Mexico Trek 2024

Mexico Trek 2024 ran from 9 March 2024 to 17 March 2024: 9 days in Mexico City, Mérida and Riviera Maya.

Itinerary

Meal in Coyoacán market & cantina drinks: We will visit Coyocan market, one of the most traditional in Mexico to eat market food, taste mamey ice cream and try pulque. Afterwards we will visit a cantina to live an authentic lively atmosphere serenaded with mariachi bands.
Lucha libre!: To cap off the night, head to the arena for Lucha Libre, Mexico's colorful and dramatic wrestling matches, where masked luchadores battle in a show of athleticism and theatrics.

Reception and registration at Barceló Reforma Hotel: Participants should make their own way to the Barceló Hotel. It is advised to coordinate in groups to share an Uber from the airport. You can check in quickly and explore the city, but must return to the hotel by no later than 17:45. Those unable to check in within this timeframe can do so individually by contacting Carolina
Inaugural Dinner: Opening ceremony of the trek. During this dinner, you will meet members of the Mexico Trek who will be available to support you with any Mexico-related questions during the trek or in the future.
Introduction Session: The itinerary will be reviewed. Important considerations regarding safety, transportation, etc., will be discussed. Integration activities will be conducted.

Anthropology Museum and Castillo de Chapultepec Visits: We will have a guided tour of the Anthropology Museum that explores all the pre-Hispanic cultures of Mexico, and the Chapultepec Castle that tells the story of colonial and independent Mexico.
Business Trends + Lunch + Soumaya Museum: We will meet with Grupo Carso, Mexico's largest business group, to understand their perspective on where Mexico needs to focus its efforts in the future.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conversation: We will meet with Hi Ventures (formerly ALLVP), the largest venture capital fund in Mexico, to discuss the opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region.
Transition to Electromobility + Networking night: We will meet with the Secretary of Economy in Puebla to discuss the success story of how the state has become a hub for electromobility, and we will have a networking opportunity with Mexican entrepreneurs.

Guided tour to Historic Center and Lunch: Tour of the main monuments and historical sites in downtown Mexico. We will eat traditional food at a market.
Senate visit and conversation with Senator: We will visit the Senate of the Mexican Republic, Mexico's most important legislative body.
Challenges of Mexico Conversations: We discussed with some of the most important researchers about the economy and national security of Mexico.

Reception and Tour at Teotihuacán Pyramids: We will take a guided tour of the Teotihuacan archaeological site, where we will learn more about pre-Hispanic mythology and its ceremonial centers.
Trajineras Tour Xochimilco: Traditional party on the trajineras of Xochimilco. We will navigate the canals of Xochimilco while celebrating the journey, eating typical food, listening to mariachis, and drinking tequila.
Free time to rest or explore the city: After these two intense activities, we will provide free time for those who wish to rest or continue exploring the city (we recommend Coyocan, Roma or Polanco). Remember that the following day we leave at 5 am for the airport for our trip to Mérida.

Progreso Beach walking tour + Cantina: We will have typical Yucatan Peninsula food while walking along Progreso Beach.
Paseo Montejo Visit: We will tour Paseo Montejo, the main street of Mérida, to learn about the city's historic center and what colonial life was like in the states of Mexico.
Dinner in Terraza with Local Leaders: We will have dinner with local business and political leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the context and perspectives of a state in Mexico.

Chichen Itza Tour: We'll embark on a guided tour of the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Dive deep into the Mayan culture
Cenotes swim + lunch: We'll visit a stunning cenote where you can swim and enjoy a lunch by its crystal-clear waters.
Reception cocktail + Dinner: Welcome cocktail featuring traditional drinks. We'll also share key tips on how to make the most of your Xcaret experience.
Show Mexico Expectacular: We will experience a captivating show filled with music, dance, and performances that bring Mexico's historical epochs to life, offering deeper insights into its culture

Cenotes Swim (optional): We'll embark on a guided tour of the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Dive deep into the Mayan culture
Charrería Exhibition (optional): Exhibition of Charros showcasing artistic and synchronized horse riding. Participation is optional, and confirmation will be requested via the WhatsApp group to reserve your spot.
Farewell Dinner: Farewell dinner where we'll wrap up the Trek, closing with reflections from participants and team-building activities.
Farewell Party: We will celebrate together our time in Mexico at Xcaret’s Night Club. All drinks are included. For safety reasons, leaving Xcaret for other nightclubs is not allowed, and we will not be responsible for those who disregard this instruction

Goodbye breakfast (optional): We are going to meet for a last breakfast together
Free time: There will be free time for those who wish to engage in their preferred activities within the Hotel.
Departures: Departure times will be shared in the WhatsApp group to facilitate coordination for group trips to the airport.

Ermilo Barrera Novelo — Secretario de Economía, Gobierno del Estado de Puebla
Federico Antoni — Co-founder and Managing Partner of Hi Ventures
Vidal Romero — Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Security, Intelligence and Governance (CESIG)
Valeria Moy — General Director of IMCO