19 days in Mexico Itinerary

Ciudad Valles is the second-largest city in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): head outdoors with MS Xpediciones. On the 22nd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: Head underground at Cueva en Taninul and then explore the ancient world of Tamtoc Archaeological Site.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Ciudad Valles planner.

Puerto Penasco to Ciudad Valles is an approximately 27-hour car ride. You can also drive. Traveling from Puerto Penasco to Ciudad Valles, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Oaxaca.

Capital city of the eponymous state, Oaxaca relies heavily on its colonial charm, its core a maze of tree-shaded alleys flanked by photogenic mansions, government buildings, and old churches.

Get some cultural insight at Alvarez Bravo Photographic Center and Voces de Copal. Popular historic sites such as San Felipe Neri Temple and Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Coyote Aventuras, expand your horizons at Oaxaca Cooking Classes La Cocina Oaxaquena, and kick back and relax at Playa Del Amor.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Oaxaca road trip app.

You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Ciudad Valles to Oaxaca in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Puerto Vallarta.

Boasting a coastline made for perfectly framed photographs of romantic sunsets, Puerto Vallarta continuously ranks among the world's top tourist resorts.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): don't miss a visit to El Centro, stop by El Gato gordo, and then get to know the fascinating history of Old Vallarta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Tue): view the masterpieces at Galeria Caballito de Mar, explore the world behind art at Galeria Colectika, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Puerto Vallarta online tour itinerary planner.

Fly from Oaxaca to Puerto Vallarta in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Oaxaca in October, Puerto Vallarta is a bit warmer at night with lows of 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to travel to Guadalajara.

One of Mexico's cultural hubs, Guadalajara represents the home of mariachi music and hosts numerous large-scale events, ranging from international film festivals to celebrated book fairs.

On the 28th (Wed), admire the masterpieces at The Magic Top Museum, browse the different shops at Galerias Guadalajara, and then see the interesting displays at Museum of Sacred Art. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Thu): explore the world behind art at MUSA Museo de las Artes Universidad de Guadalajara, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Panteon de Belen, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Aranzazu Temple.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Guadalajara journey site.

You can drive from Puerto Vallarta to Guadalajara in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of taxi and bus; or drive. In October, Guadalajara is slightly colder than Puerto Vallarta - with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel to San Luis Potosi.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capilla de Aranzazu, and then examine the collection at Museo de Arte Sacro. On the 31st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Tambaque and then buy something for everyone on your list at El Dorado Centro Comercial.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the San Luis Potosi tour itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Guadalajara to San Luis Potosi in 4 hours. Another option is to drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Guadalajara in October since evenings lows in San Luis Potosi dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Huatulco.

A short flight from Mexico City, scenic Huatulco features nine picture-perfect bays on the Pacific coast.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Cacaluta and then kick back and relax at Playa Organo. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then admire the masterpieces at Europa Galeria De Arte, and then catch some excitement at Maica Silver & Contemporary Bijoux.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Huatulco trip planner.

You can drive from San Luis Potosi to Huatulco in 15 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. When traveling from San Luis Potosi in November, plan for somewhat warmer days in Huatulco, with highs around 36°C, while nights are much hotter with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Puerto Escondido.

Puerto Escondido is a small port and tourist center in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): hunt for treasures at El Mercado and then kick back and relax at Playa Coral. On your second day here, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, stop by Central Surf Shop, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Santuario La Escobilla.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Puerto Escondido day trip site.

Traveling by car from Huatulco to Puerto Escondido takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in November, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.