A VEGAN NEW YEARS IN Mexico CITY
Join us to celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome in 2025 on a vegan group tour for an exploration of veganism, art and culture in Mexico City. Connect with vegans from around the world while supporting local Mexican businesses, trying pre-hispanic vegan food, learning about the rich tapestry of art, history, traditions of the Aztecs and revolutionaries like Frida Kahlo. On this 8 day trip, you will come away with new friends, art-filled memories, new vegan recipes and an appreciation for Mexico through the ages.
Dates: December 27th 2024 to January 4th 2025
Location: Mexico City
Group Size: 8-10
Pricing: $3,295 USD (shared room) / $3,795 USD for a private room (single person)
Want to chat? Email us at prachi@fairkonnect.com to set up a call.
What's on the Itinerary?
DAY 1 | THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
Our team will pick you up at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City. After some rest and relaxation, we will walk over to a traditional Mexican vegan restaurant to have a welcome dinner, get to know the amazing people that will be on this journey with you and explore the neighborhood for those who aren't incredibly jet-lagged.
Meals Included: Dinner
DAY 2 | FRIDA KAHLO, COBBLESTONES AND CAFES
After orientation, we will walk over to Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo’s home and sanctuary in the quiet and quaint area of South CDMX. Feeling inspired by her life and art, we will make our way over to a vegan lunch of ceviche and bean sopa. In the afternoon, we will meander to one of the most quaint and hidden neighborhoods with brick stones, colorful houses and a beautiful sculpture of Diego Rivera. We’ll pop in and of gorgeous shops, the town center and markets as we get the lay of the land of where Frida and Diego lived.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 | THE PYRAMIDS OF TEOTIHUACAN
Today we leave the city to go on an archeological adventure to an ancient Mesoamerican city, which was settled in 400 B.C. We will visit the ruins of the city that hold temples, town squares, and pyramids for the moon and the sun. For lunch, we will eat at a restaurant that specializes in pre-Hispanic culinary heritage with fresh tortillas and delicious salsa machas. Eating edible cactus and local plants like goosefoot (it’s vegan!) will help us appreciate the vast diversity of vegan food in the world. After lunch, we will head over to one of the holiest sites for locals-Our Lady of Guadalupe to understand modern-day Mexican spirituality and religion. Tonight dinner will be ordered in from one of our team’s favorite vegan dumpling spot.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 | MEXICO’S ENDURING INDIGENOUS SPIIRT
After a homey breakfast together, we’ll head over to Chapultapec and step back in time to the Anthropology Museum, a treasure trove of pre-Columbian artifacts, showcasing the rich tapestry of Mexico's ancient civilizations. Its awe-inspiring architecture complements the stunning exhibits, creating an immersive experience that transports visitors back in time. Beyond the artifacts, the museum offers a profound understanding of Mexico's cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of its indigenous peoples. We’ll then take a stroll through the gorgeous Chapultapec park and discover it’s beauty through lakeside bookstores and admire the jacaranda trees of the city’s springtime. You have the evening free for dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5 | NEW YEARS EVE IN THE COLORFUL DOWNTOWN, FOOD AND DANCES OF HISTORIC CENTRO
Today we go into the historic downtown and heart of the city full of intricate Aztec architecture, hidden hole in the walls and a vintage churros and hot chocolate dessert shop. Over the course of almost 6 hours, we will walk through the fascinating layers of history and modern day downtown Mexico City, while supporting small vegan businesses, admiring architecture and beautiful city views. We will close out 2024 with a special dinner, toast and festivities in the Mexican spirit.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, New Years Eve Dinner
DAY 6 | NEW YEARS DAY IN THE FLOATING GARDENS
After breakfast, we’ll welcome in 2025 by visiting the floating gardens of Xochimilco. Our boat will go meander through the more quiet canals meandering through the agricultural farms or chinampas, small villages and lush vegetation. Take in the slower pace of life that is part of Mexican culture while setting the tone for your year ahead through friendship and relaxation. The evening is free for quiet reflection or to explore another part of town on your own or in small groups.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 7 | AZTEC TEMAZACAL (SWEAT LODGE) + STROLLS THROUGH OUR FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS
We start the day with a cleansing and healing Mexican ritual called a Temazcal (sweat lodge). Practiced by the Aztecs, it is a symbol of sweating out the old and being born into a new version of yourself. Afterwards, we’ll go on a walking tour through some of our favorite neighborhoods, hopping in and out of vegan food trucks, art-filled cafes, rooftop terraces and vegan supermarkets. Today, we meander through the prettiest parts of town where we appreciate and soak in the murals, top-notch coffee and flower-filled boutiques. Today you will start to feel like a local.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 | REJUVENATION, NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS AND GOODBYES
On our last day of the trip, you have the afternoon free to get in last minute shopping, visit a museum that you didn’t get a chance to, go back to your favorite cafe or take it easy. Later tonight we have our final goodbye dinner at a beautiful all vegan restaurant. Tonight is for celebrating friendship, travel and Mexico…you can sleep on the plane ;).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 | AIRPORT DROP OFFS
Today we will be organizing airport drop offs for all travelers. If your flight is not until later in the afternoon or night, join us for breakfast and explore anything you wanted to do on your own such as certain museums, art galleries or cafes.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Trip Cost in USD
$3,295 USD for a shared room/ $3,795 USD for a private room
What's Included
Pre-Departure Support (health, safety and cultural guide) & assistance with TRAVEL DOCUMENTS (COVID-19 & VISITOR FORMS)
Airport transferS
Accommodation
MEALS AS INDICATED ABOVE
Local transporTation
Local Team available 24/7
TIPS TO DRIVERS, ACTIVITY PARTNERS AND OTHER VENDORS
EntrancE AND Tickets to places of interest per itinerary
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ACCOMMODATION
We stay in a sunny villa in Mexico City on a quiet, tree-lined street in a colorful neighborhood. It is walking distance to coffee shops, lovely restaurants and neighborhoods, and Frida Kahlo’s house. It is also run by a family keeping everything small-scale and local.
Double and single rooms are available. There is a small courtyard in the back of the property where you can have coffee and relax.