Itinerary Sneak Peek

Salt Caravan, Mexico

1 - 11 October, 2026

Mexico City • Paso de Cortés • Puebla • Oaxaca • San Bartolo Coyotepec • San Martín Tilcajete • Etla • Teotihuacan

In Mexico, everyone has an opinion about food, and they’re usually right. It’s family, memory, smoke, heat, and strong feelings about how things should be done. Recipes get passed down the same way other families pass down surnames, and everyone’s sure theirs is the original.

You’ll grind corn by hand, see what actually goes into a proper mole (it’s a lot), and eat street food from places that have been feeding locals the same thing for decades. Some days it’s simple and comforting. Other days it’s loud, spicy, and perfectly chaotic.

Mornings start with markets coming alive before sunrise, the smell of chillies hitting a hot comal, the constant chopping, flipping, tasting. You’ll meet cooks who learned from their parents and grandparents, who cook by feel instead of recipe, and who can tell you exactly what each and every ingredient brings to a dish.

Some of what you’ll eat is rooted in ancestry. Some is fire and instinct. Regardless, you won’t just eat Mexico; you’ll leave smelling like smoke and chilli.

Physical Rating: 2/5 - Requires good general mobility, including several hours of walking and independent luggage handling.

Meals Included: All breakfasts, plus six lunches and four dinners - 20 meals across the journey, including a curated mix of market lunches, farm meals, and signature dining experiences. We know that personal exploration is important, so we've factored that in, too.

Accommodation: Hand-picked boutique hotels - chosen for their soul, stories, and connection to place. Expect the kind of comfort that feels earned after a day’s feasting.

Backroom Perks:

• Pre-sale access for 72 hours - reserve your spot before public release

• $400 USD travel credit for Backroom members who book within 72 hours of the launch call

Live Launch Recipe

Get ready to pull up a chair at the Backroom Table - it’s launch night!

We’re debuting our Salt Caravan Mexico itinerary, sharing the story behind it, and serving up all the details before bookings officially open - to you, our members only. This is your chance to hear straight from the team, ask questions, and be among the first to join us on this very special adventure.

Who’s Invited
This session is open to everyone in the Salt Caravan Backroom Table Chat who wants a first look at the new trip and launch details.

How It Will Run
A live 30-minute session hosted on Google Meet, including:

• Welcome and introduction from Salt Caravan's founder, Mat Newton

• Our inspiration and trip design philosophy

• An itinerary story-telling with our insider expert, Alex Vizcaino

• Key inclusions, logistics, and how bookings work

• A live Q&A at the end

How to Join
Reserve your spot on the call by clicking RSVP below. Places are limited to 50 attendees, so early registration is recommended. Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your personal Google Meet link and calendar invite.

Before the Event
We'll post a reminder 24 hours before we go live, and also share an itinerary teaser so you can come ready with questions.

After the Event
Can’t make it live? No problem - a recording will be shared once we're finished. You’ll also get a direct link to view the complete itinerary, inclusions, and pricing, plus the option to book directly from there.

Need Help?
If you have any trouble registering or joining the session, reach out to Jacqueline at contact@saltcaravan.com.