PICTURESQUE MEXICO
Mex – Sma – Gto – Zac – Gdl – Ptz o Mlm – Tax – Aca
15 Days / 14 Nights
You will begin this fabulous program in Mexico City stoping by Queretaro on the way to San Miguel de Allende and dolores Hidalgo. You will walk through the cobbled alleys of Guanajuato and Zacatecas, you will visit the land of Mariachi and Tequila and learn the customs and enjoy the beauty of Colonial Morelia and Patzcuaro. After enjoying the extraordinary route in the Central part of Mexico City, enjoy the warm weather of Guerrero state in the Magic town of Taxco (Silver Capital of the world) stopping by the Cacahuamilpa caverns on the way to the worldwide famous bay of Acapulco.
Departures to San Miguel de Allende on Wednesdays, pax must be arriving at least two days before.
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DAY 01. (MON) TRANSFER IN MEXICO CITY
Reception at the Mexico City international airport “Benito Juarez”, transfer to the hotel of your choice and lodging.
DAY 02. (TUE) MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. We will start the city tour by visiting the historic center; the cultural heritage of humanity, as well as the National Palace (panoramic), the Plaza de la Constitution or Zocalo, the Templo Mayor Azteca, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as its main avenues, then we will visit the Chapultepec Forest and one of the most famous residential areas, as well as the Zona Rosa. Return to the hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
DAY 03. (WED) MEXICO CITY / QUERETARO /SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
Breakfast. Departure towards Querétaro, a World Heritage city, where we will visit the Aqueduct, the Ex-Convento de la Cruz, and the Historic Center. We will continue on our way to San Miguel de Allende. Afternoon to get to know this peaceful city where the great comedian “Cantinflas” lived and a place of residence for artists and intellectuals. The Parish of San Miguel Arcángel, the Chapel of the Holy House, the Church of San Francisco, and the Casa and Instituto Allende stand out as points of interest. It has a wide variety of cafes and restaurants to choose from. Lodging.
DAY 04. (THU) SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE / DOLORES HIDALGO / GUANAJUATO
Breakfast. Departure to Dolores Hidalgo, where in 1810 the priest Don Miguel Hidalgo gave the famous “cry” at the beginning of the Independence of Mexico. There is the house-museum of this national hero and it is also the birthplace of the famous composer José Alfredo Jiménez. Continuation to Guanajuato, World Heritage city, annual headquarters of the Cervantine International Festival. In the afternoon we will enjoy getting to know this beautiful city, full of alleys and squares, which offers us such interesting places as the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, the Juárez Theater, the Valenciana Mine, El Callejón del Beso or the University. Its underground streets and avenues are unique in the country. The “callejoneada” is a classic accompanied by a music student or Valencian tuna. Other attractions are the Don Quixote Museum, the Diego Rivera house museum, and the Mummies. Lodging.
DAY 05. (FRI) GUANAJUATO / ZACATECAS
Breakfast. We will leave for Zacatecas, a beautiful mining city declared a World Heritage Site, with beautiful facades carved in pink quarry, whose cathedral is the most outstanding example of Mexican baroque. Panoramic view of the city from Cerro de la Bufa, descent by cable car, and educational visit to the Mina del Edén. Optionally, you can participate at night in a “musical alley with Tambora” and go dancing at the disco inside a mine. Lodging.
DAY 06. (SAT) ZACATECAS / GUADALAJARA
Breakfast. Departure to the city of Guadalajara, the cradle of Mariachi and Tequila, which distinguish Mexico in the world. We will visit the main points of interest: Hospicio Cabañas with Orozco’s murals, Degollado Theater, the Cathedral, the Roundabout of Illustrious Men, the Plazas, and the Government Palace. Lodging.
DAY 07. (SUN) GUADALAJARA / TEQUILA / GUADALAJARA
Breakfast. Departure to the city of Guadalajara, to visit Tequila, the land of the agave. We will visit the distillery; see the whole process and have a Tequila tasting. Lodging.
DAY 08. (MON) GUADALAJARA / PATZCUARO / MORELIA
Breakfast. We will get to know Pátzcuaro which means in the Purépecha language “the gate of heaven”. The city is famous for its colonial beauty and originality in customs and the local population. Located on the banks of Lake Pátzcuaro. Among its attractions is the miraculous Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the “House of the Eleven Patios”, the historic center, and the Island of Janitzio. In the portals of downtown Pátzcuaro, you can enjoy a wide variety of cafes and restaurants with typical and international dishes. Continuation to the City of Morelia. Lodging in Pátzcuaro or Morelia, according to the operation.
DAY 09. (TUE) MORELIA - MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. The Cultural Heritage City of Humanity is recognized for its student atmosphere and its magnificent colonial constructions of pink quarry: The Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Clavijero Palace, the Plaza Mayor, the Market of typical sweets, and the Aqueduct. Departure in the direction of Mexico City, arrival and Lodging.
DAY 10. (WED) MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. Day free to personal activities; we recommend taking an optional tour like Mexitours style.
DAY 11. (THU) MEXICO CITY - TAXCO
Breakfast. Today we will travel to Cuernavaca, the City of Eternal Springtime, for a panoramic tour of the city, visiting one of the oldest Cathedrals on the American continents, the Palace of Cortes, etc. Continue to the beautiful city of Taxco “World Silver Capital”, to see the famous parish church of Santa Prisca with its impressive baroque Churrigueresque style; we will walk through Taxco´s lovely cobble-stoned streets and admire the silver artwork made by our craftsmen. Lodging.
DAY 12. (FRI) TAXCO - ACAPULCO
Breakfast. We will depart to the paradise port of Acapulco; arrive and accommodation at the hotel of your choice. Afternoon free.
DAY 13. (SAT) ACAPULCO
Breakfast. Departure to the pier where we will take the “Bonanza” yacht cruise; a three-hour trip around the most beautiful bay in the world within a Familiar environment companied by your friends and family members, it includes an open free domestic drink bar onboard, live and recorded music, animator, contests and surprises. (Transfers to the bay cruise not included).
DAY 14. (SUN) ACAPULCO - MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. At the indicated time return to Mexico City; transfer and lodging in the hotel (Acapulco-Mexico transportation not included).
DAY 15. (MON) TRANSFER OUT MEXICO CITY
Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take your flight back home. End of services.
