An Extra Stop for a Mexico City Tour

A Custom Addition to a Modern Adventure Tastemaker Journey

Mariachi band performing lively traditional music on a trajinera in Xochimilco, Mexico City, showcasing Mexican culture and festive spirit.
Recently, we curated a couples' trip to Mexico as a custom add-on to one of our Tastemaker trips to Oaxaca, Mexico, focused on full immersion in Mexican culture. They opted to add a 6-day custom travel excursion to Mexico City to dig deeper into the ancient city’s beautiful history and uncover it’s many layers. Through our proven expertise and extensive experience in crafting trips to Mexico City, our expert travel advisors created a luxury custom travel itinerary that balanced iconic highlights with authentically localized experiences. Nestled in the expansive Valley of Mexico, the vibrant capital of Mexico City unfolded a tapestry of vibrant colors, sounds, and flavors—a city where history and modernity dance together in perfect rhythm.

Trip Highlights

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Let us take you there by highlighting some of their unforgettable, custom experiential moments that highlight our ability to craft custom travel:

Mexico City street food vendor at a traditional fonda serving authentic Mexican cuisine in a vibrant market setting.

Food Tour of Mexico City’s Iconic Street Markets

This adventure began with a deep dive into the city’s culinary heritage: a gastronomic walking tour through its vibrant street markets. Mexico City’s bustling hubs showcased a rich evolution of flavors, from the Aztec tradition of using maize, chilies, and cacao, to the layered influences of Spanish and contemporary Mexican cuisine. During the first day of their trip, the couple, guided by an insider culinary expert, navigated aisles bursting with ripe avocados, fiery red chilies, and vendors selling everything from handmade tortillas to fresh tamales. Outlined by architectural masterpieces, this was the perfect way to feel the energy of Mexico City—on a food tour that was a feast for the senses and a celebration of culinary history.

The iconic Metropolitan Cathedral at Zócalo square in Mexico City, a landmark of historic and architectural significance.

Expert-Guided Mexico City Tour with an Architecture Focus

Our custom trips are designed to appeal to diverse interests. During this trip to Mexico City, we made sure the itinerary offered a comprehensive look at its storied past through both cuisine and architecture. In doing so, an expert guide led the couple through the city’s architectural marvels, where striking murals and colonial facades told stories of revolution and resilience. The city itself became a living gallery spanning centuries. The ancient and the avant-garde blended into a breathtaking panorama with notable stops including the futuristic urban landscapes by Mario Pani, the organic designs of Max Cetto, the ornate carvings of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the bold colors of Ricardo Legorreta's buildings, and the sleek lines of Luis Barragán’s modernist masterpieces.

Exhibit of Frida Kahlo’s traditional Tehuana dresses at a Mexico City museum, showcasing Mexican art and culture.

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Home & Studio Visit

In the charming, tree-lined neighborhood of Coyoacán, this trip took a moment of pause to step into the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo at her cobalt-blue sanctuary, Casa Azul. Once shared with her husband, Diego Rivera, this iconic residence gives a deeply personal glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists. The couple wandered through intimate exhibitions of folk art, personal memorabilia, and traditional Tehuana dresses that captured Frida’s unique vision. The air carried the faint scent of pinewood and flowers from the lush garden, a space that inspired much of her work, fully immersing everyone into her home and studio. Every corner told a story, inviting them to connect with the spirit of Frida’s artistry and inspiration.

Colorful trajineras in Xochimilco canals, Mexico City, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offering a unique cultural experience.

A Cruise Through the Xochimilco Canals

After visiting Casa Azul, the journey continued with a leisurely cruise through the colorful canals of Xochimilco. Imagine it: you’re aboard a brightly adorned trajinera—a traditional Mexican boat in Xochimilco—the scent of marigolds mingles with the tang of freshly squeezed lime in your michelada. The vibrant melodies of mariachi fill the air as you pass floating gardens, remnants of ancient Aztec agriculture. For our guests, this Xochimilco tour was an ode to life on the water, where every moment was infused with the rich heritage of Mexico.

Your Adventure Awaits

Custom travel—like this trip to Mexico City— is more than just tasting local delicacies and visiting historical sites. It’s a carefully crafted journey that fosters a deep connection to a place, turning every moment into a lasting memory. Whether you’re savoring the homegrown flavors, marveling at the local art with an expert guide, or grooving to mariachi melodies, Modern Adventure provides exclusive access and knowledge that offers an intimate look into the heart of any destination. Ready to build your own adventure? Let us create a once-in-a-lifetime custom trip for you. Click here to start your journey.

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