10-Day Colonial Treasures Tour from Mexico City
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Tour Overview
Highlights
The Central Part of Mexico is one of the most visited areas because of its History, Culture, Landscapes and Gastronomy. Dare yourself
to deeply know Queretaro, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Guadalajara, Patzcuaro and Morelia; walk through alleys, Museums and admire beautiful facades made of Pink cantera, enjoy and taste Tequila, and also amaze yourself with the impressive architecture of these cities.
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Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Welcome at the Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport, transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure to Queretaro, which is also a cultural and historic heritage site to visit its cathedral its convents, its mansions, its streets, squares and the alleys, and the world famous convent of the crosses. We will continue on our way to San Miguel de Allende, to get to know this peaceful city recently named cultural heritage of humanity, where the great comedian "Cantinflas" lived and residence of artists and intellectuals. The Parish of San Miguel Arcangel, the Convento de la Concepcion, the Church of San Francisco, and the Instituto Allende stand out as points of interest. It has a wide variety of craft shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Queretaro, Mexico
The historic center of Queretaro was declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1996. Queretaro is the host for major corporations such as Bombardier Aerospace, Kellogg's, Samsung Electronics and etc.
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
A small city with a huge cultural heritage and a cosmopolitan population that preserves its true colonial feeling. In 2002, around 250,000 visitors spent about US$8.4 million at the town's attractions.
Departure to Dolores Hidalgo, where in 1810 the priest Don
Miguel Hidalgo gave the famous "cry" at the beginning of the Mexican War
of Independence. There is the house-museum of this national hero and it's
also the birthplace of the famous composer Jose Alfredo Jimenez.
Continuation to Guanajuato, a cultural heritage city of humanity, annual
headquarters of the Cervantino 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 University, the Juarez
Theater, the Callejon del Beso, the house-museum of the muralist Diego
Rivera, husband of Frida Kahlo. Its underground streets and avenues are
unique in the country, the house of Jorge Negrete, the Quixote Museum,
and its famous Mummies Museum
Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
Dolores Hidalgo is the name of a city and the surrounding municipality in the north-central part of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. Dolores Hidalgo was named a Pueblo Magico (Magic Town) in 2002.
Guanajuato, Mexico
The city is in a narrow valley, which makes its streets narrow and winding. Most are alleys that cars cannot pass through, and some are long sets of stairs up the mountainsides. The historic center has numerous small plazas and colonial-era mansions, churches, and civil constructions built using pink or green sandstone.
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 Eden. Optionally, you can participate at night in a "musical alley with Tambora" and go dancing at the disco inside a mine.
Zacatecas, Mexico
A colonial treasure declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture, urban layout and the irregular alignment of its streets.
Bufa Hill
A widely-recognized hill found east of historic downtown Zacatecas City, 2,610 meters above sea level.
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 Cabanas with Orozco's murals, Degollado Theater, the Cathedral, the Roundabout of Illustrious Men, the Plazas, and the Government Palace.
Guadalajara, Mexico
Guadalajara, which was founded in 1532, is one of Mexico's major cultural centers. It is considered the home of Mariachi music, and hosts events like the International Film Festival of Guadalajara and the Guadalajara International Book Fair.
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.
Tequila, Mexico
A Mexican town located in the state of Jalisco, Tequila is best known as being the birthplace of the drink that bears its name "tequila".
On this tour, the first stop will be Vicente Fernandez's ranch as
well as the Tres Potrillos souvenir store, considered “the biggest cowboy
store in the world”. You will be able to visit as far as the guards allow and get
to know a little of the interior of the ranch as well as the tomb of the esteemed artist to pay your respects; you will continue to Patzcuaro which means
in Purepecha language “The door to heaven”. This city is famous for its colonial beauty and originality in customs and local population. Located on the
margins of Lake Patzcuaro. Its attractions include 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 Patzcuaro you can enjoy a
variety of cafes and restaurants with typical and international dishes. Continuation to the city of Morelia and lodging.
Patzcuaro, Mexico
A large and picturesque colonial town located in the state of Michoacan. The town was founded sometime in the 1320s.
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
Morelia, Mexico
In 1991, the Mexico city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved colonial buildings and layout of the historic center.
We will start our city tour by visiting the cultural and historic Heritage downtown district where we will find the National Palace and its beautiful murals, the constitution square or "Zocalo," the Main Aztec Temple and the Metropolitan Cathedral as well as some of the main avenues. Later, we will visit Chapultepec Park, as well as the Zona Rosa. Then we will return to the hotel and enjoy our free time.
Mexico City, Mexico
The capital of Mexico and one of the most important economic centers in the world traces its history back to the year 1351 and the Aztec empire's famous Tenochtitlan. It is a center of world history and Mexican culture.
Palacio Nacional
The National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo).
Plaza de la Constitucion
The Plaza de la Constitución (English: Constitution Square) is a plaza occupying a full square block in the heart of the civic district of Santiago, Chile. It is located in front of the northern facade of the Palacio de la Moneda and is surrounded by other government buildings such as those housing the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Banco Central de Chile and the Intendencia de Santiago.
Zocalo
This is the heart of Mexico City. The Zocalo is often the site of major parades in the city including the Mexico City Alebrije Parade.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is the largest cathedral in the Americas,and seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico.
Chapultepec Park
Located in the western part of Mexico, Chapultepec Park is the largest park in Latin America, covering an area of 686 hectares. The park is covered with trees, flowers and lakes.Not only is it a park, but also a big cradle of culture, because it includes famous botanical gardens, zoos, and Latin American anthropology museum, the museum of modern art and revolution museum, science and technology museum and other cultural facilities.
Today we will leave from Mexico City and then transfer to the airport for our return flight back home.
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AI: All Inclusive
AB: American Breakfast
SAI: Semi All Inclusive
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