BEST 10 DAY MEXICO CULTURE ITINERARY
TOP CERTIFIED AND PROFESSIONAL LOCAL GUIDES
TOUR IN ENGLISH
Day 1, ARRIVAL IN MEXICO CITY
- Arrive at Mexico City International Airport.
- Welcome and reception at the airport.
- Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
- Check-in at the hotel in Mexico City.
- Accommodation in a standard room with breakfast and taxes at Hotel Plaza Florencia 4*, a good 4-star hotel, or in superior category hotels, including 4.5* or 5* hotels, boutique hotels, or good 3* hotels, always centrally located, hygienic, safe, and comfortable according to your preferences and budget.
- Optional welcome dinner.
Day 2, MEXICO CITY
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 am: Private tour of cosmopolitan Mexico City, one of the most populous in the world with around 20 million inhabitants in the metropolitan areas of the Valley of Mexico. Discover the essentials of Mexican culture in Mexico City. This 3-day immersive tour will give you a deep understanding of Mexico's cultural values concentrated in its capital. You can always return to Mexico to learn more and enjoy its culture.
- Visit the Plaza Mayor or Plaza de la Constitución, known as Zócalo, the center of significant events in Mexico.
- Here at the Plaza, you will see the National Palace of Mexico, built by the Spanish on top of the ruins of the Palace of Moctezuma, the last emperor of the Aztecs in the pre-Hispanic era. You will also appreciate the architecture of the Government Palace of the City, the Judicial Power of Mexico, the ruins of the Templo Mayor, which you will visit, the archaeological site of what was Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Mexica, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, which took 3 centuries to complete in its present form and majesty.
- Walk along some of the avenues that converge on the Central Axis in Mexico City's Zócalo and appreciate the city's architecture and atmosphere.
- Head to the waiting bus to begin the panoramic tour of the city, visiting the majestic Reforma Avenue, which runs from east to west for 14 kilometers and features 10 squares. You will see iconic buildings, statues, and monuments, including the Torre Latinoamericana, the tallest building in Latin America for many years in the last century, which still exudes glamour and offers breathtaking views.
- Visit the Postal Palace, the Monument of Cuauhtémoc, the fifth of the 10 squares along Reforma Avenue, inaugurated in 1887. See the Monument of the Angel of Independence, which stands imposingly over the city, the Diana Cazadora square, and the Estela de Luz, a monument for the Bicentennial of Mexico's Independence and the 100 Years of the Mexican Revolution.
- You will see large buildings, skyscrapers, and modern structures, including the Torre Mayor, still the tallest building in Mexico and the second tallest in Latin America, and other recently built structures such as the BBVA bank building.
- Visit the area of Chapultepec Park to explore the impressive National Museum of Anthropology, one of the five largest museums of its kind in the world. In the museum, you will visit the Mexica (Aztec) exhibit, and your guide will explain and help you better understand it.
- Lunch at a local restaurant, with bottled water provided (other beverages are at each person's expense).
- Visit the Wax Museum in Mexico, where you will see impressive replicas of Mexican and international personalities.
- Tour the Zona Rosa and Roma neighborhoods and return to your hotel for a relaxing afternoon.
- In the evening, there are various options to continue your cultural visit to Mexico, such as going to the Palace of Fine Arts to enjoy one of Mexico's best traditional shows, a cultural tour presented by the Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández.
- Accommodation in a standard room with breakfast and taxes at Hotel Plaza Florencia 4*, a good 4-star hotel, or in superior category hotels, including 4.5* or 5* hotels, boutique hotels, or good 3* hotels, always centrally located, hygienic, safe, and comfortable according to your preferences and budget.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch (B,L).
Day 3, MEXICO CITY - XOCHIMILCO - SAN ANGEL NEIGHBORHOOD - COYOACAN - FRIDA KAHLO MUSEUM - VISIT TO BASILICA OF GUADALUPE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00: Departure to Xochimilco in the south of the city, declared a World Heritage Site for the value of the Anahuac Canals for pre-Hispanic civilizations in the Valley of Mexico, which were the main waterways of communication between different villages and communities and allowed the construction of the chinampas, floating gardens used for agriculture to feed the populations. Here, you will take a ride in the Trajineras, the boats that navigate the canals of Xochimilco.
- Next, you will visit Estadio Azteca, the Universidad Autónoma de México, ranked among the top 100 universities in the world in 2023, and the traditional neighborhoods of San Angel and Coyoacán in the south of Mexico City.
- Lunch on your own, and at 4:00 pm, visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, dedicated to the impressive Mexican artist, humanist, and feminist, whose fame and recognition continue to grow.
- The tour continues to Coyoacán, where you will visit the main avenues and attractions.
- On the way back, you will visit Insurgentes Avenue, the longest avenue in Mexico with a length of 28.8 kilometers, crossing almost the entire city. You will pass by the Siqueiros Cultural Polyforum, the Teatro de los Insurgentes, the Wall Trade Center of Mexico, and neighborhoods such as Narvarte, la del Valle. Finally, you will visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, deeply rooted in Mexican ideology and popular culture, and one of the main symbols of Mexican identity. You will tour the Basilica, see its main buildings and areas, pray or meditate if you wish, and participate in some of the open masses usually held until 7 pm.
- Return to the hotel to enjoy dinner on your own and the rest of the evening.
- Accommodation in a standard room with breakfast and taxes at Hotel Plaza Florencia 4*.
Meals included: Breakfast (B).
Day 4, MEXICO CITY - TEOTIHUACAN - QUERETARO
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00: Check-out at the hotel.
- Departure to the Teotihuacan pyramids, one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world, known as the city of the gods, with outstanding pre-Hispanic buildings such as the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcóatl, and the Avenue of the Dead.
NOTE: You can visit the Teotihuacan archaeological site from above and experience a magical scene of this wonder of humanity. For this, take the optional hot air balloon tour to the Teotihuacan pyramids and take-home fascinating and unforgettable memories of a unique experience in Mexico, captured on professional video to share with family and friends. - Bid farewell to Mexico with cherished memories.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in the area and then depart for Querétaro, which takes about 3 hours.
- Arrival in the beautiful colonial city of Querétaro, whose historic center is a World Heritage Site. You will stay at the Hotel 4* Courtyard Querétaro by Marriott. Breakfast included.
- Optional activities are available.
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (B,L).
Day 5, QUERETARO - CITY TOUR OF QUERETARO - SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE - GUANAJUATO
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 am: Check-out and start the city tour of Querétaro's historic center. You will visit the Plaza de Armas de Querétaro, the city's main historic square, the Querétaro Cathedral, the Government Palace, Casa de la Corregidora (the Corregidor's House), the Aqueduct of Querétaro, the Cerro de las Campanas, the Teatro de la República, the Zenea Garden, and other main attractions of the city. There are many attractive and beautiful natural places to visit, but time does not allow it on this occasion (such as the magical town of Peña de Bernal, Hacienda and Juriquilla area, and five more magical towns).
- Departure to San Miguel de Allende and visit this incredible small Mexican town, rated among the best in the world to visit and live. It is a city full of civil and religious colonial architecture, home to the Allende Institute and its unique Gothic-style temple in Mexico.
- Lunch at a local restaurant in San Miguel de Allende (not included).
- The tour continues to Guanajuato, passing through the town of Dolores Hidalgo, where the Mexican War of Independence from the Spanish crown began. You will see the house of Father Hidalgo y Costilla, the Father of the Nation and Mexican independence, and the church where the bells rang to announce the uprising and the beginning of the struggle for Mexico's liberation from the Spanish colonial empire.
- Depending on the available time, you will visit Guanajuato's beautiful historic center or save it for the next day.
- Accommodation in a standard room at Holiday Inn Express IHG Guanajuato 4* or similar with breakfast included and local and hotel taxes.
Meals included: Breakfast (B).
Day 6, GUANAJUATO - CITY TOUR - CERRO DEL CUBILETE - GUANAJUATO
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 am: Start of the city tour in the incredibly well-preserved and romantic city of Guanajuato. Highlights include a walking tour of the historic center, the Callejón del Beso (Alley of the Kiss), the callejonadas (street theater performances), the Mummies Museum, the University of Guanajuato, the Teatro Juárez, the Alhóndiga de Granaditas Museum, the Monument to Pipila, the Funicular, the Cerro del Cubilete, and the Cristo Rey Sanctuary, one of the most important religious symbols nationally. The summit of the hill is 2,600 meters above sea level and houses the Cristo Rey sanctuary, built in Art Deco style. You will also enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city. You will visit the chapel adjacent to the monument.
- Time for lunch (not included).
- In the afternoon, return to the hotel in Guanajuato.
- Evening at leisure.
- Accommodation in a standard room at Holiday Inn Express Guanajuato 4* or similar with breakfast included and local and hotel taxes.
Meals included: Breakfast (B).
Day 7, GUANAJUATO - GUADALAJARA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00 am: Check-out from the hotel and depart for Guadalajara, a distance of 272.5 km, which takes approximately 3.45 hours. Arrival in the beautiful city of Guadalajara at noon.
- Check-in at the hotel, such as One Guadalajara Centro 4* or superior NH Providence Guadalajara 5* or Barcelo Plaza Guadalajara 5*.
- Start of the city tour in Guadalajara, a walking tour to get to know the city, starting from the La Minerva area, Los Arcos de Guadalajara, and the impressive cable-stayed "Puente Matute Remus". Then, you will tour the most exclusive area of Guadalajara from the 18th century, which remains one of the wealthiest conglomerates in the city.
- You will visit the Hospicio Cabañas, a museum in the city, the Teatro Degollado, the Government Palace, the Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres (Rotunda of Illustrious Men), the Library, and the regional museum of Guadalajara, where you will go inside.
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Guadalajara.
- Return to the hotel.
- Accommodation at chosen Hotel in Guadalajara in a standard room with breakfast included and local and hotel taxes.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner (B, D).
Day 8, GUADALAJARA - TEQUILA - TLAQUEPAQUE - TONALA - GUADALAJARA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure for Tequila town tour. On this tour, you will discover the origin of the national drink par excellence, explore its ancient distilleries, enjoy the landscape of agave fields declared a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site.
- Explore the magical town of Tequila, Jalisco, and experience the feeling of getting lost among the blue agave fields, smelling the cooked agave, and tasting tequila within some of the most representative artisanal distilleries in Mexico.
- Entrance fees to the distilleries are not included in the price.
- Time for lunch (not included).
- On the way back, you will visit Tlaquepaque and Tonalá, two special districts in Jalisco in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara. You will visit artisan workshops where the best of Mexican craftsmanship is exhibited. You will also visit the regional craft museums and enjoy the atmosphere of bars and authenticity that these neighborhoods offer to many national and international visitors.
- Accommodation in a standard room at same hotel as the previous night.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 9, GUADALAJARA - MEXICO CITY
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 am: Departure back to Mexico City, in an approximately 7.20 hour bus ride with two stops, one for lunch.
- 05:30 pm: Check-in at Hotel in Mexico City as the one you had previously or at any Hotel you prefer stay this time.
- Rest and free time.
- 08:00 pm: Farewell dinner and visit to Gran Plaza Garibaldi, land of mariachis, music, folklore, traditions, and tequila.
- Return to the hotel around 11:00 pm for overnight stay.
- Accommodation in a standard double room or single if you prefer, including local and hotel taxes.
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner (B, D).
Day 10, DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel.
- Transfer from the hotel to Mexico City International Airport to take the return flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast (B).
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