Discovery of colonial Mexico


Trip description

The palm trees, the posadas pastel colours, beaches, jungle... Many images evocative of Mexico's colonial past, of which the country still bears a very strong impression. For those who love Hispanic culture, this stay will undoubtedly be a true delight!

Day 1: At the Limits of French expansion

Day 2: Urban colonial architecture

Day 3: The villages of peones

Day 4: Architecture adapts to the climate

Day 5: A tour on the islands

Day 6: Old alleys and crafts

Day 7: Xochicalco, the pre-Columbian city

Day 1 : At the Limits of French expansion

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Queretaro beautiful colonial city where the French intervention was definitively stopped.




Day 2 : Urban colonial architecture

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San Miguel de Allende will allow you to enjoy the magnificent colonial architecture with colourful walls.




Day 3 : The villages of peones

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Guanajuato, a town with small streets with former mining operations.




Day 4 : Architecture adapts to the climate



Continue south to Morelia and its houses in carved pink stones.




Day 5 : A tour on the islands

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From Pátzcuaro, you will easily reach the lake of the same name and visit the islands to enjoy the magic of the places.




Day 6 : Old alleys and crafts

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With its narrow cobbled streets, Taxco will seduce you and perhaps let yourself be tempted by its wide range of silver jewelry.




Day 7 : Xochicalco, the pre-Columbian city

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Before going back to the capital, visit the site of Xochicalco near Cuernavaca.




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