Mexico: Escape to Morelos

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Stop At: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. The city is a world-class cultural hub that offers a huge variety of museums, galleries, and architectural gems, along with bustling nightlife and diverse gastronomic culture. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Trip Leader at your hotel at 2 pm. After a short welcome meeting, go for a walking tour in the historic center, followed by a guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum. In the evening join an optional dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City

Activities Included: walking tour in Mexico City; guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City.

Day 2: Mexico City - Lagunas de Zempoala National Park - Tepotztlán - Cuernavaca

Stop At: Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, Huitzilac Chichinautzin, Ecatepec Mexico
In the morning, after breakfast, head to Lagunas de Zempoala National Park - a hidden natural gem where you can hike around its seven lagoons surrounded by picturesque hills and pine forests. Other possible activities include rock climbing, horseback riding, exploring its numerous ecological paths or renting a boat for a pleasure ride around the lakes.

After an easy but picturesque hike around the lakes, free time and optional lunch of local specialties we will leave to 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 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. 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 & get-together in the center of this young and boosting city.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Cuernavaca

Activities Included: visit and hiking tour in Lagunas de Zempoala National Park; walking tour in Tepotztlán; guided visit to Tepozteco Archeological Zone; visit to San Antonio Waterfall; walking tour in Cuernavaca
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: La Pirámide del Tepozteco, Calle Netzahualcóyotl 5, Santisima Trinidad, 62520 Tepoztlán, Mor., Mexico
Guided visit.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Salto de San anton, Av Del Salto, Cuernavaca Mexico
Entrance & explanation.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plaza de la Constitucion, Poder Legislativo Rio Balsas, Cuernavaca 62400 Mexico
Walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the rest of the group.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Cuernavaca.

Day 3: Cuernavaca - Xochicalco - Las Estacas Parque Natural - Tlayacapan

Stop At: Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco, Carretera Federal Xochicalco Tetlama, sin numero Xochicalco, Municipio de Miacatlan, Morelos, Cuernavaca 62605 Mexico
In the morning, after breakfast, we will head to Xochicalco Archaeological Zone - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the 4th most visited pre-hispanic site in Mexico. After a tour around the pyramids, 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, games, etc.) we will go to a "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 & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Tlayacapan

Activities Included: guided visit to Xochicalco Archaeological Zone; visit to Las Estacas Parque Natural; walking tour in Tlayacapan
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Las Estacas Natural River, Mexico
Entrance & explanation.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Plaza los arcos Tlayacapan, Emilio Carranza n. 7 Centro Tlayacapan, Tlayacapan Mexico
Walking tour, optional farewell dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Tlacayapan.

Day 4: Tlayacapan - Mexico City

Pass By: Zocalo, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
Breakfast, check-out, and departure to Mexico City arriving there before noon. If you decide to extend your vacations, we can always book you extra nights, or even take you on our next adventure.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Meals & Drinks Included: breakfast

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.