Destinations: Mexico: Mexico City and Central Highlands


 

Activities

Don’t Miss


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Day Trip to Cholula

Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes described Cholula as one of the most beautiful cities outside of Spain and boasts 39 churches. In pre-Columbian times, it had been a sacred city - a place of pilgrimage and a large and important commercial center.




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Meson Sacristia de Capuchinas Cooking School

Learn to prepare some of the traditional foods of Puebla with the hotel's executive chef and a translator. Not only will you learn the secrets of preparing this wonderful food, but you will do it in an enjoyable and fun environment.

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Museo Amparo - Puebla

Known to be one of the most beautiful museums in Mexico, Museo Amparo has an extensive private collection of pre-Columbian and colonial art.



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Boating on Valle de Bravo Lake

Located about 2 hours to drive from Mexico City, Valle de Bravo is a popular weekend getaway destination for Mexico City dwellers. Enjoy the waters of Lake  Avandaro with a lake tour or rent water skiing, wakeboarding or sailing equipment.


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Day Trip to Puebla

The town of Puebla, located in the valley of Puebla, is one of the oldest colonial cities in the continent. The town is surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, about 67 miles southeast of Mexico City.


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Day Trip to Taxco

Taxco is known to be the premier Silver City of Mexico. The village is a charming, well preserved white stucco town on a hilltop with cobblestone streets and silversmiths in every doorway.



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Folkloric Ballet in Mexico City

The Mexico from yesterday and today, of beautiful songs and dances! Come and see the world-famous Mexico City Folkloric Ballet in the Palace of Fine Arts or at the Hidalgo Theater. The dancers in their fabulous costumes and onstage energy, make it the 'Best Dance Show of the World in Mexico'!

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Hacienda Jurica

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Hot Air Balloon (San Miguel de Allende)

Soar in a hot air ballon over the heart of San Miguel. Tour operated by Gone with the wind, whose founder was formerly a hot air ballon operator in California's Napa Valley.


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Mexico City Round Trip Airport Transfers

Need to get from Mexico City airport to your hotel? Make sure you arrive having pre-booked your return airport transfers - it's the ideal way to start your holiday. Book your ticket online now and save time at your destination!

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Mexico City Sightseeing Tour

This tour offers something for everyone, including Honeymooners who are passionate about history and art, or those just yearning for adventure! Explore Mexico City's Chapultepec Park with its museums, tranquil lakes, ride on one of the world's largest roller coasters and visit a relaxing botanical garden and many quiet walkways.


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Pyramids of Xochicalco

A mighty hilltop city built in 700-900AD by the Olmeca-Xcicalanca Indians


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Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City

Soak up the perfect climate of 'The City of Eternal Spring', Cuernavaca and enjoy a scenic drive to Taxco, the colonial silver mining city where you can purchase some of Mexico's most beautiful jewelry and other crafts. You will be captivated by this city's extraordinary Old World ambiance!


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Teotihuacan Pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe

Experience the ancient City of the Gods on a visit to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan. Here you will have the chance to see the complexities of Aztec treasures. Climb the magnificent Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon!

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Thermal Pools

After a few days of exploring San Miguel, you will have earned a long soak at one of the area hot springs.  Just a short drive outside of town, this is a fun and relaxing day trip.


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Xochimilco and National University of Mexico

Learn the history and heritage of Xochimilco, an agricultural area in the south of Mexico City. Drift in a flat-bottomed boat through the magnificent floating gardens and take in the once-enormous agrarian canal system that fed the Aztec capital. Enjoy also a visit to the National University, founded in 1550 and containing an outdoor gallery of mural art and sculptures.


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