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

Today we have a fantastic day ahead to explore MEXICO. In the morning, we’ll head to the neighborhood of Xochimilco, a wonderful place known for its canals and semi-floating gardens. Here, we’ll enjoy a ride on a trajinera — colorful, flower-decked boats.Afterwards, we’ll take a <strong data-start="381" data-end="411">panoramic tour of the city. We’ll see the Plaza of the Three Cultures, the historic downtown featuring the Zócalo and its Metropolitan Cathedral, the Aztec Templo Mayor, Chapultepec Park, Paseo de la Reforma, and the main avenues of this impressive city.We’ll have free time for lunch at the Zócalo in Mexico City.<br data-start="735" data-end="738">After lunch, we’ll visit the <strong data-start="767" data-end="792">Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic shrine in the Americas, home to the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. There, we’ll see both the old 18th-century basilica and the modern temple.In the evening, we’ll head to <strong data-start="1010" data-end="1029">Plaza Garibaldi, famous for its many cantinas, restaurants, and bars where tacos and tequila are served and Mariachi bands perform.<br data-start="1149" data-end="1152">Dinner is included at a typical Mexican restaurant

We’ll begin our day heading toward the mountain and forest areas where the monarch butterflies spend the winter. We’ll visit <strong data-start="258" data-end="290">La Mina de las Dos Estrellas, a mine-turned-museum that showcases the region’s rich mining history and culture.Next, we’ll explore TLALPUJAHUA, a "Pueblo Mágico" in the state of Michoacán. With its magnificent Baroque sanctuary, cobblestone streets, and charming atmosphere, this town is famous for its handcrafted Christmas ornaments. You’ll be surprised to see Santa Claus figures displayed in many of its shops. There will be free time to stroll around and enjoy lunch.We’ll then continue on to PÁTZCUARO, where we’ll take a <strong data-start="830" data-end="848">panoramic tour of one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico. With its pre-Hispanic origins, colonial architecture, craft markets, and vibrant ambiance, Pátzcuaro is truly unforgettable.

We’ll depart for MORELIA, the capital of MICHOACAN 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.

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