Mexico Colonial - Colonial Treasures & Pacific Coast

After the breakfast we take you on a panorama city tour. You visit among other things the huge Zocalo with its famous cathedral and the government palace with the impressing murals by Diego Riviera. To make the city tour perfect, it finfishes with an informative visit of the anthropological museum, which is situated on the brink of the Chapultepec Park. Afterwards you are brought back to your hotel. In the afternoon you can take the chance to discover Mexico City on your own initiative. Overnight stay.

 

 

Today you are off towards the impressive archeological site Teotihuacán, that is situated about 65 kilometres away from the city. You definitely shouldn't miss out on climbing up the Sun- or Moon Pyramid as it provides you an imposing view over the whole area over the former "city of gods". Afterwards you're heading to the beautiful colonial city and UNESCO world heritage Querétaro. Here began once the Mexican revolution which makes the city to one of the most important sites of Mexican history. During a city walk you get to know the beautiful colonial city centre, the well-know aqueduct, the town´s landmark as well as the numerous colourful plazas and buildings full of history. Overnight stay.

 

 

After breakfast you are leaving towards San Miguel de Allende, where you enjoy an extended city walk. This colonial city is better known as "the City of Artists". Get to know the original and imposing church out of rose colored stone which is the town's landmark. Then you go to the museum Ignacio de Allende, the birthplace andresidential house of the Mexican hero of freedom. Afterwards you continue to the beautiful colonial town of Guanajuato, which is one of the most beautiful mining towns with its nice streets and alley tangles. In the course of the  16th century the city gained a lot of wealth due to great resources of silver. During your city tour you get to know among other things the birthplace of Diego Riveras, the basilica, the university, the famous alley of kisses and the cathedral. Besides we take you to the the stony monument of Pipila above the town from where you enjoy an amazing view about the entire city. To finish off the day you make a hort stop in the famous Museum of Mummies. Overnight stay.

Today you are off to Morelia, the capital of Michoacán and probably the most aristocratic of all colonial cities in Mexico. 1991 the city was declared to an UNESCO world cultural heritage because of its outstanding well kept center. Here you discover the historic city centre with its the breathtaking, beautiful cathedral which has been built with rosy stones, the impressive palaces and the well established university. Due to the well preserved centre and the special atmosphere Morelia is said to be a true gem among the colonial cities. The rest of the day is at your free disposal. Overnight stay.

After breakfast you are heading to Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco and the second biggest city of Mexico. It's well known for its typical and still maintained Mexican traditions. Here you are brought to your hotel and have the rest of the day at your free disposal to enjoy the "most Mexican of Mexican cities". Overnight stay.

 

After breakfast you start the day with an interesting city tour. It leads you through the centre where you get to see, among other things, the government palace, the famous murals in the building of the former Hospiz Cabañas which is declared world heritage, as well as the cathedral, the regional museum and the greatest market of Guadalajara. Afterwards you are off to Tlaquepaque, a wonderful suburb that has been swallowed by Guadalajara over the years. Luckily it has been able to maintain its rural character. Many artists made Tlaquepaque their home, so you find every kind of art out of every material you can imagine, such as potter's clay, ceramic, wood, copper etc. as well as precious colonial antiquities. All the leafy streets and plazas radiate an atmosphere of special calmness and peacefulness. Before you're heading back to your hotel, in the late afternoon. you visit the charming suburb Tonalá, which is an artisitc centre for pottery and ceramc crafts. Overnight stay.

 

Today starts the relaxing part of yout trip. After breakfast you are heading to Puerto Vallarta at the Pacific Coast that is about three hours away from Guadalajara. It is said to be one of the most vibrant and noble holiday resorts of Mexico. Here you can use the rest of the day to relax at the beach or disocover the colonial city centre at your own initiative. Overnight stay.



 

In the morning we take you on a boat trip to Las Caletas situated in the south of the Banderas Bay. It's an exclusive tropical paradies what just can be reached on the sea way. Enjoy an one hour trip on a catamaran along a fantastic coast. In Las Caletas you can relax in one of the comfortable hammocks, treat yourself with a massage in a spa center (optional) or discover the incredible nature along the coast. There are activities like yoga, snorkling, kayak, paella cookery courses and jungle hikes. Lots to do to make your day perfect before we bring you in the late afternoon back to your hotel in Puerto Vallarta. Overnight stay.

 

 

Today it's up to you - whether you want to relax at the beach, go shopping or use one of the countless opportunities Puerto Vallarta offers to entertain you. We surely like to provide you our recommendations. Overnight stay.

 

After breakfast you are, according to further course of your trip, brought to your hotel, the airport or the bus terminal.