Overview
The Mexico food tour to learn about the history and production process of two popular Mexican drinks: pulque and cider. Moreover, visit the beautiful “Magical Town” Cholula, and UNESCO-listed Puebla City getting to know their unique architectural landscapes, cultural heritage, and rich gastronomic traditions. Puebla’s cuisine is one of the most diverse and representative in the whole country: come with us to find out why!
Itinerary
In the morning, meet your guide and head to Rancho San Isidro, in Tlaxcala, one of the most representative pulque producers in the region. There, meet a member of a pulque cooperative who will tell us about the history and production technique of this ancient drink. Except for this, walk around agave fields, try various types of pulque and its products, and taste some of the local food specialities directly from the farm.
Afterwards, move to our next stop: Cholula. Considered a “Magical Town“, this place is best known for its Great Pyramid with the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios sanctuary on top. Once there, have a walking tour of its historic centre and visit the museum of a local cider producer.
Later, go to the state’s capital city: Puebla. There, visit a monastery that is the birthplace of the most famous regional dish: “mole poblano”. Hereafter, have a comprehensive walking tour of Puebla seeing its lovely colonial buildings, colourful lanes, and beautiful churches. On our way, discover Puebla’s cuisine trying some of its most typical food in local markets and restaurants. Also, visit the famous Parian crafts market where you can see unique regional souvenirs and sample traditional sweets. Except for it, during this tour, try some of the most popular regional drinks such as local hand-made liquors and artisanal mezcal.
After a full day of discoveries, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.
Why go with us
- You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to commission-based shops & restaurants.
- An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed & varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
- We are flexible: we can adjust the programme & route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended.
