4 COASTS: FISH, SEAFOOD & WINE WEEK
October 18-25, 2026 · 7 Nights / 8 Days
Four Coasts: Fish, Seafood & Wine Week is a deep dive into Mexico’s most iconic coastal cuisines — from the bright citrus flavors of Veracruz, to the bold Pacific dishes of Guerrero, the shrimp-centric specialties of Sinaloa and Baja, and the ceviche traditions of Nayarit and Jalisco. You’ll cook in La Villa Bonita’s open-air kitchen with breathtaking mountain views, enjoy curated Mexican wine pairings selected by our sommelier, and relax in the orchard-side culinary retreat that Chef Ana built specifically for hands-on cooking. This is the only place where you can “travel” to four coastal regions of Mexico — while staying in one magical spot in the Tepozteco mountains.
IMPORTANT! This schedule provides a general outline of a typical 7-night culinary vacation; every week is different. We may adjust dishes or excursions to take advantage of seasonal ingredients or guest interests — always to enhance your experience.
Day 1 – Arrival in Mexico City (Sunday)
We greet you at Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and bring you to your hotel in Mexico City. This evening, enjoy dinner at a restaurant carefully chosen by Chef Ana, highlighting the incredible flavors of one of the world’s great culinary capitals. (Dinner is not included; guests order à la carte.) Overnight in Mexico City.
Day 2 – La Nueva Viga Fish Market + Wine Tasting + Transfer to Tepoztlán (Monday)
After breakfast, we head to La Nueva Viga, the second-largest seafood market in the world after Toyosu in Tokyo. With Chef Ana as your guide, meet expert fishmongers, learn to select seafood like a professional, and enjoy lunch surrounded by the vibrant energy of the market.
We then travel to Tepoztlán and arrive at La Villa Bonita, where you can settle in, relax by the pool, or sip an orchard-fresh welcome cocktail. In the early evening, enjoy a guided Mexican wine tasting with Sommelier Fernanda Gutiérrez, featuring boutique wines from Baja California, Querétaro, Coahuila, and Guanajuato — several of which will appear throughout the week.
Day 3 – Flavors of Veracruz (Tuesday)
Breakfast at La Villa Bonita is one of the highlights of your stay. Each morning features a rotating hot dish from Mari’s kitchen, homemade breads and biscuits, seasonal fruit, granola, house jams, and Mexican coffee prepared by Emanuel on our Italian machine. Today we explore the bright, soulful coastal cuisine of Veracruz, where indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean traditions blend beautifully. After lunch, many guests enjoy lingering in the open-air kitchen with wine or cocktails, relaxing by the heated pool, or taking a stroll into town for nieves.
Menu
- Chiles Rellenos de Jaiba (crab-stuffed peppers)
- Empanadas de Camarón (shrimp turnovers)
- Molotes de Plátano Macho (plantain fritters stuffed with beans & cheese)
- Pescado a la Veracruzana (snapper with tomato, olives & capers)
- Frijoles Refritos (refried beans)
- Arroz Blanco (white rice)
- Sopa de Mariscos Veracruzana (seafood soup)
- Torrejas con Miel de Piloncillo (Veracruz-style French toast)
Wine Pairing
Crisp Mexican Sauvignon Blanc from Baja California — bright acidity, herbal notes, and minerality that cut beautifully through the rich coastal flavors of Veracruz.
Cocktail of the Day
Torito de Cacahuate — a traditional Veracruz cocktail made with peanut liqueur, sweet and creamy with a touch of warmth that complements the regional spices.
Agua Fresca
Piña con Hierbabuena (pineapple mint).
Day 4 – Acapulco & the Cuisine of Guerrero (Wednesday)
Breakfast features a rotating hot dish such as huevos a la mexicana, served with homemade breads, fruit, granola, jam, and coffee. We take a short morning visit to the daily market and the tortilla mill to select key ingredients and acquire fresh masa. You’ll have opportunities all week to perfect your tortilla-making technique. Today highlights the bold Pacific flavors of Guerrero, especially dishes from Acapulco’s vibrant seafood scene. After class, evenings are relaxed. Guests may enjoy cocktails in the kitchen, a dip in the pool, a stroll into town, or optional board games like 5 Crowns or Mexican Train.
Menu
- Pescado a la Talla (wood-fired snapper with Guerrero-style adobo)
- Cóctel de Camarón a la Acapulqueña (shrimp cocktail in tangy tomato–chile sauce)
- Caldo de Camarón (shrimp broth with vegetables and chile)
- Pescadillas (crispy fish tacos)
- Pulpo Enamorado (octopus in creamy chipotle on tostadas)
- Pulpo a la Talla (wood-grilled octopus with adobo)
- Flan de Coco or Tres Leches de Coco con Piña (coconut flan or coconut–pineapple tres leches cake)
Wine Pairing
Light Mexican Rosé from Querétaro — refreshing, aromatic, and ideal for balancing tamarind, chile heat, and the smoky spice of Guerrero’s coastal dishes.
Cocktail of the Day
Mezcal con Tamarindo — smoky mezcal blended with tangy tamarind and lime, echoing the bold, sun-soaked flavors of Acapulco.
Agua Fresca
Jamaica con Canela (hibiscus cinnamon).
Day 5 – Sinaloa & Baja: Shrimp Heaven (Thursday)
Optional yoga available at La Buena Vibra Hotel (extra fee). Breakfast features a different regional hot dish such as enchiladas rojas, served with homemade breads, fruit, and coffee. Today we celebrate the seafood-rich traditions of Sinaloa and Baja California, home to some of Mexico’s most beloved shrimp and fish dishes. Evening options include relaxing in the orchard, enjoying cocktails with friends, or exploring Tepoztlán’s downtown.
Menu
- Frijoles Puercos (refried beans with chorizo & cheese)
- Tacos de Machaca de Camarón (dried shredded shrimp tacos)
- Tostadas de Harina (crispy flour tortilla tostadas)
- Tacos Gobernador (shrimp with peppers & cheese)
- Camarones a la Diabla (spicy shrimp tacos)
- Tacos de Pescado estilo Baja (beer-battered fish tacos)
- Tostadas de Almejas Chocolata (chocolata clam tostadas)
- Tacos de Marlín Ahumado (smoked marlin tacos)
- Helado de Vainilla con Salsa de Tamarindo (vanilla ice cream with tamarind sauce)
Wine Pairing
Rich Chardonnay from Valle de Guadalupe — round, lightly oaked, and full-bodied, pairing perfectly with shrimp tacos, spicy seafood, and Baja-style fried fish.
Cocktail of the Day
Classic Margarita — bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced, ideal for cutting through the richness of Pacific seafood.
Agua Fresca
Sandía con Albahaca (watermelon basil).
Day 6 – Fresh Flavors of Nayarit & Jalisco (Friday)
You begin the day with a full Mexican breakfast, featuring a different hot dish from Mari’s kitchen — such as chilaquiles verdes, squash blossom omelet, or enchiladas rojas — along with breads, fruit, granola, jams, and Mexican coffee prepared by Emanuel. Today highlights the citrusy, vibrant seafood dishes of Nayarit and Jalisco. Guests have the late afternoon free to shop, explore the town, or relax by the heated volcanic-rock pool. In the evening, guests who wish may take a taxi to La Taberna del Telón for live tropical music and dancing — an optional independent activity that we’re happy to arrange.
Menu
- Pescado Embarazado (grilled fish skewers from Nayarit)
- Ceviche de Pescado estilo Nayarit (lime-marinated fish ceviche)
- Ceviche de Camarón (shrimp ceviche)
- Birria de Pescado (Jalisco-style seafood birria)
- Chicharrón de Pescado (crispy fish cracklings)
- Nieves Artesanales de Tepoztlán (artisan sorbets)
Wine Pairing
Mineral Chenin Blanc from Parras, Coahuila — crisp, stone-fruited, and exceptionally mineral, a natural match for ceviches and citrus marinades.
Cocktail of the Day
Margarita de Tuna Roja — a vibrant prickly pear margarita that echoes the bright, refreshing flavors of Nayarit’s and Jalisco’s seafood dishes.
Agua Fresca
Guayaba con Miel (guava with honey).
Day 7 – Free Day (Saturday)
Breakfast features another regional hot dish — such as sopes, chilaquiles, enchiladas rojas, or an omelet with squash blossoms — along with fruit, breads, and coffee. Today is your opportunity to create your own itinerary. You may explore the artisan market, enjoy a temazcal, visit local museums, hike the Tepozteco, book a spa treatment, explore Cuernavaca, or simply relax at La Villa Bonita — reading by the pool, enjoying the orchard, or savoring the mountain views. We are happy to help arrange taxis, spa appointments, or provide personalized suggestions. Your final evening is yours — perhaps a stroll into town, time at the pool, or conversation in the open-air kitchen.
Relax like Bits our friendly potbellied pig.
Day 8 – Departure (Sunday)
Enjoy a final breakfast featuring a regional favorite such as sopes with salsa verde, fresh bread, fruit, and coffee. Departure after breakfast. We will make our plan for return to the MEX airport on Saturday.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7 nights lodging (1 night in Mexico City, 6 nights at La Villa Bonita) — all rooms with en suite bathroom and shower
- Roundtrip airport transfers (shuttle schedule applies)
- All cooking classes with Chef Ana García and Chef Ale Quiroz
- Full breakfast every day, featuring a different hot dish from Mari’s kitchen
- Lunch on all cooking days and all meals listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages throughout your stay
- Wine tasting with Sommelier Fernanda Gutiérrez
- All excursions listed in the itinerary
- Personalized PDF recipe manual after your stay
- Use of robes, hair dryer, and locally made toiletries
- Fiber-optic Wi-Fi
- Daily maid service; laundry upon request
- Full access to the open-air kitchen for snacks, leftovers, and drinks — ¡Estás en tu casa!
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare
- Dinner on Day 1 in Mexico City
- Airport transfers outside the shuttle window (private car available for a fee)
- Personal shopping, dining out, or activities not listed in the itinerary
- Costs of optional Saturday activities
- Optional yoga sessions at La Buena Vibra Hotel
PRICE
$2599 USD plus tax per person in double occupancy
$3399 USD plus tax in single occupancy
5% discount on payment in full or half now and half on the first day of the first full month prior to arrival without the discount. IVA sales tax is 16%.
Reserve Your Place
Four Coasts & One Glass: Mexico’s Wine & Seafood Adventure is the only culinary vacation where you can travel through four Mexican coasts by taste while staying in a resort designed exclusively for cooking, relaxation, and discovery.
Spaces are limited — reserve now and let Mexico’s markets, mountains, and wines inspire your palate. Reserve now!
Tepoztlan, a “Pueblo Magico” (magic village) and one of Mexico’s most unique destinations is located about 5280 ft. above sea level and roughly 1 hour 15 minutes south of Mexico City making transportation easy (we pick you up in the Mexico City airport and bring you back). Because of its incredible “eternal spring” climate, Tepoztlan is a year-round destination where our award-winning packages take place.
La Villa Bonita is located on the upslope of the Tepozteco mountains with a privileged perch above the town and an incredible view of the ex-convent below. We are a 15-minute walk to the central downtown circuit so there is not an excessive amount of traffic in front of La Villa Bonita but we are just minutes away from the centro and zocalo.
Due to its year-round average daily temperature of 83 F/28 C, Tepoztlan has become an off-the-beaten-path destination for those who want a wonderful climate with a picturesque, authentic, and traditional Mexican backdrop. Tepoztlan’s temperate climate with prevailing sunshine, its wonderful adobe facades, incredible local festivals, and ancient cobblestone streets attract Mexicans and foreign tourists from all over the world who seek a traditional, small-town environment.
Tepoztlan is one of the most unique, authentic, and safest places you can visit and has a lower crime rate than most cities and towns in the US. You will get this understanding in the first 15 minutes after setting foot in the village. It is a place that time seems to have forgotten with time-honored culinary traditions, wonderful local produce, and a very enjoyable pace of life focused on family and friends.
Tepoztlan is made up of stubborn townspeople and subsistence farmers who vigilantly guard their traditions from change, which makes it an ideal destination for the “foodie” and the traveler seeks to experience a wonderful culture. “Tepoztecos,” as they are known here, appreciate the foreign tourist because you appreciate their culture. You can walk anywhere day or night and people will say “hello” to you, be cordial, but not overburdening.
This Magic Village with its mystical vibe is known as the “Sedona of Mexico” and consists of a very small, tight-knit community where people are very content with their lifestyle — a full social calendar that consists of constant cultural events, celebrations, and festivals during both the week and weekend. Tepoztlan is a piece of art without comparison – exquisite but not commercial. In Tepoztlan, you will hear the enveloping sounds of the community, the church bells, the rooster crowing, the occasional firecracker and the music wafting through the valley. So, enjoy your stay and when you go home, please tell everyone about your experience in the “hidden culinary jewel of Mexico.”
Four Coasts and a Glass: Mexican Seafood and Wine Week
October 18-25, 2026
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7 nights lodging (1 night in Mexico City, 6 nights at La Villa Bonita) — all rooms with en suite bathroom and shower
- Roundtrip airport transfers (shuttle schedule applies)
- All cooking classes with Chef Ana García and Chef Ale Quiroz
- Full breakfast every day, featuring a different hot dish from Mari’s kitchen
- Lunch on all cooking days and all meals listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages throughout your stay
- Wine tasting with Sommelier Fernanda Gutiérrez
- All excursions listed in the itinerary
- Personalized PDF recipe manual after your stay
- Use of robes, hair dryer, and locally made toiletries
- Fiber-optic Wi-Fi
- Daily maid service; laundry upon request
- Full access to the open-air kitchen for snacks, leftovers, and drinks — ¡Estás en tu casa!
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare
- Dinner on Day 1 in Mexico City
- Airport transfers outside the shuttle window (private car available for a fee)
- Personal shopping, dining out, or activities not listed in the itinerary
- Costs of optional Saturday activities
- Optional yoga sessions at La Buena Vibra Hotel
Price
$2599 USD plus tax per person in double occupancy
$3399 USD plus tax in single occupancy
5% discount on payment in full or half now and half on the first day of the first full month prior to arrival without the discount. IVA Sales tax is 16%.
La Villa Bonita No-Change-Fee Guarantee!
We want you to enjoy your vacation at La Villa Bonita and we know that things may come up that preclude you from joining us. While we do not accept cancelations or refund payments, if you need to change your reservation for any reason you can do so ONCE without penalty and subject to availability. You will receive a credit towards the same experience that you can apply to a different date or different experience. If you choose a more expensive experience you will need to pay the difference. Credits may not be used on experiences outside of Tepoztlan or special event weeks and may not be used with discounts of any nature. Please contact us for further details.
Payment Options and Sales Tax
You can receive an additional 5% discount by paying in full upon making your reservation or you can pay full price paying half to reserve and half due on the first day of the month prior to arrival. The 5% discount is not valid with any other discount, sale or promotion. We will send you an invoice by email that you can pay online. Prices do not include 16% sales tax which will be added to the final price of your package. Tips for the staff are not included.
Welcome to Chef Ana´s mountain home that was specially designed for her culinary program. The property consists of 8 guests rooms all with private baths. Each room has a different design and are very comfortable. All rooms have a king bed and some rooms have the possibility of 2 twin beds or 1 king. All rooms have french doors that open up to a common courtyard with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and steps from the open-air kitchen.
La Villa Bonita is built in a citrus orchard on a hectare of terraced land, complete with an herb and vegetable garden. The specially-designed open-air kitchen is complete with a living area, three sinks, lots of cooking and prep space as well as a 360-degree view of the majestic mountains. Above the kitchen sits our 16-person-capacity glass table with an incredible panoramic view of the Tepozteco mountains, the ex-convent, and the town below. La Villa Bonita is located in a very quiet residential area of town away from the downtown hum.
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