Ultimate Colonial Mexico and Pacific Beaches

Destination: Mexico  |  Duration: 18 days  |  Customized Vacation Package: Please Call for Pricing

With its vast wealth of attractions, Mexico is an ideal destination for travelers looking to experience the best that nature and history have to offer. From pristine beach resorts set along sparkling coasts to exhilarating adventure activities, visitors can enjoy unforgettable moments in many unique settings. Dive into captivating culture as you explore ancient Mayan ruins or magical towns frozen in time; marvel at the unparalleled opportunity it provides with nearly every ecosystem known; and create memories amidst lush tropical forests and sun-soaked coastlines!

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Day 1: Welcome to Mexico City and Hotel Le Meridien

Rising above the timeless Paseo de la Reforma stands at the juxtaposition of culture and business. Renowned museums and mural-adorned palaces,the hotel offers expressive accommodations, allowing our guests to enjoy of a very spacious and comfortable suite; our fitness center, all-day dining restaurant and Latitude Bar complement the stay of any curious and sophisticated guests.

Night in Mexico City at Hotel Le Meridien – Deluxe King Room

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Day 2: Private Guided Tour of Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco

Explore several of Mexico City’s top sights on this full-day, private guided tour. Gain insight into Frida Kahlo’s life and work at the Frida Kahlo Museum. Tour the colonial town of Coyoacán and the murals at UNAM. Then cruise along Xochimilco’s floating gardens and canals in a traditional trajinera boat. Round-trip transfers from your Mexico City hotel included.

Night in Mexico City at Hotel Le Meridien

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Day 3: Day at Leisure to Explore Mexico City on your Own

Today you have the entire day free to explore on your own one of the greatest cities not just in the Americas but in the entire world. Mexico City boasts Ancient Ruins, Spanish Colonial Churches, and one of the largest plazas in the world, the Zocalo. Spend your time strolling the bustling mercados, searching world-class museums for artistic treasures, or simply people watching from a chic cafe while indulging on delicious Mexican or International Cuisine while savoring an ice-cold local beer.

Night in Mexico City at Hotel Le Meridien

Day 4: Private Guided Tour of Mexico City and the Anthropology Museum

You will start the day visiting the Monumento a la Revolución. After the visit to the Monumento, you will keep walking to Alameda Central where you will visit Diego Rivera Mural Painting. Then we will visit the Palacio de Bellas Artes, MUNAL and Palacio de Correos. After the lunch, you will go straight to the Anthropology Museum where you will spend the rest of the afternoon.

Night in Mexico City at Hotel Le Meridien

Day 5: Private Half Day Guided Tour of the Pyramids of Teotihuacan

The driving time from the hotel to the Pyramids is between 60 to 90 minutes. Once we arrive to the Pyramids, we will visit the Sun Pyramid (We can no longer climb the Pyramids as its been forbidden due to preservation of the site), the Moon Pyramid, the Quetzalcoatl Temple and the Avenue of the Death. After the visit, we will have time for lunch and then we will visit two small places where the priests used to live.

Night in Mexico City at Hotel Le Meridien

Day 6: Private Transfer To and Private Guided Tour of San Miguel de Allende

Today you will journey by road with your private Driver to San Miguel de Allende, with a stop in Queretaro for lunch. From there we will go to San Miguel de Allende and begin the fascinating walking tour with a local guide. The four hour tour will feature visiting some of the best art galleries, the Cathedral, the famous Jardín Allende, and time to explore the hidden streets and plazas of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Night in San Miguel de Allende at Hacienda El Santuario

Day 7: Private Full Day Guided Tour of Guanajuato

Your full day tour of Guanajuato begins at 09:00 when you meet your Private Guide in the lobby of your hotel. After the one hour journey by car, you will visit the Teatro Juarez, The Basilica, el Callejón del Beso, the Alhondiga of Granaditas, the tunnels, the churches and the plaza. Your knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the fascinating culture and history of Guanajuato and Mexico.

Night in San Miguel de Allende at Hacienda El Santuario

Day 8: Private Guided Half Day Horseback Riding and Hiking Tour to Coyote Canyon

Around 9am, the guide will meet you for the ride to where you will start your horseback riding adventure which will be about 2 hours. The horseback riding takes place in the middle of the mountains. Following your ride, you will have time for lunch. Then after lunch, the hiking tour to Coyote Canyon will start with a duration of 2 and half hours. You will return to the hotel around 6pm.

Night in San Miguel de Allende at Hacienda El Santuario

Day 9: Private Transfer to Puebla with en Route Stop at Gigante de Tula and Lunch

At 9am the driver will meet you at the hotel for your private transfer to Puebla. The duration of the transfer without a stop is 5 and half hours. Around the middle of the road, we will stop a Tula for a visit of Los Gigantes de Tula and for time to have lunch. We will be arriving around 5pm to Puebla.

Night in Puebla at Banyan Tree

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Day 10: Private Full Day Guided Tour of Puebla with Traditional Pueblan Lunch

Today’s Private Tour features Puebla’s main attractions including the Zócalo, the Cathedral, the Capilla del Rosario, el Callejón de los Sapos, and el Barrio del Artista. We will have the lunch at El Mural de los Poblanos. After the lunch, we will visit the rest of the attractions in the downtown. To finish the day, we will visit the Museo Barroco.

Night in Puebla at Banyan Tree

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Day 11: Private Half Day Guided Tour of Chula and Transfer to Oaxaca

At 9am, you will meet the guide in order to start the visit to Cholula. In Cholula, he will visit the ruins site, the main church, the convent, and the Plaza of la Concordia. After the visit of Cholula, he will have the lunch at La Route des Vins. Once we finish the lunch we will return to the hotel to pick up the luggage for the transfer to Oaxaca.

Night in Oaxaca at La Casa del Sotano

Day 12: Private Full Day Guided Tour of Teotitlan with Cooking Lesson

Today we head to Teotitlán, for our tour and cooking lesson. On the way, will stop to visit el Árbol del Tule. Once you arrive to Teotitlán town, we will start with the cooking lesson by preparing a traditional Oaxacan lunch. After the cooking lesson, you will learn about the famous fabrics and how they are made which will be followed by Lunch – as in the lunch that you prepared during the cooking lesson!

Night in Oaxaca at La Casa del Sotano

Day 13: Private Full Day Guided Tour of the Ruins of Monte Alban and Visit to Mezcal Community

You will begin the day by visiting the ruins of Monte Alban. This complex is one of the biggest in Mexico and is the most important in Oaxaca’s State. The visit to the ruins has a duration of 2 to 3 hours. After the visit to the ruins, you will go for a traditional Mixtecan lunch. Later, we will go to a mezcal community where you will be able to walk across the mezcal fields, learn about the mezcal distillery process, and be able to taste different mezcals.

Night in Oaxaca at La Casa del Sotano

Day 14: Welcome to Acapulco and the Princess Mundo Imperial Resort

5:00 Pick Up in Hotel Lobby by Go by VILU Mexico for Private Transfer to Oaxaca Airport
Aero Mexico Flights 2041 and 344 Departing Oaxaca at 07:47 and Arriving Acapulco at 11:07
Private Transfer from Acapulco Airport to Hotel
Night in Acapulco at Princess Mundo Imperial Resort – Deluxe Ocean View King Room

Day 15: Day at Leisure to Enjoy the Beach and Amenities of the Resort

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Night in Acapulco at Princess Mundo Imperial Resort – Deluxe Ocean View King Room
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Day 16: Day at Leisure to Enjoy the Beach and Amenities of the Resort

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Night in Acapulco at Princess Mundo Imperial Resort – Deluxe Ocean View King Room
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Day 17: Welcome to Mexico City and the Hilton Mexico City Airport

Our hotel offers direct access to Mexico City International Airport’s Terminal 1 and free transportation to and from Terminal 2. We’re also six kilometers from Foro Sol and Palacio de las Deportes for live concerts and events. Boasting views over the runway, our bar is open 24 hours, and the restaurant starts serving the breakfast buffet at 6 am.

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Day 18: Airport Shuttle to International Airport for Flight Home

Board the hotel’s airport shuttle by 05:30 for arrival no later than 06:00, which is two hours prior to your scheduled flight on American Airlines Flight Number 1374 departing Mexico City at 08:00 for DFW.