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Colonial splendour in Central Mexico

Viceroy Tour - 7 Night Itinerary

Explore Mexico City and the nearby pre-Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacan. Discover the magical towns where revolutionary history, cobbled streets and colonial architecture abound.

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Travel Highlights

  • In-depth exploration of Mexico's best colonial era towns and cities
  • Discover cosmopolitan Mexico City and its large parks, perfect for strolling and cycling
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the huge pre-Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacan
  • Explore the magnificent colonial city of San Miguel de Allende
  • Visit the house of Ignacio Allende, leader of the Independence movement
  • Take a day trip to colonial cities of Guanajuato and Dolores Hidalgo
  • Stay longer exploring the historic hillside towns around Mexico City or extend your trip visiting Puebla and Oaxaca

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View over the Avenue of the Dead with the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan, one of Mexico's most famous archaeological sites.
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Saturday, 19 July 2025

Arrive in Mexico City 

Arriving in Mexico City on Friday enables exploration of the city at the weekend, when it is quieter and there are more cultural activities and markets to enjoy. On arrival (international flights not included), our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your chosen hotel for a 3 night stay.   


Sunday, 20 July 2025

Visit the pre-Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacan

Today, enjoy a guided tour visiting the huge Aztec pyramids at Teotihuacan. We also visit Mexico City's popular Saturday market.

We also visit Mexico City's popular Saturday market.


Monday, 21 July 2025

At leisure in Mexico City

Sundays is a great day to enjoy the relaxed and fin loving ambiance of Mexico's capital city. You may wish to join local people and families for a walk in Chapultepec park or go cycling on Avenida Reforma which is closed to traffic on Sundays.

Enjoy a long lunch in one of the stylish restaurants with superb fusion cuisine. 

1882 Zocalo Central
Mexico City - Tourist Hotel

Zocalo Central

This hotel offers good value and a very good location on a side street by the Plaza, Zacalo, Cathedral and Presidential Palace. The area is the centre of Mexican life in the city with numerous shops, bars, restaurants, and people.

The rooms are modern, well decorated, relatively small but with fresh warm colours, with private…

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Mexico City - Deluxe Boutique

Las Alcobas

Las Alcobas is a modern centrally located boutique hotel in the trendy, chic area of Polanco close to Reformat and Vondesa.

The hotel has 35 comfortable rooms, each on the small side but very well equipped with special lighting and a bathroom with a menu of five different spa baths that can be prepared for…

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1879 Four Seasons
Mexico City - Deluxe Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

The 5* Four Seasons Hotel is ideally situated on the Paseo de la Reforma (near Chapultepec Park and the museums), an ideal base to explore one of the world's largest and most dynamic capitals.

There are 240 guest rooms with modern amenities and some overlook the courtyard and fountains. The Reforma 500 restaurant offers a…

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Decorative Virgin Mary niche in a stone wall with lanterns, typical colonial detail in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
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Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Travel to San Miguel de Allende

We leave Mexico City and drive to Queretaro, stopping to explore.


Continue to San Miguel de Allende, where we stay for 4 nights, our base to explore the major colonial and historic cities of Mexico's Independence Revolutions.


Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Guided tour of San Miguel de Allende 

Enjoy a morning guided tour of San Miguel de Allende discovering its baroque Spanish architecture, art galleries, the Allende museum, imposing cathedral and the main square.

Rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy the art galleries and try the numerous little cafes where hot chocolate is a major delicacy.

 


Thursday, 24 July 2025

Guanajuato and Dolores Hidalgo

Today we take an included full day tour visiting the colonial city of Guanajuato, with tiny alleyways, churches and colourful buildings to explore. Guanajuato has a fascinating history and was the site of the first battle in Mexico's War of Independence. We continue to Dolores Hidalgo, another important city in the Mexican revolution as well as being famous for its ceramics.


Friday, 25 July 2025

At leisure or optional excursions

Enjoy your hotel in San Miguel de Allende

or take a choice of optional excursions including a visit to the 18th century Atotonilco Sanctuary, known as the Sistine Chapel of Mexico due to its baroque murals that can be seen on the chapels and main nave.

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San Miguel de Allende - Tourist Hotel

Monte Verde Hotel

A beautiful colonial-style hotel located in the heart of San Miguel de Allende, just 6 blocks from the main square in the historic centre. 

There are a choice of comfortable rooms from a king-size bed for 2 people, deluxe double rooms for 2 to 4 people, family rooms with up to 3 and 4 beds,…

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Belmond Casa Sierra Nevada
San Miguel de Allende - Luxury Hotel

Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada

The most luxurious and centrally-located hotel in St Miguel de Allende, the historic Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada is a beautifully restored collection of 17th and 18th-century buildings with inner courtyards, fountains, terraces, and gardens. Here, history is woven into every stucco wall, tiled bath and all balanced with modern luxuries.

The exquisite air-conditioned rooms…

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Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City with Day of the Dead altar and colourful  marigold decorations in front of the entrance.
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Saturday, 26 July 2025

Travel to Mexico City for flight home

Transfer to Mexico City Airport for your overnight flight back to the UK

Alternatively extend your stay to visit Puebla and Oaxaca.

Or, take a flight to the beach at Baja California

1882 Zocalo Central
Mexico City - Tourist Hotel

Zocalo Central

This hotel offers good value and a very good location on a side street by the Plaza, Zacalo, Cathedral and Presidential Palace. The area is the centre of Mexican life in the city with numerous shops, bars, restaurants, and people.

The rooms are modern, well decorated, relatively small but with fresh warm colours, with private…

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3138 Downtown
Mexico City - First Boutique

Downtown

This hotel, located in the historic city centre, combines the grandeur of the 17th Century Palace of the Count of Miravalle with a modern interior design.

There is a glass covered roof top bar and open air swimming pool with sun loungers for sunbathing.

The rooms (at least 26 square metres) have a warm, minimalist feel with…

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1880 La Casona
Mexico City - Tourist Hotel

La Casona

A delightful colonial house which retains its charm and grandeur by the careful restoration and décor. The antique collection of its Swiss owners decorate the rooms and halls, warm Mexican hues colour the walls and hardwood covers the floors.

The rooms all have air-conditioning, heating and en suite bathrooms. There is a gym, roof patio…

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1881 Condesa DF
Mexico City - First Boutique

Condesa DF

The Condesa DF was built in 1928 in French neoclassic style and updated by its owners with a completely new interior. Located in a tree lined street in the trendy Condesa district, the hotel has a rooftop bar, terrace with sofas and treetops all around. The interior patio restaurant serves breakfast and Japanese/Mexican modern cuisine.…

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1879 Four Seasons
Mexico City - Deluxe Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City

The 5* Four Seasons Hotel is ideally situated on the Paseo de la Reforma (near Chapultepec Park and the museums), an ideal base to explore one of the world's largest and most dynamic capitals.

There are 240 guest rooms with modern amenities and some overlook the courtyard and fountains. The Reforma 500 restaurant offers a…

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