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The Heart of Mexico - 14 Jan 2028 to 15 Dec 2028
Operated by Trafalgar
Tripcode: LMEGM28
Overview
Destination:
Mexico,
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
January 2028 - December 2028
Discover Mexico through the places, people and traditions that define it. From Mexico City’s historic heart and the canals of Xochimilco to San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Guadalajara and Tequila, this journey connects you with the country’s Aztec heritage, regional flavours and living culture. Stay in a restored colonial building, meet local hosts, make tortillas by hand, learn the craft of alebrijes and visit the birthplace of tequila. Along the way, explore landmark sites, vibrant towns and the stories that continue to shape Mexico today.
Sightseeing highlights
- Explore Teotihuacan, the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, and a local Tequila distillery
- Visit Casa Azul, Templo Mayor, Basilica de Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque
- Discover Mexico City, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara
- Cruise the UNESCO-listed canals of Xochimilco on a colorful trajinera
Iconic Experience
- Mexico City: Visit Frida Kahlo’s Blue House in Coyoacán, where the artist was born, lived and worked. Explore the house and garden at your own pace, seeing personal items, artworks and rooms that reflect her life and artistic identity.
- Mexico City: Walk through the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace and Templo Mayor. You’ll see how the city developed from the former Aztec capital into the Mexico City of today.
- San Miguel de Allende: Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. You’ll see a place of major religious significance in Mexico, where faith, national identity and centuries of devotion come together.
- San Miguel de Allende: Explore Teotihuacán with a Local Specialist, walking along the Avenue of the Dead to see the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and the Temple of Quetzalpapálotl. As you move through the site, you’ll gain a stronger understanding of the scale, symbolism and lasting significance of this ancient city.
- San Miguel de Allende: Join your Travel Director for a walk through San Miguel de Allende, from the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and its pink neo-Gothic spires to the hidden courtyards and colonial streets that give the city its distinctive character.
- Guanajuato: Explore Guanajuato on foot with your Travel Director, from its steep alleyways and flower-filled plazas to the subterranean roads built to manage flooding. As you move through the city, you’ll get a better feel for the unusual layout and hillside setting that make Guanajuato unlike anywhere else in Mexico.
- Tequila: Visit a local distillery for lunch and learn how the region’s best-known spirit is made, from the work of the jimadores to the ageing process behind each style. With a Local Specialist, taste blanco, reposado and añejo and understand what gives each one its distinct character.
- Guadalajara: Discover Guadalajara through its architecture, public art and historic landmarks, from the Metropolitan Cathedral to the murals of José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace. You’ll see how the city’s civic buildings and artistic heritage reflect its importance in the cultural life of Jalisco.
Dive Into Culture
- San Miguel de Allende: Meet the Trejo family for a hands-on paper-mache workshop and learn a craft passed down through four generations. As you make your own alebrije or mask, you’ll get closer to the techniques, skill and family tradition behind this distinctive Mexican art form.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- A Trafalgar bonus all Intra-Air Flights: Rio de Janeiro to Iguazú and Iguazú to Buenos Aires, including porter service at all airports
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Itinerary
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Welcome to Mexico City, the country’s capital and largest city, built on the site of the former Aztec capital and shaped by centuries of change. On arrival, transfer to your Stays with Stories experience, the Histórico Central Hotel, a restored 18th-century colonial building in the heart of the historic district. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers before heading to a local restaurant for dinner.
Mexico City Sightseeing and Coyoacán
Explore Mexico City’s UNESCO-listed historic centre, starting at Plaza de la Constitución, better known as the Zócalo. See the Metropolitan Cathedral, then visit the National Palace to view Diego Rivera’s murals, which trace Mexico’s history across its walls. Continue to Templo Mayor, the remains of the great temple of the former Aztec capital. Later, drive to Coyoacán for lunch at leisure before a self-guided visit to Frida Kahlo’s Blue House. This evening is yours to spend at leisure in Mexico City.
Experience Xochimilco
Travel to the Xochimilco canals for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and board a private trajinera to a working chinampa. Here, local hosts are helping revive a 1,000-year-old farming system while supporting Mexico City’s green spaces and the endangered axolotl. After learning more about this unique landscape, enjoy a regional meal made with ingredients grown on the chinampa before returning to Mexico City.
The Valley of Mexico to San Miguel de Allende
Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites. Continue to Teotihuacán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a Local Specialist leads your visit through one of Mexico’s most significant archaeological sites. Walk along the Avenue of the Dead and see the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon, then explore the Temple of Quetzalpapálotl, known for its detailed carvings. As you explore, gain insight into the history and significance of this ancient city. After lunch at leisure, travel to San Miguel de Allende, where your evening is free.
Discover San Miguel de Allende
Join your Travel Director for a walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site San Miguel de Allende, exploring colonial streets, hidden courtyards and local corners along the way. See the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, known for its pink neo-Gothic spires, then join an Optional Experience for a hands-on papier-mache workshop with the Trejo family, who have practised the art of paper-mache for four generations. In a hands-on workshop, make your own alebrije or mask while learning the techniques behind this distinctive craft. After lunch at leisure, the rest of the day is free to explore more of San Miguel de Allende.
Through Sierra de Guanajuato
Travel through the Sierra de Guanajuato to the city of Guanajuato, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its hillside setting, narrow lanes and colourful architecture. On arrival, join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city, getting your bearings among its plazas, alleyways and historic buildings. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. You may choose to visit museums, walk the city’s winding streets or take in views from one of its hilltop lookouts. Later, you can choose to join an Optional Experience, walking Guanajuato’s alleys with student musicians as they perform traditional songs and recount local legends.
Tequila Tasting and on to Guadalajara
Travel to Tequila, a town at the heart of Jalisco’s agave country and within the UNESCO-listed Agave Landscape. Visit a local distillery and join a Local Specialist to learn about the work of the jimadores and the production of Mexico’s most famous spirit. During a tasting, discover the differences between blanco, reposado and añejo. Later, spend time in Tequila itself, exploring the birthplace of Mexico’s best-known spirit and seeing more of this Pueblo Mágico at the heart of the agave landscape before returning to Guadalajara.
Explore Historic Guadalajara
See more of Guadalajara on a city tour, with a light walk through the historic centre to view its grand colonial palaces and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You’ll also see the murals of José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace, one of the city’s most important artistic landmarks. Continue to Tlaquepaque, known for its artisan heritage and traditional character. This afternoon, enjoy time to explore at your own pace and pick up any last-minute souvenirs. Later, join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant, with mariachi music adding a distinctly Jalisco atmosphere to the evening.
Adiós Guadalajara
Your journey comes to an end today as you transfer to Liberia Airport for your onward flight. Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travellers as you depart.
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