CITY TOUR Date: November 28th Price per person: 98.00 USD We will walk around Mexico City s main square, heart of the Nation where prehispanic ruins, colonial buildings and modern life coexist. We will visit the archaeological site of Templo Mayor, religious center of the Aztec Empire. Close by, the magnificent cathedral, with its barroque and neoclassical altarpieces (the largest in America).The National Palace, seat of the Mexican government, a colonial building transformed during the centuries offers visitors its unique walls decorated by Diego Rivera, the most important mural painter of the 20 th century. Lunch will take place at El Mayor; it serves good Mexican food and you will have the most extraordinary view of the Templo Mayor archaeological site. We will take a stroll through Avenida Madero where we will have a glimpse of fine 18 th century palaces. Finally, the Palacio de las Bellas Artes and the Main Postal Office, extraordinary examples of eclectic architecture that were built to celebrate in 1910 Mexico s centennial independence. We will drive through Paseo de la Reforma, one of the most important arteries of the city, designed by Austrian engineers in the late 19 th century by orders of Maximillian von Habsburg. The idea was to build a street that would connect the Chapultepec Castle (where the emperor lived) with the downtown area where he worked. With time it became one of the city s most elegant and commercial streets. Some of the most important museums are located along Reforma, including the Museo de Antropología (Optional) and Museo del Castillo de Chapultepec (optional) Lunch fee, tips and entrances to museums not included.
BASÍLICA DE GUADALUPE Y PIRAMIDES DE TEOTIHUACAN Date: November 29th Pick up: 08:45 Price per person: 95.00 USD In the first place, we will visit the majestic Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe, regarded as the holiest place in México. It was at this spot, in December 1531, that an indian boy saw the vision of the Virgin who told him that a shrine had to be built there in her honor. The old 17 th century basilica began to sink and a new one was built and designed in the 20 th century. The shrine receives millions of visitors and pilgrims year-round. From there, we take the road to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, the so called city of the Gods, admiring the pyramids of the Moon and the Sun, the Citadel and the impressive Quetzalcoatl temple. The peak of the Teotihuacan culture was AD 300-600. It had more than 150000 inhabitants. Its influence reached as far as Guatemala. Lunch at La Gruta, tips and entrance to the archaeological site not included
TAXCO Date: November 30th Duration: 12 hrs. Price per person: 104.00 USD Taxco de Alarcón, México s silver city, is undoubtedly a national monument, with its redroofed colonial style houses and cobbled stone streets. The colonial town prospered as a result of rich silver deposits that were discovered and mined in the 18 th century. José de la Borda decided to build with his own money the grandiose Santa Prisca church, with its majestic altarpieces and its fascinating 18th century barroque architecture. Taxco is worldwide known for the exquisite silverware crafted here. You will have time to browse through the multiple silver stores that offer the visitors a thousand designs. The place is seriously tempting for shoppers. Lunch fee and tips not included.
CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA, COYOACAN, BAZAR DEL SABADO Date: December 1 st Price per person: 109.00 USD Before arriving to Coyoacan, we will make a stop at the grounds of the National University, UNAM, the oldest and largest university in America. The new campus was built in the 1950 s. It is noted for its striking modern architecture and bold murals., among others, the mosaic-covered Central Library, a masterpiece by Juan O Gorman. When the Spaniards finally defeated the Aztecs in August 1521, they undertook the task of rebuilding the city. Cortés and some of his men moved to a small villa called Coyoacan and from there they organized the colossal task. Francisco Sosa street offers a glimpse of this picturesque part of town. You can still see the facades of some of the conquerors houses and finally it will take you to the main square and the 16 th century convent of San Juan Bautista. Our visit continues to La Casa Azul, México s most famous museum, the house of Frida Kahlo. Lunch will take place at Los Danzantes restaurant in the main plaza. There you will have an excellent selection of Tequila, Mezcal and Mexican dishes. Our next stop will be another neighborhood called San Angel. On Saturdays you can visit the most beautiful arts and crafts market which offers good quality Mexican handcrafts from around the country. Next to the market, La Casa del Risco houses a breathtaking baroque fountain made of porcelain plates and sea shells. Entrance to Frida Kahlo s Museum included Lunch fee, tips not included