Mexican Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1-3, Mexico City, Teotihuacan, San Miguel & Guanajuato

Leaving Mexico City behind, head north to the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan, where you can climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon and walk the Avenue of the Dead. Journey to San Miguel Allende and visit the lovely historic towns in Guanajuato, where the Mexican Revolution began almost two hundred years ago.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 4-5, Michoacan

Spend the next two days in the Michoacan highlands, inhabited by the Purepecha Indians who have laced their distinct culture of the past with modern Mexico. Walk the streets of the colonial town of Patzcuaro with its lovely markets and zocalo. Then, travel through rugged mountains to the small village of Angahuan, where we can hike or ride horses to the Paricutin volcano, which erupted only a few decades ago and covered several villages with liquid stone.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 6, Guadalajara

Next, travel to Mexico's second largest city and capital of Jalisco, Guadalajara, home of mariachi bands and tequila. Spend time exploring this city's famous markets and zocalo.Accommodation: 1 night Guadalajara hotel approx US$25 pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.

Day 7-10, Puerto Vallarta & Playa Azul

Drop down from the highlands to the sea and a secluded beach camp near the exciting city of Puerto Vallarta. For the next two days sunbathe, swim, sea kayak or snorkel in the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Take an included boat ride out to the Marietas Island, with its abundance of indisturbed bird and sea life. Continuing down the Pacific Coast, visit the small fishing village of Playa Azul.Accommodation: Camping included

Day 11-13, Acapulco & Taxco

Spend two nights at the world's most spectacular port city, Acapulco. Watch the cliff divers at La Quebrada before going "Loco" and getting a taste of nightlife Mexican-style. Leaving the coast behind, head to the colonial silver-mining town of Taxco, one of Mexico's most picturesque and pleasant places.Accommodation: 3 nights hotel paid approx US$25pppn in multi-share rooms paid locally.

Day 14, Mexico City

Spend free time this morning exploring Taxco's narrow cobblestone streets and colourful markets, before ending this trek back in Mexico City.Tour ends at 18:00 hrs in Mexico City on day 14.Flexible Night StopsThe itinerary shown is intended as a guide only indicating a typical itinerary & series of activities. While our intention is to adhere to the published day by day route, the itinerary, distance travelled, type of accommodation and available activities may vary due to group input, weather, road conditions & local restrictions.

Trip Details

Localpayments	Food Kitty: US$9 per dayEn-route Hotels: 4 nights approx US$25 pppn in multi-share rooms
Tourleader	Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
Transport	All transportation by private adventure vehicle
AccommodationIncluded	9 nights camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
Maxgroupsize	13
Endcity	MEXICO CITY
Startcity	MEXICO CITY
Included	Entrance to Teotihuacan Pyramids, Marietas Islands boat trip, Acapulco cliff diving exhibition, Guided tour of Guanajato
Optionalactivities	Sea kayaking US$45, Snorkelling US$20-$75, Parasailing US$30, Tequila Distillery tour US$5, Acapulco nightlife/restaurants US$various, Hot springs US$5-$10, Mummy museum US$2, Local mercados US$FREE, Local guided tours US$10, Paricutin volcano horseback ride US$35-$50

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