Ruta Colonial

Day 1: San Miguel de Allende

Mexico City / Queretaro / San Miguel de Allende (290 km)
Pick up in hotel at México City. Early departure to Queretaro, 211km from Mexico City. Capital of the state of Queretaro and of major importance during the Independence wars. City visit followed by a 1 hour drive to San Miguel de Allende. Explore this colonial city with its beautiful mansions and it’s symbol - the Gothic style cathedral. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 2: Guanajuato

San Miguel de Allende / Guanajuato (94 km)
Morning departure to Dolores Hidalgo and proceed to Guanajuato, an hours drive away, and City visit. Admire the Basílica; the University; the picturesque, historic center with its narrow colonial roads; the underground streets (former riverbeds); the famous Callejón del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss) and enjoy a panoramic view from the El Pipila monument. Arrival and accommodation at the hotel.

Day 3: Morelia

Guanajuato / Pátzcuaro / Morelia (298 Km)
Depart for Zacatecas. Arrival and visit to the historical center and the Cathedral, one of the pearls of Mexican baroque architecture, built in rose stone during the XVIII century.
Morning departure to Pátzcuaro. Visit of the House of the Eleven Patios; the Basílica of Nuestra Señora de la Salud; Gertrudis Bocanegra Library, with its murals painted by Juan O’Gorman; and the typical market in the Don Vasco de Quiroga Plaza. In the afternoon we travel by bus to Morelia, the gorgeous capital of the State of Michoacán. Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 4:

Morelia / Mexico City (295 kms)
In the morning we visit the cathedral, with its Baroque exterior and Neoclassic interior; the Plaza de Armas (Weapon’s Plaza); the Government Palace; the Clavijero Palace and other interesting monuments. In the afternoon return to Mexico City. Arrival at the chosen hotel.