DEAR MEXICO

Mexico is a colorful country full of mysteries and surprises. Dear Mexico circuit is a cultural and adventure tour of the most famous ruins, traditional places, culinary capitals, lakes and beaches of this unparalleled country.

Day 1: Mexico City

- Flight to Mexico City.

- Transportation to the hotel and lodging. colors of mexico

Day 2: Mexico City

- Visit to one of the world’s most famous museums, the National Museum of Anthropology, and discover the history of Mexico through its archaeological exhibits.

- Transfer and tour to the floating gardens of Xochimilco, delight with the colorful trajineras that cross the canals while you enjoy Mariachi music and delicious Mexican specialties.

-Return to Mexico and city visit, afterwards a walk to the Garibaldi square to listen to Mariachi music and drink some tequila in a traditional cantina.

- Dinner and lodging at your hotel. xochimilco mexico

Day 3: Mexico City – Puebla (119 km)

- Tour of the Basilica of Guadalupe. Visit the most important pilgrimage church of Latin America where Our Lady of Guadalupe is worshipped. This impressive church can accommodate 20,000 people and it is visited by thousands of pilgrims throughout the year.

-We continue towards Tehotihuacan, but before we stop for a tasting of Pulque and Tequila, and a buffet meal. Afterwards we continue with a guided visit of the great archaeological City of Teotihuacan (Place of the Gods) where you can see the huge Sun and Moon pyramids, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Street of the Dead and its amazing well preserved murals.

- We continue to the colonial city of Puebla, for dinner and lodging. This city, considered as world heritage site, has around 5000 colonial buildings mostly of baroque architecture from the XVI century. puebla gastronomy, mole poblano

Day 4: Puebla – Oaxaca (348 km)

- Visit the most beautiful precinct in the city of Puebla, the Cathedral, a perfect example of the architectonic beauty of the city. Take a tour of the Parian handicraft market and reward your palate with Puebla’s unparalleled gastronomy; a perfect blend of pre-Hispanic, Arab, French and Spanish inheritance.

- Exit towards Oaxaca, declared world heritage site by UNESCO, for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Oaxaca- Montealban (10 km one way)

- We visit the Zapotec archaeological site of Monte Alban, one of the most impressive of Mexico. See the temple of Los Danzantes, The ball court, The Palace and other structures literally carved out of a mountain.

- Meal at a local restaurant. Visit to the historical center of Oaxaca City where you can admire the amazing architecture of the beautiful buildings that embellish it, afterwards we head to the indigenous market one of the most colorful and dynamic of the Country.

- Dinner and a regional dancing presentation of the Guelaguetza.

- Overnight in Oaxaca. oaxaca downtown

Day 6: Tequesquitengo (499 km)

- Exit towards Cuernavaca the capital of the State of Morelos, also known a the City of the eternal spring. We have a delicious organic meal (prepared only with natural and pesticide free ingredients). We also visit the beautiful Cortes Palace, now the Cuauhnahuac Museum.

- Continue towards Tequesquitengo a charming little village located at the edge of a lake. Dinner and lodging in an ex-hacienda.

Day 7: Tequesquitengo – Taxco – Acapulco (277 km)

- Depart towards Taxco, a colonial charming little town by the hills and silver capital of Mexico. We visit the impressive Santa Prisca Cathedral and delight our palates with a traditional Mexican meal.

-Exit towards Acapulco, dinner and lodging. cuernavaca, the city of the eternal spring

Day 8: Acapulco

- Day off, with all inclusive lodging in Acapulco. You can visit this stunningly beautiful bay city and its main tourist attractions, work on your tan and enjoy the beach and stay up all night dancing at the great clubs and discos of this cosmopolitan city.

Day 9: Acapulco – Mexico City (380 km)

- Free morning to enjoy more Acapulco’s highlights. We treat you to a tasty meal before heading towards Mexico’s airport to take your international flight. acapulco bay




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