Colonial Mexico Tours + San Miguel de Allende + Horse Riding Holidays
At over 2,000 metres above sea level, the Colonial Highlands include a group of stunning colonial towns where you can step back in time to the heart of Spanish Mexico, or ‘New Spain’. They are mostly located between 30 and 150 miles from Mexico City. Colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende & horse riding holidays will take you to this area where the Mexican revolution of 1911 began and which has spawned many of the country’s greatest authors and artists.
Every town and city has something unique to offer, but they will all welcome you with sunny, narrow cobbled streets, courtyards and balconies with fresh flowers. They boast a fascinating mix of churches and architecture, music, friendly cafes, cool relaxing restaurants and brilliant local food. Many of them are World Heritage Sites, with a diverse mix of cultures and history going back to the beginning of the Spanish conquest in 1521. On colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende and horse riding holidays, the town centres are typically compact and ideal for exploring on foot, allowing you to absorbing the region’s culture and tumultuous history.
Colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende will take you to a World Heritage Site that is neat and well managed. It is famous for its amazingly well preserved 17th and 18th century town centre, that is rich in Spanish colonial architecture and is a vibrant focal point for art and culture. Guanajuato is a charming college town where you can enjoy a Mexican brunch of papaya, fresh juices, chicken or pork and tortilla strips and view the works of Diego Rivera, Mexico’s famous cubist mural painter who was born here. Horse riding holidays are also very popular in this region.
Moriela is a graceful and elegant city which, like San Miguel de Allende, boasts a stunningly well preserved colonial centre with a huge 18th century Spanish Baroque cathedral and is easily combined with colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende and horse riding holidays. 1.5-hours east of Morelia is the Monarch Biosphere Reserve where, from October to March, you can witness a spectacular natural phenomenon, as millions of monarch butterflies migrate over 3,000 miles from North America to overwinter in Mexico.
Situated beneath the Popocatapetl and Iztaccihuati volcanoes at 2,200m, Puebla is one of the oldest cities in Mexico, with more wonderful architecture and beautiful ‘azueles’ (ornate Spanish-style tiles). The city centre alone contains 70 churches.
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We have been arranging Colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende & horse riding holidays for over 20 years.
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Like most of the Colonial Highland cities, San Miguel de Allende is ideal for exploring on foot although you will need cobble-friendly shoes! Do not miss the Municipal Market or the pink limestone facade of the San Miguel Archangel parish church on Colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende and horse riding holidays. Enjoy and absorb its fascinating mix of cathedrals, shops old and boutique, rooftop restaurants, art galleries, dancing, live music and great food.
With its maze of narrow cobbled alleyways, Guanajuato is another walking city with street food, craft stalls, markets, mariachi bands and street performers. The Jardin de la Union, a pedestrian plaza edged with cafes, is at its heart. The Regional Museum is situated in the massive, balconied Alhondiga de Granadites, a former grain store. Flamboyant baroque churches and buildings and multi-coloured houses abound, make this one of the most beautiful cities to visit on colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende. The Colonial Highlands is also a popular base for horse riding holidays.
Moriela has broad boulevards and, unusually, not one but two main plazas. It has a consistent colonial style throughout the city, making it another candidate for the title of the most beautiful city on colonial Mexico tours to San Miguel de Allende and Colonial Highlands horse riding holidays. To the familiar mix of restaurants, galleries and museums, cafes and street food, you can add chocolateries (local chocolate shops). Those with a sweet tooth should not miss the Candy Museum, with its cake and sweet production, while those with an interest in 17th century construction must see the huge aqueduct which runs down the centre of Avenida Acueducto.
Cuernavaca enjoys perfect weather and verdant gardens and the conquistador, Cortez, built a palace for himself here in the central plaza. Today the Palace of Cortez contains a fantastic regional museum with a vast collection of architecture, history and art.
Lively Queretaro with its great night life is reputedly the cleanest city in Mexico and at its most beautiful when the sun goes down.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Mexico City + Colonial Highlands Tour + Mayan Riviera
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$2,791
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• Patzcuaro & Morelia
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• Dolores Hidalgo
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• Beach Holiday
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• Teotihuacan Pyramids
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• San Miguel de Allende
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• Mexico City Tours
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• Playa del Carmen, Yucatan
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• Guadalajara & Tequila
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• Colonial Highlands
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Our escorted Mexico City tours start by exploring the ancient pyramids & Anthropology Museum, with its treasure trove of Olmec, Atzec and Mayan artefacts. We then head to the charming Colonial Highlands to discover their history, culture, landscapes & cuisine, ending with a beach holiday near Playa del Carmen in the Yucatan. Two departures per month, with dual language English & Spanish guides.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Mexico City + Colonial Highlands - Private Guide
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$3,034
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• Guanajuato & Dolores Hidalgo
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• Colonial Highlands
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• Mexico City Holidays
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• Private Tour Guides
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• Mineral De Pozos
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• Santiago de Queretaro
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• Sanctuary of Atotonilco
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• Teotihuacan Pyramids
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• San Miguel de Allende
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• Yucatan Beach
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Our Mexico City holidays include private tour guides, allowing you to explore the history, scenery & culture of this vibrant country. From Mexico City, head to the charming Spanish towns of the Colonial Highlands, including the beautiful cities of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Santiago de Queretaro, Dolores Hidalgo, Mineral De Pozos & Atotonilco. Then relax on a lovely Yucatan beach. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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Mexico Horse Riding: Colonial Highlands + Mayan Riviera
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$4,250
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• Santa Rosa
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• Colonial Highlands
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• Silver Route
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• Sanctuary of Atotonilco
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• Guanajuato
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• Mexico Horse Riding Holidays
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• Tequila Tasting
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• San Miguel de Allende
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• Beach - Riviera Maya
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• Dolores Hidalgo
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Our Mexico horse riding holidays exploring the picturesque Colonial Highlands. Starting from Guanajuato, ride to Santa Rosa & historic Dolores Hildalgo, where the Mexican revolution began. Visit the Sanctuary of Atotonilco (Sistine Chapel of Mexico) & magnificent San Miguel de Allende, then relax on a beach on the Riviera Maya. All riding, meals & transfers included. Min 4 - Max 14. Intermediate & advanced riders.
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