VEGAN VENTURES
A Flavourful Journey Through Mexico City
FEB 5-10th, 2026
Small-group trip to explore one of the world’s most vibrant cities!
Vegan Ventures: A Flavourful Journey Through Mexico City. Embark on a delectable culinary journey with Vegan Ventures through Mexico City’s vibrant culinary, historical, and cultural experiences.
Vegan Ventures is where foodies and travellers meet. Join a small group of like-minded explorers on a deliciously immersive adventure through the heart of Mexico City. Discover vibrant neighbourhoods, uncover hidden gems like artisanal markets, and dive deep into the city’s rich history—all while savouring plant-based twists on classic Mexican dishes like tacos al pastor and mole enchiladas. From bustling street food stalls to innovative vegan eateries, every meal is a celebration of flavour, sustainability, and culture.
You’ll also visit iconic landmarks, explore ancient pyramids, and connect with local makers who are redefining traditional cuisine through a plant-based lens. With a perfect balance of culture, cuisine, and curiosity, this unforgettable tour is designed for vegan adventurers hungry for more than just great food.
Book before JUNE 30th to receive the Early Bird Discount! Price increases to $2195 after June 30th, 2025.
DATES: FEBRUARY 5-10th, 2026
HIGHLIGHTS
PRICING FROM
USD Per Person in Dbl/Twin Accommodation
Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Welcome to Mexico City!
Mexico City – A high-octane megalopolis boasting old-school cantinas, intriguing museums, inspired dining and boating along ancient canals, Mexico City is the sun in the Mexican solar system. One of the world’s mega-cities, with over 25 million people occupying a shallow mountain bowl at over 2400m above sea level, Mexico City has to be seen to be believed. Bursting beyond the official federal district, the sprawling city is edgy, yet laid-back and cosmopolitan. Around the city lie the chief relics of the pre-Hispanic cultures of central Mexico.
Hotel: Soy Local CDMX (or similar)
5:30PM: For those who have arrived early, enjoy an evening exploring Mexico City’s historic center with your guide, Ady. Stroll along the famous Paseo de la Reforma, one of Mexico’s most iconic avenues, and arrive at the stunning Palacio de Bellas Artes. Discover the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of this remarkable area as you take in its iconic landmarks. Wear comfortable shoes!
Our guide will recommend you some vegan places to have dinner on your own.
Included:
Guide
Not Included:
Day 2: Visit to Teotihuacán
8:00 am – Embark on a day trip to Teotihuacan, an ancient Mesoamerican city known for its impressive pyramids. The ruins reveal a city planned and built on a massive scale, the great pyramids so huge that before their refurbishment one would have passed them by as hills without a second look. At its height, this must have been the most imposing city in pre-Hispanic America, with a population thought to have been around 150,000 (though estimates vary), spread over an area of some 23 square kilometres (as opposed to the four square kilometres of the ceremonial centre). Back then, every building – grey hulks now – would have been covered in bright polychrome murals.
Enjoy a vegan lunch with a typical family and have a Temazcal Treatment* – a traditional purification ceremony.
Return to Mexico City in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening.
Meals: B/L/-
Included:
- Transportation
- Guide
- Lunch
- Temazcal
- Teotihuacan entrances
Not Included:
- Food and drinks not listed
- Tips
- Souvenirs
*Please note that it will be chilly in the morning so we suggest extra layers as well as an extra pair of shorts or light pants and T-shirt for the Temezcal Treatment
Day 3: Historical & Cultural Exploration – CDMX
9:00am – After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby.
Visit the National Museum of Anthropology to learn about Mexican history and culture. Explore Chapultepec Park and visit Chapultepec Castle for panoramic views of the city.
Lunch at a vegan restaurant nearby, offering traditional Mexican dishes with a plant-based twist. Veguisima in Condesa or Na Tlali in San Angel (to be paid directly).
Continue your day with a visit to the Home and Shared Studio of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Explore the home where Frida Kahlo lived and Diego’s Studio where both artists created their famous works.
Return to the Hotel around later in the afternoon. Free evening to go out and have dinner on your own.
Meals: B/-/-
Included:
- Transportation
- Guide
- Museum Entrances (Anthropology Museum)
Not Included
Tips
Food or Drinks
Day 4: Culinary Delights, Frida’s Casa Azul & Coyoacán
10:00am – Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel.
Guided tour of murals at Bellas Artes, showcasing Mexican history and culture. Included visit to the Museum of Popular Art. After your Downtown mural visit head to local vegan cafes and food stands for a taste of innovative plant-based street food.
– Barrio Alameda Pali Pali
– Vegamo
This afternoon, we head to bohemian Coyoacán – UNESCO sites, gardens, markets, and Frida’s Blue House. We have a chance to visit the Casa Azul where Frida lived.
Evening free for relaxation or exploring the city on your own (or with your group).
Included:
- Transportation
- Food tasting
- Guide
- 1 Cafe per passenger
- Transporation to Coyoacan
- Entrance to Frida’s Casa Azul
Not Included:
- Food or drinks not listed.
- Tips
Meals: B/snacks/-
Day 5: Cooking Class & Market Walk
11AM – Meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel. Enjoy a morning culinary walking tour focused on vegan cuisine in Mexico City. Visit local markets and food stalls and have a Vegan Mexican Food cooking class. Learn about the history and cultural significance of veganism in Mexican cuisine.
Farewell dinner at a lovely restaurant, indulging in gourmet vegan cuisine on your own.
Included:
- Food Ingredients
- Traditional Mexican beverage
- Guide
Not Included:
- Tips
- Food or drinks not listed
- Transportation
Meals: B/L/-
Day 6: Departure Day – Hasta Luego!
Morning free for any last-minute souvenir shopping or exploration.
Transfer to the airport for departure, bringing back memories of your unforgettable vegan foodie experience in Mexico City.
Meals: B
Tour Exclusions
IMPORTANT NOTES
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, due to the ever-changing nature of the world, activities, hotels, and visits are subject to change due to forces beyond our control.
FLIGHTS: Please do not purchase your flights until this tour is confirmed.
PASSPORTS: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon return date to your home country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of each traveller.
VISAS: Responsibility of the traveller
Travel Insurance
Cancellation, Travel, Flight, and Health insurance are required and are the responsibility of the participant to research and secure the appropriate coverage. Click HERE for a Travel Insurance Quote or please email nicola@finisterra.ca for a quote.
Check with your local travel agent /insurance provider/health plan for advice about traveling overseas.
Waiver Form
All participants will be required to sign a Waiver Form prior to departure.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Ashley Castellanos always loved food and travel. To the point that she left the U.S. in 2014 to teach English and to see and explore the world as much as possible. She moved to 6 countries: Spain, Turkey, Vietnam, Argentine, England, and Indonesia in a span of 5 years and has traveled to 25 countries and counting.
While living in Hanoi, Vietnam, Ashley made the decision to become vegan for health reasons and continued to travel and live abroad but through a vegan lense.
Upon returning to Portland, Oregon in 2019, Ashley was “traveling through food” in the city of Portland and would document it on social media. So much so, that a friend suggested to start a food Instagram page. Vegan Ventures was born in 2020 and since then, the platform has become a trusted resource for the best vegan eats and experiences. Vegan Ventures became more than just sharing a food photo, it became sharing about the people, the culture, and the community through a vegan lense.
Ashley uses her experience from past professional marketing roles as well as working as branding photographer and in video production to create engaging content that has allowed Vegan Ventures to expand to multiple social media platforms. This also lead to the launch of the official Vegan Ventures website in 2022.
Vegan Ventures partners with businesses to promote exciting news, share stories and create community through social media and digital marketing. Now, Vegan Ventures also hosts partnered events and group trips to create experiences for people to connect, especially through food. This is where foodies and travelers meet.
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