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A tour of the colonial cities of Mexico will give you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of authentic Mexico.
On a journey through colonial Mexico, you'll stroll cobblestone streets, discover colorful folk art, see pre-Columbian landmarks, and sample Mexican cuisine. The locals are very friendly and will be happy to show you their shops and workshops with a variety of products, the manufacturing technologies of which have not changed for many generations.
Travel duration: 9 days
Start: Mexico City
End: Mexico City
Season: all year round
Places
Places
Mexico City - visiting historical sites: Constitution Square, National Museum of Anthropology, Teotihucan (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Morelia is a UNESCO World Heritage site with beautifully preserved and restored colonial architecture
Patzcuaro - visit to Lake Janizio and the island of the same name, tasting local cuisine
Santa Clara del Cobre - visiting the settlements of the Purépecha people, getting acquainted with their national cuisine and traditions, an opportunity to see from the inside the work of the famous local copper workshops.
Querétaro is a vibrant city whose historic center is considered an open-air museum; Its picturesque streets serve as art galleries and its Baroque buildings serve as exhibits documenting Mexico's independence from Spain.
San Miguel de Allende: visit one of the many temples, the Museum of San Miguel de Allende - home of the city's most famous resident, Ignacio Allende, after whom it is named).
Guanajuato: Explore spectacular colonial-era architecture including temples and baroque facades, Juarez Theater, Alondiga de Granaditas Museum (granary building), Hidalgo Market
Day 1: Mexico City
Meeting at Mexico City airport, transfer to the hotel by private car. The rest of the day is free time, in the evening - dinner with wine or local beer.
Overnight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City.
Day 2: Teotihucan and Mexico City Historic Center
A bilingual guide meets you at your hotel and you head to Teotihucan, which translates to “birthplace of the gods” in Nahuatl; a guided tour of the archaeological area with the sounds of Mesoamerican flutes playing throughout. You can climb the Pyramid of the Sun or the Pyramid of the Moon.
After lunch - a tour of the historical center of the Mexican capital, getting acquainted with Mesoamerican colonial history. On the site of the current modern city there used to be the center of the Aztec state - Teotihucan. Visit to the cathedral, built by the Spanish conquistadors on the ruins of the main Aztec temple, viewing the frescoes of Diego Riviera, illustrating the history of Mexico. A walk along the most famous central streets of the city, a visit to the Palace of Fine Arts, where, among other things, the Folkloric Ballet performs and you can see the frescoes of Diego Riviera.
Overnight at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mexico City.
Day 3: Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, transfer to Morelia
After breakfast, visit the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, where works of art from all over the Mesoamerican world are collected. This is the most visited museum in Mexico. It was built by Pedro Ramirez Vazquez in 1964. The museum is famous for its architecture and exhibits, one of the most famous is the 24-ton Sun Stone, found during excavations under the main city square in 1970.
After lunch, transfer to the colonial city of Morelia, built in the 16th century. At sunset, enjoy refreshing drinks on the hotel terrace and panoramic views.
Overnight at Villa Montaña Hotel & Spa
Day 4: Santa Clara del Cobre and Patzcuaro
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby for a private tour of the atmospheric highlands. First, you'll visit the town of Santa Clara del Cobre, where you'll get an inside look at the famous local copper workshops. And although copper mines are now closed in the city, handicraft continues to develop. You will see generations of families working to make copper products with love and dedication. You will visit the central square, named after Vasco de Quiroga, the Spaniard who built the city after the Spanish conquest. As you stroll through the city's cobbled streets, you will feel its unique colonial spirit, while your guide will tell you about its history.
We then arrive at Lake Patzcuaro and the rocky island of Janizio. In the colonial village of Patzcuaro, you should definitely try the local dishes of the Tarascan people.
Overnight at Villa Montaña Hotel & Spa
Day 5: Morelia to San Miguel de Allende, visiting Queretaro en route
Private transfer to San Miguel de Allende. On the way from Morelia, you can see the aqueduct built in the 18th century to transport water from the streams on the hill to the growing city. Next, visit another colonial gem, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Querétaro. You'll stroll along the city's cobblestone streets and see landmarks such as the Church of San Francisco and Independence Square.
Upon arrival in San Miguel de Allende, check into a hotel in the city center and free time.
Overnight at Belmond Casa Sierra Nevada Hotel
Day 6: Tour of San Miguel de Allende and Fabrica La Aurora Art Center
Accompanied by a private guide, you will stroll through the picturesque historical center of the city. The day begins with a city tour, visiting the city's famous central square, where locals gather to socialize under the shade of the trees. Visit to the famous Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, whose architecture is in the Gothic style.
During the excursion, the guide will take you through museums, temples, art galleries and craft workshops of the city, and show you the most interesting buildings and structures. You'll also visit Fabrica La Aurora, an art and design center housed in a former textile factory that was built at the turn of the century. Fabrica La Aurora has more than 40 art galleries, studios, shops and restaurants. Among old textile machines and hydraulic turbines, you will see artists at work in their studios, new exhibitions in contemporary art galleries, furniture and interior design stores, antique and jewelry stores.
Overnight at Belmond Casa Sierra Nevada Hotel
Day 7: Guanajuato Tour
A bilingual private guide will meet you at your hotel at 9:00 am for a tour of the historic city centre. You'll see the Juarez Theater, whose roof is decorated with Greek muses, and the Alley of Kisses, where you'll learn the love story that gives it its name. You'll stroll through the city's streets, with its underground passages, and if time permits, visit some of the many museums, as well as the studio of famous local artist Gorky Gonzalez.
Overnight at Belmond Casa Sierra Nevada Hotel
Day 8: Drive from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City, visiting the Bodegas de Cote vineyard along the way
The journey to the vineyard takes about 3 hours. Next - a private tour of the vineyard, lunch with wine. The vineyard features 24 grape varieties. It is located in an ecologically clean region and was built sustainably by two brothers who share their passion with guests of the vineyard, giving them the opportunity to enjoy tasting fine Mexican wines.
Overnight at the Four Seasons Mexico City Hotel
Day 9: Departure day
Private transfer to Mexico City International Airport for your flight home.
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