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   Mexico City

   Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader at your accommodation at 2 pm. After a short welcome meeting, go for a walk tour in the Historic Center, followed by a guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum. In the evening, join an optional dinner, and get-together in one of the local restaurants. ­ • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City. • Activities : walking tour of Mexico City’s Historic Center; guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum.

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   Mexico City - Lagunas de Zempoala National Park - Tepotztlán - Cuernavaca 

   After breakfast morning, head to Lagunas de Zempoala National Park - a hidden natural gem where you can hike around its seven lagoons surrounded by beautiful hills and pine forests. After a hike around the picturesque lakes, free time, and optional lunch, we will leave for Tepotztlán. Located at the foot of Tepozteco Mountain, this "Magic Town" is the result of the combination of the unique ancient traditions and wisdom that enrich its many cultural expressions, such as esotericism, pre-Hispanic and vice-regal treasures, the counterculture, ecotourism or the simplicity of its everyday life. After an easy climb to Tepozteco Mountain with an impressive Prehispanic temple on its top, we will have a walking tour around the Historic Center visiting the town's impressive Dominican church, the adjoining monastery, and the traditional market. In the late afternoon, we will move to Cuernavaca. Known as "The City of Eternal Spring", this capital of the state is flanked by imposing hills and is festive all year round. Finally, after a walking tour in the Historic Center, a visit to the nearby 40-meter high San Anton Waterfall, check-in at our accommodation, and some rest we will go out for an optional dinner, and get-together in the center of this young and boosting city. ­ • Transportation : private vehicle. • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Cuernavaca. • Activities : visit and hiking tour in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park; walking tour of Tepotztlán; guided visit to Tepozteco Archeological Zone; visit of San Antonio Waterfall; walking tour in Cuernavaca.

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   Cuernavaca - Xochicalco - Las Estacas Parque Natural - Tlayacapan

   In the morning, head to Xochicalco - a UNESCO World Heritage place and the 4th most visited pre-hispanic site in Mexico. Afterward, we will continue to Las Estacas Parque Natural, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Morelos. After spending the rest of the day in the park (snorkeling, exploring, swimming, etc.) we will go to the "Magic Town" of Tlayacapan. Being there is like stopping time and enjoying a break in your life, while observing the majesty of perfectly carved murals in the Former Convent of San Juan Bautista, with walls that seem to form a celestial vault to guard the recently discovered mummies. After an evening walking tour, opt to join a farewell dinner, and get-together in one of the local restaurants. Transportation: private vehicle. ­ • Accommodation : conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Tlayacapan. • Activities : guided visit to Xochicalco Archaeological Zone; visit to Las Estacas Parque Natural; walking tour in Tlayacapan.

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   Tlayacapan - Mexico City

   Último dia do tour: café da manhã, check-out e traslado para Mexico City, chegando por volta do meio-dia. ­ • Transporte : veículo particular. • Refeições : café da manhã.

O que levar / requisitos

Comfortable clothes and shoes; swimming suit and slippers; a smaller backpack for daily tours; hat/cap, sunglasses and sunscreen; travel insurance, personal ID, some cash; good mood and curiosity.

Antes de reservar

ACCOMMODATIONS : An exact list of accommodations is sent together with trip notes 2 weeks before the departure date. Most of the accommodations are centrally located, tourist-class, locally-owned properties with private facilities in each room (unless specified in the itinerary). We can arrange pre- and post-tour accommodations but not earlier than 2 weeks before the departure when we send you final trip notes. ROOM TYPES : Single Room: Private room for 1 person with 1 individual bed (twin-size or similar). Double Room: Private room for 2 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar). Twin Room: Private room for 2 people with 2 individual beds (twin-size or similar). Triple Room: Private room for 3 people with 1 double bed (queen-size or similar) and 1 single bed (twin-size or similar). Quad Room: Private room for 4 people with 2 double beds (queen-size or similar). If none of the room types above fits you, please contact us and we will send you a personalized quote. TRANSPORT : The type of vehicle depends on the size of the group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan. PHYSICAL CONDITION : This tour involves a decent amount of hiking and walking. Therefore, travelers should have moderate physical fitness conditions. ACTIVITIES : Participation in all activities is optional – just be sure to be on time for daily departures. GROUP TOUR : Take a scheduled trip with other travelers. PRICE: * The price of the tour/person depends on the number of travelers and the room option you choose. VISA : All foreign visitors, regardless of their nationality, traveling to Mexico for tourism, business, or in transit to another destination, are exempt from presenting a Mexican visa as long as they have a valid visa issued by any of the following countries: Canada, Japan, the United States of America, the United Kingdom or any of the countries comprising the Schengen Area (more info ).