Itinerary
- Day 1
Mexico City to Morelia
Head west from Mexico City through the highland regions toward Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage city that'll be your base for the day. Once there, you'll join a guided walking tour through the colonial center, stopping by the Cathedral and Palacio de Gobierno before reaching Plaza de los Mártires. The Mercado de Dulces is worth a visit for tasting traditional sweets and local treats. After that, you can walk by the Morelia Aqueduct and the ornate Capilla de Guadalupe before settling into your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Alameda Centro)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Morelia's colonial center
- Visit Cathedral of Morelia
- Visit Palacio de Gobierno
- Visit Plaza de los Mártires
- Sample traditional treats at Mercado de Dulces
- View Morelia Aqueduct
- Visit Capilla de Guadalupe
Landmarks Cathedral of Morelia Palacio de Gobierno Plaza de los Mártires Mercado de Dulces Morelia Aqueduct Capilla de Guadalupe - Day 2
Morelia to Guadalajara
After breakfast, travel to Pátzcuaro, a lakeside pueblo mágico with plenty of character. Spend time at Casa de los Once Patios checking out handmade copper, textiles, and lacquerware from local artisans. The Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud and Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga are nearby for a walking tour. If you're interested, Rancho Los Tres Potrillos (Vicente Fernández's estate) offers lunch and a western store to browse. Later in the day, head to Guadalajara and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Morales)
Included Activities
- Visit Casa de los Once Patios
- Visit Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud
- Stroll Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga
- Stop at Rancho Los Tres Potrillos
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch at Rancho Los Tres Potrillos restaurant
- Browse western superstore at Rancho Los Tres Potrillos
Landmarks Casa de los Once Patios Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud Plaza Don Vasco de Quiroga Rancho Los Tres Potrillos - Day 3
Tequila - Tlaquepaque
Begin with a guided tour of Guadalajara's historic center, viewing the Cathedral, Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres, Teatro Degollado, and Plaza Tapatía. The Hospicio Cabañas is a UNESCO site you won't want to miss. Travel to Tequila (the pueblo mágico) for a distillery tour where you'll learn how tequila gets made from harvest through fermentation and get to taste samples. Back in Guadalajara area, spend the afternoon wandering Tlaquepaque's artisan shops with blown glass, ceramics, and handcrafted pieces, often with live mariachi music playing. Return to Guadalajara by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Morales)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Guadalajara
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres
- Visit Teatro Degollado
- Visit Plaza Tapatía
- Panoramic view of Hospicio Cabañas
- Guided visit to tequila distillery
- Tequila tasting
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Tlaquepaque
- Shopping for blown glass, ceramics, and handcrafted furniture in Tlaquepaque
Landmarks Cathedral of Guadalajara Rotonda de los Hombres Ilustres Teatro Degollado Plaza Tapatía Hospicio Cabañas Tequila Tlaquepaque - Day 4
Guadalajara to San Miguel de Allende
Drive from Guadalajara toward San Miguel de Allende, but stop first in Guanajuato for a cultural break. You'll take a panoramic tour through Guanajuato's colorful hillsides and winding alleys, including the unique underground streets. The Teatro Juárez, University of Guanajuato, and the famous Callejón del Beso are highlights, plus the exterior of Diego Rivera House-Museum. From there, continue to San Miguel de Allende, arriving with enough time to check in and enjoy a calm evening exploring the town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Real de MInas SMA)
Included Activities
- Panoramic city tour of Guanajuato
- Driving visit to Teatro Juárez
- Driving visit to University of Guanajuato
- Visit Callejón del Beso
- Exterior view of Diego Rivera House-Museum
Optional Activities
- Interior visit to Diego Rivera House-Museum
- Museum entrance fees in Guanajuato
Landmarks Teatro Juárez University of Guanajuato Callejón del Beso Diego Rivera House-Museum 
- Day 5
San Miguel de Allende to Querétaro to Mexico City
Walk through San Miguel de Allende's cobblestone streets in the morning, taking in the pastel-colored buildings and colonial architecture. The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel is striking, and you'll also see the Chapel of the Holy House, Convent of La Concepción, Church of San Francisco, and Casa e Instituto Allende. Free time lets you shop or sit at a local café. In the afternoon, head to Querétaro (another UNESCO site) to see the Aqueduct, Ex-Convent of the Cross, Plaza de la Corregidora, and Teatro de la República before traveling back to Mexico City in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of San Miguel de Allende
- Visit Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel
- Visit Chapel of the Holy House
- Visit Convent of La Concepción
- Visit Church of San Francisco
- Visit Casa e Instituto Allende
- Guided visit to Querétaro
- Visit Aqueduct
- Visit Ex-Convent of the Cross
- Visit Plaza de la Corregidora
- Visit Teatro de la República
Optional Activities
- Shopping in San Miguel de Allende
- Dining at local cafés in San Miguel de Allende
Landmarks Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel Chapel of the Holy House Convent of La Concepción Church of San Francisco Casa e Instituto Allende Querétaro Aqueduct Ex-Convent of the Cross Plaza de la Corregidora Teatro de la República 
