FOLLOWING THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE CONQUERORS
Join us on an unforgettable exploration of the key cities and sites of the Spanish conquest, see the communion of the Spanish heritage and the Aztec civilization. Visit key cities of the Spanish conquest as Queretaro, San Miguel and Morelia.
Day 1: Mexico City- Tour of the National Museum of Anthropology and History of Mexico City, considered one of the world's more important museums. Witness the most remarkable collection of the splendor of the pre-Hispanic past.
- Depart and tour of Teotihuacan, one of the most important and colossal archaeological sites in Mexico. Admire the Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc temples, The Avenue of the Death and the Moon pyramid and the Sun Pyramid (the second largest in the new world).
- On the way back we visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most important pilgrimage church of Latin America where Our Lady of Guadalupe is worshiped.
- Overnight in Mexico City.
 Day 2: Mexico-Tepozotlan-Queretaro (220 km)- Start the day visiting the Zocalo which is the largest plaza in Latin America. There you will find the Cathedral, National Palace, Supreme Court and the precinct of the Aztec Templo Mayor (or Great Temple) of Tenochtitlan.
- Exit towards Tepozotlan, beautiful colonial city where you can find the church of St. Francis Xavier—now the National Museum of the Viceregal Period. See beautiful paintings, pictures, antiques and statues of the colonial period.
- Continue towards Queretaro where we will make the city visit in a touristic tramcar from where you can admire the cities most beautiful colonial spots as temples, palaces, mansions and aqueduct.
- Overnight in Queretaro.
 Day 3: Queretaro- San Miguel de Allende- Dolores Hidalgo-Guanajuato (249 km)- Exit towards San Miguel de Allende, wonder around its cobbled narrow streets and admire the best craft shops and fine art boutiques.
- We continue to Dolores Hidalgo and do a panoramic visit of the city known as the cradle of Mexico's Independence.
- Our final stop is in Guanajuato enjoying a delicious meal and visit the highlights of the city like Alhondiga de Granaditas, the Juarez Teather, Pipila monument, the alley of the kiss and the house of Diego Rivera.
- Overnight in Guanajuato.
 Day 4: Guanajuato-Morelia ( 179 km)- We take you to visit the beautiful covered Hidalgo Market designed by Eiffel, here you will find great bargains on all kind of products. Right after we head towards the XVI century San Gabriel Barrera Hacienda , full of paintings of the most important Mexicans artists of the XVIII century.
- Transfer and tour of Morelia, a city rich on Spanish flavor, we will visit the center of the city, the cathedral and the government Palace to admire Afredos Zalces paintings that relate the episodes of the Mexican independence.
- Overnight in Morelia.
Day 5: Morelia-Patzcuaro (53 km)- Exit towards Patzcuaro, a cultural and artisan charming town. We also visit the magical little island of Juanitzio, famous for its fisherman with butterflies nets.
- Visit to Tzintzuntzan, this original name is belived to be in reference to the sound of the flight of the hummingbirds. The city was the ancient capital of the Purepecha kingdom.
- Overnight in Patzcuaro.
 Day 6: Patzcuaro – Uruapan – Ixtapa Zihuatanejo (328 km)- Exit towards Ixtapa. On the way we will visit the town of Uruapan world capital of avocado.
- Discover the charm of traditional Mexico in the little town of Zihuatanejo and the luxury resorts and high end restaurants and clubs of Ixtapa.
- Overnight in All-Inclusive hotel in Ixtapa.
Day 7: Ixtapa Zihuatanejo- Free day to relax on the beach or do some tours to the highlights of the area.
 Day 8: Ixtapa Zihuatanejo- Free day to relax on the beach or do some tours to the highlights of the area.
Day 9: Ixtapa Zihuatanejo-Mexico (return flight)- Free morning.
- Transfer to Ixtapa’s airport to take a flight to Mexico City for your international flight connection.
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