Tour Colonial Tour: Travel La Ruta De La Plata Around Picturesque

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Logistics ● DEPARTURE : We will leave our accommodation in Mexico City on Day 3 morning. ● ARRIVAL : We will be back in Mexico City on Day 9 afternoon. ● PHYSICAL CONDITION : This tour involves a decent amount of walking. Therefore, travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness condition. ● ACTIVITIES : Participation in all activities of this Mexico adventure tour is optional - just be sure to be in time for daily departures. Notes ● WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes & shoes; swimming suit & slippers; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses & sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood & curiosity. ● GROUP VS. PRIVATE : Our multi-day tours offer both group and private departures (see pricing at checkout). Group tour - take a scheduled trip with other travelers. Private tour - take a trip on your own, with friends or family. Private tours are customizable (you can depart any day and we can add additional stops & activities on your request) and thus may cost more than group tours. ● PRICING : The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers & room option you choose.

Meals

8x breakfasts, 1x dinner are included. FOOD : Meals and Gastronomic Experiences included in this tour can normally meet most of the common dietary restrictions. However, due to the active program of the tour and different menus in each place, satisfying a special diet or food preferences of a particular traveler will depend on circumstances and cannot be fully guaranteed.

Transport

Transportation in a private vehicle throughout the tour is included. The vehicle type depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.

Accommodation

8x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs are included. ROOM TYPES ● Single Room: Private room for 1 person with 1 individual bed (twin-size or similar). ● Double Room: Private room for 2 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar). ● Twin Room: Private room for 2 people with 2 individual beds (twin-size or similar). ● Triple Room: Private room for 3 people with 1 double bed and 1 single bed (or similar). ● Quad Room: Private room for 4 people with 2 double beds for 2 people each (or similar).

Hygieneprotocol

Post-COVID health & safety Understanding continuously present risks associated with COVID-19 pandemics and willing to keep both travelers & our team healthy, Vibe Adventures introduced internal health & safety guidelines that are enforced on all our tours until such measures are lifted by authorities of each destination and/or pandemic situation gets completely resolved worldwide. Those guidelines are based on official recommendations & protocols from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and among others include the following measures: Education & Training: ● regular training & education of the staff (Tour Leaders, drivers, crew) and suppliers (accomodations, restaurants, experience providers, etc.) on the importance of COVID-related health & safety measures; ● promotion of the importance of hand hygiene & other COVID-related health & safety measures to travelers through signage, oral instructions and online materials; ● contracting only suppliers that responsibly implement COVID-related health & safety protocols recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and local authorities. Hand Hygiene: ● mandatory application of antibacterial gel (70% alcohol) by everyone entering the vehicle that is used for transportation during the tour; ● implementing mandatory hand-hygiene policy that requires regular scheduled use of hand sanitizer and washing hands with soap by the staff during the tour, especially after touching objects in public areas (e.g. handrails, doors, money, mobile phones, etc.). Masks: ● mandatory use of a face masks or other protecting items (e.g. scarfs, kerchiefs or bandanas) covering nose, chin & mouth by both travelers & staff in all public areas (especially in confined environments such as public transport, shops, markets, museums, lobbies of hotels etc.); ● the use of the mask is not mandatory in private areas (e.g. hotel rooms) and while having meals & drinks. Sanitation: ● mandatory daily sanitation of the vehicles used for transportation of travellers by the staff especially of handles, doors, seats, and other frequently-touched surfaces; ● use of cleaning and disinfecting products that are approved by local & international health authorities; ● regular audit of our suppliers on their cleanliness & sanitation protocols. Physical distancing: ● mandatory social distance of at least 1.5 m (~5 feet) by both travelers & staff throughout the tour. Health assessments: ● mandatory daily health assessments of all travellers & staff (measuring the body temperature & oral questionnaire on COVID-related symptoms). Please remember: only mutual assistance & support can put an end to this borderless pandemic and help us protect the health of ourselves, our families & colleagues. Thanks in advance for your understanding & cooperation.

Guide

Service of an experienced Tour Leader throughout the tour is included.

Others

● Walking tours orientation walks: Mexico City, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, San Juan de los Lagos, Cuitzeo, Morelia. ● Guided visits: La Quemada Arceological Zone (Zacatecas); Mina El Eden (Zacatecas). ● Activities : cable car to la Bufa Hill (Zacatecas) & El Pipila (Guanajuato); visit to thermal springs (Aguascalientes).

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Others

Transportation from/to your place of origin, airport pick-up & drop-off, other activities & meals, travel insurance, personal expenses & tips

Flights

Transportation between the destination of the tour & your place of origin is not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included. Having travel insurance that is valid throughout the tour is obligatory, so please acquire one before your trip.

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Day 1 Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mexico City

Bienvenidos a la Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader in the evening: welcome dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group.

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

• Meals Included: dinner

• Activities Included: welcome meeting
Day 2 Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Mexico City

In the morning, join your Tour Leader for a walking tour around the Historic Center of Mexico City and visit the National Museum of Anthropology. Then, choose by yourself what to do next - your Tour Leader will be happy to give suggestions. Optional dinner and get-together with the group in the evening.

• Transportation: walking

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Mexico City

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tour in Mexico City; guided visit to the National Museum of Anthropology
Day 3 Day 3: Mexico City - Querétaro - San Miguel De Allende
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Mexico City - Querétaro - San Miguel De Allende

In the morning, we will head to the next stop of our heritage tour - Querétaro, one of the most representative colonial cities in Mexico. Its beautiful UNESCO-listed historical center with buildings from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries will show what life was like in those times. Afterward, go to San Miguel de Allende - another UNESCO-listed city with a huge cultural heritage and a cosmopolitan population that preserves its true colonial feeling. Walking tour, check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in San Miguel de Allende.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in San Miguel de Allende

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tours of the historic centers of Queretaro & San Miguel de Allende
Day 4 Day 4: San Miguel De Allende - Dolores Hidalgo - Guanajuato
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: San Miguel De Allende - Dolores Hidalgo - Guanajuato

Firstly, go to Dolores Hidalgo - the starting point of the fight for Mexican independence from the Spanish empire in 1810. After a walking tour and optional lunch in the center of this "Magical Town", continue to Guanajuato. This colonial city, located among gold and silver mines, had its greatest peak in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its opulent UNESCO-listed historic center is an explicit proof of its former glory. Walking tour, check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in the evening.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Guanajuato

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tours of the historic centers of Dolores Hidalgo & Guanajuato
Day 5 Day 5: Guanajuato - San Luis Potosí - Zacatecas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Guanajuato - San Luis Potosí - Zacatecas

In the morning, after breakfast and check-out from our accommodation in Guanajuato, go to San Luis Potosí. With numerous baroque constructions, colonial mansions, and Novo-Hispanic churches this UNESCO-listed city used to be the most important in northern Mexico. After a walking tour of its Historic Center and an optional lunch, continue to another UNESCO-listed colonial city - Zacatecas. Check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in Zacatecas.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Zacatecas

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tour of the historic center of San Luis Potosí
Day 6 Day 6: Zacatecas
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Zacatecas

On this day we will explore Zacatecas - the northernmost pearl of our trip. First, we will tour its Historic Center with its narrow streets, idyllic balconies, and hallways to fully enjoy its romantic atmosphere. Then, we will take a cable car to La Bufa. This mountain with a very distinctive shape is the city’s most recognizable landmark. Afterward, we will visit Mina El Eden, the only mine in the country that still allows visitors to enter. Check-in, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in Zacatecas.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Zacatecas

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tour of the historic center of Zacatecas, cable car to La Bufa, guided visit of Mina El Eden
Day 7 Day 7: Zacatecas - La Quemada - Aguascalientes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Zacatecas - La Quemada - Aguascalientes

In the morning, we will continue our Colonial Tour going to La Quemada. Those are the only big pre-Columbian ruins in this part of Mexico that used to be home to a flourishing city. After a guided visit to the archeological zone, go to Aguascalientes. This prosperous industrial city, whose name in Spanish literally means "hot waters", is known for its handsome colonial center, numerous museums, and thermal springs. Check-in, visit of 200-years-old thermal springs, walking tour of the Historic Center, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in Aguascalientes.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Aguascalientes

• Activities Included: guided visit to La Quemada Archeological Zone; visit of thermal springs & a walking tour of the historic center of Aguascalientes
Day 8 Day 8: Aguascalientes - San Juan De Los Lagos - Cuitzeo - Morelia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Aguascalientes - San Juan De Los Lagos - Cuitzeo - Morelia

In the morning, after breakfast and check-out from our accommodation in Aguascalientes, go to San Juan de Los Lagos. Founded in 1542, it’s currently the second most visited religious place in Mexico. The town is especially famous for its Nuestra Señora de Los Lagos Cathedral with six paintings that were allegedly created by Rubens.

After an orientation walk of the Historic Center, continue to Cutzeo, a charming "Magical Town" on the shore of a same-named lake. There, we will have an orientation walk of its lovely colonial center and visit the 16th-century Ex Convent of Santa María Magdalena (also hosts Museum of the Print). Finally, after an optional lunch, we will go to the last destination of our trip - Morelia. Known as the "City of the Pink Stone", this UNESCO-listed city is home to numerous Baroque and Neoclassical monuments. Accommodation, walking tour, optional dinner, and get-together with the rest of the group in Morelia.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B in Morelia

• Meals Included: breakfast

• Activities Included: walking tours/orientation walks of the historic centers of San Juan de Los Lagos, Cutzeo & Morelia; guided visit of Ex Convent of Santa María Magdalena (Museum of the Print)
Day 9 Day 9: Morelia - Mexico City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Morelia - Mexico City

Last day of our Colonial Tour. Opt to return to Mexico City with the rest of the group in the morning, stay longer to explore Morelia, or join some of our next tours.

• Transportation: private vehicle

• Meals Included: breakfast

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Colonial Tour: Travel La Ruta De La Plata Around Picturesque

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Itinerary of your trip Colonial Tour: Travel La Ruta De La Plata Around Picturesque

Mexico City

Mexico City

Day 3: Mexico City - Querétaro - San Miguel De Allende

Day 4: San Miguel De Allende - Dolores Hidalgo - Guanajuato

Day 5: Guanajuato - San Luis Potosí - Zacatecas

Day 6: Zacatecas

Day 7: Zacatecas - La Quemada - Aguascalientes

Day 8: Aguascalientes - San Juan De Los Lagos - Cuitzeo - Morelia

Day 9: Morelia - Mexico City

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