Mexico City and the Heart of Michoacán

Mexico City and the Heart of Michoacán

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Mexico City and the Heart of Michoacán

5 Days Starting and ending in Mexico City, Mexico

Visiting: Mexico City, Pátzcuaro, Morelia

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

2507593

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

3-85

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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NB: Prices correct on 20-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico City and the heart of Michoacán, where history, culture, and natural beauty converge. Begin your adventure in the vibrant capital, exploring iconic landmarks like the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Basilica of Guadalupe. Experience the colorful canals of Xochimilco aboard a traditional trajinera, and savor a delightful dinner at Plaza de Garibaldi. Venture into the enchanting Pueblo Mágico of El Oro de Hidalgo, with its European-style architecture, and discover Tlalpujahua's Baroque sanctuary and festive Christmas decorations. Continue to Pátzcuaro, renowned for its colonial charm and artisan markets, before visiting Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its pink stone architecture. Conclude your journey in Cuitzeo del Porvenir, nestled beside Mexico's second-largest lake, before returning to Mexico City. This tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Mexico's rich cultural tapestry.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic center of Mexico City, including the Zócalo and Metropolitan Cathedral.

  • Visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas.

  • Enjoy a ride in a "trajinera" through the canals and semi-floating gardens of Xochimilco.

  • Discover the charming Pueblo Mágico of El Oro de Hidalgo, with its European-style buildings.

  • Explore Tlalpujahua, known for its Baroque sanctuary and handcrafted Christmas decorations.

  • Stroll through the colonial city of Pátzcuaro, famous for its artisan markets.

  • Visit Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its pink stone architecture.

  • Wander the cobblestone streets of Cuitzeo del Porvenir, beside Mexico's second-largest lake.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

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

Day 2 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

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.

Day 3 : Mexico City, El Oro De Hidalgo, Mine Two Star, Tlalpujahua, Patzcuaro

Location: Pátzcuaro

Accommodation Name: hotel

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.

Day 4 : Patzcuaro, Morelia, Cuitzeo Del Porvenir, Mexico City

Location: Morelia

Accommodation Name: hotel

We’ll depart for Morelia, the capital of Michoacán and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its magnificent pink stone architecture and historic center. Highlights include the impressive Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and its university, founded in 1540. You’ll have time to stroll through the city and enjoy lunch.Our journey will continue to Cuitzeo del Porvenir, located beside Mexico’s second-largest lake. Here, you can visit the Ex-Convent of Santa María Magdalena, a 16th-century Plateresque gem, and wander its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. We’ll then return to Mexico City in the evening, arriving around 7:30 p.m.

Day 5 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast. End of our services. Transfer from the hotel to the airport not included.

What's Included

  • Sightseeing Tour of Mexico City

    A sightseeing tour of Mexico City is included, visiting the Plaza of Three Cultures, the historic centre, the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, and Paseo de la Reforma Avenue.

  • Visit to Basilica of Guadalupe

    A visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas, is included.

  • Xochimilco Trajinera Ride

    A ride in a 'trajinera', a boat festooned with flowers, in the canals and semi-floating gardens of Xochimilco is included.

  • Dinner in a Traditional Restaurant

    Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant at the Plaza de Garibaldi.

What's Not Included

  • Transfer from Hotel to Airport

    Transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.

  • Transportation Details

    Transportation details are not provided in the tour information.

Mode of Transport

Transportation details are not provided in the tour information.

Accommodation

Accommodation details are not provided in the tour information.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is included in the sightseeing tour of Mexico City?

    The sightseeing tour of Mexico City includes visits to the Plaza of Three Cultures, the historic center, the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, and Paseo de la Reforma Avenue.

  • Is dinner included during the tour?

    Yes, dinner is included in a traditional restaurant at the Plaza de Garibaldi.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Xochimilco?

    During the visit to Xochimilco, you will enjoy a ride in a 'trajinera', a boat festooned with flowers, through the canals and semi-floating gardens.

  • Will there be a guide to assist us during the tour?

    Yes, a guide will contact you late in the afternoon on the first day to assist you during the tour.

  • What are some of the highlights of the visit to Morelia?

    In Morelia, you can explore the magnificent pink stone architecture, the impressive Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and the university founded in 1540.

  • Is transportation from the hotel to the airport included at the end of the tour?

    No, the transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included at the end of the tour.

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Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

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