Travel Services

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: $195 
• 4-Day Itinerary: $240 
• 5-Day Itinerary: $285
• 6-Day Itinerary: $330
• 7-Day Itinerary: $375
• 8-Day Itinerary: $420
• 9-Day Itinerary: $465
• 10-Day Itinerary: $510
• 11-Day Itinerary: $555
• 12-Day Itinerary: $600

*Fee Breakdown: $45 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 FREE consultation call, we'll develop a custom itinerary for you that includes transportation information, restaurant, museums, and other activity suggestions. You'll also receive FREE access to our custom travel app.

• Once your itinerary is ready, we’ll schedule another consultation call ($60) 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. We do not accept booking requests less than 90 days in advance of the trip's start date.

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

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.

Trip Dates & Pricing:

DATES | February 3-10, 2023

TRIP PRICE | Starting at $2500 per person
Double Occupancy = $2500 per person | $1250 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY
Single Occupancy = $3500 | $1750 DEPOSIT DUE TODAY

HOW TO JOIN | To join this trip, you must submit an application and be approved. Once you are approved, pay the non-refundable deposit and send us back the signed Terms & Conditions agreement. To select your accommodation (single or double occupancy), navigate using the drop down menu.

The remaining payment is due on January 13, 2023. Up until January 13, 2023 you can give up your trip spot at any time; however, you will forfeit the non-refundable deposit.

 Itinerary & Overview: 

DAY 1: WELCOME TO OAXACA CITY. Since we'll all be arriving to Oaxaca city this day, the first half of the day will start as a free day. Take this opportunity to do sightseeing, visit the market, textile museum, and/or Santo Domingo. In the evening, we'll have dinner at one of our favorite Oaxacan restaurants. Get ready to savor mole, fresh corn tortillas on a comal, and a chocolatito de agua.

DAY 2: WELCOME TO TEOTITLAN DEL VALLE. We're headed to the village which is famous for its Zapotec rugs and floral candles. We'll meet the artisans and learn more about both of these beautiful crafts. Dinner: Tlayudas at one of our favorite local spots!

DAY 3: WELCOME TO SAN MARCOS TLAPAZOLA. Traditional Oaxacan brunch at one of our favorite restaurants. Then we're headed to the land of red clay! Pack some pesos because you're going to want to do some shopping.  We'll visit various different artisans, including the famous mujeres del barro rojo (featured in the New York Times and pieces sold at the MOMA museum in New York City).

DAY 4: HIERVE EL AGUA & PALENQUE. Pack your swimsuit and tennis shoes because we're headed to Hierve El Agua! Hierve El Agua is a set of natural limestone rock formations that resemble cascades of water. Mezcal tasting and palenque visit with Master Palenquero. Lunch and Mole tasting in Tlacolula de Matamoros.

DAY 5: OCOTLAN, SAN ANTONINO, SAN MARTIN TILCAJETE. We'll head to Ocotlan early in the morning and explore the local market and have a delicious breakfast with Betty Gomez also known as "La Frida." Visit world famous Master Artisan Sculptor Jose Antonio Garcia. Also known as “Manos Que Ven” (Hands That See). Antonio lost his eyesight in his fifties due to cataracts. In spite of going blind, he continues to create life-sized sculptures of mermaids and statues of his wife and muse, Maestra Santa Reyna Teresita. Lunch at one of our favorite Oaxacan restaurants. Visit to master artisan of alebrijes (Oaxacan spirit animals) Jacobo and Maria Angeles taller.

DAY 6: FREE DAY. If you have any fragile souvenirs that you want to pack, Luisa will help you learn how to package items properly. *Please Note: Packaging materials are not included in the cost of the trip and we are not responsible for items you have purchased and ensuring that they arrive safely back home.

DAY 7: ETLA Head to Etla for a mole cooking class with Luisa's friend Mimi and her son Charlie. Mimi is a traditional Oaxacan cook who will teach us recipes which have been passed down four generations. Walking tour of Jalatlaco. A must visit neighborhood in Oaxaca City — Barrio de Jalatlaco is filled with Día de Muertos style street art, charming restaurants, cobblestone streets and cute shops.

Note: The trip itinerary starts at 6 p.m. local time on February 3rd.

What the Trip Includes:

• 7 nights at Boutique Hotel in Oaxaca (For more details, send an email to luisa@mexicoinmypocket.com).
• Transportation to and from airport.
• Meal at world-renowned restaurant.
• Majority of meals. Unless noted otherwise.
• Activities mentioned on Itinerary.
• Spanish & English Translation.
• Private Driver to surrounding areas. 
• Mezcal palenque visit + tasting with mezcal expert.
• 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.