Mexico City

Welcome to Mexico! Upon arrival, we’ll provide a transfer to the hotel, after which you will have free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.

IMPORTANT: If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon arrival at the hotel, but your trip guide will only contact you when the included activities begin. Until then, you’ll have free time to enjoy at your leisure.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them as needed to enhance the trip experience.

Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Mexico City

Total distance covered: 90 km.

Scenery: We will travel through the central highlands of Mexico, between urban areas and semi-arid fields, until we reach the imposing plain where the pyramids of Teotihuacán stand, framed by hills and maguey vegetation.

08.45 a.m. Mexico City – Departure after breakfast. We will begin our tour with a brief stop at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, where pre-Hispanic vestiges, colonial architecture and modern elements converge. We will continue towards the northeast until we reach one of the most emblematic archaeological sites in the country.

10:30 a. m. Teotihuacan (entrance included) – Arrival. We will explore the ancient sacred city, declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. We will visit the majestic Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the temple of Quetzalpapálotl, the citadel and the Avenue of the Dead. We will also visit a craft center where we will learn about ancient techniques for making obsidian and other typical materials.

Teotihuacan – Departure, back to the capital. Before returning to Mexico City, we will make a special visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of America and main pilgrimage center on the continent, where we will contemplate its modern architecture and the original cloak of Lady of Guadalupe.

Return to the hotel and rest of the day free.

Accommodation.

Mexico City - Querétaro

Total distance covered: 200 Km

Scenery: We will cross the central plateau of Mexico, with its extensive plains, semi-arid and panoramic cactus areas, small haciendas and traditional towns.

Free morning in Mexico city.

01:30 p.m. (Approx) Mexico City – After lunch time, we´ll take the transfer (included) to the bus station to take a regular bus to Querétaro. The journey will allow us to enjoy the contrasts between the urban dynamism of the capital and the more peaceful landscape of the country´s interior.

05:30 p.m. (approx.) Arrival. Transfer to the hotel is included. Free time to begin walking through this charming colonial city founded in 1531. Recognized for its key role in the history of independence and the Mexican Revolution, its historic city center has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During your stay you can explore its cobbled alleys at your own pace, visit baroque churches, squares full of life and admire the majestic 18th century aqueduct. Its traditional markets and gardens invite you to discover the vibrant soul of the Mexican interior.

Note: The journey by regular bus will be made without an accompanying Europamundo guide.

Querétaro - Tequisquiapan - Bernal - Querétaro

Total distance covered: 160 km.

Scenery: We will travel through the heart of the Querétaro highlands, between crop fields, golden hills, emerging vineyards and towns that seem frozen in time, under the imposing gaze of the Peña de Bernal monolith.

8:30 a.m. (Approx.) Querétaro – After breakfast, a local tourist company will pick us up at the hotel to take the “Magic, Wine and Cheese” excursion.

10:00 a.m. San Sebastian de Bernal. Arrival in this charming “Pueblo Mágico” (Magical Town), known for its peaceful and traditional atmosphere. We will walk through its alleys filled with textile crafts, under the shadow of the majestic monolith of Peña de Bernal, the third largest in the world. Time to take photographs and enjoy this place full of spirituality and culture.

12:30 p.m. Tequisquiapan – Arrival. This colonial town is famous for its mineral waters, its relaxed atmosphere and its alleys with viceregal architecture. We will take a guided tour (Included) to learn about the history of the place, with time to visit its artisan market and admire its typical hand-woven baskets. We will enjoy a gastronomic experience (Included) in the San Patricio Winery and the Bocanegra cheese cellar, learning about the cheese making process and the challenges of viticulture at altitude. We’ll culminate the visit with a regional cheese and wine, tasting, a delight for the senses.

Return to the city of Queretaro at the end of the afternoon.

Querétaro - Atongo - Querétaro

Total distance covered: 80 km.

Scenery: We will enjoy gentle hills, agricultural fields and rural roads that evoke the viceregal past of central Mexico, framing the historical environment of old haciendas.

Free morning in Queretaro.

03:30 p.m. (Approx.) Querétaro – Departure. We will head towards one of the historical jewels of the region: Hacienda Atongo, located about 40 km away. The road will take us through agricultural landscapes and small towns in the Querétaro highlands.

04:30 p.m. Hacienda Atongo – Arrival. This 17th century hacienda welcomes us with its period atmosphere. We will carry out a theatrical visit included, in which actors dressed as historical figures will guide us through the old town, the gardens and the vineyard. It will be a tour full of history and emotions, ideal for transporting yourself to the past and understanding the rural and stately life of yesteryear. At the end, we will enjoy a refreshing drink made with the estate´s wine, closing the experience with local flavor.

Return to the city of Querétaro. Free night to continue enjoying the city’s vibrant cultural and gastronomic offer.

Querétaro – Tula - Puebla

Total distance covered: 337 km.

Scenery: We’ll cross the central Mexican highlands, surrounded by cultivated fields, rugged hills, and volcanic landscapes.

08:00 a.m. – Departure from Querétaro. We’ll begin our journey southward, entering regions rich in history and cultural heritage.
10:00 a.m. – Tula. Arrival at the archaeological site of Tula (admission included), the former capital of the Toltec civilization—precursors to many Mesoamerican traditions. Among its most remarkable structures are the Atlantes, four-meter-tall stone warrior figures that symbolize the military power of the Toltecs. The site also includes the remains of pyramids, palaces, and intricately carved columns that reveal the sophistication of this ancient culture.

11:30 a.m. – Departure from Tula. We’ll continue by road to one of the most iconic colonial cities in Mexico.
02:15 p.m. – Puebla. Arrival in this UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its exquisite cuisine (home of mole poblano), colonial baroque architecture, and traditional Talavera pottery. Highlights include its grand Renaissance-style Cathedral—one of the most imposing in the Americas—and the Zócalo, a lively central square surrounded by arcades. Free time to enjoy lunch and explore the historic center.

Puebla - Monte Albán - Oaxaca

Total distance covered: 340 km.

Scenery: We’ll cross the southern mountain ranges of Mexico, passing dramatic highland landscapes, fertile valleys, and rural villages where ancient traditions are still alive.

07:30 a.m. – Departure from Puebla. We’ll leave the capital of the state of Puebla behind as we enter Oaxaca, a region known for its rich cultural, archaeological, and culinary heritage. The journey will take us through mountains, canyons, and sweeping natural scenery.

01:15 p.m. – Oaxaca. Arrival in the capital city of Oaxaca, renowned for its harmonious architecture and strong Indigenous identity. After lunch, we’ll head up to one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological treasures: Monte Albán. Located 400 meters above the Oaxaca Valley, this ancient ceremonial center was the capital of the Zapotec civilization for over a thousand years. We’ll explore its platforms, pyramids, ball courts, and ornately decorated tombs while learning about the worldview and structure of this great civilization (admission and guided tour included).

After the visit, we’ll return to Oaxaca for a panoramic tour of its historic center, recognized as a World Heritage Site. We’ll admire its stunning Cathedral, the Church of Santo Domingo, and the lively plazas and colonial streets brimming with life. You’ll then have free time to continue enjoying the unique atmosphere of this city, also celebrated for its handicrafts, mezcal, and diverse traditional cuisine.

Oaxaca - San Pablo Villa de Mitla - Tuxtla

Total distance covered: 505 km.

Scenery: We’ll venture along one of the most scenic routes in southern Mexico, crossing the Oaxaca highlands, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and lush tropical landscapes that lead us to the heart of Chiapas.

08:30 a.m. – Departure from Oaxaca. We’ll begin a day rich in cultural and natural beauty, traveling along roads that connect two states deeply rooted in the country’s Indigenous heritage.
10:00 a.m. – San Pablo Villa de Mitla. Arrival in this Pueblo Mágico, known for its ancestral traditions and distinctive adobe-and-stone architecture. It’s also famous for preserving remnants of the Zapotec culture. We’ll have time to walk around the Church of San Pablo, built in the 16th century atop an ancient ceremonial platform, and stroll through its rustic, charming streets.

11:00 a.m. – Departure from San Pablo Villa de Mitla. We’ll continue southeast, crossing the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a key region in Mexico’s geography and culture. Lunch will be included en route.
07:45 p.m. – Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Arrival in the capital of Chiapas, a modern and dynamic city that blends urban life with natural beauty in its surroundings. Accommodation.

Tuxtla- Sumidero Canyon- Chiapa del Corzo- Zinacantan- San Juan de Chamula- San Cristobal.-

Total Distance: 100 km
Landscapes: spectacular
Notes: We recommend you to take appropriate waterproof clothing for the speedboat ride.- The visit of the towns of Zinacantán and San Juan can take place on Wednesday or Thursday morning (according to opening times of the church of San Juan).

08.30 hrs.- Tuxtla - Departure.
09.00 hrs.- We will explore the SUMDERO CANYON. Travelling by boat, we will travel for more than 1 hrs up this impressive canyon which is almost 1 km deep and 14 km long.

10.45 hrs.- Sumidero Canyon.- Departure.
11.00 hrs.- Next, we will walk through CHIAPA DEL CORZO, a white traditional and cultural colonial site. Time for a stroll and a coffee.

11.45 hrs.- Chiapa del Corzo. Departure. We enter into the center of the Mexican Mayan culture. We discover 2 beautiful villages inhabited by the Tzotzil Indians.
12.45 hrs.- In ZINACANTAN we can admire the dresses worn by the women and also their small loom workshop-shops.

13.45 hrs.- Zicacantan.- Departure.
14.15 hrs.- SAN JUAN CHAMULA we will be surprised by their church that mixes Christianity with pre-Columbian traditions. Time for lunch.

15.45 hrs.- San Juan Chamula.- Departure.
16.15 hrs.- We continue to SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS. Free afternoon in this beautiful colonial city founded in 1528.

San Cristobal- Mexico City.-

Transfer From San Cristóbal to the Tuxtla Gutierrez airport. We take flight to México City (included).

 

Our services will come to an end, hoping to leave you with wonderful lasting memories.

Note: Please check your flight time in case you requeire an additional night. In this case, transfer from the Airport to the hotel will not be included.