Colonial Cities

Itinerary

Day 1 Mexico City

Arrive at Mexico City’s International airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for the night.Explore the world's largest metropolitan area or take an optional day trip to the famous archaeological site of Teotihuacan. The former Aztec Capital (you can still see some of the ruins of the great Tenochtitlán in the centre of the city, or take a subway ride through one of the temples) was destroyed in the struggle with Cortez and those who followed him. Today it is one of the world’s fastest growing urban centres, offering a great variety of impressive museums, galleries and range of architecture, perhaps unequaled anywhere else in the Americas. Mexico City or D.F., as the locals refer to it, also has a variety of food to match its impressive visual style. If you prefer to get outside the city, the pyramids of Teotihuacán and the canals and gardens of Xochimilco are two good places to start.A word of caution: Mexico City may be slightly overwhelming at first. As one of the world’s most populous centres, it is a crowded, smoggy, urban place where the altitude combined with atmospheric conditions may cause irritation of eyes, nose and throat. Also be aware that the heat may affect you upon arrival, with a general sense of lethargy and/or loss of appetite. This is no cause for alarm; it is simply a reaction to the heat. Be sure to drink plenty of water (cold bottled water is available everywhere) and do not attempt too much in any given day. We prefer fan-cooled rather than air conditioned rooms to avoid having to acclimatize to the heat and humidity every time you go outside. This is also a more eco-friendly method compared to air conditioning.

Day 2 Mexico City

Full-day excursion, including city tour and visit of the breathtaking pyramids of Teotihuacan.

Day 3 Mexico City/Morelia/Patzcuaro

Travel by road to Morelia, the aristocrat of colonial cities. Guided visit. Continue to impressive Patzcuaro Lake.

Day 4 Patzcuaro/Guadalajara

Take a boat and visit Janitzio Island. Continue by road to the serene colonial town of Guadalajara.

Day 5 Guadalajara/Guanajuato

Visit of the famous Tequila region and the Hacienda San Jose del Refugio. Onward, drive to the handicraft village of Tlaquepaque. Continue to Guanajuato.

Day 6 Guanajuato/San Migel de Allende

Visit the gorgeous Guanajuato, and continue to San Miguel de Allende.

Day 7 San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City

Basque in the beauty of San Miguel de Allende, and continue to Queretaro, one of Mexico´s colonial jewels. Return to Mexico City.

Day 8 Mexico City

Check out of hotel and transfer to airport for flight back home.

Trip Details

Accommodation	Comfortable hotel (7 nts)
Brochure Notes	Blackout Dates: Dec 16/07 - Jan 05/08Supplements apply for Christmas, National Holidays, Easter, Holy Week
Departure	Daily
Group Size	No Minimum
Included Highlights	Guided city tours of Mexico City, Morelia, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende
Meals Included	6B, 1L
StartFinish	ex Mexico City
Transport	Bus, Boat
Brochure Intro	Mexico's colonial past is rich and full of controversy. Learn more on this exploratory tour.

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