Mexico – From The High Plateau To The Pacific – 8N / 9D

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mexico City

Arrival at Mexico City International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2:  Mexico City / Queretaro / San Miguel de Allende

Early departure to Queretaro, 211km from Mexico City. Capital of the state of Queretaro and of major importance during the Independence wars. City visit followed by a 1 hour drive to San Miguel de Allende. Explore this colonial city with its beautiful mansions and it’s symbol – the Gothic style cathedral.Check in at the hotel.

Day 3:  San Miguel de Allende / Guanajuato

Morning departure to Guanajuato, an hours drive away, and City visit. Admire the Basílica; the University; the picturesque, historic centre with its narrow colonial roads; the underground streets (former riverbeds); the famous Callejón del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss) and enjoy a panoramic view from the El Pipila monument. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4:  Guanajuato / San Luis Potosí / Zacatecas

Depart for San Luis Potosí, located 184 kms away. San Luis Potosì is a colonial city that based its economy on mineral extraction during the New Spain era. Your visit includes the Plaza de Las Armas with its gorgeous baroque Cathedral, built in 1730. Later we continue to Zacatecas, two hours away, with some time to explore this beautiful city. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5:  Zacatecas / Guadalajara

Morning visit to the historical centre and the Cathedral, one of the pearls of mexican baroque architecture, built in rose stone during the XVIII century. Visit the Plaza de Las Armas; the Cerro de la Bufa hill offering a fantastic panoramic view of the city; and the Mine of Edén. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic 4 hour drive to Guadalajara, named for its beauty -“The pearl of the Occident”. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6:  Guadalajara

This morning we have time to visit the Teatro Degollado; the Palacio de Gobierno and the Cathedral. We also take in the nearby village of San Pedro Tlaquepaque, now a part of the city, whose inhabitants are dedicated to the manufacture of glassblowing and a variety of arts and crafts, so you can enjoy choosing some gift of your holiday. In the afternoon we visit the “Tequila” region, home of the ancient and famous Mexican alcoholic drink. At the Tequila village enjoy a demonstration of the whole manufacturing process at the Hacienda La Cofradia, which hosts one of the country’s best Tequila distilleries. Accommodation in the hotel.

Day 7:  Guadalajara / Puerto Vallarta

Transfer to the bus station. Transfer to Puerto Vallarta on deluxe coach. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 8:  Puerto Vallarta

Free Day.

Day 9 : Puerto Vallarta

Transfer to Puerto Vallarta International Airport and farwell to your Mexico trip.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mexico City

Arrival at Mexico City International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Mexico City / Queretaro / San Miguel de Allende

Early departure to Queretaro, 211km from Mexico City. Capital of the state of Queretaro and of major importance during the Independence wars. City visit followed by a 1 hour drive to San Miguel de Allende. Explore this colonial city with its beautiful mansions and it’s symbol – the Gothic style cathedral.Check in at the hotel.

Day 3: San Miguel de Allende / Guanajuato

Morning departure to Guanajuato, an hours drive away, and City visit. Admire the Basílica; the University; the picturesque, historic centre with its narrow colonial roads; the underground streets (former riverbeds); the famous Callejón del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss) and enjoy a panoramic view from the El Pipila monument. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4: Guanajuato / San Luis Potosí / Zacatecas

Depart for San Luis Potosí, located 184 kms away. San Luis Potosì is a colonial city that based its economy on mineral extraction during the New Spain era. Your visit includes the Plaza de Las Armas with its gorgeous baroque Cathedral, built in 1730. Later we continue to Zacatecas, two hours away, with some time to explore this beautiful city. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 5: Zacatecas / Guadalajara

Morning visit to the historical centre and the Cathedral, one of the pearls of mexican baroque architecture, built in rose stone during the XVIII century. Visit the Plaza de Las Armas; the Cerro de la Bufa hill offering a fantastic panoramic view of the city; and the Mine of Edén. In the afternoon enjoy a scenic 4 hour drive to Guadalajara, named for its beauty -“The pearl of the Occident”. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 6: Guadalajara

This morning we have time to visit the Teatro Degollado; the Palacio de Gobierno and the Cathedral. We also take in the nearby village of San Pedro Tlaquepaque, now a part of the city, whose inhabitants are dedicated to the manufacture of glassblowing and a variety of arts and crafts, so you can enjoy choosing some gift of your holiday. In the afternoon we visit the “Tequila” region, home of the ancient and famous Mexican alcoholic drink. At the Tequila village enjoy a demonstration of the whole manufacturing process at the Hacienda La Cofradia, which hosts one of the country’s best Tequila distilleries. Accommodation in the hotel.

Day 7: Guadalajara / Puerto Vallarta

Transfer to the bus station. Transfer to Puerto Vallarta on deluxe coach. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 8: Puerto Vallarta

Free Day.

Day 9 : Puerto Vallarta

Transfer to Puerto Vallarta International Airport and farwell to your Mexico trip.