Our Trips
SOUTHWEST:
11 nights / 12 days:
DAY 1. Arrival at Mexico City International Airport, transfer to your hotel for accommodations and overnight.
DAY 2. Today we’ll visit the historic centre: The Metropolitan Cathedral, Zocalo, the ruins of the “Templo Mayor”, the facade of the National Palace; later, we will walk through Avenida Madero up to the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Main Post Office. In the afternoon we will visit the Museum of Anthropology. Return to the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 3. Visit of the Shrine of Guadalupe and departure to the archaeological site Teotihuacán, visit and road towards Puebla, one of the most beautiful cities of the country. We will walk in the centre of the city to admire its Cathedral, the Government Palace, the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán with its famous Rosary Chapel, the Parián market, the Artists' quarter, the Alfeñique’s House and a factory in Talavera. Accommodation at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 4. Highway towards Oaxaca. Visit the historic centre: The Cathedral, the Zocalo, a craft market, the fruit and vegetable market, a chocolate factory, the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán with its chapel of the Rosary. Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 5. In the morning, visit of the archaeological site Monte Albán and departure to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. On the way, visit a mezcal distillery and the village of Teotitlán del Valle where we will visit a wool carpet workshop. Arrival in Tehuantepec. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).
DAY 6. Departure to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of the state of Chiapas.
Arrival in Chiapa de Corzo and boat ride through the beautiful Sumidero Canyon. Later, we will continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Accommodation at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 7. Pedestrian tour in the city to visit the Cathedral, the indigenous market, Santo Domingo with its Rosary Chapel, the fruit and vegetable market. Departure to visit the communities of San Juan Chamula where we will visit the amazing church and later, the little town of Zinacantán, where we will visit a family home to participate with the preparation of tortillas. Return to San Cristóbal and free afternoon. (Breakfast)
DAY 8. Road towards the Agua Azul Waterfalls, free time for swimming and finally arrival to Palenque. Accommodation at the hotel. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 9. Visit of the archaeological site Palenque, one of the most beautiful and best preserved of the Mayan civilization. Then departure to Campeche, the fortified city, capital of the state of the same name. Walking tour of the city. Hotel accommodation. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 10. Highway towards Uxmal. On the way, stop at Pomuch to see its amazing cemetery, then we will visit Becal to see the caves where panama hats are hand-woven, also known as “Jipijapas” arrival in Uxmal and visit the archaeological site. Then we will continue to Mérida, the capital of the State of Yucatán, sightseeing tour and free afternoon. In the evening, accommodation at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 11. Departure to Chichén Itzá and visit of the archaeological site. Highway towards Cancun and accommodation at the hotel in the program "All Inclusive". (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
DAY 12. Free morning to enjoy the beach and hotel facilities.
(According to the flight schedule, transfer to Cancun International Airport*).
INCLUDED: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners, certified guide, transportation, entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums, boat ride in the Sumidero canyon.
*Possibility to stay more days at the hotel in Cancun or in a hotel in the Riviera Maya.
CANCÚN-MEXICO:
10 nights / 11 days :
DAY 1. Arrival at Cancun International Airport. Transfer to hotel in Valladolid, Yucatán for accommodations.
DAY 2. Brief visit of the city and departure to Chichén Itzá, visit of the archaeological site and route to Izamal to visit the old Monastery of San Antonio with its huge atrium and the Lodge of the Virgin Mary. Arrival in Mérida, and pedestrian tour in downtown. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 3. Highway towards Uxmal to visit the archaeological site. We will also visit the Chocolate Museum. Later, we will continue to Bécal to discover the caves where they work the “Jipijapa” palm with which they produce the famous "Panama hats". Then stop at the cemetery of Pomuch. Finally, arrival in Campeche, the capital of the state and walking tour of the city. Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 4. Route to Palenque. Stop at the Gulf of Mexico and free time for swimming. Arrival at the archaeological site of Palenque, one of the most beautiful Mayan sites and visit. Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 5. Departure towards the Agua Azul Waterfalls. Free time for swimming and walking by the waterfalls. Later, we will continue to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast).
DAY 6. In the morning walking tour, to visit: The indigenous market, Santo Domingo and its Rosary Chapel, the pedestrian street, the zócalo and later departure to San Juan Chamula to visit its amazing church, then we will continue to Zinacantán where we will visit a family house to know their way of life and participate with them in the manufacture of fabrics and the preparation of tortillas. Return to San Cristóbal and free time. (Breakfast)
DAY 7. Departure to the Sumidero Canyon and boat ride to admire its flora and fauna. Free time in Chiapa de Corzo and highway towards Tehuantepec, accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and supper).
DAY 8. Departure towards Oaxaca, the capital of the state of the same name, stop at Teotitlán del Valle and visit the wool carpet workshops, and then stop at a mezcal distillery to know the whole process and have a tasting. Then we will visit the famous «Tree of Tule» and finally we will arrive in the city where we will discover its historic centre: The Cathedral, the Alameda de León, the craft market, a chocolate factory, Santo Domingo church and its Rosary Chapel. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 9. Visit of the prestigious archaeological site Monte Albán. Later departure to Puebla, the capital of the state of the same name. Walking tour in downtown: The Cathedral, the Zócalo, the Church of Santo Domingo and its Rosary Chapel, the most beautiful of its kind, the craft market "El Parián", the Artists district... Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 10. Departure towards Teotihuacan. Visit of the archaeological site and route to Mexico City. Visit of the Shrine of Guadalupe, accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 11. We finish our tour with the visit of the historic centre: The Cathedral, the Zócalo, the Major Temple of Aztecs, Madero Pedestrian Street, San Francisco Church, the Postal Palace, the Palace of Fine Arts and in the afternoon, the Museum of Anthropology. After the visit, transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners, certified guide, transport, entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums, boat ride in the Sumidero canyon.
*Possibility to arrive before the trip for a stay some days in a hotel in Cancun or in the Riviera Maya.
MINI-YUCATÁN:
10 nights / 11 days:
DAY 1. Arrival at Cancun International Airport. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight.
DAY 2. Departure to Tulum and visit of the archaeological site. Then, visit the archaeological site of Cobá on bike. Finally arrived in Valladolid. Visit of the Cathedral and accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 3. Today you will be driven to Chichén Itzá for the visit of this wonderful archaeological site. Free time at cenote Yodzonot and departure to Mérida, the capital of the State of Yucatan. Walking tour in the city. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 4. Departure to Sotuta de Peón, visit of the hacienda and highway towards to Campeche, visiting Becal to see the manufacture of Panama hats at a family house. Arrival in Campeche, the capital of the state and pedestrian tour. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 5. We will continue our journey to the most beautiful archaeological sites of style "Chenes" Chicanná and Calakmul. Stop in the Gulf of Mexico, free time for swimming. In the afternoon visit the archaeological site Chicanná. Accommodations at the. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 6. Early in the morning, departure to visit the archaeological site Calakmul. Later, we will visit the village of 20 de Noviembre, where we will know the way of living of its inhabitants and visit their workshops where we can participate in the production of crafts. Departure towards Chetumal, the capital of Quintana Roo State. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 7. In the morning, we will visit the museum of Mayan culture and continue to the Blue Cenote, free time for swimming. Later, departure to the lagoon of 7 colours, and boat ride. Accommodations at the hotel of Bacalar. (Breakfast)
DAY 8. Departure to Tulum area and visit of the 4 cenotes at Casa Tortugas free time for swimming in the cenotes. In the afternoon arrival in Tulum hotel for accommodations in «All Inclusive plan» for 3 nights.
DAYS 9 and 10. Free time to enjoy the beach and the hotel facilities in “All Inclusive plan”
DAY 11. Free morning at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED: 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner, 3 "All Inclusive" at Tulum Hotel, certified guide, transportation, entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums, boat ride in the lagoon in 7 colours.
*Possibility to stay a few more days at the hotel in Tulum or in any hotel in the Riviera Maya.
BAJÍO:
9 nights / 10 days:
DAY 1. Arrival in Mexico City and transfer to the hotel for accommodations.
DAY 2. In the morning, we will visit the Museum of Anthropology and continue to the Historical Centre to admire its Cathedral, the Zócalo, the facade of the National Palace, the models of the Major Temple, then we will walk through Madero Street, where we will find the temples of La Profesa, San Felipe, San Francisco, the Palace of Iturbide, the house of Azulejos (Tile House), then the Palace of Fine Arts and the Main Post-Office Palace; we will continue through the Tacuba street where we can admire the architecture of the «Munal» (National Museum of Art) and the former Mining School. Further you will find the famous restaurant Café de Tacuba located in a wonderful building. Return to the hotel.
(Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 3. Departure for the Shrine of the Guadalupe, visit and route towards Teotihuacan to visit the archaeological site. Later, we will drive you to Querétaro, where we will visit the Cathedral, Zenea Garden, Constitution Square, Corregidora Square, Santa Clara and Santa Rosa de Viterbo. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 4. Highway to Guanajuato State. First: San Miguel de Allende, where we will take a walk in the beautiful cobbled streets of this beautiful city and visit the craft market. Then arrival in Guanajuato city, the capital of the state. There we will visit the Union Garden, the Juárez Theatre, the Cathedral Basilica, the University, the Company church, the “Kiss Alley” (Callejón del beso), the Alhóndiga and the monument to the «Pípila». Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 5. Departure to the state of Michoacán. Arrival in Morelia, the capital of the state, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the country, and visit of the Cathedral, the Main Square (“Plaza de Armas”), the candy market, the roses garden, the candy museum, the aqueduct, the causeway and the church of Guadalupe. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 6. Highway towards Tzintzuntzan to visit its church and the craft market, later arrival in Pátzcuaro to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Health, the house of 11 courts and free time to discover this wonderful "Magical Village". Departure to the state of Jalisco. We will arrive in Guadalajara, the capital of the state. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 7. In the morning, walking tour in downtown: The Cathedral, Degollado Theatre, Plaza Tapatía, Hospicio Cabañas, and the «Illustrious Jaliscienses», and free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 8. Departure to the village "Tequila" where we will visit a Tequila distillery and we’ll have a tasting. Later, we will drive you to Puerto Vallarta. Accommodation at the hotel in "Semi All Inclusive" programme. (The three meals and national drinks from 11:00 to 10:30 m) for 2 nights.
DAY 9. Free day to enjoy the beach and facilities of the hotel in «Semi All Inclusive» programme.
DAY 10. Free morning at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 1 dinner, 2 nights in a "semi-all-inclusive" program at the Puerto Vallarta hotel" (The three national meals and drinks from 11 to 10:30 p.m), certified guide, transport, entrance to archaeological sites and museums.
*Possibility to stay more days at Puerto Vallarta’s hotel.
VANILLA, COFFEE
AND CHOCOLATE:
11 nights / 12 days:
DAY 1. Arrival in Mexico City and transfer to the hotel for accommodations.
DAY 2. Visit the Museum of Anthropology and in the afternoon, visit the Historical Centre to admire its Cathedral, the Zócalo, the facade of the National Palace, the models of the Major Temple, then we will take a walk through Madero Street, where we will find the temples of the Profesa, San Felipe, San Francisco, the house of Iturbide, the house of the Azulejos (Tiles house), further we will see the Palace of Fine Arts and the Main Post Office Palace; we will continue through the Tacuba street where we can admire the architecture of the Munal (National Art Museum) and also the Former Mining School. Below you will find the famous Café de Tacuba. Return to the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 3. Departure for the Shrine of Guadalupe and highway towards Teotihuacán to visit the archaeological site. In the afternoon, route to Papantla, in the state of Veracruz. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 4. In the morning, we will visit the archaeological site El Tajín and then visit a vanilla plantation on a family farm. Later, road to Coatepec, and free time to discover this beautiful village. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
Day 5. Today we will visit a coffee plantation to know the whole process to get the coffee, and have a tasting. Then we will continue to the Port of Veracruz to visit the Fort of San Juan de Ulúa. Free afternoon to discover the wonderful craft market and drink a coffee at the famous "Café de la Parroquia" (The Parris Coffee). Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast)
DAY 6. Departure to the south of the state, visit of the beautiful village Tlacotalpan, then stop at San Andrés Tuxtla to see the cigars manufacture and finally arrive in Catemaco where we will make a boat trip to visit the famous island of monkeys and Nanciyaga, where many international films have been recorded. Check-in at your hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 7. Highway towards the state of Tabasco, and visit a cocoa farm where you will see the whole process to get chocolate, besides a delicious tasting. Then we will move to the state capital, Villahermosa where we will visit the Museum-Park "La Venta" (Museum-park-zoo) which houses beautiful pieces of the Olmeca culture surrounded by lush vegetation. Then we will continue to the state of Chiapas. Arrival in Palenque and accommodation at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 8. Morning dedicated to the visit of the wonderful Mayan archaeological site Palenque. After the visit, departure for the state of Campeche and pedestrian tour in the city. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 9. Departure to Uxmal. Stop at Pomuch to visit its famous cemetery, then in Becal to see the production of Panama hats, also known as Jipijapas. Arrival in Uxmal and visit of the archaeological site. Finally, arrival in Mérida, the capital of the State of Yucatán. Pedestrian tour and accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 10. Route to Chichén Itzá, visit the archaeological site and highway to Cancun. Accommodations at the hotel in the "All Inclusive" programme for 2 nights.
DAY 11. Free day in Cancún to enjoy the beach and the facilities of the hotel.
DAY 12. Free morning at the hotel. According to the flight schedule, transfer to the airport.
End of our services.
INCLUDED: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 2 nights in "all inclusive" program at the Cancun hotel, certified guide, transport, tickets for archaeological sites and
*Possibility to stay more days at the hotel in Cancun or in any hotel in the Riviera Maya.
CRISTERA ROUTE:
10 nights / 11 days:
DAY 1. Arrival in Mexico City and transfer to hotel for accommodations.
DAY 2. Visit of the 3 Cultures Square, then the Shrine of Guadalupe, mass in one of the upper chapels in front of the image, then visit of the enclosure and free time for prayers. In the afternoon visit the Historical Centre: The Cathedral, the Zócalo, the models of the Major Temple, a walk-through Madero pedestrian street, where we’ll find the Iturbide’s Palace, San Felipe and San Francisco churches, la Casa de los Azulejos (the Tiles House), the Palace of Fine Arts, the main Postal office Palace, and further the Tolsá Square. Return to the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 3. In the morning, mass at the Sagrada Familia Parish and visit the Padre Pro’s Museum. Then departure to Puebla, the capital of the state of the same name and visit the historical centre: The Cathedral, the pedestrian street 5 de Mayo, the church of Santo Domingo and its Chapel of the Rosary, the craft market El Parián, the district of the Artists. Free time to enjoy this beautiful city. Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 4. After breakfast, departure towards Querétaro, the capital of the state of the same name and visit of the historical centre: The Cathedral, Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Santa Clara y la Santa Cruz churches, the Zenea garden, the Corregidora square, the main square, also known as “Plaza de Armas” the Corregidora house. Overnight at the hotel. Mass in the afternoon. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 5. Highway to Guanajuato, where we will visit the beautiful city of San Miguel de Allende to discover the Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, the Allende house, the main square “zócalo”, the square Allende, San Felipe, San Francisco, the craft market and then we will continue to the capital of the state, on the way, stop at the sanctuary of Atotonilco. Arrival in Guanajuato City, mass in San Cayetano’s church and accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and supper).
DAY 6. Departure to the Cubilete hill, mass at the sanctuary and return to the city to visit the Basilica-Cathedral, the Company’s churhc, the stairs of the University, the Union Garden, the Juarez Theatre, the Alhóndiga, the kiss alley and the monument to the Pípila. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 7. Highway towards the State of Jalisco to make the CRISTERA ROUTE: We will visit «Los Altos de Jalisco»: San Juan de los Lagos, Jalostotitlán, Santa Ana, Valle de Guadalupe and Tepatitlán. Arrival in Guadalajara, the capital of the state. Mass at the Expiatory Temple. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 8. In the morning, city tour: The Cathedral, Plaza Tapatía, Degollado Theatre, Hospicio Cabañas. Mass. Free afternoon and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 9. Departure to the state of Michoacán. We will visit the town of Sahuayo, where the remains of San José Sanchez del Río, the child martyr are, mass and route to Morelia, the capital of the state. City tour: The Cathedral, the main square, also called “The arms square”, the candy market, the aqueduct, the causeway, and mass in the temple of Guadalupe. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 10. Today we will visit Tzintzuntzan and then Pátzcuaro where we’ll have the mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Health. We will discover “La casa de los 11 patios”: the handcraft house. Return to Morelia. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 11. Return to Mexico City, farewell visit and mass in the Shrine of Guadalupe. Transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 2 dinners, certified guide, transport, tickets for archaeological sites and museums, daily mass, 1 courtesy for the priest.
*Possibility to stay more days on a beach: Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Los Cabos, Cancún or the Riviera Maya.
NORTH Of MEXICO:
7 nights / 8 days:
DAY 1. Arrival in Mexico City and transfer to hotel for accommodations.
DAY 2. In the morning we will visit the Museum of Anthropology, the most important museum in the country. In the afternoon, the Historic Centre to admire its Cathedral, the Zócalo (The main square), the facade of the National Palace and the models of the Major Temple, then we will take a walk through Madero Street, where we will find the temples of La Profesa, San Felipe, San Francisco, the Palace of the Emperor Iturbide, the tile house, known as «La Casa de los Azulejos», the Palace of Fine Arts and the main Postal Palace; then, the Tacuba street where we can admire the architecture of the Munal (National Museum of Art) and the old Mining Palace. Further, you will find the famous Café de Tacuba. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 3. Departure to the Shrine of Guadalupe, visit and route to Teotihuacán to visit the archaeological site. Return to Mexico City. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 4. In the morning transfer to the airport, check-in and flight to Los Mochis, Sinaloa. Arrival and transfer to El Fuerte where we can see the petroglyphs. City tour, accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and supper).
DAY 5. Departure to the station to take the train Chepe to get to the Copper Canyon. During the journey, you will cross through 89 tunnels and you will also admire the wonderful landscapes of the Sierra Tarahumara. Arrival in Divisadero and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Optional: Walk (1 hour) in the Canyon area. Overnight in hotel. (Breakfast).
DAY 6. Morning tour to Divisadero and Piedra Volada. Cable car ride to admire the most spectacular scenery.
Optional activities: Zipline, ziprider, via ferrata...
Around 2:30 pm, departure to Creel in the heart of the Copper Canyon, whose name in «rarámuri» (pre-hispanic language of the region) is "Segorachi", a charming alpine village surrounded by mountains and valleys and endless hiking and cycling trails. Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and dinner)
DAY 7. Departure to Arareko, the tarahumara caves, the Mushroom and frogs valley. Optional: Walk (1 hour) in the Canyon area. Return to the hotel to collect our personal belongings and road to the Chihuahua City, the capital of the state. Arrival at the hotel for accommodations. (Breakfast and supper)
Overnight in hotel. (Breakfast).
DAY 8. City tour: We will visit the Pancho Villa’s Museum, the house «Quinta Gameros», one of the most beautiful constructions of the city, in Art Nouveau style that houses the Cultural Centre of the University, the Government Palace and the Cathedral.
After the tour, transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners, certified guide, ground transportation and Chepe train, entrance tickets to archaeological sites and museums.
*Possibility to stay more days on a beach: Baja California, Riviera Nayarita, Puerto Vallarta...
SOUTH BAJA CALIFORNIA:
10 nights / 8 days:
DAY 1. Arrival in Mexico City and transfer to the hotel for accommodations.
DAY 2. In the morning, we will visit the Museum of Anthropology and continue to the Historic Centre to admire its Cathedral, the zócalo (The main square), the facade of the National Palace, the models of the Major Temple, and we will make a walk through the Madero street, where we will find the temples of La Profesa, San Felipe, San Francisco, the Iturbide’s Palace, the Tails house (Casa de los Azulejos), the Palace of Fine Arts and the main Post-office Palace; later, we will continue through Tacuba avenue, where we can admire the architecture of the Munal (National Museum of Art) and the ancient Mining school. Later we will find the famous Café de Tacuba. Return to the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 3. In the morning, visit of the Shrien of Guadalupe and we will continue to Teotihuacán to visit the archaeological site. Return to Mexico City and overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 4. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to La Paz, Baja California South. Arrival in La Paz, transfer to the hotel and the rest of the day free. (Breakfast)
DAY 5. Departure to the pier and boat ride to Espíritu Santo and Partida Island, a great biological, social and economic value of ecosystems, that were declared "Protected Natural Zone" in 1978. The great oceanographer Jacques Cousteau called this region "The Aquarium of the World". Return to La Paz, and overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast).
DAY 6. Route to Loreto, a small paradise isolated from the world, protected by the Sierra Giganta. Here you can practice water sports and enjoy the many kilometres of beach and see the famous missions that the Jesuits had in charge. Cave paintings can also be seen in the caves of the mountains.
Optional: We can approach the Isla del Carmen where every winter grey whales arrive (from November to February). Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast)
DAY 7. Today we will go to Santa Rosalía, an explored place by the navigator Francisco de Ulloa in 1539. In 1701 the Santa Rosalía de Mulegé Mission was founded. Rich deposits of copper were found here, but when they were exhausted the population became fishing area. Walking tour and accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast)
DAY 8. Departure to the San Javier Mission, founded by the Jesuits in 1699 and its current construction, dating from 1744, it is considered as "The jewel of the missions of Baja California", facade of modest baroque style, arched ogival door and inside a magnificent altarpiece styled, sculpted in wood and covered with gold leaves, dedicated to San Francisco Javier. We will continue to Todos Santos where we can also find a Jesuit mission and we are going to admire beautiful beaches such as "San Pedrito", "los Cerritos", "los Esteros", "Punta Lobos", "La Poza" and "Batequitos". Accommodation at the California Hotel, famous for the song of inspiration of the group "The Eagles" written in 1976. (Breakfast).
DAY 9. Departure to Cabo San Lucas. Accommodations at the hotel for 2 nights. Rest of the day free, to enjoy the beach and the facilities of the hotel.
DAY 10. Free day.
DAY 11. Transfer to the airport.
INCLUDES: 10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, certified guide, land and boat transport, entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums.
*Possibility to stay more days in extension at the hotel in Cabo San Lucas.
MEXICO/CHIAPAS
GUATEMALA:
10 nights / 11 days:
DAY 1. Arrival at Mexico City International Airport. Transfer to the hotel for accommodations and overnight.
DAY 2. In the morning we will visit the historic centre: The Metropolitan Cathedral, the Zócalo (The Main square), the model of the Major Temple, the National Palace (Just the façade); Then we will walk through Avenida Madero where you will see the church La Profesa, the Iturbide Palace, the church of San Francisco, the Tails House («Casa de los Azulejos»), then the Palace of Fine Arts and the Palace of the Main Post-Office. In the afternoon we will discover the Museum of Anthropology. Return to the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and dinner).
DAY 3. Visit of the Shrine of Guadalupe and road to Teotihuacán, visit of the archaeological site. Then, highway towards Puebla where we will make a walking tour through the beautiful streets of the city. We are going to visit the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Church of Santo Domingo and its famous Rosary Chapel, the famous handcraft market “El Parián”, the Artists' district, the Alfeñique house and a factory of Talavera (ceramic). Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch).
DAY 4. Departure to Coatepec in the state of Veracruz. We will visit a coffee plantation and know the whole process to get the coffee besides having a tasting. Then we will be driven to the «Port of Veracruz» where we will visit the historic centre: the Cathedral, the wonderful craft market and later, we can have a very good coffee in the famous "Café de la Parroquia". Accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 5. Road to the south of the where we are going to visit the beautiful village Tlacotalpan, then we will make a stop at San Andrés Tuxtla to see the production of cigars and finally we will arrive to Catemaco where we will take a boat ride to visit the famous Monkey Island and Nanciyaga, where many international renowned films have been recorded. Return to Catemaco for accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 6. Today we will arrive in the state of Tabasco, to visit a farm that produces cocoa where we will see the whole process to get chocolate, besides a delicious tasting. Then we will go to the capital of the state, Villahermosa where we will visit the Museum-Park "La Venta" (Museum-park-zoo) which houses beautiful pieces of the Olmec civilization surrounded by lush vegetation. We will continue to the state of Chiapas. Arrival in Palenque and accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 7. Morning dedicated to the visit of the wonderful Mayan archaeological site Palenque. After the visit, departure towards Nahá, a Lacandonian community where we can participate in workshops with them. Accommodations at the bungalows of the hotel. (Breakfast, lunch, supper)
DAY 8. Walking tour in the jungle, guided by a lacandón guy to observe the flora and fauna. We will cross the lagoon in «cayucos» (rafts) where we can probably see crocodiles. Later we will arrive in Lacanjá, another Lacandonian community. Accommodations at the hotel. Evening outing for the observation of owls. (Breakfast, lunch, supper).
DAY 9. Departure to Bonampak and visit of the archaeological site to admire its frescoes. Finaly arrival in Corozal where we will take a boat to visit the archaeological site of Yaxchilán. At the end, we will take the boat back to arrive in Bethel, Guatemala. Crossing and border formalities and road to Flores.
Hotel accommodation. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 10. Departure to Tikal and visit this impressive Mayan archaeological site, one of the largest in Mesoamerica. After the tour, transfer to the airport and flight to
Guatemala City. Accommodation at the hotel.
(Breakfast and Lunch)
DAY 11. Transfer to the airport.
INCLUDED: 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 3 dinners, certified guide, land and boat transport, entrance to archaeological sites and museums, plane tickets from Flores to Guatemala.
*Possibility to stay more days in Guatemala in extension, to visit La Antigua, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán and the markets of Chichicastenango (Only Thursday and Sunday) and Almolonga.
VERACRUZ / PUEBLA
TLAXCALA:
8 nights / 9 days:
DAY 1. Arrival at Mexico City International Airport. Transfer to the hotel for accommodations and overnight.
DAY 2. In the morning we are going to visit the historic centre: The Metropolitan Cathedral, the Zócalo, the model of the Major Temple of Aztecs, the facade of the National Palace; later we’ll make a walking tour through Madero Avenue, where you will discover beautiful palaces and churches, further you will see the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Palace of the Main Post Office. In the afternoon we will visit the Museum of Anthropology. Return to the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and supper).
DAY 3. Departure to the Shrine of Guadalupe, visit and route towards Teotihuacán, visit of the archaeological site. Later departure to Huauchinango located in the state of Puebla, accommodations at the hotel and overnight. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 4. Walking tour in the village and departure to visit the Zacatlán de las Manzanas and Cuetzálan, pedestrian tour and accommodations at the. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 5. Departure to Coatepec, in the state of Veracruz, there we will visit the Coffee Museum and then you’ll have free time in the town. Highway towards La Antigua, Veracruz where Hernán Cortés landed on the mainland. Finally, arrival at the Port of Veracruz. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 6. Departure to San Andrés Tuxtla, to visit a cigar factory. Arrival in Catemaco, boat trip through the lagoon to visit the monkeys island and Nanciyaga. Return to Veracruz. Walking tour in the historic centre. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 7. Departure to Puebla. City tour: The Cathedral, the Government Palace, the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and its magnificent Rosary Chapel, the famous Parián craft market, the artists' district, the Alfeñique house and a factory of Talavera. Accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 8. Departure to Cholula, visit of the archaeological site and road to Santa Maria Tonantzintla and San Francisco Acatepec, where we can admire the magnificent "Tequitqui Art " and then route to the state of Tlaxcala. Arrival in the capital, accommodations at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)
DAY 9. In the morning, walking tour in the city: The old Monastery of San Francisco, the Government Palace to admire its frescoes and after, the Shrine of Our Lady of Ocotlán and its lodge of the Virgin. Later, visit the archaeological site Cacaxtla to discover its magnificent mural paintings. Return to Mexico City directly to the airport. (Breakfast and lunch)
INCLUDED: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner, certified guide, land and boat transport, entrance to archaeological sites and museums.
*Possibility to stay more days on of our wonderful beaches: Veracruz, Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Riviera Maya...
