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Mexico In My Pocket believes traveling to Mexico should be on everyone’s bucket list. We’re not talking about Tulum or Cancun – we want you to experience the true Mexico: filled with charming cobblestone streets, colonial-style buildings, centuries-old churches, colorful facades, diverse regional cuisine, artisanal crafts, ancient ruins, tequila and mezcal, and more.

Whether you're traveling to Oaxaca for Day of the Dead or visiting Mexico for the first time, we want to help make your experience as magical as possible!

Our itinerary services are for those who:

• Have never been to Mexico.
• Want to build relationships with locals in the community.
• Want to taste authentic cuisine.
• Would like to see how artisanal crafts are created.
• Would like to learn more about the rich culture, history, and traditions.

* PLEASE NOTE: The pricing outlined below includes a custom itinerary and consultation call to review the itinerary. Additional booking fees and services are outlined below. Please read the entire description before booking. Our itinerary packages start at 3 days. For itineraries that are longer than 12 days, please email us separately at hola@mexicoinmypocket.com. 

PRICING:

• 3-Day Itinerary: $240 
• 4-Day Itinerary: $300
• 5-Day Itinerary: $360
• 6-Day Itinerary: $420
• 7-Day Itinerary: $480
• 8-Day Itinerary: $540
• 9-Day Itinerary: $600
• 10-Day Itinerary: $660
• 11-Day Itinerary: $720
• 12-Day Itinerary: $780

*Fee Breakdown: $60 per day + $60 for the consultation call where we review your itinerary together.

This year, we're building out itineraries for the following cities:

• Guanajuato
• Merida
• Mexico City
• Oaxaca
• Puebla
• San Miguel de Allende
• Taxco

First time visiting Mexico?

• We recommend booking a trip to Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, or Mexico City.

Let's jump on a call!

• During our Initial Travel Consultation call (this service is free), we'll get to know what you're looking for in your dream trip to Mexico. And we'll start to determine which location is the perfect match for your visit.

Sit back, relax, and let us plan!

• After the initial consultation call, we'll develop a custom itinerary for you that includes transportation information, restaurant, museums, and other activity suggestions.

• Once your itinerary is ready, we’ll schedule another consultation call to review all of the details and make sure everything is to your preference.

• Please Note: If an additional call is needed after our second call, there will be an additional $60 consulting fee applied.

*PLEASE NOTE: 

• Our travel services are non-refundable.

• For booking services, we do not accommodate parties larger than 12 people.

BOOKING FEES + SERVICES

Itinerary planning does not include restaurant, event, and/or hotel bookings. If you need reservations made, we have additional fees for these types of accommodations. For booking requests less than 90 days in advance, please select our last minute planners' itinerary services.

Hotel Booking Fees:

• $100 per trip if we are asked to research properties outside of our preferred partners. 

• No fee for Mexico In My Pocket preferred hotel partners and amenities. 

Restaurant Booking Fees:

• $10 per restaurant reservation. $15 if a cash deposit is required to cover the cost of transaction fees. Please Note: Some restaurants will require a cash deposit ahead of time. We have the ability to accommodate this need if necessary.

• No fee for Mexico In My Pocket preferred restaurant partners.

This itinerary is for our last minute planners. If you're the spontaneous type who decides "let's plan a trip to Mexico City next month," then we're talking to you!

Planning a last minute trip requires more leg work, which is why this service is a little pricier. But don't worry, we've got you covered! If you're reaching out to us 90 days or less before your trip, this service is for you.

About: Mexico In My Pocket believes traveling to Mexico should be on everyone’s bucket list. We’re not talking about Tulum or Cancun – we want you to experience the true Mexico: filled with charming cobblestone streets, colonial-style buildings, centuries-old churches, colorful facades, diverse regional cuisine, artisanal crafts, ancient ruins, tequila and mezcal, and more.

Whether you're traveling to Oaxaca for Day of the Dead or visiting Mexico for the first time, we want to help make your experience as magical as possible!

Our itinerary services are for those who:

• Have never been to Mexico.
• Want to build relationships with locals in the community.
• Want to taste authentic cuisine.
• Would like to see how artisanal crafts are created.
• Would like to learn more about the rich culture, history, and traditions.

* PLEASE NOTE: The pricing outlined below includes a custom itinerary and consultation call to review the itinerary. Additional booking fees and services are outlined below. Please read the entire description before booking. Our itinerary packages start at 3 days. For itineraries that are longer than 12 days, please email us separately at hola@mexicoinmypocket.com. 

PRICING:

• 3-Day Itinerary: $380
• 4-Day Itinerary: $475
• 5-Day Itinerary: $570
• 6-Day Itinerary: $665
• 7-Day Itinerary: $760
• 8-Day Itinerary: $855
• 9-Day Itinerary: $950
• 10-Day Itinerary: $1045
• 11-Day Itinerary: $1140
• 12-Day Itinerary: $1235

*Fee Breakdown: $95 per day + $95 for the consultation call where we review your itinerary together.

This year, we're building out itineraries for the following cities:

• Guanajuato
• Merida
• Mexico City
• Oaxaca
• Puebla
• San Miguel de Allende
• Taxco

First time visiting Mexico?

• We recommend booking a trip to Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, or Mexico City.

Let's jump on a call!

• During our Initial Travel Consultation call (this service is free), we'll get to know what you're looking for in your dream trip to Mexico. And we'll start to determine which location is the perfect match for your visit.

Sit back, relax, and let us plan!

• After the initial consultation call, we'll develop a custom itinerary for you that includes transportation information, restaurant, museums, and other activity suggestions.

• Once your itinerary is ready, we’ll schedule another consultation call to review all of the details and make sure everything is to your preference.

• Please Note: If an additional call is needed after our second call, there will be an additional $95 consulting fee applied.

*PLEASE NOTE: 

• Our travel services are non-refundable.

• For booking services, we do not accommodate parties larger than 12 people.

BOOKING FEES + SERVICES

Itinerary planning does not include restaurant, event, and/or hotel bookings. If you need reservations made, we have additional fees for these types of accommodations. 

Hotel Booking Fees:

• $100 per trip if we are asked to research properties outside of our preferred partners. 

• No fee for Mexico In My Pocket preferred hotel partners and amenities. 

Restaurant Booking Fees:

• $10 per restaurant reservation. $15 if a cash deposit is required to cover the cost of transaction fees. Please Note: Some restaurants will require a cash deposit ahead of time. We have the ability to accommodate this need if necessary.

• No fee for Mexico In My Pocket preferred restaurant partners.

Join Luisa in Oaxaca for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and learn more about:

• Indigenous Zapotec culture
• Traditional Oaxacan Cuisine
• Magical Surrounding Towns
• Guelaguetza Festival 

Details:  This boutique trip is designed to be an intimate and submersive cultural experience. Luisa values each and every relationship she has developed with locals in Oaxaca and she will be introducing you to many people in her community who she considers like family.  If you want an authentic look into Oaxaca and you love artisan craft, food, culture, and adventure then this is the trip for you. 

About Luisa: Luisa is a Mexican-American journalist who has worked for both national and local news stations. She left the news world to launch her own company, Mexico In My Pocket. Mexico In My Pocket's mission is to show people a side of Mexico often overlooked in the media world. By the end of this trip, you're guaranteed to fall in love with Mexico and you'll want to start planning your next adventure to this amazing part of the world.

About Guelaguetza: Join us in Oaxaca for one of Mexico's most famous cultural experiences known as Guelaguetza. During the month of July, Indigenous communities from all over Oaxaca come together to celebrate their unique differences and cultures through traditional dance, parades, and more.

Trip Dates & Pricing:

DATES | July 14-21, 2023, 7 nights and 8 days

TRIP PRICE | Starting at $3500 per person
Double Occupancy = $3500 per person | $1750 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY
Single Occupancy = $4500 | $2250 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY

HOW TO JOIN | To join this trip, you must submit an application and be approved.

APPLICATION FEE | To avoid non-serious inquiries, we are now requiring a $75 application fee. Once you submit your application fee, we will email you an application. 

If your application is approved, we will send a detailed itinerary of the trip to your email. After reviewing the itinerary in full, you will have two weeks to pay the non-refundable deposit and to send the signed Terms & Conditions agreement + a copy of your travel insurance.

If you do not submit payment within two weeks, you will forfeit your place and we will offer it to the next applicant in line.

The remaining payment is due on June 14, 2023. Up until June 14, 2023 you can give up your trip spot at any time; however, you will forfeit the non-refundable deposit.

If your application is NOT approved, you will receive an email with a gift card code which will be redeemable at our online store.

*APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 1ST*

SPOTS AVAILABLE |  15 spots only.

What the Trip Includes:

• 7 nights at Boutique Hotel in Oaxaca.
• Transportation to and from airport..
• Majority of meals. Unless noted otherwise.
• Activities mentioned on Itinerary.
• Spanish & English Translation.
• Private Driver to surrounding areas. 
• Visit artisan studios and learn about the craft.
• Tips for all meals, hotels, drivers, and activity guides.
• Cooking class with traditional Oaxacan cook.
• Sorpresas I can't share on here with you, but that you'll enjoy!

What the Trip Does Not Include:

• Alcoholic beverages.
• Airfare and/or other means of travel to/from Oaxaca
• Packing materials
• Incidental expenses
• Tips for trip hosts
• Required travel insurance
• Meals not listed in itinerary
• Extra excursions or events you plan on free day

For more details, including our hotel accommodations, cancellation policy, terms and conditions, please email luisa@mexicoinmypocket.com. 

Join Luisa in Oaxaca for a once-in-a-lifetime experience and learn more about:

• Indigenous Zapotec culture
• Traditional Oaxacan Cuisine
• Magical Surrounding Towns
• Guelaguetza Festival 

Details:  This boutique trip is designed to be an intimate and submersive cultural experience. Luisa values each and every relationship she has developed with locals in Oaxaca and she will be introducing you to many people in her community who she considers like family.  If you want an authentic look into Oaxaca and you love artisan craft, food, culture, and adventure then this is the trip for you. 

About Luisa: Luisa is a Mexican-American journalist who has worked for both national and local news stations. She left the news world to launch her own company, Mexico In My Pocket. Mexico In My Pocket's mission is to show people a side of Mexico often overlooked in the media world. By the end of this trip, you're guaranteed to fall in love with Mexico and you'll want to start planning your next adventure to this amazing part of the world.

About Guelaguetza: Join us in Oaxaca for one of Mexico's most famous cultural experiences known as Guelaguetza. During the month of July, Indigenous communities from all over Oaxaca come together to celebrate their unique differences and cultures through traditional dance, parades, and more.

Trip Dates & Pricing:

DATES | July 14-21, 2023, 7 nights and 8 days

TRIP PRICE | Starting at $3500 per person
Double Occupancy = $3500 per person | $1750 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY
Single Occupancy = $4500 | $2250 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY

HOW TO JOIN | To join this trip, you must submit an application and be approved.

APPLICATION FEE | To avoid non-serious inquiries, we are now requiring a $75 application fee. Once you submit your application fee, we will email you an application. 

If your application is approved, we will send a detailed itinerary of the trip to your email. After reviewing the itinerary in full, you will have two weeks to pay the non-refundable deposit and to send the signed Terms & Conditions agreement + a copy of your travel insurance.

If you do not submit payment within two weeks, you will forfeit your place and we will offer it to the next applicant in line.

The remaining payment is due on June 14, 2023. Up until June 14, 2023 you can give up your trip spot at any time; however, you will forfeit the non-refundable deposit.

If your application is NOT approved, you will receive an email with a gift card code which will be redeemable at our online store.

*APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 1ST*

SPOTS AVAILABLE |  15 spots only.

What the Trip Includes:

• 7 nights at Boutique Hotel in Oaxaca.
• Transportation to and from airport..
• Majority of meals. Unless noted otherwise.
• Activities mentioned on Itinerary.
• Spanish & English Translation.
• Private Driver to surrounding areas. 
• Visit artisan studios and learn about the craft.
• Tips for all meals, hotels, drivers, and activity guides.
• Cooking class with traditional Oaxacan cook.
• Sorpresas I can't share on here with you, but that you'll enjoy!

What the Trip Does Not Include:

• Alcoholic beverages.
• Airfare and/or other means of travel to/from Oaxaca
• Packing materials
• Incidental expenses
• Tips for trip hosts
• Required travel insurance
• Meals not listed in itinerary
• Extra excursions or events you plan on free day

For more details, including our hotel accommodations, cancellation policy, terms and conditions, please email luisa@mexicoinmypocket.com.