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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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.
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
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.
Featured Expert
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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.
Sylvia Sanchez
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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.
Suggested Reading List
(9 books)
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Mexico’s Origins: Silver, Culture and Revolution
Program Number: 3290
Conquest: Montezuma, Cortes and the Fall of Old Mexico
The Forging of the Cosmic Race: A Reinterpretation of Colonial Mexico
The Course of Mexican History
Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans
The Aztecs, Maya and their Predecessors: Archaeology of Mesoamerica
Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
The Wind that Swept Mexico: The History of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1942
Letters from Mexico
Mexico: Biography of Power, A History of Modern Mexico, 1810-1996
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