Colonial Mexico & Beach

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The temples of Chichén Itzà, swimming in aquamarine underground cenotes, Mexico City from the perspective of Frida Kahlo’s paintbrush or its exuberantly costumed processions for the Day of the Dead… On a tailor-made holiday with Audley, we won’t just show you the popular places to visit in Mexico. Our specialists, leaning on their experiences of travelling an...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    The temples of Chichén Itzà, swimming in aquamarine underground cenotes, Mexico City from the perspective of Frida Kahlo’s paintbrush or its exuberantly costumed processions for the Day of the Dead… On a tailor-made holiday with Audley, we won’t just show you the popular places to visit in Mexico. Our specialists, leaning on their experiences of travelling and living in the country, will help you decide on the places that speak most to you. Ride the Copper Canyon railway to reach the wilderness of the Sierra Madre. Spy humpback whales breaching in the seas around Baja California. Go to church in tiny highland towns like San Cristóbal de las Casas, witnessing indigenous beliefs melding with Catholicism in shamanic ceremonies. Take a private cooking class in Oaxaca and learn how to make mole under the guidance of an expert chef. The sleepy sands of Isla Holbox. The stately, Spanish colonial town of Morelia. Mayan ruins smothered in jungle, deep in the Yucatán Peninsula. Travel at your own pace, in your own style, with the confidence that we’ll show you the best places to visit in Mexico.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityMexico
End CityMexico

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Whale Watching

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Itinerary

Day 1 : Mexico City

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Mexico City. On arrival in Mexico City you will be met and driven to your hotel.

Day 2 : Mexico City

Spend today exploring the city with your own guide, including a visit to the Anthropological Museum with its stunning collection of sculptures.

Day 3 : Mexico City

Today your guide will take you to the Coyocan District of the city which was used by Hernan Cortez as a headquarters during the Hispanic conquests of the 1520's.

Day 4 : Cuernavaca

Travelling with your chauffeur-guide you will leave Mexico City and head for Cuernavaca just 1½ hours drive away.This beautiful colonial city dates back some 3,200 years and has some stunning architecture and archaeology to explore.

Day 5 : Cuernavaca

Today your guide will take you to Taxco and Xochicalco a pre-Colombian site with beautifully preserved pyramids.

Day 6 : Guadalajara

Travelling north west your driver will take you across the country on a long but ever changing drive to Guadalajara.

Day 7 : Guadalajara

Tequila is a major product of this region - today you will learn that there is more to it than combining with salt and lemon (and regret!). When produced in small batches by specialists this spirit is as refined as any single malt.

Day 8 : Guadalajara

Today you will explore Tiaquepaque and Guadalajara with your guide taking in as much of these vibrant cities as you can.

Day 9 : Puerto Vallarta

A domestic flight will take you to Puerto Vallarta where a driver will be ready to take you to your hotel.

Day 10 : Puerto Vallarta

Time at leisure on the beach - you can be as active as you want here and if you want to pre-book activities please let us know.

Day 11 : Puerto Vallarta

At leisure.

Day 12 : International return flight

Your driver will return to take you to the airport for your onward flight.

Day 13 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,008
Price per day$385
Last Updated: 1/11/2022

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