A Journey Through Culture and Coast
This 10-day exploration of Mexico’s vibrant arts and culture destinations takes you from Mexico City to the Baja California Peninsula. Stay in hotels packed with character and visit museums, galleries and artist studios with expert local guides. End your trip with a few laidback days on the Pacific Coast.
Trip highlights
- Discover Mexico City with a local guide
- Enjoy an evening of Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling)
- Experience a hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacan
- Visit galleries and studios in San Miguel de Allende
- Relax on Los Cerritos surf beach near Todos Santos
- Explore the breathtaking beauty of Baja California
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Days 1–4
Welcome to Mexico City
Mexico City stands as one of the world’s greatest cultural capitals, where the remnants of the Aztec empire of Tenochtitlán form the foundation for a metropolis that has evolved into Mexico’s artistic and intellectual centre. The city houses extraordinary institutions like the Museo Nacional de Antropología and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, while its neighbourhoods – from Coyoacán to Roma Norte – serve as living galleries with street art, festivals, craft markets and eclectic performance spaces.
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Make it mine
In the city
In the arena
On the water
Historic centre and National Museum of Anthropology
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel for a tour of Mexico City’s historic centre, including the atmospheric Zócalo city square with the National Palace and Metropolitan Cathedral, plus if time allows, the Palace of Fine Arts. After lunch, you’ll visit the world-famous National Museum of Anthropology to explore fascinating exhibitions including the Aztec and Maya rooms.
An evening of Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling)
At the legendary Arena Mexico, you’ll witness Mexico’s beloved lucha libre wrestling as masked fighters dressed as superheroes and villains clash in the ring in front of a roaring crowd. Your guide will fill you in on the storylines while these athletic performers deliver spectacular high-flying action.
Xochimilico
Be guided through the canal network of this UNESCO World Heritage site on a colourful trajinera – a traditional painted boat – surrounded by a lively floating fiesta. Mariachi bands paddle by playing music, flower sellers offer bright bouquets and vendors sell cold beers and hot quesadillas. Your guide will share how the Aztecs built floating gardens called chinampas to grow their food right on the water.
Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan
En-route to San Miguel de Allende, stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Teotihuacan pyramids in the valley of Mexico to take a hot air balloon flight over the ruins.
Days 4–7
Art and culture in San Miguel de Allende
In the central highlands city of San Miguel de Allende, Baroque mansions and neo-Gothic churches are the backdrop to a thriving creative community of painters, sculptors, writers, and artisans from all around the world. The historic quarter with its narrow cobblestone streets and hidden courtyards is home to artist studios and galleries, and the city hosts numerous festivals, including Day of the Dead celebrations.
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Private city and artisan studio tour
Your expert guide will meet you at your hotel and take you to explore San Miguel de Allende’s colourful historic centre. You’ll visit the iconic central plaza and the famous pink gothic church (Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel), before heading to the studios and art galleries at La Aurora and the Institute of Culture. See traditional rug-making at a local family’s workshop and, depending on time and interest, visit additional studios including a paper maché shop.
Days 7–10
Beaches and boutiques in Todos Santos
Todos Santos is on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, between the Pacific coast and the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains. Once a missionary outpost and sugar cane hub, the town has evolved into a haven for local and international artists, with colourful colonial architecture now housing charming galleries, artisan markets and cultural festivals. There’s a warm desert climate, excellent farm-to-table restaurants and unspoilt beaches, which offer world-class surf, whale watching and leatherback turtle hatchings.
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Make it mine
Sun and sand
Culture and plate
Take it easy on Los Cerritos beach
Your guide will collect you from your hotel for a trip to Los Cerritos. Soak up the sun, catch some gentle waves on a bodyboard, or chill out under a beach umbrella before tucking into a delicious picnic lunch.
Culture and Baja farm-to-table lunch experience
Spend some time immersing yourself in the culture of Todos Santos, which was founded as a mission settlement in 1733. You’ll have the chance to explore its history, and discover the music and art for which the town is known. You’ll also have the opportunity to tuck into a sumptuous farm-to-table lunch, indulging in the tastes and flavours the Baja region is known for.
Jacada's team did a great job making sure our trip to Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende was seamless. Their guides Amalia and Jaime were very knowledgeable, energetic and added stops to our itinerary that enhanced the experience. Working with the Jacada agents was also seamless. They are very responsive and were willing to be flexible to ensure our…
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
