The Route of Sun and Tradition (2025)
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Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico Mexico City, Mexico
El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico
El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico El Oro de Hidalgo, Mexico
Tlalpujahua, Mexico
Tlalpujahua, Mexico Tlalpujahua, Mexico
Patzcuaro, Mexico
Patzcuaro, Mexico Patzcuaro, Mexico
Morelia, Mexico
Morelia, Mexico Morelia, Mexico
Cuitzeo, Mexico
Cuitzeo, Mexico Cuitzeo, Mexico
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Guanajuato, Mexico
Guanajuato, Mexico Guanajuato, Mexico
Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Queretaro, Mexico
Queretaro, Mexico Queretaro, Mexico
Ciudad Tula, Mexico
Ciudad Tula, Mexico Ciudad Tula, Mexico
Puebla, Mexico
Puebla, Mexico Puebla, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico Oaxaca, Mexico
Mitla, Mexico
Mitla, Mexico Mitla, Mexico
Tuxtla Guiterrez, Mexico
Tuxtla Guiterrez, Mexico Tuxtla Guiterrez, Mexico
Chiapas, Mexico
Chiapas, Mexico Chiapas, Mexico
Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico
Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
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Days 1, 2, 3
Mexico City
2
Day 3
El Oro de Hidalgo
3
Day 3
Tlalpujahua
4
Days 3, 4
Patzcuaro
5
Day 4
Morelia
6
Day 4
Cuitzeo
7
Days 4, 5, 6
Guadalajara, Jalisco
8
Days 6, 7
Guanajuato
9
Day 7
Dolores Hidalgo
10
Day 7
San Miguel de Allende
11
Days 7, 8
Queretaro
12
Day 8
Ciudad Tula
13
Days 8, 9
Puebla
14
Days 9, 10
Oaxaca
15
Day 10
Mitla
16
Days 10, 11
Tuxtla Guiterrez
17
Day 11
Chiapas
18
Day 11
Chiapa de Corzo
19
Day 11
Chiapas
20
Days 11, 12, 13, 14
San Cristóbal de las Casas
21
Day 14
Tuxtla Guiterrez
Mexico city
Mexico city

Day 1

Welcome to Mexico! Transfer to hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.
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Mexico city
Mexico city

Day 2

Today we have a fantastic day acquaint ourselves with Mexico. We include a sightseeing tour of the city. We will visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, and the historic centre in which the Zócalo (main square) and its Metropolitan Cathedral stand out, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, the “Paseo de la Reforma” Avenue and the other main avenues of this impressive city. At the end of the visit we travel to the BASILICA OF GUADALUPE, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas where the Virgin of Guadalupe is found. There we will be able to explore the old basilica dating back to the 18th Century and also the modern temple. In the afternoon we travel to the neighbourhood of XOCHIMILCO, a wonderful place with its canals and semi-floating gardens. Here we include a ride in a “trajinera”, one of the boats festooned with flowers. In the evening we include a transfer to the Plaza de GARIBALDI, with its many bars, restaurants and bars where tacos and tequila are served and the Mariachis sing. Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant.
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Mexico city - El oro de hidalgo - Mine two star - Tlalpujahua - Patzcuaro
Mexico city - El oro de hidalgo - Mine two star - Tlalpujahua - Patzcuaro

Day 3

We’ll begin our journey by visiting El Oro de Hidalgo, a charming Pueblo Mágico that was once one of Mexico’s main mining centers. The gold and silver mines attracted investors and workers from all over the world, and today you’ll find European-style buildings, such as the old train station and Teatro Juárez. We’ll continue through an area of hills and forests where monarch butterflies migrate for the winter, and visit Mina de las Dos Estrellas, a mine-turned-museum that highlights the region’s rich mining history and culture. Next, we’ll head to Tlalpujahua, another Pueblo Mágico in Michoacán, with a magnificent Baroque sanctuary and cobblestone streets. This town is famous for its handcrafted Christmas decorations, and you’ll be surprised by the presence of Santa Claus in many of its shops. There will be free time to stroll and enjoy lunch. We’ll then continue to Pátzcuaro, one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico, with pre-Hispanic origins. Its colonial architecture, artisan markets, and unique atmosphere make it an unforgettable destination.
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Patzcuaro - Morelia - Cuitzeo del porvenir - Guadalajara
Patzcuaro - Morelia - Cuitzeo del porvenir - Guadalajara

Day 4

We’ll depart for Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, a city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its magnificent pink stone architecture and historic center. Highlights include the Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and its university, founded in 1540. You’ll have free time to explore and enjoy lunch. We’ll then continue to Cuitzeo del Porvenir, located next to Mexico’s second-largest lake. Here, you can visit the Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena, a Plateresque-style architectural gem from the 16th century, and stroll through the town’s cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings. Our journey will conclude in Guadalajara, the capital of Jalisco, a vibrant colonial city known as the birthplace of Mariachi music and Tequila. Arrival is expected in the evening.
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Guadalajara
Guadalajara

Day 5

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.
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Guadalajara - Guanajuato
Guadalajara - Guanajuato

Day 6

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”.
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Guanajuato - Dolores hidalgo - San miguel de allende - Queretaro
Guanajuato - Dolores hidalgo - San miguel de allende - Queretaro

Day 7

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.
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Queretaro - Tula - Puebla
Queretaro - Tula - Puebla

Day 8

We’ll depart for Tula, the ancient capital of the Toltecs. Admission to its archaeological site is included. The Atlantean figures, imposing four-meter-tall warrior statues, are the site’s main attraction. You’ll also see pyramids, palaces, and carved columns, showcasing the sophistication of this pre-Hispanic civilization. We’ll then arrive in Puebla, a historic city renowned for its culinary traditions, colonial architecture, and ceramics. Highlights include its impressive Renaissance cathedral and its lively main square. We’ll spend the night in this lively and active city.
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Puebla - Oaxaca
Puebla - Oaxaca

Day 9

We travel to the state of Oaxaca, through mountainous regions with pleasant landscapes. Arrival in OAXACA at the end of the morning - Visit included to this UNESCO World Heritage City of Aztec origin with its impressive monumental heritage. Shortly after, we go up to the site of MONTE ALBAN, which is set deep in a 400-metre mountain above the Valley of Oaxaca – entry tickets and visit are included. This is the most magnificent of the Zapotec cities. Free time in Oaxaca, an extremely beautiful colonial city which is full of life.
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Oaxaca - San pablo villa de mitla - Tuxtla gutierrez
Oaxaca - San pablo villa de mitla - Tuxtla gutierrez

Day 10

We leave for SAN PABLO VILLA DE MITLA, a magical town. We allow time for a walk together to the Church of San Pablo dating back to the Sixteenth Century and through its beautiful rustic streets. We continue our route in the sierras of Oaxaca towards the Isthmus. Lunch is included en route. At the end of the afternoon, we arrive in TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, the capital of the state of Chiapas.
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Tuxtla gutierrez - Sumidero canyon - Chiapa del corzo - Zinacantan - San juan de chamula - San cristobal de las casas
Tuxtla gutierrez - Sumidero canyon - Chiapa del corzo - Zinacantan - San juan de chamula - San cristobal de las casas

Day 11

We see the CAÑON DEL SUMIDERO, on a boat we sail up this impressive canyon almost 1 km deep and 14 km long. Then we take a stroll in CHIAPA DEL CORZO, a colonial site of tradition and culture. After this, we go further into the Mayan culture and visit beautiful villages inhabited by the Tzotziles Indians. In ZINACANTAN we can admire the dresses of the women and the beautiful shops and weaving workshops. In SAN JUAN CHAMULA we will be surprised by its church which mixes Christianity with pre-columbine traditions in its rites. Continuation to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS. Afternoon free in this very beautiful colonial city founded in 1528.
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San cristobal de las casas
San cristobal de las casas

Day 12

Today, we’ll embark on an 8-hour excursion with a local tour operator. From San Cristóbal de las Casas, we’ll visit Las Grutas del Mamut, named due to its rock formation resembling a prehistoric mammoth. This massive cave is filled with impressive rock formations that captivate visitors.We’ll then continue to El Arcotete Ecotourism Park, a scenic site surrounded by lush, varied vegetation and abundant wildlife. Here, a striking natural stone archway, shaped over thousands of years by the flow of the Fogótico River, awaits us. This unique formation combines elements of a natural arch and caves, with numerous caverns, rock formations, and stalactites to explore.Our final stop will be the Rancho Nuevo Ecotourism Park, home to a cave stretching 10.2 kilometers in length and reaching depths of up to 550 meters. An illuminated pathway extends 750 meters into the cave, allowing us to admire the fascinating shapes formed by stalactites and stalagmites over time. This geological marvel is nestled in a conifer forest, where you can also enjoy horseback riding, camping, hiking, and spelunking activities.We’ll return to San Cristóbal de las Casas where you’ll have free time.
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San cristobal de las casas
San cristobal de las casas

Day 13

Today, we’ll include a 5-hour excursion with a local tour operator to Moxviquil, a true example of a learning community for sustainibility. This expansive area, lush with vegetation, offers a range of activities such as native birdwatching, observing pollinators and insects, exploring the beautiful orchid garden, and taking part in the signature interpretive hiking trail, a unique experience that connects visitors directly with nature.Afterward, we’ll visit the Museum of Maya Medicine, dedicated to sharing and preserving Tsotsil-Tseltal healing practices in Chiapas. The museum features a variety of settings that showcase traditional medical practices, as well as the methods and therapeutic resources used by community healers, including the Jilol (pulse reader), Koponej witz (mountain prayer specialist), Tzakbak (bone-setter), Jvetome (midwife), and Acvomol (herbalist).We’ll then return to our hotel, with the rest of the afternoon free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
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San cristobal de las casas - Tuxtla gutierrez
San cristobal de las casas - Tuxtla gutierrez

Day 14

According to your flight schedule, we’ll include a transfer to Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport, where you may take the most convenient flight (not included) to Mexico City airport (or another destination), marking the end of your journey.
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Day 1: Mexico City
Day 2: Mexico City
Day 3: Mexico City, El Oro de Hidalgo, Tlalpujahua, Patzcuaro
Day 4: Patzcuaro, Morelia, Cuitzeo, Guadalajara, Jalisco
Day 5: Guadalajara, Jalisco
Day 6: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Guanajuato
Day 7: Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, Queretaro
Day 8: Queretaro, Ciudad Tula, Puebla
Day 9: Puebla, Oaxaca
Day 10: Oaxaca, Mitla, Tuxtla Guiterrez
Day 11: Tuxtla Guiterrez, Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas
Day 12: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Day 13: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Day 14: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Tuxtla Guiterrez
  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish and Portuguese speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and continental breakfast.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: MEXICO CITY, GUADALAJARA, GUANAJUATO
  • Boat: Boat trip in Xochimilco in Ciudad de México, Sumidero Canyon
  • Evening transfer: Plaza de Garibaldi in Ciudad de Mexico., Tlaquepaque neighborhood in Guadalajara
  • Transfer: Basilica of Guadalupe in Ciudad de Mexico
  • Ticket admission: Cabañas Hospice and Mundo Cuervo Tequila Distillery in Guadalajara, To the Sanctuary of Atotonilco
  • Funicular: Ascent to the Pípila in Guanajuato
  • 1 Lunch Included in: OAXACA
  • 1 Dinner Included in: MEXICO CITY

Possible accommodations

CIUDAD DE MEXICO
  • CASA BLANCA 4*
PATZCUARO
  • MISION PATZCUARO CENTRO 4*
GUADALAJARA
  • HOTEL PLAZA DIANA 4*
GUANAJUATO
  • HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GUANAJUATO 4*
QUERETARO
  • HOTEL REAL DE MINAS TRADICIONAL 4*
  • REAL ALAMEDA GRAN TURISMO 4*
OAXACA
  • CASA CONZATTI 4*
  • OAXACA REAL 4*
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ
  • HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TUXTLA GUTIERRES 3*
SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS
  • DIEGO DE MAZARIEGOS 4*
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