Arrive in Mexico City
Upon arrival at Mexico City International Airport, meet your private driver for transfer to your elegant Polanco hotel. Spend the evening at leisure or enjoy a drink at Fifty Mils, one of the “World’s 50 Best Bars.”
Overnight: Las Alcobas
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Mexico City private tour and Anthropology Museum visit
Meet your expert guide for a private exploration of Mexico City’s cultural core. Visit the National Museum of Anthropology for an in-depth look at Aztec and Maya artifacts, then head downtown to explore the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and Diego Rivera’s murals at the National Palace. End the day at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, an icon of Mexican art and architecture.
Overnight: Las Alcobas
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Transfer to San Miguel de Allende via Teotihuacán
Today, head northwards to Teotihuacan, one of the most famous archaeological sites in Mexico. As you explore, learn about Teotihuacan’s accomplishments and visit the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.
After lunch in a local restaurant, the journey continues to San Miguel de Allende. Upon arrival, check in to your charming hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
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Market to Kitchen Experience in the Heart of San Miguel de Allende
Embark on a hands-on culinary journey with a local chef. Stroll through San Miguel’s bustling market to select fresh produce and local spices before returning to the kitchen for a private cooking class. Learn the secrets behind authentic salsas and guisos, then enjoy your meal paired with refreshing margaritas.
Overnight: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
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Guanajuato city tour
Venture to nearby Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage city of colorful facades and baroque splendor. Stroll through its winding alleys, underground tunnels, and leafy plazas with your private guide. Discover the Juárez Theater, University of Guanajuato, and panoramic viewpoints offering breathtaking city vistas.
Overnight: Rosewood San Miguel de Allende
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Private Transfer to Guadalajara, Historic Center Culture & Cantinas & Tlaquepaque City Tour
Travel west to Jalisco, stopping in Tlaquepaque to explore artisanal boutiques and galleries housed in colonial mansions. Upon arrival in Guadalajara, your guide leads a walking tour through the illuminated historic center, ending with visits to two classic cantinas, one traditional, one contemporary, to experience the local Tapatío spirit and gastronomy.
Overnight: Casa Habita
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Private Tequila Experience – History, Distilleries & Tasting, Master Tequila Expert
Today you’ll journey into the UNESCO-designated Agave Landscape of Tequila, where rolling blue fields stretch toward the volcanic highlands. Accompanied by your private Maestro Tequilero, visit two distinct distilleries that showcase Mexico’s proud craftsmanship, from El Tequileño’s historic steam-cooking process to Cava de Oro’s artisanal, wood-fired production. Walk among the towering agaves as you learn about cultivation, harvest, and fermentation before savoring a guided tasting in Cava de Oro’s atmospheric barrel cellar, comparing Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo styles. Between visits, enjoy a leisurely gourmet lunch at Casa Salles, pairing modern Jaliscan cuisine with views of the surrounding agave fields before returning to Guadalajara in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Casa Habita
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Transfer to Punta Mita
Bid farewell to Mexico’s Pacific coast as your private driver transfers you to Puerto Vallarta International Airport for your departing flight.
Overnight: One&Only Mandarina
Please note: Commercial flight is not included
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Visit Marietas Islands with Playa del Armor
Cruise to the Marietas Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famed for its volcanic rock formations and diverse marine life. Snorkel with tropical fish, observe rare seabirds, and enter the hidden “Playa del Amor,” a secluded beach revealed through a natural crater. Return to Punta Mita for a relaxed evening by the sea.
Overnight: One&Only Mandarina
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Days at leisure
Spend two full days embracing the serenity of the coast. Lounge on white-sand beaches, explore the jungle trails, or opt for private excursions such as surfing, sailing, or a guided hike to Cerro del Mono for panoramic views.
Overnight: One&Only Mandarina
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Days at leisure
Spend two full days embracing the serenity of the coast. Lounge on white-sand beaches, explore the jungle trails, or opt for private excursions such as surfing, sailing, or a guided hike to Cerro del Mono for panoramic views.
Overnight: One&Only Mandarina
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Departure Day
Bid farewell to Mexico’s Pacific coast as your private driver transfers you to Puerto Vallarta International Airport for your departing flight.
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