Mexico City Holy Week Jacarandas Food Bike Active Xochimilco Frida Casa Azul

Mexico City
Holy Week and Jacaranda Season

Food, Bike and Active CDMX
Kayak and Lunch Xochimilco
Walking Tour of Centro Historico

April 13-20, 2025

Tentative Itinerary

Day 1
April 13, Sunday

Arrive Mexico City
Taxi to lodging at Hotel Parque Espana
https://hotelparqueespana.com/

Welcome meeting and introductions.

Day 2
April 14, Monday

Our first morning starts at 11 am, where we collect our bikes

Mexico is Not Only Tacos

We will start our day in the lively Condesa neighborhood with a delicious cup of coffee and some pan dulce from one of our favorite bakery in the city, and wo, and then ride around to various markets and restaurants in the city.
5 hours Time flies…..super chill, like hanging with old friends
8 miles very easy biking on well maintained bike trail system around the city.

Day 3
April 15, Tuesday
CDMX Off the Beaten Track
11 am on our bikes
Mexico City is a sprawling metropolis with more than 2000 colonias (neighborhoods)!You may have heard of some popular ones: Roma, Condesa and Centro Historico. However, we would show you 2 overlooked historiccolonias: Santa Maria la Ribera and San Rafael. As we explore these colonias, we will provide insight to historical events, local life and more!
5 hours of discovering new parts of the city you’ve never heard of!
8 miles very easy biking on well maintained bike trail system around the city.

Day 4
April 16, Wednesday
7 am pickup at the hotel
Kayak and lunch in Xochimilco; Coyoacan and the Casa Azul of Frida Kahlo
Discover the ancient waterways of Xochimilco by kayak, built by the Aztecs, and then go for lunch on a chinampa while on the water, we end the day with a visit to the beautiful neighborhood of Coyoacan, and the Casa Azul of Frida Kahlo.
Return to the hotel by 5 pm

Day 5
April 17, Thursday
WALKING TOUR CENTRO HISTÓRICO
ITINERARY
• PICK UP 8:00 am
• TRANSFER TO ZOCALO 30-45 MIN
• VISIT CATHEDRAL 30 MIN
• VISIT TEMPLO MAYOR 1.5 HRS
• LUNCH AT CAFE TACUBA 1 HRS
( https://cafedetacuba.mx/menu/ )
• WALK AROUND MADERO STREET 30 MIN
• CASA DE LOS AZULEJOS 15 MIN
• PLAZA TOLSA 30 MIN
• BELLAS ARTES PALACE OUTSIDE 30 min
• PICK UP 2:00 pm
• DROP OFF AT HOTEL 2:30 pm

Day 6
April 18, Good Friday
Free day at leisure, or,

1. Michelin Taco Bike Tour optional tour at additional cost

4 hours starting at Noon
6 mile bike ride
This is a unique opportunity to discover authentic Mexican food taken to the next level, with a special focus on Mexican tacos. It’s not just about tasting tacos; it’s about experiencing a complete culinary journeywhere every bite connects you to Mexico’s rich history and culture. Throughout the tour, we’ll take you to five carefully selected taquerias, all recommended by the Michelin list, where traditional tacos are transformed into culinary masterpieces.
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2. Passion Play Good Friday at Iztapalapa, optional tour

The Passion Play in Iztapalapa, Mexico, is one of the most famous and significant reenactments of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in the world. Held annually during Holy Week, it draws millions of spectators and has become a deep-rooted tradition in Mexico City. Here’s a look at what makes this event so remarkable:

Day 7
April 19, Saturday
Daytime at leisure

5-9 pm
Night Street Food Bike Tour
Discover some of the best of Mexico City Cuisine at Night by bike
Walk back to the hotel
Day 8

April 20, Sunday
Pickup by taxi from hotel for transfer to airport

Price
Shared room $1649 per person
Private room $ 2199 per person
Price includes:

• 7 nights lodging, Hotel Parque Espana, shared or private room (https://hotelparqueespana.com/ )
• Light snacks for breakfast at local coffee shops/ establishments near the hotel
• Three Food and bike tours as noted
• Full day Xochimilco kayak day w lunch, Coyoacan w visit to Casa Azul based on ticket availability, transportation included round trip
• Walking tour Centro Historico with lunch, transportation included roundtrip
• Taxi transport from Mexico City International Airport round trip to hotel

Deposit 50 percent at time of booking to confirm
Balance due at 60 days prior to departure
Cancellation (unless space is resold)
Time of booking to 90 days prior: $100
90 - 45 days prior: 50 percent

45 days to departure date: 100 percent