Mexipulco Getaway
Enjoy Mexico City, Cuernavaca, colonial Taxco and tropical Acapulco
during this seven day "getaway".
Day One
Arrival in Mexico City
Welcome greeting at the Mexico City "Benito Juarez" International
Airport; transfer to your hotel.
Day
Two
Tour Mexico City
This morning we shall tour magnificent Mexico City, visiting the National
Palace where we shall see its beautiful murals painted by the great
muralist Diego Rivera, Constitution Square (the Central Plaza of "Zocalo")
and the Metropolitan Cathedral as well as some of the main avenues.
Later visit Chapultepec Park and one of the most beautiful residential
areas of Mexico City, in addition to the downtown Zona Rosa. Afternoon
return to your hotel for an evening of leisure or activities on your
own.
Day
Three
Teotihuacan and the Shrine of Guadalupe
Visit Teotihuacan, one of the most spectacular archaeological sites
in the New World. Teotihuacan is best known for its Pyramids of the
Sun and the Moon, two massive constructions that rival the nearby
hills in size. Also today you will visit the famous Shrine of Guadalupe.
Afternoon return to hotel for overnight.
Day
Four
Mexico City to Cuernavaca to Taxco
Early departure for Cuernavaca, called the city of eternal spring
because of its warm climate practically the whole year. There we shall
see on of the oldest cathedrals in North America, the Palace of Cortes.
Continue to the beautiful colonial mountain city of Taxco, "World
Silver Capital", where we shall visit the famous church of Santa
Prisca with its impressive Chirriguerresque style. Walk through Taxco's
lovely cobbled streets and admire the silver work and handicrafts.
Overnight in Taxco.
Day Five
Taxco to Acapulco
Today you will pass through the Sierra Madre Mountains for a dramatic
approach to the glamorous Pacific Ocean beach resort of Acapulco.
Drop off at your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Day Six
Acapulco
Transfer to Acapulco and its mountainous backdrop from the sea aboard
the Yacht "Bonanza". Your three hour cruise around Acapulco
Bay includes free domestic bar beverage and soft drinks. You can admire
the residential areas where celebrities famous and distinguished,
local and international actors live. The traditional "Quebrada"
home of world renowned cliff divers and the bay of Puerto Marquez.
(Walk or taxi to the dock is on your own.)
Day Seven
Depart Acapulco
Transfer to Acapulco Airport for departure or return to Mexico City
via express bus or airline flight (On your own).
SCHEDULE
Begins with arrival in Mexico City anyday. Several optional add-on
tours are available. Call for details.
PRICE Per person sharing standard double: $593. First class
double: $738. Standard single rooms $860. Single deluxe: $1,172.
INCLUDED:
-all transfers mentioned in itinerary
-hotel accommodation with private bathroom
-all sightseeing described in itinerary in air conditioned buses,
vans or cars, depending on the number of participants for each tour
-admission fees
-escorted tours
NOT INCLUDED:
-airfare
-airport taxes
-meals and beverages
-any other incidentals not listed under "included" terms
-departure transfer in Acapulco |
