln, a family park with street vendors, and Masaryk (the Rodeo Drive of Mexico City). We will then head back to the hotel for a nice break.
5

Arena México

Day 2-3
To celebrate our Friday night, we will attend a Lucha Libre match filled with excitement, where you will be able to drink some national beer (non alcoholic beverages are available), visit the shop for souvenirs and try local snacks. After the show (if you are still hungry) we can stop for street tacos!
6

San Ángel

Day 3
We will kick off our Saturday morning with a visit to San Angel, a neighborhood related to historic events, where we will walk through a swap meet filled with art and crafts from local Mexican artists, authentic Mexican coffee, and lots of unique souvenirs.
7

Coyoacán

Day 3
After our walk through San Angel, we will head to Coyoacan, another historic neighborhood, where we will visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, Mexico´s most famous female painter. After visiting the museum, we will walk through the neighborhood and a flea market as we make our way to the restaurant for dinner.
8

Los Danzantes

Day 3-4
We will be having dinner at Los Danzantes, a famous restaurant from Oaxaca, where we can apply our insights from the mezcal tasting and try their award winning mezcals alongside a culinary experience with local ingredients and flavors ($500-800mx). After dinner we will have a free night, you are welcomed to do as you please, I can happily give recommendations, or we can have a night out in town!
9

Historic center of Mexico City

Day 4
Because most museums are free on Sundays, we will be visiting some of the most influential museums this city has to offer: Museo Nacional de la Revolución Palacio de Bellas Artes Palacio de Correo Have a quick lunch at traditional Mexican restaurant ($300-400)
10

Zócalo

Day 4-5
After lunch, we will walk to El Zócalo, considered the center of the city, where we will get to visit the Government Palace Museum and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City. After visiting these historic landmarks, we will be having dinner at an authentic Spanish restaurant nearby before heading back to the hotel ($600-1,000mx).
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5 days trip
Mexico City, Mexico City & 8 more
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