Mexico and Routes of Tradition
- Mexico City to San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Guaranteed departures, year-round
- 20 destinations
Welcome to Mexico! A transfer brings you from the airport to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free.
A guided sightseeing tour introduces the capital's highlights, followed by a transfer to the Basilica of Guadalupe. In the afternoon, glide through Xochimilco's canals on a flower-festooned trajinera boat. In the evening, an included transfer takes you to the buzzing Plaza de Garibaldi, where dinner is included.
Journey to the picturesque Pueblo Mágico of El Oro de Hidalgo, then visit Mina de las Dos Estrellas, a site that showcases the region's mining heritage. Continue to Tlalpujahua, famous for its handcrafted Christmas ornaments, before the road carries you to Pátzcuaro, one of Mexico's most beautiful colonial towns.
Depart for Morelia, the elegant capital of Michoacán, then continue to Cuitzeo del Porvenir, set on the shores of Mexico's second-largest lake. The journey ends in Guadalajara, capital of Jalisco and a colonial city celebrated as the birthplace of Mariachi music and Tequila.
An included visit to Guadalajara features entry to the Cabañas Hospice, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You then travel to the town of Tequila for a stroll and lunch in its picturesque streets, followed by included admission to a distillery (Mundo Cuervo) to see how Mexico's famous drink is produced. Return to Guadalajara with free time.
Arrive in Guanajuato, and in the afternoon enjoy an included city tour of this stunning World Heritage university town, with its steep hillsides, narrow lanes, and historic churches. The tour also includes a cable car ride up to the El Pipila monument for sweeping views over the city.
Cross the mountains to Dolores Hidalgo, the town where Mexican independence was born. Continue to the Sanctuary of Atotonilco and then to San Miguel de Allende, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage city. By afternoon you arrive in the lively colonial city of Querétaro.
Spend a free morning in Querétaro, a city founded in the 16th century, exploring its renowned historic center with beautiful plazas and baroque churches. In the afternoon, a theatrical experience at Hacienda Atongo brings the past to life on a guided walk among costumed characters, capped with a refreshing drink made from the estate's own wine. You then return to Querétaro.
Visit the Pueblo Mágico of San Sebastián de Bernal, admired for its charm and skilled textile artisans, then head to Tequisquiapan, known for mineral spas and colonial-style architecture. The guided excursion includes the San Patricio Winery and the Bocanegra Cheese Cellar, with a tasting of regional wines.
A transfer takes you to the bus station, where you board a regular line bus to Mexico City. Upon arrival, you are dropped off at your hotel.
After breakfast, our services come to an end. The transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.
International flights and the final hotel-to-airport transfer are not included. "From" price only; no seasonal ranges or single supplement printed on this page.
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Pause for 1, 3, 4 or 7 nights in any city, then rejoin the tour.
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