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Mexico

Mexico’s Origins: Silver, Culture and Revolution

Program No. 3290RJ
Gain a deeper understanding of Mexico as you visit historic sites, cultural centers and archaeological treasures while enjoying expert-led lectures on this fascinating country.
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Small Group
Length
12 days
Rating (5)
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3,299

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12 days
11 nights
26 meals
11B 8L 7D
1
Arrive, Check-in, Welcome Dinner
Guanajuato, Gto.
2
Orientation, History of Guanajuato & Mexico, City Field Trip
Guanajuato, Gto.
3
Mexican History, Alondiga de Granaditas
Guanajuato, Gto.
4
Mexican History, Valenciana Town, Downtown S Miguel Allende
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
5
Mexican History, Atotonilco, Dolores Hidalgo, Fabrica Aurora
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
6
Free Time
San Miguel de Allende, Gto.
7
To Queretaro City, Museums, Churches, Historical Landmarks
Queretaro, Qro
8
Tequisquiapan, Qro. Bernal, Free Time
Queretaro, Qro
9
To Mexico City, Museo Nacional del Virreynato
Mexico City, D.F.
10
Teotihuacan Archaeological Site, Basilica de Guadalupe
Mexico City, D.F.
11
Ballet Folklorico, Anthropology Museum
Mexico City, D.F.
12
Program Concludes
Mexico City, D.F.
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At a Glance

From revolutions to religion, art to silver mining, unearth Mexico’s storied past in the cities of San Miguel de Allende, Quéretaro and Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The spirit of this complex yet fascinating country is brought to life through expert discussions on the indigenous groups, the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors and the Mexican Revolution.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking on cobblestone streets, narrow sidewalks and stairs. Elevations up to 6,300 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn about the “Cradle of Independence.”
  • Visit the site where Emperor Maximillian was executed.
  • Explore the National Museum of Anthropology.

General Notes

Program locations not equipped for wheelchair mobility.
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Sylvia Sanchez
Born and raised in Guadalajara, Sylvia Ruiz was never far from the cultural milieu that defines her birthplace. She chose to pursue a degree in tourism and business administration at the University of Guadalajara. Sylvia worked for the Jalisco Department of Tourism before attending Cochise College in Arizona to pursue a degree in international business communications. After graduating, she began working with Road Scholar at Geronimo Educational Travel and Studies and is now Geronimo’s vice president of international programs.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Born and raised in Guadalajara, Sylvia Ruiz was never far from the cultural milieu that defines her birthplace. She chose to pursue a degree in tourism and business administration at the University of Guadalajara. Sylvia worked for the Jalisco Department of Tourism before attending Cochise College in Arizona to pursue a degree in international business communications. After graduating, she began working with Road Scholar at Geronimo Educational Travel and Studies and is now Geronimo’s vice president of international programs.
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Meals
26 Meals
11 Breakfasts
8 Lunches
7 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
  • Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024
  • Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 14, 2024 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Nov 14, 2024 - Nov 25, 2024 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Jan 23, 2025 - Feb 03, 2025 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 24, 2025 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Mar 06, 2025 - Mar 17, 2025 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 14, 2025 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Oct 02, 2025 - Oct 13, 2025 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 24, 2025 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Ex-Hacienda San Xavier
3 nights
Guanajuato, Gto.
The Hotel is located in one of the most beautiful Ex Haciendas of Guanajuato known as the Ex Hacienda Metal Benefit of St. Francis Xavier in the Colonia San Javier just 5 minutes from downtown, where you will find the main attractions of the city such as: the Alhóndiga de Granadita, Teatro Juarez, Jardin Union, Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Plaza Baratillo, Alley of the Kiss, the renowned University of Guanajuato and many others.
Posada de La Aldea
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel Mirabel
2 nights
Queretaro
The Mirabel Hotel is located downtown at Santiago de Queretaro, city declared by the UNESCO as Cultural heritage of Mankind. Among the city outstands different tourist, cultural and recreational attractions such as its handicrafts made of ceramics, textiles, fine jewelry, and among others.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Hotel NH Mexico City Centro Histórico
3 nights
Mexico City
This hotel is located in the heart of Mexico City's historic center, footsteps from the city museum, the Templo Mayor archaeological site and the main square with its Gothic cathedral. An ideal location to explore Mexico City's historic center.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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