Independence Route

México - San Miguel de Allende - Guanajuato

06 Days / 05 Nights

The Central Part of Mexico is one of the most visited areas because of its History, Culture, Landscapes and Gastronomy. Join us to know the City where Miguel Hidalgo began de Independance war. 

Departures to San Miguel de Allende on Wednesdays, pax must be arriving at least two days before to Mexico City.


Day 01. (MON) ARRIVAL TRANSFER MEXICO CITY

Upon the arrival of your flight into Mexico City's “Benito Juarez” international airport you will be met and transferred to your Mexico City hotel for overnight accommodation.  No guide on this day, transfer driver only. (No meals)

DAY 02. (TUE) MEXICO CITY

Breakfast.  Today is devoted to a tour of the highlights of this world class metropolis.  The tour begins visiting the UNESCO designated Cultural and Historic World Heritage Site with the National Palace and its beautiful murals, painted by the famous muralist Diego Rivera, the Constitution Square or “Zocalo”, the Aztec Templo Mayor and the Metropolitan Cathedral.  Touring continues with visits to Chapultepec Park and the “Zona Rosa”, a rich and vibrant district with restaurants and shops.  Overnight in Mexico City.  

           

DAY 03. (WED) MEXICO CITY / QUERETARO / SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE

Breakfast. This morning you will be picked up at your hotel and depart for Querétaro, The city of Queretaro is an excellent point to begin your visit of Colonial Mexico. The city has preserved its historic downtown and taken steps to beautify many areas. The Historic Monuments Zone of Queretaro was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996. The historic city center is filled with lovely colonial mansions, immaculate pedestrian walkways and quaint plazas little changed since colonial days. You will visit not only the historic downtown district but the aqueduct and the Convent of the Crosses.  Afterwards you will continue to San Miguel de Allende, also declared as cultural and historic heritage site, where many intellectuals and artists live. Here you will visit San Miguel’s iconic parish church, the Parroquia de San Miguel de Archangel, with its  Holy House Chapel.  In the afternoon you can enjoy a great variety of handicrafts stores, restaurants and bars. Overnight.

DAY 04. (THU) DOLORES HIDALGO / GUANAJUATO

Breakfast. Today you will depart for a brief visit to the small and beautiful colonial town of Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Mexico’s Independence. Here in 1810, the father Don Miguel Hidalgo, began the Independence war. Also José Alfredo Jimenez, one of the most famous musician composers, was born here. Later you will continue to spectacular Guanajuato, another cultural and historic heritage site of humanity. In the afternoon you will visit this fabulous city, full of beautiful colonial alleys and plazas. Highlights will be, the  University, the Juarez Theater, the Museum of Don Quixote the Museum of the Mummies, the “kissing alley” and the Diego Rivera’s house, amongst others attractions.  Guanajuato’s streets and subterranean avenues are one of a kind in the country. Other attractions are the Alhóndiga de Granaditas, the Regional Museum of Guanajuato.  Overnight.

         

DAY 05. (FRI) GUANAJUATO - MEXICO CITY

Breakfast. Morning at leisure to enjoy this beautiful city; In the afternoon, at time indicated, transfer to the Bus Station to take your first class bus service to Mexico City. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Mexico City.

DAY 06 (SAT) DEPARTURE TRANSFER

Breakfast.  At the appropriate time you will be transferred to the Mexico City airport in time to board your return flight home.