Central Mexico
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- Stand at the foot of the mammoth Pyramid of the Sun at the archaeological site, Teotihuacan – it’s a sight to behold!
- Explore the busy streets of Mexico City on a walking tour of the city, passing through the main Zocalo as well as other sights in its historic centre.
- Spend time exploring the World Heritage-listed cities of Morelia and San Miguel de Allende – places full of colour, culture and cobblestones.
- Take a boat to the island of Janitzio, famous for its friendly fisherman, tightly packed buildings, and towering figure of Mexican hero Jose Maria Morelos at its centre.
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Bienvenidos! Welcome to Mexico. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm where you'll meet your group leader and travel group. Modern meets ancient in Mexico City – one of the world's largest urban centres. Although crowded, Mexico’s capital offers a great...
Enjoy a leader-led city tour taking in some of the most historic sights of the city, including a visit to the Zocalo in the centre of the city, as well as Templo Mayor, the Government Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Afterwards, the rest of your day is free. If ...
Travel from Mexico City by private vehicle for a guided tour of the ancient city of Teotihuacan, and on the way, learn some Spanish lingo with an informal language class with your group leader. Located 50 kilometres north-east of Mexico City are the archaeological rui...
Spend a free day exploring the pedestrian streets, plazas, churches and museums of Queretaro, or alternatively, head out on a day tour along the wine and cheese route. Several wineries and cheese farms allow visitors and let you see the different stages of production,...
Today, journey to the historic San Miguel de Allende (approximately 1.5 hours). On arrival, your leader will take you on an orientation tour of this colonial town and will also take you inside the San Felipe Neri and La Parroquia churches, as well as the Independence ...
Take a 2-hour drive to the colourful streets of Guanajuato. Today you leader will take you on a walking tour of the city to get you acquainted with its mansions and tree-filled plazas. The historic heart of the city has a very European feel with sidewalk cafes, museum...
Spend a free day strolling around the historic downtown and the colourful houses of Guanajuato. Alternatively, you could discover the city's silver mining history at La Valenciana mine. Silver was first discovered in Guanajuato in the 1600s and La Valencia subsequentl...
Drive 4 hours south to Patzcuaro. Discover this city's pretty streets and impressive churches on an orientation walk with your group leader. Later in the afternoon, take a boat trip out to Janitzio Island. The boat takes about 20 minutes out to this popular island, famous for its fishermen using butterfly nets, and the dominating statue of Jose Maria Morelos: a hero of Mexico's independence.
Visit the World Heritage-listed stone ruins of Tzintzuntzan en route to Morelia (approximately 1.5 hours). These ruins were part of the Tarascan empire up until the conquest by the Spanish in the 1520s. The site that remains today was part of the ceremonial centre and...
Morelia is a great place to just walk around and take in the atmosphere, as well as being a photographer's dream. The historic town has been used in many movies and advertisements, and is a popular place for wedding and family photographs. One of the most impressive s...
Return to Mexico City by public bus (approximately 5 hours) and spend some more time scratching the surface of this vibrant hub. You like seek a view of the city's vastness or head to the National Palace for a look at the intricate murals painted by Diego Rivera. Say salud to your group with an optional dinner at a local taqueria tonight – your leader will know a great spot to eat.
With no activities planned for today, you are welcome to leave at any time. If you wish to spend more time in Mexico City, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
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Intrepid Travel Reviews & Ratings
Great place with great people, highly recommend!
If you're looking for a way to see the real Mexico then this trip is perfect for it! Amazing activities and cities which get you deep into the culture and history of...
The Real Mexico tour gave me a broad experience
The Real Mexico tour gave me a broad experience of the highlights that are on offer. There is plenty of time over the 15 days to fully appreciate Mexican and Mesoame...
The Real Mexico tour gave me a broad experience
The Real Mexico tour gave me a broad experience of the highlights that are on offer. There is plenty of time over the 15 days to fully appreciate Mexican and Mesoame...
This trip was amazing
This trip was amazing, very inclusive and made everyone feel welcome. I have felt safe at all times while in Mexico which was something I was most apprehensive about...
I had an absolutely amazing
I had an absolutely amazing trip thanks to Karla. She really took the time to get to know and understand each of us in the tour and what we wanted to experience and ...
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