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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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Oct 5 - Oct 16, 2023
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3,299
Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2023
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Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2024
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Feb 15 - Feb 26, 2024
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Mar 14 - Mar 25, 2024
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Apr 11 - Apr 22, 2024
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Oct 3 - Oct 14, 2024
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Nov 14 - Nov 25, 2024
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PRICES
Oct 5 - Oct 16, 2023
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3,899
Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2023
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3,899
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Jan 25 - Feb 5, 2024
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3,899
Feb 15 - Feb 26, 2024
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Mar 14 - Mar 25, 2024
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Apr 11 - Apr 22, 2024
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Oct 3 - Oct 14, 2024
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3,899
Nov 14 - Nov 25, 2024
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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.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • 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.

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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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You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
The Aztecs, Maya and their Predecessors: Archaeology of Mesoamerica
by Weaver, Muriel Porter
Mexico: Biography of Power, A History of Modern Mexico, 1810-1996
by Krauze, Enrique
Mexico: From the Olmecs to the Aztecs
by Coe, Michael
The Wind that Swept Mexico: The History of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1942
by Austin: University of Texas Press
Letters from Mexico
by Cortes, Hernan & Anthony Pagden
The Forging of the Cosmic Race: A Reinterpretation of Colonial Mexico
by MacLachlan, Colin M. and Jamie E. Rodriguez
The Course of Mexican History
by Meyer, Michael C. and William L. Sherman
Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans
by Riding, Alan
Conquest: Montezuma, Cortes and the Fall of Old Mexico
by Thomas, Hugh
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 05, 2023 - Oct 16, 2023 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Nov 30, 2023 - Dec 11, 2023 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Jan 25, 2024 - Feb 05, 2024 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Feb 15, 2024 - Feb 26, 2024 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Mar 14, 2024 - Mar 25, 2024 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • Apr 11, 2024 - Apr 22, 2024 (Guanajuato, Gto. to Mexico City, D.F.)
  • 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.)
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.
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.
3 nights
San Miguel de Allende
Hotel Posada de la Aldea is located in the picturesque and historic city of San Miguel de Allende.
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.
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.





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