ACAPULCO SHINES, MEXICO CITY CELEBRATES – A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL TO MEXICO CITY - Arrival at Mexico City International Airport, reception and welcome by our staff. During the transfer to the hotel, the guide will provide information about the tours. Hotel check‑in (rooms are available from 3:00 p.m.). Accommodation. (Breakfast and lunch cannot be included on this day).

DAY 2 – MEXICO CITY TOUR – COYOACÁN – XOCHIMILCO

After the included breakfast, we will begin our tour of the Historic Center of the “City of Palaces,” as Mexico City was once called for its beautiful colonial buildings. We will visit the Constitution Square (Zócalo), the National Palace with Diego Rivera’s famous murals (if permitted by authorities), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Aztec Templo Mayor (from the pre-Hispanic era), as well as the city’s main avenues and monuments.

We will then stop in the center of Coyoacán, located in the southern part of Mexico City, known for its pleasant atmosphere, quiet streets, and stately mansions. Afterwards, we will continue to the ancient canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will board a traditional trajinera (colorful boat) and admire the chinampas (floating gardens with flower and vegetable crops).

On the way back, we will pass by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) to admire Juan O’Gorman’s murals, the Mexico 68 Olympic Stadium, the National Library, and the Rector’s Office buildings. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 3 – TLATELOLCO – BASILICA OF GUADALUPE – TEOTIHUACÁN

After the included breakfast, we will head to Tlatelolco to visit the Plaza of the Three Cultures, a site representing the fusion of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Mexico. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the ruins of the ancient pre-Hispanic market, where a wide variety of goods from across Mesoamerica were traded.

We will then continue to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the sanctuary of Mexico’s patron saint. Here, we will admire Juan Diego’s original cloak with the image of the Virgin. We will walk through Plaza Mariana, visiting the New Basilica, the Old Basilica, the Temple of El Pocito, and other temples, until reaching the monument known as “La Ofrenda.” Time will be provided to attend mass (guaranteed).

Finally, we will continue to the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán, where we will explore the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, as well as other important ruins. We will also receive a brief explanation about the production of pulque, the traditional pre-Hispanic “white liquor,” and about obsidian crafts.

Day 4 – CUERNAVACA – TAXCO After the included breakfast, departure to Cuernavaca, “The City of Eternal Spring,” where we will visit the historic center with its beautiful Cathedral, the oldest in Mexico. We will then continue to the Pueblo Mágico of Taxco, a small colonial town at the foot of the Sierra Madre del Sur, with unique architecture, cobblestone streets, white houses, and red-tile roofs. Iron balconies are often filled with hanging flowers. Taxco is known as Mexico’s silver capital, with a wide variety of items available. Free time to stroll the streets, visit Santa Prisca Cathedral, and enjoy the typical Mexican atmosphere. Hotel check-in. Overnight stay. Note: tonight we will sleep in Taxco, bring luggage upon departure

Day 5 – TAXCO – ACAPULCO After the included breakfast, departure to the paradisiacal port of Acapulco. (Individual passengers: Taxco–Acapulco transfer by scheduled bus, ticket and transfers hotel–bus–hotel included). Hotel check-in to enjoy the All-Inclusive system. Note: tonight we will sleep in Acapulco, bring luggage upon departure.

Day 6 – ACAPULCO Free day to enjoy Acapulco’s beaches and the All-Inclusive system, as well as personal activities. Overnight stay.

Day 7 – ACAPULCO – MEXICO CITY After the included breakfast, departure to Mexico City (individual passengers: return by scheduled bus, ticket and transfers in Acapulco and Mexico City included). Arrival and hotel check-in. Overnight stay.

Day 8 – MEXICO CITY AIRPORT After the included breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight. (Regardless of transfer time, rooms must be vacated by 12:00 p.m.). Lunch and dinner cannot be included on this day. END OF OUR SERVICES.