Mexico's Colonial Cities
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COLONIAL CITIES • MEXICO San Miguel de Allende street scene © Shutterstock Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato © Condor Verde Day 2 San Miguel de Allende MEXICO’S Set out on a half day tour of this delightful colonial TEQUILA EXPRESS DAY TOUR town with its opulent mansions and handsome ll aboard the José Cuervo Tequila COLONIAL CITIES churches, connected by quaint cobbled streets. AExpress, the train dedicated to the 7 days/6 nights The town’s history - as an important crossroads world-famous drink and the region where From $2297 per person twin share in the gold and silver trade - is reflected in its it is produced. This full day tour takes outstanding architectural heritage. B you through scenic agave fields to José Departs daily ex Mexico City Cuervo’s La Rojeña, the oldest distillery Price per person from:* Twin in the Americas. Learn about the history A Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada/ $2797 and production process of tequila and Hotel Boutique 1850/Hotel Villa Ganz indulge in a tasting; explore the township B Hotel La Morada/ Hotel Camino Real $2297 of Tequila and enjoy an entertaining folk Guanajuato/Hotel De Mendoza show. The Tequila Express day tour is a *Based on two people sharing, singles on request. perfect add-on to our Mexico’s Colonial Cities itinerary, and costs from $282 per INCLUSIONS person. Please contact us for details. 6 nights hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast basis, private tours and transfers as specified in the itinerary, departure transfer hotel to Guadalajara airport. exico’s renowned colonial cities Mare so filled with treasures that many have been declared World Mexican sombreros at market sales © Shutterstock Heritage Sites. Since the 16th century these provincial towns have profited Days 3/4 Guanajuato from the riches of gold and silver Travel to Guanajuato, a World Heritage Site and mining, with wealthy traders building the birthplace of Diego Rivera. Brightly coloured fine homes to display their success. houses tumble down the hillside and richly Discover grand buildings, cobblestone decorated mansions and wide piazzas make this one of Mexico's most picturesque towns. Rest streets, winding alleyways and of the day at leisure. On day 4, enjoy a half day peaceful gardens. guided tour of the town’s highlights including the Day 1 San Miguel de Allende Mummy Museum, churches, parks and theatres. B Leave Mexico City and transfer to San Miguel de Days 5/6 Guadalajara Allende. Rest of day at leisure. Depart for Guadalajara, one of the most serenely beautiful cities in Mexico, with parks, fountains, Chihuahua U.S.A. Creel monuments and rose-lined boulevards. On day STAY LONGER 6 take a half day guided tour of the cathedral, With such a rich history, diversity of cultures Los Mochis MEXICO lovely squares and majestic colonial buildings. and landscapes, Mexico is dazzling destination Visit nearby Tlaquepaque with its historic centre, in itself. For a broader Central America experience, visit neighbouring Guatemala and Mazatlan colonial era churches and local handicrafts San Luis Potosi Tepic Belize, or go further afield to Cuba or Costa PACIFIC including pottery, glassware and papier mache. B Guanajuato San Miguel de Allende Rica. Contact one of our Central America OCEAN Day 7 Tour ends Guadalajara Puerto Vallarta Guadalajara specialists to start planning your journey today. After breakfast, transfer to the airport where MEXICO CITY Teotihuacán T: 1300 363 302 Mexico’s Colonial Cities your journey ends. B WWW.NATURALFOCUSSAFARIS.COM.AU | E: [email protected] | T: 1300 363 302 95.