CHRISTMAS EVE FROM MEXICO CITY

Reception at the Mexico City International Airport “Benito Juarez”, transfer to the hotel of your choice and lodging. 

Breakfast. We will leave Mexico City for Puebla, a World Heritage City declared by UNESCO, visiting its imposing Cathedral in its main square and the Chapel of the Rosary, considered the eighth wonder of the art world. At the end, we will start the magic in a small place that looks like a beautiful European-style villa in Mexico: Val' Quirico, inspired by Italian Tuscany where you can walk among its illuminated alleys, you will have the opportunity to witness Christmas carols and have a magical night. There are also several entertainment options such as a Venetian carousel, restaurants, boutiques, art shops, cafes and the "Elves of the People" Show, which takes place in 3 different locations so that you have the opportunity to see it at any time (Plazuela de los Haces, Plazuela de los Blanca, Zócalo). The whole town will be full of Christmas decorations and lighting. This is Christmas in Val' Quirico, the time of year where happiness and good times come together to make it unforgettable. In the evening I return to Mexico City. Accommodation.

Breakfast. We will begin our journey in Mexico City visiting the Square of the three cultures, where the past and the present mix; continue to the impressive archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, to admire the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the citadel and the avenue of the dead. We will also visit an arts & crafts center. We return to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of America. Return to the hotel and rest of the day free. 

At 06:45 a.m., Pick up at Hotel Barceló Reforma. Later, a departure from Mexico City to our destination. Arrive at Piedra Herrada to visit the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, which travels 5,000 kilometers from Canada every year to spend the winter in Mexico.

To get to the sanctuary we will take a walk through the forest and they will explain to us what the butterflies feed on, how they reproduce, their lifetime, etc. Next, we head towards the Velo de Novia Waterfall, which is an impressive waterfall that is fed by the San Juan stream. It receives this name because the forms that its descent takes give the appearance of a huge white "Bridal Veil".

Then we will visit the Magical Town of Valle de Bravo where we will be able to observe its main tourist attraction, the Valle de Bravo Lake where currently, you can practice water sports and enjoy incredible boat or yacht rides.

It has been part of the valley basin since 1947 when the dam of the same name was created to trap water from the Avándaro River, which now gives its name to the lake and one of the adjacent towns.

Then, visit the Parish of San Francisco de Asís, considered the tallest temple in the State of Mexico and inside which it houses sculptural works from the 17th century. Its construction began in 1880 and was completed more than a century later in 1994. Free time to enjoy the place, as well as to shop for handicrafts.

Return to Mexico City at approximately 21:00 hrs. Arrival at the monument to the Revolution.

Breakfast. A panoramic Tour of the World Trade Center, the Siqueiros Cultural Poliforum, the Mexico Bullring, the Theater of the Insurgentes, the Olympic Stadium, the University City, the lava gardens of San Angel; after, visit Xochimilco, a world heritage site, to ride an Aztec boat; and then to the colonial district of Coyocan with its XVI century mansions and the impres sive paintings at the church of Saint John the Baptist. (Wednesday operates in the afternoon, the rest days in the morning). 

Breakfast. 09:00 Hrs At the beginning of the morning, we will leave Mexico City towards the town of Cacahuamilpa, where we will enter the famous Cacahuamilpa Caves, considered the second largest in the world, inside the cave, there are tunnels with a length of up to 10 Km. Its natural formations form faces, faces, and figures, such as the views in the halls of the goat, the throne, the fountain, the palms, and the cathedral. Later we will visit a replica of a mine to learn about the importance of mining in the colonial economy and course today. Taxco is considered the City of Silver, thanks to the fact that it became one of the first royal mines more than 400 years ago.

You will then continue your experience with a walk through the emblematic streets of the city until you reach the famous church of Santa Prisca, where you can appreciate its architectural style called "Churrigueresque or Balbesian" baroque. The guide will tell you about the interesting history of the church and especially about the man who made its construction possible and who was considered the richest man in New Spain. You will also have time to explore the many silver shops that are characteristic of this region or simply enjoy some free time walking before boarding your transport and returning to Mexico City. At approximately 21:00 hrs. we arrive in Mexico City.

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to take the flight back home. End of services.