A Week In… Mexico City and Oaxaca

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We hope you enjoy this Photo Journal filled with pictures of the incredible sights and unforgettable moments experienced  from our recent journey on A Week In… Mexico City and Oaxaca.

Zocalo, Mexico City
Walking around Zócalo – Mexico City’s main central square
Enjoying the Museum of Anthropology to ourselves with an after-hours visit
Up close with an Aztec stone sculpture
Taking in the wonders of Teotihuacan – the “City of Gods”
Preparation for our alebrije workshop with a local artisan
Our traditional folk-art creatures
Brushes out: we put our painting skills to the test
Monte Albán
The beautiful Monte Albán – one of Mesoamerica’s earliest major cities
Exploring Monte Albán’s many temples, plazas, and ruins
Our amazing local guides share insights that help us understand
the architectural wonders
Admiring Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul on a private visit
Frida Kahlo’s art studio – where her masterpieces were created
Sailing through Xochimilco’s legendary gardens by canal boat
Fueling up with a farm fresh meal
Sharing laughs and smiles over authentic cuisine
Learning about typical farm life in Xochimilco from a local farmer
We arrive at the St. Regis, Mexico City in the iconic Paseo de la
Reforma
Diving into Oaxaca’s local flavors with a cooking demo
Savoring the dishes we prepared by hand
Stunning architecture surrounds Oaxaca’s streets
Understanding the significance of religion in Oaxaca
Strolling through the vibrant streets of Oaxaca
A privately guided visit to the Diego Riviera Museum – crowd-free and just for Tauck guests

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