Mexico City and San Miguel to Baja’s Desert and Sea

Discover Mexico through private cultural encounters, shared tables and adventures above and below the water.

DAYS: 11

DESTINATIONS: Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende

This 11-day, experience-forward itinerary blends insider access, soft adventure, and polished hospitality across three marquee regions. In Mexico City, guests enjoy an interactive private chef dinner, a guided Historic Center walk, exclusive off-hours access at the National Anthropology Museum, and a chinampa visit in Xochimilco. A sunrise hot-air balloon over Teotihuacan leads to San Miguel de Allende for curated art stops, Casa Dragones tequila tasting, and a gourmet, paired lunch at Cuna de Tierra. Fly onward to Los Cabos for desert-to-sea contrasts: a guided hike in Sierra La Laguna and a private flight to La Paz for an Espíritu Santo boat day with snorkeling and a secluded beach picnic. Boutique city stays, villa-style comfort, and an oceanfront resort keep service seamless end-to-end.

Day 1: Arrive in Mexico City and Dine with a Chef

Day 2: Explore the Capital and Anthropology Museum After Hours

Day 3: Meet Xochimilco’s Farmers and Discover Frida’s Home

Day 4: Float Above Teotihuacán at Sunrise

Day 5: Walk San Miguel and Taste Casa Dragones Tequila

Day 6: Explore Guanajuato’s Wine Country

Day 7: Trade the Highlands for Los Cabos

Day 8: Hike Baja’s Desert Oasis and Share a Ranch Lunch

Day 9: Fly to La Paz and Explore the Sea of Cortez

Day 10: Unwind at the Spa and Finish with Live Jazz

Day 11: Say Farewell to Baja

DAY 1

Arrive in Mexico City and settle into Casa Polanco before joining Chef Alfredo Chávez for a private dinner in his home. Across six courses paired with mezcal and tequila, discover pre-Hispanic ingredients and regional cooking traditions, spotlighting ingredients native to Mexico and focused on thoughtful sourcing. Watch Alfredo demonstrate preparation and plating techniques, ask questions as he cooks and, if you wish, join him in the kitchen before sitting down to taste the results. Overnight: Casa Polanco

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Mexico City and San Miguel to Baja’s Desert and Sea