Stay : The treasures of Mexico City
For those who want to enjoy the trip to Mexico to breathe a little fresh air and go green, here is an itinerary that, without missing anything from Mexico, highlights the surrounding area of the city and the many excursions possible outside the capital. Ruins, natural reserves or simple walks to make your stay unforgettable.
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13 days
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Detail of the stay : The treasures of Mexico City - 13 days
Day 1: First steps in Mexico City
Steps: México
This trip begins with a visit to the historic centre of Mexico City: the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the magnificent frescoes of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros ; Templo Mayor. In the late afternoon, go to the Torre Latinoamericana to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the city.
CATEDRAL METROPOLITANA DE MEXICO / TEMPLO MAYOR / PLAZA SANTO DOMINGO / TORRE LATINOAMERICANA / PALACIO DE BELLAS ARTES
Day 2: Culture and green spaces
Steps: México
The morning will be devoted to a visit to the Museum of Anthropology. In the afternoon, you can choose between a walk along the Paseo de la Reforma or a visit to the Río Lerma reservoir in the Chapultepec forest, which is decorated with a magnificent fresco by Diego Rivera. Dine in the trendy Condesa neighborhood, or in the more bohemian Roma neighborhood.
CASTILLO DE CHAPULTEPEC MUSEO NACIONAL DE HISTORIA / MUSEO NACIONAL DE ANTROPOLOGÍA / MUSEO DEL CÁRCAMO DE DOLORES
Day 3: Authentic village
Steps: Tepoztlán
Departure for the beautiful small village of Mexico City. In the morning, visit of the pyramid overlooking the mountain of Tepozteco. We will eat delicious colorín quesadillas, huitlacoche, or chapulines for lunch at the market. In the afternoon, you can let yourself be tempted by a hot stone massage or try the temazcal, the Mexican steam bath that has existed since pre-Hispanic times. Night in Tepoztlán.
Day 4: The monuments of Cuernavaca
Steps: Cuernavaca
Departure to Cuernavaca. The day will be devoted to the city visit: Cuernavaca.
Day 5: Discovery of Xochicalco
Steps: Taxco, Cuernavaca, Xochicalco
Departure from Cuernavaca early in the morning to visit the archaeological site of Xochicalco, which is about 1 hour drive. The luggage will be left at the entrance to the site to go directly to Taxco after the visit. Night in Taxco.
Day 6: Around Taxco
Steps: Taxco, Grutas De Cacahuamilpa
Visit of the village of Taxco. In the afternoon, visit of the village of Taxco and the very beautiful . Shortly before the sunset, take the cable car to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city.
Day 7: Discovery of the crafts and returning to Mexico City
Taxco is renowned for its silver handicrafts. We'll go shopping before taking the bus to Mexico City. Arrival in Mexico City. We will spend the evening on Arena Mexico to watch a show of lucha libre.
Day 8: Discovery by boat
Steps: México
Trip by Trajineras in . The most motivated will enjoy being in Xochimilco to visit the .
MUSEO DOLORES OLMEDO PATIÑO
Day 9: The outskirts of Mexico City
Steps: México, Santiago De Querétaro
Discovery of the Coyoacán neighborhood, where the Frida Kahlo and Leon Trotsky museums are located. Departure for the city of Querétaro in the late afternoon. Night in Querétaro.
Day 10: From Querétaro to Tula
Steps: Tula
Visit of the Querétaro city. Departure to Tula in the late afternoon. Night in Tula.
Day 11: The former Chichimèque capital
Steps: Tepotzotlán, Tula
Early in the morning, visit of the archaeological site of Tula and then, take the bus for the village , where you will visit the beautiful . Night in Tepozotlán.
MUSEO NACIONAL DEL VIRREINATO
Day 12: The most beautiful pre-Columbian remains: Teotihuacán
Steps: Teotihuacán
Departure to Mexico City. Night in Mexico City.
Day 13: Sport and relaxation near Mexico City
Steps: Valle De Bravo
Departure to the small village of Valle de Bravo, west of Mexico City. The afternoon will be devoted to the village visit, to sports activities (horseback riding or water skiing on the lake) or to relaxation activities (massage, meditation).
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