Mexico in 10 days - Colonial Charms & Central Highlands - Charm

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Discover the real Mexico on an unforgettable journey through its colonial cities and central highlands. From the mega-metropolis of Mexico City, explore the ruins of Teotihuacan. Uncover the charms of the lakeside town of Patzcuaro and the Mariachi music of Guadalajara. Taste tequila in its birthplace and fall for the magnificent architecture and cultural her...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Guadalajara
    • Guanajuato
    • Mexico City
    • Morelia
    • Patzcuaro
    • Queretaro
    • San Miguel de Allende
    • Tequila

What's this trip about?

    Discover the real Mexico on an unforgettable journey through its colonial cities and central highlands. From the mega-metropolis of Mexico City, explore the ruins of Teotihuacan. Uncover the charms of the lakeside town of Patzcuaro and the Mariachi music of Guadalajara. Taste tequila in its birthplace and fall for the magnificent architecture and cultural heritage of San Miguel de Allende.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMexico City
End CityMexico City

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Attractions

  • Guanajuato
  • Mexico City
  • San Miguel de Allende

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 9

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Mexico City - US.
    • 9 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
    • 9 breakfasts.
    • All shared transfers.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Local guide in Mexico City & English/Spanish-speaking guide-driver for the entire tour.

Itinerary

Day 1: US - Mexico City

Ready to uncover the vibrant culture, immersive history and mouth-watering cuisine of Mexico? Head to your departure airport to catch a flight to Mexico City.* Touch down in the Mexican capital and take a shared-transfer to your hotel. Famed for its huge population of...

Day 2: Mexico City

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to get to know this megacity with a full-day Mexico City & Teotihuacan tour. Begin at the incredible Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the most important religious sites in the country, which houses the cloak containing the image of O...

Day 3: Mexico City

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is a free day to explore Mexico city at your leisure. There's a limitless number of things to see and do in this vast city, but some of the most popular sights include the magical Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, the National Anthropology ...

Day 4: Mexico City - Morelia - Patzcuaro

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the capital behind this morning, as you are picked up from the hotel and depart to Morelia, known as the city of the Pink Quarry. Admire this colonial city's beautiful pink sandstone architecture as you see its most important buildings in...

Day 5: Patzcuaro - Tzintzuntzan - Capula - Guadalajara

Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with by taking in the views of Janizio Island from Patzcuaro Pier. Afterwards, pay a visit to the town of Tzintzuntzan, the ceremonial center of the pre-Columbian Tarascan state, before making a brief stop in the town of Capula, h...

Day 6: Guadalajara - Tequila - Guadalajara

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the city this morning and head north to the world-famous town of Tequila. Of course, this town is known for one thing in particular, as the birthplace of one of the world's most popular spirits. On arrival, pay a visit to a local distille...

Day 7: Guadalajara - Guanajuato

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for Guanajuato, a city in central Mexico known for its silver mining history and colonial architecture. Arrive and embark on a city tour of Guanajuato. Discover its subterranean streets and its opulent 18th-century architecture, a resul...

Day 8: Guanajuato - San Miguel de Allende

Breakfast at the hotel. Head east to the famous city of San Miguel de Allende today, in Mexico's Central Highlands. Home to an enchanting mix of colonial and baroque-era architecture, a vibrant foodie scene and excellent rooftop bars, San Miguel de Allende has become ...

Day 9: San Miguel de Allende - Queretaro - Mexico City

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Querétaro this morning to explore its magnificent colonial center, home to the house of the Corregidora, the stately Mansions of the Marquesa de la Villa del Villar del Águila and the house of the Count of Sierra Gorda. End the day w...

Day 10: Mexico City - US

Breakfast* at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to say 'Adios' to Mexico! At the indicated time, shared-transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.** * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast ser...

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Price From $1,299
Price per day$130
Last Updated: 3/14/2025

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Logistics

Accommodation

9 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.

Transportation & Flights

All transfers,

Transportation & flights

All transfers
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Meals Included
9 breakfasts.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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Trip ID
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