Are you interested in places less traveled and unspoiled by tourist hordes? Places such as unbelievable ghost towns, gorgeous colonial cities, magnificent pre-Hispanic sites and wonders of nature – beautiful Marquesque highlands that most people miss when they travel on their own? We stay in hotels on old colonial squares full of character that are anything but faceless corporate bore. We will be
sampling most delicious Mexican food in the restaurants overlooked by Lonely Planet & Rough Guide. We’ll see and explore cites and places that Mexicans love and come to visit but are neglected by foreign crowds. Finally, Zhe will talk so much Mexican history that you’ll be able to pass Masters’ exams in Latin American affairs. Early Summer Central Highlands Adventure's itinerary includes:
· Four marvelous colonial towns, including Guanajuato and Queretaro, full of color, charm, and unbelievable wealth of history.
· Three most important, imposingly beautiful, and impressive pre-Hispanic (and pre-Aztec, for that matter) sites.
· Rural decay of an out-of-the-way ghost town and abandoned mines! Shaft explorations, a visit to an Indian sweat-lodge (Temazcal), and adobe mansions. Our best kept Mexican secret :)
· Mexico City: Centro Historico and its Zocallo, Rivera’s murals, mariachi, pulce and tequila at craziest of all Plaza Garibaldi, Balderas Markets, hip Art Deco borough of Condesa.
· Colonial Coyoacan with Frida Museum (optional).
· Comandante's very own tour-de-force across D.F.'s "real Mexico".
· A 350m high monolithic volcanic rock formation – third tallest of its kind in the world, which we will hike to the breathtaking vista points in the little charmer town of Bernal at the footsteps of Sierra Gorda. Transportation, Amenities and Practicalities:
The price of the tour is $165 a night per person ($1485 for 9 nights) and includes accommodations (mostly, in amazing colonial buildings! double occupancy), wonderful food (NOTHING like American TexMex!!), transportation (we travel by private air-conditioned bus), museum and sites admissions, and all walking tours/guide services. This does not include tequila shots (well, any hard alcohol), personal items such as souvenirs, and airfare - though, we can help you to search for the airline tickets. The size of the group is around up to 11 people. Please note that we always allocate space on our tours on a first come - first served basis.
