DAY 1 (Sunday) MEXICO CITY Reception and assistance at the airport or bus station, transfer to your hotel. Lodging.

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1 CIRCUIT POR EL CORAZÓN DE MÉXICO con PUERTO VALLARTA (Mexico City, Museum of anthropology, Square of the Three Cultures, Basilica of Guadalupe, Pyramids of Teotihuacán Querétaro - San Miguel de Allende - Guanajuato Zacatecas Guadalajara - Tequila - Puerto Vallarta) (12 days / 11 nights) Departures: Every Sunday at year. At least 2 people. DAY 1 (Sunday) MEXICO CITY Reception and assistance at the airport or bus station, transfer to your hotel. Lodging. DAY 2 (Monday) MEXICO CITY - City Tour - Museum of Anthropology Breakfast. City tour, historic centre: Declared cultural heritage of humanity UNESCO, Zocalo, Cathedral, Government Palace and its Diego Rivera s Murals. Continue to Paseo de la Reforma and Chapultepec area, where is located the Museum of anthropology, visiting the most representative rooms in this museum. Return to hotel. Lodging. DAY 3 (Tuesday) MEXICO CITY - Basilica of Guadalupe - Pyramids of Teotihuacan Breakfast. Panoramic tour at the Square of Three Cultures; a historical place, witness of the last battle between Aztecs and Spanish during the conquest of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, and it s also a fusion of three cultural ages: The Aztec Ruins, The Church of Santiago Apostol and the Ex-Ministry of Foreign Affairs (now is a cultural center, property of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). We will continue to Basilica of Guadalupe, where we can see the original image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, panoramic view of the old Basilica based on the foothills of Tepeyac. By a modern highway, we will take our nonstop trail to Pyramids of Teotihuacan City of Gods where you can admire the most impressive archaeological site in Mexico City area; The Pyramid of the Sun (the big one), the Pyramid of the Moon, Avenue of the Dead and Quetzalcoatl Temple. Buffet Lunch. Return to Mexico City. Free time for personal activities. Lodging.

2 DAY 4 (Wednesday) MEXICO CITY Querétaro SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Breakfast. Departure to Queretaro, where we will visit the emblematic aqueduct of the city, Ex- Convento de la Cruz and the historic centre. We will continue our tour to San Miguel de Allende. Free afternoon to meet this gentle city, in where the Mexican comedian Mario Moreno Cantinflas used to live, and also the residence place of some intellectual and artists. There are several outstanding places, such as: Parish of San Miguel Archangel, Chapel of the Holly House, Convent of the Conception, Church of San Francisco and Ignacio Allende s House / Museum. In this city you will find a great variety of cafés and restaurants to choose. Lodging. DAY 5 (Thursday) SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE Dolores Hidalgo GUANAJUATO Breakfast. Early departure to Dolores Hidalgo, place where Don Miguel Hidalgo, father of the Independence of Mexico gave the Scream of Dolores, in this city, we will find the house-museum of this national hero. Continue to Guanajuato, venue of International Cervantino Festival that it takes place every year. On afternoon we will enjoy this beautiful city, full of alleys and squares, and offers several interesting places: University of Guanajuato, Juarez Theatre, the famous Alley of the Kiss, and the house-museum of Diego Rivera, he Frida Kahlo s husband, streets and underground avenues unique in the country. Another attractive options are the typical callejoneadas accompanied by student music groups; the Jorge Negrete s house, Quijote museum and the mummies. Lodging.

3 DAY 6 (Friday) GUANAJUATO ZACATECAS Breakfast. Departure to Zacatecas, beautiful miner city, and also cultural heritage of humanity, gorgeous facades carved in pink stone, where the most outstanding edification is the Cathedral, sample of the Mexican baroque style. Panoramic view of the city from the Hill of the Bufa (Cerro de la Bufa), descent on a cable car and educational visit to Mine of Eden. Possibility to attend musical bass drum callejoneada. Other attractions in Zacatecas are the Rafael and Pedro museum, and also Coronel and Francisco Goitia. Lodging. DAY 7 (Saturday) ZACATECAS GUADALAJARA Breakfast. Departure to Guadalajara, cradle of Mariachi and the tequila, hallmarks of Mexico in the world. Visit to Tlaquepaque famous town for the manufacturing of the finest handicrafts in the whole State of Jalisco. The most important gallery, Sergio Bustamante, is located in here. Possibility to eat in one of the local restaurants, with delicious food accompanied with mariachi music. If time permits, we will make a visit to Vicente Fernandez s Ranch. Lodging. DAY 8 (Sunday) GUADALAJARA - Tequila Breakfast. On morning, city tour, visiting some interesting points such as: Degollado Theatre, Cathedral, Roundabout of Illustrious Men, Government Palace with murals painted by José Clemente Orozco, the Tapatia Square, and a panoramic view of Hospicio Cabañas. We will continue to Tequila, typical location in where many of the most recognized tequila distilleries are established. We will visit the agave fields, a plant which the piña (heart of agave) is extracted from and is used to obtain the tequila. Visit to a tequila distillery to get a detailed explanation of the production process of this drink which is worldwide acknowledged. Back to Guadalajara. Lodging.

4 DAY 9 (Monday) GUADALAJARA PUERTO VALLARTA Breakfast. Transfer to bus station to board the first class bus to Puerto Vallarta, a destination full of color, history, a very picturesque place where you can enjoy of relaxing beaches, worldwide quality restaurants, adventure and eco-touristic activities. The wonderful historic centre will amaze you, there are a lot of places to hang around such as cafés and nightclubs. A magnificent ending of this beautiful tour I one of the most representative states in Mexico. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Lodging. DAY 10 and 11 (Tuesday and Wednesday) PUERTO VALLARTA Breakfast. As we know, at your arrival to this paradisiac city, you will not want to leave soon, we will offer 2 free days to enjoy this wonderful place at your own way. Lodging. DAY 12 (Thursday) PUERTO VALLARTA Breakfast. At agreed upon time, transfer to the airport or bus station. END OF SERVICES

5 CITY NIGHTS 4* HOTELS Mexico City 04 Royal Zona Rosa / Casablanca / PF San Miguel de Allende 01 Real de Minas / Casa Primavera Guanajuato 01 Misión / Real de Minas Zacatecas 01 Emporio Guadalajara 02 De Mendoza / Holiday Inn Centro Morelia 01 Krystal Puerto Vallarta Seven Tours includes: TRANSPORTATION: Coach Bus, mini-bus or van with air conditioned. First class bus ticket: Guadalajara - Puerto Vallarta LODGING: 11 Nights at 4* hotels. MEALS: Daily breakfast, 1 Buffet lunch. SIGHTSEEINGS: As mentioned in the program with entrance fees included. TOUR GUIDE: English speaking, certified and authorized by SECRETARIAT OF TOURISM. Not included: Air tickets. Meals, beverages or any non-mentioned service. Airport taxes. Gratuity for tour guides and drivers.