Accompanying your football team and Magical Towns of Jalisco Option 5
Jalisco (7 Days / 6 Nights)
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Suggested date by tour operators: Tue. June 16
Reception at Guadalajara International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
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Suggested date by tour operators: Wed., June 17
Breakfast at the hotel.
We begin our day with a tour of Guadalajara's Historic Center. We'll start our walking tour in front of the Government Palace. During our tour, we'll have the opportunity to see the famous murals by José Clemente Orozco in the Government Palace, the Plaza de Armas, and the Rotunda of Illustrious Men and Women of Jalisco, whose tombs are located there. You'll be able to see their sculptures around the circle.
We'll visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the catacomb chapels. We'll continue our tour to the Plaza de la Liberación, passing by the neoclassical Degollado Theater and the Plaza Fundadores. We'll visit the Expiatory Temple of the Blessed Sacrament, a beautiful neoclassical building that took 75 years to construct.
We'll travel to San Pedro Tlaquepaque, a town adjacent to Guadalajara, famous for its handicrafts. We'll stroll along the main avenue, where you'll find art galleries showcasing the work of various artisans, including the Bustamante Art Gallery, owned by Sergio, a world-renowned artist known for his beautiful and eccentric sculptures.
Free time for lunch.
Return to the hotel; the rest of the afternoon is free.
Suggested date by tour operators: Thurs., June 18
Today we have a soccer match at the Guadalajara Stadium, located on the outskirts of the Guadalajara metropolitan area. There will be designated access points and security barriers extending up to 3 km around the stadium. Vehicle access to the stadium area will be limited.
Guests will need to walk from the designated point to the stadium entrance. Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water are recommended (entrance fee not included).
Suggested date by tour operators: Fri., June 19
Breakfast at the hotel, meet in the hotel lobby at the agreed-upon time.
In the morning, we will travel along the Tequila Route to learn more about the history and origin of our traditional Mexican beverage. Our first stop will be Amatitán, where we will visit the viewpoint overlooking the agave landscape.
Our guide will give us a complete explanation about the Blue Weber Agave (Agave tequilana Weber). Then, we will have a professional tasting with pairings of tequilas produced in the region.
Afterward, we will travel to the Hacienda de Oro distillery of Don David Partida, a family-run distillery with several international awards. Here, we will tour the distillery and taste tequila and agave liqueurs.
We will continue to the town of Tequila for a walking tour of the main areas, including the kiosk, the monumental letters, the Santiago Apóstol Church, and the José Cuervo stores.
We finished our day at Matices Hotel de Barricas, famous for its barrel-shaped rooms and its underground restaurant, La Taberna del Cofrade.
We ended our trip with a pre-arranged lunch before returning to Guadalajara.
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Suggested date by tour operators: Sat. June 20
Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and meet in the lobby.
We travel toTalpa de Allende. After a 4-hour drive, we first arrive at the Cruz de Romero viewpoint to admire the entire town of Talpa.
We continue our journey to Talpa de Allende, a "Pueblo Mágico" (Magical Town) popular for its Virgin of Talpa, one of the most venerated in all of Mexico. We begin our visit with the main square and the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary. We then proceed to the municipal market to sample traditional sweets made from guava, capulin cherry, peach, and other fruits. We visit the Museum of Traditional Sweets, with time for lunch.
After lunch and a good cup of coffee, we continue to the Salto de Aranjuez waterfall, undoubtedly an excellent spot for taking stunning photographs.
We then continue to the town of Mascota to check in to our accommodation.
Evening at leisure.
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Suggested date by tour operators: Sun. June 21
Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and meet in the lobby.
We begin our tour in the town of Mascota, known as the Emerald of the Sierra Madre Occidental for its diverse natural and cultural attractions. We will discover a fusion of four centuries of history, tradition, and culture in a territory located in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.
We will tour the center of Mascota, where one of the most prominent buildings is the Temple. The town boasts 203 architectural features dating back to the 19th century, as well as narrow cobblestone streets and adobe, wood, and tile buildings. Upon arriving here, we will be transported back in time to discover the vestiges of its glorious mining past from the colonial era and experience the tranquility of the town. We will take a walking tour of the town center and the old cemetery, as well as one of its mines. Free time to explore and purchase souvenirs.
At the agreed-upon time, we continue to Puerto Vallarta. Arrival and check-in.
Suggested date by tour operators: Mon., June 22
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
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