Day 1: Mexico city
Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.
Day 2: Mexico city
Today we have a fantastic day acquaint ourselves with Mexico. We include a sightseeing tour of the city. We will visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, and the historic centre in which the Zócalo (main square) and its Metropolitan Cathedral stand out, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, the “Paseo de la Reforma” Avenue and the other main avenues of this impressive city. At the end of the visit we travel to the BASILICA OF GUADALUPE, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas where the Virgin of Guadalupe is found. There we will be able to explore the old basilica dating back to the 18th Century and also the modern temple. In the afternoon we travel to the neighbourhood of XOCHIMILCO, a wonderful place with its canals and semi-floating gardens. Here we include a ride in a “trajinera”, one of the boats festooned with flowers. In the evening we include a transfer to the Plaza de GARIBALDI, with its many bars, restaurants and bars where tacos and tequila are served and the Mariachis sing. Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant.
Day 3: Mexico city - El oro de hidalgo - Mine two star - Tlalpujahua - Patzcuaro
We’ll begin our journey by visiting El Oro de Hidalgo, a charming Pueblo Mágico that was once one of Mexico’s main mining centers. The gold and silver mines attracted investors and workers from all over the world, and today you’ll find European-style buildings, such as the old train station and Teatro Juárez. We’ll continue through an area of hills and forests where monarch butterflies migrate for the winter, and visit Mina de las Dos Estrellas, a mine-turned-museum that highlights the region’s rich mining history and culture. Next, we’ll head to Tlalpujahua, another Pueblo Mágico in Michoacán, with a magnificent Baroque sanctuary and cobblestone streets. This town is famous for its handcrafted Christmas decorations, and you’ll be surprised by the presence of Santa Claus in many of its shops. There will be free time to stroll and enjoy lunch. We’ll then continue to Pátzcuaro, one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico, with pre-Hispanic origins. Its colonial architecture, artisan markets, and unique atmosphere make it an unforgettable destination.
Day 4: Patzcuaro - Morelia - Cuitzeo del porvenir - Mexico city
We’ll depart for Morelia, the capital of Michoacán and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its magnificent pink stone architecture and historic center. Highlights include the impressive Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and its university, founded in 1540. You’ll have time to stroll through the city and enjoy lunch.Our journey will continue to Cuitzeo del Porvenir, located beside Mexico’s second-largest lake. Here, you can visit the Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena, a 16th-century Plateresque gem, and wander its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. We’ll then return to Mexico City in the evening, arriving around 7:30 p.m.
Day 5: Mexico city
Breakfast. End of our services. Transfer from the hotel to the airport not included.
