2 Days: Taxco, Cuernavaca & Puebla, Cholula

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Mexico City, Messico

Il programma nel dettaglio

Live four beautiful destinations of Mexico in this package that takes you to know colonial cities that show you the true culture of Mexico through its flavors, colors, climate and its people.



Day 1

Our tour begins with a view of Cuernavaca, a city with a cool and warm climate close to Mexico City that has lush vegetation and is recognized as the Beverly Hills of Mexico. You will visit incredible attractions such as the Palace of Cortes built in the time of the conquest, the main Cathedral and the Monument of Morelos, among others. After touring this beautiful city enjoy the scenery as we continue towards Taxco.



This small city, with its cobbled streets, shaded squares and vibrant markets, was once known throughout the world as the City of La Plata. Here we will visit a silver mine and learn how the different alloys are made. After lunch (optional) there will be plenty of time to explore this lively city and you can buy some of the precious jewels and crafts of Mexico before boarding the bus that will take you back to Mexico City.



Day 2

We start with a tour from Mexico City to our first destination: Cholula. On the way you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscapes that include the volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl considered the most impressive of Mexico and we will tell you the romantic pre-Hispanic legend about them.



During this tour you can discover amazing historical and colonial buildings. When visiting Cholula you will know its main pyramid considered the largest of the country, because each one of its sides is 400 meters in length. Then we will climb to the top of the pyramid to see the church of the Virgin of the Remedies built by the Spaniards in times of conquest. We will visit the Baroque style church of Santa Maria de Tonantzintla, an impressive religious building decorated with gold leaves and period decorations.



In Puebla you will enjoy delicious Mexican food (optional) and you will enjoy on foot the magnificent Historical Center of the city where you will meet the main colonial buildings such as the Chapel of the Rosary, inside the Church of Santo Domingo, Plaza de Armas and the market The Parian to know the process of elaboration, history and sale of talavera poblana, as well as typical sweets, wooden toys, food and wonderful Mexican handicrafts.



Duration

2 days: Taxco and Cuernavaca (11 hours), Puebla and Cholula (9 hours)



Start or opening time

Taxco 8:30 hours, Puebla 9:00 am



Languages

English and Spanish.