The Conqueror Route - Tour in Mexico

Welcome! Upon arrival you will be received and transferred to your hotel. After the check-in, your afternoon will be available at leisure. 

Overnight at hotel in Mexico City.

Get to know one of the world´s biggest and most exciting cities! Enjoy a guided visit in the historical centre, listed by UNESCO as World Heritage. This interesting tour will include “The Zocalo”, the heart of the city, where you will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, one of the oldest and largest of the Americas, and the National Palace, home of the famous murals of Diego Rivera. You will also see the ruins of the Templo Mayor, one of the most important temples of the Aztecs in their ancient capital city of Tenochtitlan. The Templo Mayor is thought to be located on the exact spot where the Aztecs saw the eagle perching on a cactus with a snake in its beak. This symbolized for the Aztecs that they had reached their promised land.

Next, we drive down the beautiful Paseo de la Reforma Avenue to arrive at Chapultepec Park. In pre-Hispanic times a summer residence for the noble class of the Aztecs, now it is Mexico City’s largest park and one of the largest city parks in the world. We will visit the Museum of Anthropology (closed on Mondays). This museum is considered to be among the world’s finest of its kind. Here you will admire the famous Aztec calendar stone, models of Tenochtitlán, a fascinating market place diorama, giant stone Olmec heads from the jungles of Tabasco and Veracruz, among many other interesting treasures.

Teotihuacán, ‘the place where gods were created’, is one of the most impressive archaeological sites of the country.

The history of Teotihuacan is quite mysterious. The earliest buildings were constructed around 200 BC. It is assumed that the city may have counted 200,000 inhabitants during its period of prosperity. In those years, Teotihuacán was the biggest city of the American continent and one of the biggest of the world. Until its inhabitants abandoned the city around the 8^th century, Teotihuacan was probably the most significant and civilized cultural centre of ancient Mexico.

During this guided excursion you will encounter the magic and mystery of Teotihuacan. Admire (and climb?) the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. Walk down the Avenue of the Dead, visit the Temple of Quetzalcoatl with its unique stone sculptures of plumed serpents, the Temple of the Butterflies, and the Fortresses.

Before arriving at your hotel, we make a stop at the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a pilgrimage place for millions of Mexicans and people from all around the world.

In the morning, transfer to the archaeological zone El Tajin, located in the State of Veracruz, situated among hills and surrounded by tropical vegetation. El Tajín flourished from 600 to 1200 C.E. and during this time numerous temples, palaces, ball game courts, and pyramids were built. El Tajín was named a World Heritage site in 1992, due to its cultural importance and its architecture. Its best-known monument is the Pyramid of the Nichos, a unique structure in Mesoamerica.

Then drive to the adjacent town of Papantla, famous for its vanilla production. Here you will visit the chapel of Cristo Rey, which was built in gothic style, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, and the central park with its typical kiosk. The Totonac origin of Papantla is reflected in the way some of the local people are dressed, with traditional woven blouses. Don't miss the thrilling "Dance of the Voladores de Papantla". According to a Totonac legend, the gods told men: “Dance, we will watch you”. The Flyers' act is a ritual of courageous dancing and acrobatics on top of a high mast. It is a ceremony full of faith and color.

Continue, via the Costa Esmeralda, to the Port of Veracruz.

Discover the beauty of Veracruz in an exciting tour full of history, culture, nature, and sea. We will take you to explore the main points of interest in the city's downtown, including the famous Malecon, a beautiful waterfront walk lined with restaurants, cafes and stores, as well as the Baluarte de Santiago, a military fort from the 17^th century.

Visit also San Juan de Ulua, one of the oldest fortresses in the Americas. Throughout history, this place has been used as warehouse, as a jail and even as a presidential palace. The complex has been renovated and currently it is open as a museum, something you cannot miss while in Veracruz.

Let us take you to the laid-back village of Santiago Tuxtla, the gateway to the Sierra de los Tuxtlas and Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, located in the south of Veracruz State.

The area is notable for its diversity of plants and animals. In Santiago Tuxtla you see a huge Olmec Head on the main plaza. We will continue to the town of San Andres Tuxtla, known for its tobacco industry. Here we will have the opportunity to see the making of the cigars and cigarettes.

We will then visit the waterfall of Eyipantla and the Comoapan river. The waterfall is a beautiful natural spectacle with a height of 50 meters. It has a viewpoint from where you have a wonderful view of the Tuxtlas.

Afterwards we will be transferred to the magical and mystic witch town of Catemaco to be bewitched and enchanted. We will ride a motorboat around the lagoon, a charming and tranquil place to relax. We will make stops at the so called ´Monkey Island´, where you can observe a special species of monkeys (imported from Thailand), and at ´Heron Island´. You will also visit the natural reserve of Nanciyaga which is famous for the local healers – to undergo a purification ceremony if you want! We will enjoy a short guided hike through the tropical jungle, which forms part of the ecological reserve of the Tuxtlas. This beautiful place is home to many birds and other animal species. At the end of the afternoon we will return to Veracruz.

Transfer to Puebla, Mexico's fourth largest city. In Puebla, also known as the “City of Angels”, we will visit the extraordinary Rosary Chapel, the Cathedral, the main square and its beautiful historical centre. After some time to discover Puebla's world famous gastronomy, we travel back to Mexico City, passing the photogenic, snow-capped volcanoes Popocatépetl (Smoking Mountain, 5464m) and Iztaccíhuatl (Sleeping Lady, 5230m).

Upon arrival, check-in at hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

You will be transferred to the airport to catch a flight to your next destination. We hope to see you again!