8 Days
Mexico City
Oaxaca
8 Days / 7 Nights – Mexico City • Puebla • Oaxaca
This immersive journey blends musical performance, cultural discovery, and meaningful human connection across three of Mexico’s most iconic destinations: Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca. Designed for bands, orchestras, and choirs, the program combines concerts, rehearsals, cultural experiences, and exchanges with local musicians, creating a true international performance tour rather than a traditional sightseeing trip.
Throughout the journey, ensembles participate in multiple performance opportunities with real audience potential, structured rehearsal sessions to ensure high-quality concerts, and meaningful interactions with local institutions and communities. The itinerary is carefully balanced so that musical activities remain the priority, while cultural visits provide context, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of Mexico’s history, traditions, and people.
More than a tour, this program is a musical and cultural exchange experience, where students not only visit Mexico they perform, collaborate, and connect through music.
Arrival in Mexico City and transfer to Hotel Royal Reforma. Time to rest and settle in, followed by a light orientation walk or welcome dinner.
Morning on-site rehearsal session (approx. 2 hours) at the hotel. In the afternoon, explore Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral (exterior), Templo Mayor (exterior), and Palacio de Bellas Artes (exterior).
Morning exchange or outreach with institutions such as UNAM Faculty of Music or Conservatorio Nacional. Visit to Coyoacán Neighborhood. Optional media interaction (Opus 94 or local TV). Afternoon rehearsal at Auditorio Blas Galindo (primary), Anfiteatro Simón Bolívar (Colegio de San Ildefonso), Teatro de la Danza Guillermina Bravo or Parroquia San Lorenzo Diácono y Mártir (alternates). Evening performance.
Transfer to Puebla and check-in at Hotel Colonial Puebla. Light walking tour of the Historic Center. Afternoon rehearsal at Salón Paraninfo BUAP (primary), Auditorio San Pedro Museo de Arte or Auditorio Ricardo Flores Magón – BUAP (alternates). Evening performance.
Transfer to Oaxaca and check-in at Hotel Abu Oaxaca. Afternoon walking tour: Santo Domingo, Macedonio Alcalá, and Zócalo.
Morning exchange or outreach with CIMO or UABJO. Optional media with CORTV. Afternoon rehersal at Auditorio Museo de las Culturas (primary), Centro Cultural San Pablo (FAHHO) or Sala Arcelia Yañez en Casa de la Cultura Oaxaqueña (alternates). Evening performance.
Visit Monte Albán. Afternoon free time and farewell dinner.
Your adventure has come to an end but the memories of Mexico trip will stay with you forever: music concerts, new venues, beautiful landscapes.
Transfer to Oaxaca Airport for departure.
See you soon Mexico!
This program can be adapted to match your artistic and logistical needs. Cultural visits may be adjusted, venues upgraded, and exchange partners tailored. For groups traveling simultaneously, the itinerary can evolve into a festival-style experience.

