9 Days: Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas, Guadalajara & Morelia

Tour Overview: Explore Mexico’s Colonial Heritage with SITA in 9 days. In the capital, Mexico City, learn about its colonial history and take in the cosmopolitan vibe. Travel to Queretaro, a city of major importance during the Independence wars; San Miguel de Allende, a colonial city with beautiful mansions and a Gothic Cathedral; Zacatecas with its baroque Cathedral and historical center; Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico with its unique history and culture; and Morelia, the gorgeous capital of the State of Michoacan.

Day 1, Tuesday – Arrive Mexico City
Arrive in Mexico City today. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Regente

Day 2, Wednesday – Mexico City / Queretaro / San Miguel de Allende (290 km)
Early morning depart to Queretaro, capital of the state of Queretaro and of major importance during the Independence wars. City visit followed by a 1 hour drive to San Miguel de Allende. Explore this colonial city with its beautiful mansions and it’s symbol the Gothic style cathedral. (B)
Accommodation: Casa Primavera or similar

Day 3, Thursday – San Miguel de Allende / Guanajuato (94 km)
Morning depart to Dolores Hidalgo and proceed to Guanajuato, an hour drive away, and city visit. Admire the Basílica, the University, the picturesque historic center with its narrow colonial roads, the underground streets (former riverbeds), the famous Callejón del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss) and enjoy a panoramic view from the El Pipila monument. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Misión Guanajuato

Day 4, Friday – Guanajuato / Zacatecas (310 Km)
Depart for Zacatecas. Arrival and visit to the historical center and the Cathedral, one of the pearls of Mexican baroque architecture, built in rose stone during the XVIII century. Visit the Plaza de Las Armas, the Cerro de la Bufa hill offering a fantastic panoramic view of the city and the Mine of Edén. (B)
Accommodation: City Express Zacatecas

Day 5, Saturday – Zacatecas / Guadalajara (362 kms)
In the morning enjoy a scenic 4-5hours drive to Guadalajara, named for its beauty -“The pearl of the Occident”. Visit of the neighborhood of Tlaquepaque famous for manufacturing the finest handicrafts of the state. Arrive and visit the borough of San Pedro Tlaquepaque, once an independent village and now a part of the city, whose inhabitants are dedicated to the manufacture of glassblowing and a variety of arts and crafts; here you can choose excellent souvenirs of your holiday. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Morales

Day 6, Sunday – Guadalajara
Today, visit of the historical center: the Teatro Degollado, the Palacio de Gobierno, the Cathedral, the Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres monument (Rotunda of Illustrious Men) and a panoramic visit of the Hospicio Cabañas. Depart to the “Tequila” region, home of the ancient and famous Mexican alcoholic drink. At the Tequila village enjoy a demonstration of the whole manufacturing process in one of the best Tequila distilleries. Return to Guadalajara. (B)

Day 7, Monday – Guadalajara / Pátzcuaro / Morelia (347 kms)
Morning departure to Pátzcuaro. En route, visit the ranch of Vicente Fernandez. Continue to Patzcuaro and visit of the House of the Eleven Patios; the Basílica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud; Gertrudis Bocanegra Library, with its murals painted by Juan O’Gorman; and the typical market in the Don Vasco de Quiroga Plaza. In the afternoon we travel by bus to Morelia, the gorgeous capital of the State of Michoacán. (B)
Accommodation: Mision Catedral Hotel

Day 8, Tuesday – Morelia / Mexico City (295 kms)
In the morning we visit the cathedral, with its Baroque exterior and Neoclassic interior; the Plaza de Armas (Weapon’s Plaza); the Government Palace; the Clavijero Palace and other interesting monuments. Then continue to Mexico City. (B)
Accommodation: Hotel Regente Mexico

Day 9, Wednesday – Depart Mexico City
Transfer to the Mexico City International airport. (B)

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