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The Heart of Mexico
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Mexico City (Mexico)
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Ends in
Guadalajara
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 15, 2027 to DEC 17, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Mexico
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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.
$2,826.25
Overview
Discover Mexico through the places, people and traditions that define it. From Mexico City’s historic heart and the canals of Xochimilco to San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Guadalajara and Tequila, this journey connects you with the country’s Aztec heritage, regional flavors and living culture. Stay in a restored colonial building, meet local hosts, make tortillas by hand, learn the craft of alebrijes and visit the birthplace of tequila. Along the way, explore landmark sites, vibrant towns and the stories that continue to shape Mexico today.
Visited During Tour
Coyoacan | Guadalajara (Mexico) | Guanajuato (Mexico) | Mexico City (Mexico) | San Miguel de Allende (Mexico) | Tequila (Mexico) | Xochimilco
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are The Heart of Mexico tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 792-2249
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1Bienvenido Mexico
Welcome to Mexico City, the country’s capital and largest city, built on the site of the former Aztec capital and shaped by centuries of change. On arrival, transfer to your Stays with Stories experience, the Histórico Central Hotel, a restored 18th-century colonial building in the heart of the historic district. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers before heading to a local restaurant for dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Historico Central -
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2Mexico City Sightseeing and Coyoacán
Explore Mexico City’s UNESCO-listed historic center, starting at Plaza de la Constitución, better known as the Zócalo. See the Metropolitan Cathedral, then visit the National Palace to view Diego Rivera’s murals, which trace Mexico’s history across its walls. Continue to Templo Mayor, the remains of the great temple of the former Aztec capital. Later, drive to Coyoacán for lunch at leisure before a self-guided visit to Frida Kahlo’s Blue House. This evening is yours to spend at leisure in Mexico City.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Historico Central -
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3Experience Xochimilco
Travel to the Xochimilco canals for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and board a private trajinera to a working chinampa. Here, local hosts are helping revive a 1,000-year-old farming system while supporting Mexico City’s green spaces and the endangered axolotl. After learning more about this unique landscape, enjoy a regional meal made with ingredients grown on the chinampa before returning to Mexico City.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Historico Central -
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4The Valley of Mexico to San Miguel de Allende
Visit the Basilica de Guadalupe, one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites. Continue to Teotihuacán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a Local Specialist leads your visit through one of Mexico’s most significant archaeological sites. Walk along the Avenue of the Dead and see the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon, then explore the Temple of Quetzalpapálotl, known for its detailed carvings. As you explore, gain insight into the history and significance of this ancient city. After lunch at leisure, travel to San Miguel de Allende, where your evening is free.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Mision San Miguel de Allende -
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5Discover San Miguel de Allende
Join your Travel Director for a walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Site San Miguel de Allende, exploring colonial streets, hidden courtyards and local corners along the way. See the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, known for its pink neo-Gothic spires, then join an Optional Experience for a hands-on papier-mache workshop with the Trejo family, who have practised the art of paper-mache for four generations. In a hands-on workshop, make your own alebrije or mask while learning the techniques behind this distinctive craft. After lunch at leisure, the rest of the day is free to explore more of San Miguel de Allende.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Mision San Miguel de Allende -
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6Through Sierra de Guanajuato
Travel through the Sierra de Guanajuato to the city of Guanajuato, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its hillside setting, narrow lanes and colorful architecture. On arrival, join your Travel Director for an orientation of the city, getting your bearings among its plazas, alleyways and historic buildings. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace. You may choose to visit museums, walk the city’s winding streets or take in views from one of its hilltop lookouts. Later, you can choose to join an Optional Experience, walking Guanajuato’s alleys with student musicians as they perform traditional songs and recount local legends.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: San Diego -
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7Join your hosts at Casa Carbonera for a Be My Guest experience centered on one of Guanajuato’s best-known regional dishes. Learn to make tortillas by hand, then sit down to a three-course meal with wine featuring enchiladas mineras, while hearing more about the family business and the traditions behind the kitchen. Later, continue to Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco and one of Mexico’s best-known centers of mariachi and regional culture, where the evening is free for you to explore.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodations: Plaza Diana -
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8Tequila Tasting and on to Guadalajara
Travel to Tequila, a town at the heart of Jalisco’s agave country and within the UNESCO-listed Agave Landscape. Visit a local distillery and join a Local Specialist to learn about the work of the jimadores and the production of Mexico’s most famous spirit. During a tasting, discover the differences between blanco, reposado and añejo. Later, spend time in Tequila itself, exploring the birthplace of Mexico’s best-known spirit and seeing more of this Pueblo Mágico at the heart of the agave landscape before returning to Guadalajara.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Plaza Diana -
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9Explore Historic Guadalajara
See more of Guadalajara on a city tour, with a light walk through the historic center to view its grand colonial palaces and the Metropolitan Cathedral. You’ll also see the murals of José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace, one of the city’s most important artistic landmarks. Continue to Tlaquepaque, known for its artisan heritage and traditional character. This afternoon, enjoy time to explore at your own pace and pick up any last-minute souvenirs. Later, join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant, with mariachi music adding a distinctly Jalisco atmosphere to the evening.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Plaza Diana -
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10Adiós Guadalajara
Your journey comes to an end today as you transfer to Liberia Airport for your onward flight. Say goodbye to your Travel Director and fellow travelers as you depart.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Heart of Mexico tour:
Travelers Notes
* ARRIVAL: Complimentary arrival transfers are available from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) on the first day of the trip. Flight information is required to book transfers. Guests with PRE nights must arrange their own transportation from airport to pre hotel at their own costs as Trafalgar does not offer complimentary or chargeable transfers for PRE nights.* DEPARTURE: On the last day of the trip, guests will arrive at Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) at approx 10:00. Please allow ample time between this approx arrival time and flight departure time to allow for check-in/clearance of immigration etc (as per domestic/international guidelines for guests onwards flight).* TRANSFERS: International Inbound flight information is due at the time of final payment in order to qualify for airport transfers.* IMPORTANT: A valid passport with at least six months validity after your return date from Peru is required to enter the country.* PLEASE NOTE: In some locations you will be required to walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs without handrails. You should be in good health and be able to walk without assistance. This trip also experiences high elevations so we recommend guests with preexisting medical conditions talk with a doctor prior to travel.* ELEVATION: The highest overnight elevation point for this guided vacation is Mexico City at 7,350 ft (2,240 meters).
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