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Essential Central Mexico
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico)
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Ends in
Mexico City (Mexico)
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Available Tour Start Dates
SEP 25, 2026 to DEC 30, 2028
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Activity Level
Easy
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).Yes
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$1,239.20
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Overview
Just hearing the name Mexico is enough to conjure up images of mariachis, tequila, beaches, and heavenly food. Lucky you, this trip from Mexico's Pacific coast to its capital captures all of those things. Starting in Puerto Vallarta, you'll head to Guadalajara, a rich cultural centre with music, festivals, and nearby distilleries. Next, you're off to the smaller towns of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, where you'll get immersed in Mexican history, not to mention its stunning scenery and architecture. Lastly, you'll arrive in bustling Mexico City where you'll say "adios!" to one heck of a trip.
Visited During Tour
Guadalajara (Mexico) | Guanajuato (Mexico) | Mexico City (Mexico) | Puerto Vallarta (Mexico) | San Miguel de Allende (Mexico)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Essential Central Mexico tour dates available from G Adventures. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
There is at least one departure that the vendor is advising is Not Available for the selected year. Click here if you would like such tours to be included below.
Tour Itinerary
G Adventures Tour Code CMVM-9147
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1Puerto Vallarta
Arrive at any time. Attend the welcome meeting in the evening and then opt to grab dinner with the group.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodations: Hotel Puerto de Luna -
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2Puerto Vallarta
Get ready for a full free day in Puerto Vallarta for optional activities. Your CEO will help arrange and give you some insider recommendations, but you could spend some time on the beach, go whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), a day trip with snorkelling to Isla Marietas or find a nice place to grab some food and people watch. In the evening meet with the group to trade stories and go out to search for some delicious local street food.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Enjoy a full free day for optional activities in Puerto Vallarta, like whale watching (seasonal, Dec-Mar), beach hanging, or a day trip with some snorkelling at nearby Isla Marietas. Spend the evening in search of the most delicious local food you can find.
Accommodations: Hotel Puerto de Luna5Optional Activities for Day 2
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3Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara
Travel inland to Guadalajara this morning. Make a stop along the way near the town of Tequila to visit a distillery to learn about how tequila is traditionally made with a tasting included and lunch. Continue on arriving in Guadalajara in the early evening for a CEO-led orientation walk.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Exclusive Inclusions:
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Tequila Distillery Visit & Tasting
Mexico is the birthplace of tequila, and there is nowhere better to learn about the iconic drink. Visit a distillery in a town between Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara to learn about the history of tequila and the production process, before the main highlight -a tasting session with lunch. Sip, don't shoot!
Guadalajara Orientation Walk
Set off on foot to get to know this city in western Mexico. Known for tequila and mariachi music Guadalajara packs a lively atmosphere appealing to any traveller. Wander the colonial plazas and spot landmarks like the Teatro Degollado and the Palacio del Gobierno houses.
Accommodations: Hotel Laffayette -
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4Guadalajara
Enjoy a free morning today to discover Guadalajara's charm. In the afternoon, set off on a city tour including the nearby vibrant city of Tlaquepaque. Think mariachis, historical centres, and loads of fun and street food. The rest of the evening is open to do as you please. Maybe go for another walk through the main square and find a cool tavern to grab a drink with the group.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Spend some time shopping, eating, and relaxing in Guadalajara for your last night in the area.
City Tour of Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque
See more of Guadalajara on this in-depth city tour including some free time to explore the gastronomy hub of Tlaquepaque. See the work of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco and discover the best views in the city.
Accommodations: Hotel Laffayette -
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5Guadalajara/Guanajuato
Travel by public bus to Guanajuato today. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour to discover the city's beautiful architecture, tunnels, cultural history, and of course, street food.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour
Gain a deeper understanding into this town located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Filled with brilliantly coloured buildings around a central park and loads of great places to try some local eats. Make a stop to a local bakery, head to a stall for some fresh squeezed juices, then try some tlacoyos, a sort of folded taco, stuffed with cheese and chicken. Next, head underground to see the labyrinth of tunnels below the city. And spend the remainder of the tour learning about the history and culture of this place while eating different kinds of street food from tamales to sopes, you'll taste vibrant flavours.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hotel Santa Regina -
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6Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende
Wander through Guanajuato during your free morning. Grab a bite to eat on your own before the bus ride to San Miguel de Allende. Here the group will go on a CEO-led orientation walk before time to have dinner on your own.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
Free Time
Free morning to grab a pastry on your own and walk through the main square one last time before moving on. Plenty of time for a quiet morning coffee and some people watching.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Orientation walk of San Miguel de Allende
Your CEO will lead you on an orientation walk of San Miguel de Allende. This colonial-era city is located in Mexico's central highlands and is home to a budding art scene and many cultural festivals. Wander the cobblestoned streets and learn the history and stories of this place while in the shadow of the pink towers rising above the El Jardin main plaza.
Accommodations: Hotel Hacienda Monteverde -
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7San Miguel de Allende
Start off with a half-day city tour of San Miguel de Allende. See various historical sites like the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri. Learn the cultural significance of various places and admire the architecture of this place before a free afternoon for various optional activities.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Exclusive Inclusions:
San Miguel de Allende City Tour
Get to know the historical and cultural significance of local landmarks in San Miguel de Allende on a half-day city tour. Visit important sites like, Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Iglesia de San Francisco, and Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri.
Free Time
Enjoy some free time for optional activities in the area like, horseback riding, a cooking class, tequila tasting, or a visit to some nearby hot springs. Your CEO can help you organize whichever you choose.
Accommodations: Hotel Hacienda Monteverde2Optional Activities for Day 7
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8San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City
Hop on the local bus to Mexico City this morning and arrive around midday. Enjoy a free afternoon and opt for an evening out on the town.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
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Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Accommodations: Hotel PF Suites3Optional Activities for Day 8
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9Mexico City
Depart at any time.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by G Adventures in their Essential Central Mexico tour:
Guadalajara
Hotel Laffayette
Location
Av. de la Paz 2055, Col Americana, Lafayette, 44140 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Guadalajara, Mexico
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Guanajuato
Hotel Santa Regina
Location
Calle de Alonso 26, Zona Centro, 36000 Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico
Guanajuato, Mexico-36000
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Mexico City
Hotel PF Suites
Location
Liverpool 197, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México
Mexico City, Mexico-06600
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Puerto de Luna
Location
Francisco Medina Ascencio. 2500, Zona Hotelera Norte
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico-48333
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Hacienda Monteverde
Location
De Volanteros 2, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico-37700
Other Details
- Hotel as shown or similar (G Adventures may replace it with a similar property)
More Details
G Adventures is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Essential Central Mexico tour:
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12.
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Guanajuato City and Street Food Tour, Guanajuato. Tequila distillery visit, tasting and lunch. City tour of Guadalajara. Orientation walk in San Miguel de Allende. City tour of San Miguel de Allende. Free time in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, San Miguel de Allende, and Mexico City. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Highlights
Relax on the pacific beaches in Puerto Vallarta, Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in Guadalajara, Soak in the history of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende, Eat incredible food and regional delicacies from this part of Mexico
Optional Activities
G Adventures is offering the following optional activities at an additional cost, subject to availability:
Puerto Vallarta- Whale Watching - Puerto Vallarta- Beach Time- Sunset Sailing Tour- Marietas Island Snorkel Tour- Food & Drink Tour Puerto VallartaSan Miguel de Allende- Cooking Class - San Miguel de Allende- Horseback Riding in San Miguel de AllendeMexico City- National Museum of Anthropology (210MXN per person)- All You Can Eat Taco Tour- District of Coyoacan Visit (50-75USD per group)
Accommodation Summary
Hotels (8 nts).
Meals Included
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch
What are the meals like on this trip?
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
What is the role of the group leader during this trip?
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Transportation
Private vehicle, public bus, walking.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Checklist
Documents:o Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)o Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)o Passport (required) (With photocopies)o Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)o Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)Essentials:o Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)o Binoculars (optional)o Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)o Cash, credit and debit cardso Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)o Ear plugso First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)o Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)o Fleece top/sweatero Footwearo Hato Headphones (Noise-cancelling recommended)o Locks for bagso Long pants/jeanso Moneybelto Outlet adaptero Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)o Reusable water bottleo Shirts/t-shirtso Sleepwearo Small travel towelo Sunglasseso Swimwearo Watch and alarm clocko Waterproof backpack covero Windproof rain jacketHealth & Safety:o Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)o Hand sanitizero Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)Warm Weather:o Sandals/flip-flopso Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)o Sturdy water shoes/sandalso Sun hat/bandanao Swimwear
Service Level
Standard: Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
What are the tipping guidelines for this trip?
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.Tipping of your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer is very much appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline $6-10 USD per person, per day is our recommendation in the region. However, if you felt your CEO did an especially outstanding job, any additional amount will always be welcome.
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