December 10 - December 15, 2026
Roots, Culture & Restoration
Mexico City Marathon
A 5-Night Curated Black/Mexican Cultural Experience
Come experience Mexico City beyond tourism.
Mexico City is a place where ancient civilizations, contemporary culture, food, art, spirituality, nature, and community converge. Plus a place where Black folks are thriving!
Roots, Culture & Restoration is a five-night curated group experience designed for people who want to explore Mexico before and after the Rock and Roll Half Marathon that happens on December 13th, while also creating space to slow down, connect, learn, and experience the vibes of Mexico City.
This is not a packed tour where every hour is scheduled. We will move intentionally—balancing exploration with rest, group experiences with personal time, wellness activities, and Mexico City's incredible urban energy with opportunities to connect with cultural experiences.
Our trip will center around participation in the Rock 'n' Roll Mexico City event taking place on Sunday, December 13, 2026. It features a half marathon (21.1 km) and a 10K race along Paseo de la Reforma, accompanied by live music and an after-party festival.
Race Schedule & Details
Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 AM for the Half Marathon
Location: Paseo de la Reforma Avenue (near Auditorio Nacional)
Finish Festival: Campo Marte (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
Mexico City Itinerary
Roots, Culture & Restoration
Come before and after the marathon and hangout in Mexico City with other Black runners!!!!
THE EXPERIENCE
Ancient Roots | Teotihuacán
Journey outside Mexico City to the ancient city of Teotihuacán, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Americas. Yes, this is where Black indigenous folks anchored this region before Spanish conquest and colonization.
Explore the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, learn about the civilizations that shaped this sacred landscape, and create space to reflect on ancestry, civilization, knowledge, and our relationship to the past.
Culture | Mexico City
Experience the neighborhoods, food, architecture, markets, museums, music, and everyday rhythms that make Mexico City one of the world's great cultural centers.
Our itinerary will create opportunities to explore places such as Roma Norte, Condesa, Chapultepec, Centro Histórico, Coyoacán, and other cultural spaces while still leaving room for spontaneous discovery.
Nature | Waterfall Journey
Leave the intensity of the city for a restorative day surrounded by mountains, water, and nature.
Our waterfall excursion provides an opportunity to move, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with the natural environment.
Restoration | Slow Down
Travel does not have to mean exhaustion.
The experience intentionally includes open mornings, café time, parks, wellness opportunities, reflection, and unscheduled periods where participants can simply enjoy being in Mexico.
Community | Travel Together
Some of the most meaningful parts of travel happen around a table, during a long ride, on a walk, or through an unexpected conversation.
This experience creates space for connection among people interested in culture, wellness, community, creativity, entrepreneurship, and living with greater intention.
***Itinerary subject to change with additional fun activities ***
Day 1: Arrive on Thursday, December 10, 2026
Arrive in Mexico City International Airport (AICM), officially Benito Juárez International Airport, is the main international airport serving Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
Arrive by the afternoon - share with coordinator
7 PM- Welcome + Evening Dinner / Cuisine at a lovely location for dinner
10 PM - Evening option for music/dance
Day 2: Friday, December 11, 2026
Option 1: Rise and Shine
6:00 AM - Explore Teotihuacán with a local certified guide and bringing the ancient city to life through its history, architecture, and mysteries. Walk along the Avenue of the Dead to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, discover vivid murals, and examine the carvings of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. (optional)
Arrive back at 4 PM
7 PM - Dinner Together
10 PM - Option evening activities
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Option 2: On your own:
11:00 AM — Chapultepec + Anthropology
Head to Bosque de Chapultepec and spend about 2 hours at the National Museum of Anthropology. For a group visiting Mexico City, this gives you the historical foundation—Mexica/Aztec, Maya and Mexico's Indigenous civilizations—before exploring Centro.
1:30 PM — Lunch + Centro Histórico
Go into Centro and have a classic Mexican lunch at El Cardenal Tacuba. Afterward, walk a compact route:
Palacio de Bellas Artes → Alameda Central → Palacio Postal → Calle Madero → Zócalo → Metropolitan Cathedral → Templo Mayor area.
This gives us a lot of site seeing with Mexico City's history without constantly getting back into a car.
4:30 PM - Coffee / reset / Return to hotel
This is where I'd deliberately leave some breathing room. If the rain comes, stay in Centro for coffee, museums or shopping. Heavy summer rain can create traffic delays, so don't over-schedule cross-city travel.
7:00 PM —Dinner (ALL)
Day 3: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Light breakfast (on your own)
9 AM - Light morning run and jog near the running location of the Marathon / local beautiful park
11 AM- Brunch and delicious meal (optional)
12 PM - Hotel / Airbnb - Refresh
2:00–3:30 PM |- Roma Norte stroll
Explore without a strict agenda: Plaza Río de Janeiro → Colima Street → Álvaro Obregón. Stop at boutiques, galleries, bookstores or a café whenever something catches your attention.
3:30–5:00 PM |- Parque México + Condesa
Head toward Parque México and walk part of Avenida Amsterdam. This is less about sightseeing and more about getting a feel for the city—people, architecture, trees, cafés and street life.
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Dinner
Day 5: Monday, December 14, 2026
Light breakfast (on your own)
5:30 - 6:00 AM - Escape Mexico City for a full-day adventure to Tolantongo’s thermal springs, turquoise river, caves, and waterfalls. After breakfast in Actopan, arrive ready to explore with towels, a backpack, headlamp, phone protector, sunscreen, and snacks provided. Soak in warm hillside pools, venture through caves and waterfalls, then swim and relax by the river before heading back to Mexico City.
7:00 PM - Back in Mexico City
Day 4: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Light breakfast (on your own)
9 AM - Light morning run and jog near the running location of the Marathon / local beautiful park
11 AM- Brunch and delicious meal (optional)
12 PM - Hotel / Airbnb - Refresh
2:00–3:30 PM |- Roma Norte stroll
Explore without a strict agenda: Plaza Río de Janeiro → Colima Street → Álvaro Obregón. Stop at boutiques, galleries, bookstores or a café whenever something catches your attention.
3:30–5:00 PM |- Parque México + Condesa
Head toward Parque México and walk part of Avenida Amsterdam. This is less about sightseeing and more about getting a feel for the city—people, architecture, trees, cafés and street life.
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Dinner
Day 6: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Your Travel Day!
Thank you for visiting Mexico City - CDMX!!!
Join the Experience!
Mexico City Payment Options
Join us for Mexico City: Roots, Culture & Restoration, a curated 5-night experience centered on culture, history, nature, wellness, and community.
Shared Room Experience
$1195 per person — Double Occupancy
Includes:
5 nights hotel accommodations
Teotihuacán Pyramid Experience
Waterfall/nature excursion
Group transportation for scheduled excursions
Curated Mexico City itinerary
Experience planning and reservations
Pre-trip orientation and communications
Group coordination and logistical support
Payment Options
Option 1 — Pay in Full
$1195
Secure your space with one payment.
Option 2 — Two Payments
$350 deposit — Reserve your space
$845 final payment — Due by the final payment deadline
Option 3 — Flexible Payment Plan
Participants may also make additional payments toward their balance at any time.
Private Room Experience
$1,495 per person — Single Occupancy
Payment Options
Pay in Full: $1,495
Payment Plan:
$350 deposit — Reserve your private room
$400 second payment
$400 third payment
$345 final payment
Private rooms are subject to availability.
Reserve Your Spot
Space is intentionally limited.
Your initial deposit reserves your place in the experience and allows us to secure accommodations, transportation, and group activities.
Shared Room
Reserve Your Spot — $350
Private Room
Reserve Your Private Room — $350
After submitting your deposit, you will receive registration information, payment deadlines, trip details, and preparation materials.
Important Payment Information
Your reservation is not confirmed until the initial deposit and participant registration are received.
Because advance payments are required to secure hotel rooms, transportation, guides, and activities, portions of payments may become nonrefundable as trip expenses are committed.
A complete cancellation, refund, transfer, and payment policy will be provided before registration.
Participants are responsible for airfare to and from Mexico City, most meals, travel insurance, personal transportation outside scheduled activities, optional experiences, and personal expenses unless specifically identified as included.
Travel insurance is strongly encouraged.
Mexico City: Roots, Culture & Restoration
5 Nights | Culture • History • Nature • Wellness • Community
Shared Experience: $1,195
Private Experience: $1,495
Start with $350 to reserve your space.
Curated by Obsidian Edge
****Airfare, most meals, personal purchases, optional activities, travel insurance, and activities not specifically identified are not included.***
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The Invitation for you to join us!
Come to Mexico City not simply to see another place, but to experience another rhythm.
Walk ancient ground.
Eat incredible food.
Experience art and culture.
Spend time in nature.
Rest.
Meet good people.
Have meaningful conversations.
And return home with more than photographs.
Mexico City: Roots, Culture & Restoration
5 Nights | Culture • History • Nature • Wellness • Community
TAKING
ACTION
FOR
OUR
TRIP
Step 1
First, register here for the Mexico City Half-Marathon.
All-in price includes:
General entry: $75.00 USD
Processing fees: Included in Price.
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Personally, go online and register for the event to reserve your spot for the half-marathon.
Step 2
Book your flight:
***Flying from San Diego area ***
Fly from CBX Tijuana Airport. This is the most direct flight.
Make arrangements to be dropped off for your flight. We hope to also arrange carpool to the location.
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Flight Destination:
MEXICO CITY (AICM) Mexico City International Airport, officially Benito Juárez International Airport in Mexico City
Warning:
Do Not Choose NLU, AIFA or any other aiport
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BOOK YOUR FLIGHT
Arrival date:
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Arrive before 3 PM
Departure date:
Tuesday, December 15, 2026
Depart after 10 AM
LOCAL TRAVEL FROM AIRPORT
You can use UBER in Mexico City, Please download app before your arrival. Directions will be available to get an UBER to your Hotel.
Step 3
Where we are staying / Lodging:
We are staying at a lovely hotel that can accommodate us near neighboring area.
Participants will receive the hotel name, address, check-in/check-out information, and additional arrival details as part of the trip confirmation materials.
Our goal is to provide more than a place to sleep. The hotel will serve as our home base—a place to rest, reconnect, and recharge between experiences throughout Mexico City.
