Mexico: Tradition and Modernity
Mexico: Tradition and Modernity
Mexico: Tradition and Modernity
13 Days Starting in Chihuahua, Mexico and ending in Mexico City, Mexico
Visiting: Chihuahua, Creel, Divisadero, Los Mochis, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, Querétaro, Queretaro, Mexico City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2507608
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
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Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico, where tradition meets modernity. Begin in Chihuahua with a city tour exploring historical landmarks like the Pancho Villa Museum. Travel through scenic landscapes to Creel, the gateway to the Copper Canyon, and discover the unique rock formations of the Valley of Mushrooms and Frogs. Experience the thrill of the Adventure Park in Divisadero, and ride the Chepe Express through breathtaking canyons to Los Mochis. Explore Guadalajara, the birthplace of mariachi and tequila, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Guanajuato. Discover the rich history of Dolores Hidalgo and the colonial charm of San Miguel De Allende. In Querétaro, enjoy a theatrical tour of a historic hacienda and savor local wines and cheeses. Conclude your adventure in Mexico City, exploring the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This tour offers an unforgettable blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Chihuahua
Location: Chihuahua
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival at Chihuahua airport, our transfer representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.After check-in, our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for a city tour, during which you’ll visit the Pancho Villa Museum, the Cathedral, Quinta Gameros Museum, the Government Palace, and historic residential neighborhoods.
Day 2 : Chihuahua, Creel
Location: Creel
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we’ll set out through scenic landscapes of mountains and forests, passing through towns inhabited by Mennonite communities. Traveling 260 km, we’ll arrive in Creel, a vibrant Pueblo Mágico known as the gateway to the Copper Canyon.Here, we’ll embark on a tour that includes Lake Arareko, the historic San Ignacio Mission, Tarahumara caves still inhabited by local families, and the unique rock formations of the Valley of Mushrooms and Frogs.
Day 3 : Creel, Divisadero
Location: Divisadero
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Today, we’ll travel 130 km by road through breathtaking landscapes. Our tour includes a visit to Piedra Volada Falls, the Adventure Park, the suspension bridge, and scenic viewpoints. At the Adventure Park, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities, including the cable car, zipline, zip rider, and rentals for ATVs and bicycles, as well as guided hikes led by Tarahumara guides. These activities are not included (tickets available at the park entrance).After lunch (included), we’ll take a guided walk through the area to admire different views of the canyon and visit a traditional Tarahumara cave. We’ll then continue to the hotel, with dinner included.
Day 4 : Divisadero, Chepe Express, Los Mochis
Location: Los Mochis
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today, we’ll board the Chepe Express through the Copper Canyon, one of the world’s most spectacular tourist trains (tourist class). The train winds deep into the mountains, navigating rugged terrain, passing steep cliffs, and crossing 86 impressive tunnels and 37 remarkable bridges that span powerful rivers. Along the way, you’ll take in the most stunning views of the region, including the highest bridge on the route and the “El Descanso” Tunnel, the longest tunnel of the journey.We’ll arrive in Los Mochis, where a transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel. You’ll have free time to explore this city, founded in 1893 by American engineer Albert K. Owen as part of his utopian socialist project, "The Topolobampo Colony." Situated in a region rich in agricultural production, especially sugarcane, Los Mochis played a vital role in the area’s economic growth and development.
Day 5 : Los Mochis, Guadalajara
Location: Guadalajara
Accommodation Name: hotel
Free time in Los Mochis until your transfer to the airport. We’ll include a flight to Guadalajara, followed by a transfer to your hotel and leisure time to explore. You’ll then be in the capital of Jalisco, a colonial city known as the birthplace of mariachi music and tequila.
Day 6 : Guadalajara
Location: Guadalajara
Accommodation Name: hotel
In the morning we include a visit to Guadalajara, the modern metropolis with its colonial historic center, its cathedral, its market, its Tapatía square. We will enter the Cabañas Hospice, declared Unesco World Heritage. After the visit, we will go on to the next town of TEQUILA, we include entrance to the MUNDO CUERVO distillery and will see how this famous Mexican drink is made (entrance and tasting included). After this, time for a stroll and lunch in the picturesque town of Tequila. After lunch, we return to Guadalajara.
Day 7 : Guadalajara, Guanajuato
Location: Guanajuato
Accommodation Name: hotel
We travel to the state of GUANAJUATO. Arrival at midday. In the afternoon we include a city tour of this very beautiful university city declared World Heritage, its steep slopes, its narrow streets, its churches, and we also include a cable car ride to admire the view from “el Pípila”.
Day 8 : Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel De Allende, Queretaro
Location: Dolores Hidalgo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Amidst the mountains, we will travel to DOLORES HIDALGO, the city that is the cradle of Mexican independence. Afterwards we head to SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, a beautiful city with vice regal architecture and cobbled streets declared World Heritage. Time for a stroll. In the afternoon, we visit the ATOTONILCO Sanctuary, known as the “Century of God and the Patria”, World Heritage site (sometimes it will not be possible to visit inside due to the retreats that take place there). We then go to QUERETARO, with its very beautiful colonial center, its main square, its busy restaurants and pedestrian streets.
Day 9 : Queretaro
Location: Querétaro
Accommodation Name: hotel
We’ll enjoy a free morning in Querétaro, giving you time to further explore this historic city, celebrated for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. Founded in 1531, Querétaro played a vital role in Mexico’s independence and the Mexican Revolution. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is filled with stunning plazas, baroque churches, and colonial buildings. During these days, you’ll have the opportunity to stroll through its magnificent downtown with cobbled streets, vibrant squares surrounded by colonial architecture, and colorful facades. You can also visit its 18th-century aqueduct, gardens, and markets.In the afternoon, we’ll include a unique theatrical experience! Just 40 km from Querétaro lies the Hacienda Atongo, a historic seventeenth-century estate. Here, we’ll take a guided tour with characters from another era, immersing ourselves in the rich history of the hacienda, from its main buildings to the vineyard. The visit will be brought to life with theatrical performances by local actors. We’ll also enjoy a refreshing drink made from the wine produced on the estate. After the tour, we´ll return to Querétaro.
Day 10 : Queretaro
Location: Queretaro
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today, we’ll visit the Pueblo Mágico of San Sebastián de Bernal, a charming town known for its tranquil atmosphere at the base of the world’s third-largest monolith. Here, you’ll find skilled textile artisans. We’ll also explore Tequisquiapan, famous for its mineral water spas and colonial-style buildings that line its cobblestone streets. This town is renowned for its handmade artisanal products, especially the woven baskets sold in the artisan market. A guided tour will be included, allowing us to delve into the local history.Our excursion will also include a delightful culinary experience, with a visit to the San Patricio Winery and the Bocanegra Cheese Cellar. You’ll learn about cheese production and the unique challenges of high-altitude winemaking, accompanied by a tasting of regional wines.
Day 11 : Queretaro, Mexico City
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: hotel
Today, we’ll conclude our journey with a transfer by regular coach service to Mexico City. We’ll take you to the bus station to board your coach for an approximately three-hour ride, either to your hotel to continue your travels or to Mexico City Airport to end your trip.
Day 12 : Mexico City
Location: Mexico City
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, we’ll explore Mexico City and the remarkable site of Teotihuacan, located just 40 km from the capital. After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey at the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where past and present merge seamlessly. From there, we’ll continue to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where we’ll visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead. We’ll also stop by a local artisan center. On our way back to the city, we’ll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of Latin America. After returning to the hotel, the rest of the day will be free.
Day 13 : Mexico City
Location: Mexico City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast. End of our services. Transfer from the hotel to the airport not included.
What's Included
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Arrival Transfer
Upon arrival at Chihuahua airport, a transfer representative will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
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City Tour in Chihuahua
A guided city tour in Chihuahua, including visits to the Pancho Villa Museum, the Cathedral, Quinta Gameros Museum, the Government Palace, and historic residential neighborhoods.
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Breakfast and Lunch in Divisadero
Breakfast and lunch are included during the stay in Divisadero.
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Chepe Express Train Journey
A journey on the Chepe Express through the Copper Canyon, one of the world’s most spectacular tourist trains.
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Flight to Guadalajara
A flight from Los Mochis to Guadalajara is included.
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Visit to Mundo Cuervo Distillery
Entrance and tasting included at the Mundo Cuervo distillery in Tequila.
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City Tour in Guanajuato
A city tour of Guanajuato, including a cable car ride to admire the view from 'El Pípila'.
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Theatrical Experience at Hacienda Atongo
A guided tour with theatrical performances at the historic Hacienda Atongo, including a refreshing drink made from the estate's wine.
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Guided Tour in Tequisquiapan
A guided tour in Tequisquiapan, including a visit to the San Patricio Winery and the Bocanegra Cheese Cellar with a tasting of regional wines.
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Visit to Teotihuacan
A visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, including the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead.
What's Not Included
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Adventure Park Activities
Activities at the Adventure Park, such as the cable car, zipline, zip rider, and rentals for ATVs and bicycles, are not included.
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Transfer from Hotel to Airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport at the end of the tour is not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes a scenic journey on the Chepe Express through the Copper Canyon, road travel through breathtaking landscapes, and a regular coach service to Mexico City.
Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided in the tour description.
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect to see on the city tour in Chihuahua?
During the city tour in Chihuahua, you will visit the Pancho Villa Museum, the Cathedral, Quinta Gameros Museum, the Government Palace, and historic residential neighborhoods.
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What activities are available at the Adventure Park in Divisadero?
At the Adventure Park in Divisadero, you can enjoy activities such as a cable car ride, zipline, zip rider, and rentals for ATVs and bicycles, as well as guided hikes led by Tarahumara guides.
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What is special about the Chepe Express train journey?
The Chepe Express train journey through the Copper Canyon is one of the world's most spectacular tourist train rides, featuring rugged terrain, steep cliffs, and crossing 86 tunnels and 37 bridges, offering stunning views of the region.
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What will I experience during the visit to the MUNDO CUERVO distillery in Tequila?
During the visit to the MUNDO CUERVO distillery in Tequila, you will see how the famous Mexican drink is made, with entrance and tasting included.
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What is included in the city tour of Guanajuato?
The city tour of Guanajuato includes exploring its steep slopes, narrow streets, churches, and a cable car ride to admire the view from 'El Pípila'.
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What can I do during the free morning in Querétaro?
During the free morning in Querétaro, you can explore the historic city center, visit stunning plazas, baroque churches, colonial buildings, and the 18th-century aqueduct, as well as enjoy the vibrant squares and markets.
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What is the highlight of the visit to San Sebastián de Bernal?
The highlight of the visit to San Sebastián de Bernal is its tranquil atmosphere at the base of the world's third-largest monolith, along with exploring the town's skilled textile artisans.
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What will I see at the archaeological site of Teotihuacan?
At the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, you will visit the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the Citadel, and the Avenue of the Dead.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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