Guadalajara Tour: Discover Colonial Towns, Ruins, Tequila, & Beaches (10 Days)

Itinerario

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   Mexico City

   Bienvenidos a la Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. The city is a world-class cultural hub that offers a huge variety of museums, galleries, and architectural gems, along with bustling nightlife and diverse gastronomic culture. Arrive on Saturday or some days before and take your time to explore this diverse city before meeting your group and Tour Leader on Saturday evening: welcome meeting, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group. ­ • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City. • Activities : welcome meeting.

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   Mexico City

   Únase a su grupo y comience nuestro Sayulita Tour con un recorrido a pie por el Centro Histórico (Catedral Metropolitana, Zócalo, Palacio Nacional y Museo de Antropología), luego elija por su cuenta qué hacer a continuación en esta diversa ciudad: su líder del tour estará encantado de darle sugerencias. Cena opcional y reunión con el grupo por la noche. ­ • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B de propiedad local convenientemente ubicado en Mexico City. • Comidas : desayuno. • Actividades : recorrido a pie por la Mexico City, visita guiada al Museo de Antropología.

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   Mexico City - Queretaro - San Miguel de Allende

   In the morning, go to Querétaro - one of the most representative examples of Spanish Colonial cities in Mexico with a compact Historical Center with buildings from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries that give us an idea of what life was like in those times. Afterward, continue to San Miguel de Allende (UNESCO) - a small city with a huge cultural heritage and a cosmopolitan population that preserves its true colonial feeling. Walking tour, check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in San Miguel de Allende. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle. • Meals : breakfast. • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in San Miguel de Allende. • Activities : walking tours in Querétaro & San Miguel de Allende.

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   San Miguel de Allende - Zacatecas

   After breakfast, go to Zacatecas, a colonial treasure declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture, urban layout, and the irregular alignment of its streets. Upon arrival join a walking tour around the Historic Center. In the afternoon, take a ride in a cable car, connecting the Cerro de la Bufa to the Cerro del Grillo offering you an unmatched view of the beautiful city. In the evening, opt to join an optional dinner and get-together in one of the local restaurants. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle. • Accommodation : conveniently located hotel/B&B in Zacatecas. • Meals : breakfast. • Activities : walking tour in Zacatecas; cable car to Cerro de la Bufa.

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   Zacatecas - La Quemada - Guadalajara

   In the morning, go to La Quemada - the ruins of the ancient civilization that are a unique treasure full of secrets yet to be unveiled. Free yourself from skepticism and get lost in the labyrinthine walls of what, some claim, are the ruins of Chicomoztoc, the legendary Place of the Seven Caves that gave asylum to the Mexica on their journey from the mythical Aztlan in search of the promised land. After lunch, continue to Guadalajara - one of the largest cities in Mexico and a cultural epicenter of the region. Explore the avenues and alleys of the Historic Center, and stop in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral, which combines neoclassical, baroque, and gothic styles. Follow your Trip Leader and see top cultural and historic attractions of this beautiful city. In the evening, opt to join an optional dinner in one of the local restaurants. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle. • Accommodation : conveniently located hotel/B&B in Guadalajara. • Meals : breakfast. • Activities : walking tour in Guadalajara, guided visit to La Quemada Archeological Zone.

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   Guadalajara - Tequila - Sayulita

   In the morning, go to Tequila, where the world-famous Mexican drink comes from. The volcano of Tequila extends its arms to embrace this colorful "Magical Town". It is a land of blue-gold that rises from the foot of the Río Grande Canyon and the landscape of agave crops that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006. After visiting a local tequilera ("tequila factory"), a tour around the town, and optional lunch, continue to Sayulita - a laid-back "Magic Town" on the Pacific coast that provides a breath of multiculturalism with an atmosphere similar to the sixties: peace and love, harmony with nature and a friendly and relaxed environment. Surfing is one of the main attractions of this fishing tradition town, to which fishing enthusiasts come from all around the world, as in a sacred date, with their surfboards on their backs, their golden skin and their passion for the sea waters. In the evening, join an optional dinner, and get-together in one of the local restaurants. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle. • Accommodation : conveniently located hotel/B&B in Sayulita. • Meals : breakfast. • Activities : walking tour in Tequila and Sayulita, tequila factory tour.

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   Sayulita

   Relájese en la playa, surfee o realice una excursión opcional de un día a Islas Marietas (UNESCO), uno de los santuarios de vida silvestre más importantes de la costa del Pacífico de México, formado hace mucho tiempo por la actividad volcánica. Por la noche, únase a una cena opcional y a una reunión en uno de los restaurantes locales. ­ • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B convenientemente ubicado en Sayulita. • Comidas : desayuno.

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   Sayulita

   Programa libre: elija estar tranquilo o activo, depende de usted. Relájese en la playa saboreando un cóctel refrescante, practique surf, esnórquel, ayude a liberar tortugas rescatadas en un campamento de tortugas local, haga una caminata por la selva, pasee en bicicleta o a caballo por una playa apartada, etc. Por la noche, únase a una cena opcional y a una reunión en uno de los restaurantes locales. ­ • Transporte : vehículo privado. • Comidas : desayuno. • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B convenientemente ubicado en Sayulita.

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   Sayulita - Morelia

   Por la mañana, tras el desayuno, nos dirigiremos al último destino de nuestro viaje: Morelia. Conocida como la "Ciudad de la Cantera Rosa", esta ciudad declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO alberga numerosos monumentos barrocos y neoclásicos. Alojamiento, recorrido a pie, cena de despedida opcional y reunión con el resto del grupo en Morelia. ­ • Alojamiento : hotel/B&B de propiedad local convenientemente ubicado en Morelia. • Transporte : vehículo privado. • Comidas : desayuno. • Actividades : recorrido a pie por Morelia.

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    Morelia - Mexico City

    Último día del tour: salida por la mañana hacia Mexico City. ­ • Transporte : vehículo privado. • Comidas : desayuno.

Información importante

Punto de encuentro

• Your accommodation in Mexico City (exact location to be provided in trip notes before the tour).
  Zócalo, Ciudad de México
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Política de cancelación

100% de cargo si cancelas con menos de 360 horas de antelación. 50% de cargo si cancelas con menos de 720 horas de antelación. Sin cargo si cancelas con más de 60 días de antelación.