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Mexico
The Best of Central Mexico: Magical Towns and Bustling Cities
Program No. 23083RJ
Beginning in Mexico City’s bustle, journey to five colorful, European-inspired cities in Central Mexico, experiencing archaeological gems, open-air markets and savory cuisine.
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LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Dec 04, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Sep 18, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Oct 09, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Nov 06, 2025 - Nov 20, 2025 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Nov 13, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Dec 04, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Jan 08, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 29, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Feb 05, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Feb 12, 2026 - Feb 26, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Mar 05, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Mar 12, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Apr 09, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Sep 03, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Nov 05, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026 (Mexico City to Oaxaca)
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
14
Breakfasts
12
Lunches
9
Dinners
Total:
35 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance:
Gluten Free, Low Salt, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Where You'll Stay
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
San Miguel de Allende
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in an ex-colonial mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere. The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia, Michoacan
Built between 1937 and 1940, the colonial type hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Morelia. Close to some of Morelia's most popular landmarks, the cathedral and plaza de armas.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro
The simple small yet comfortable boutique type hotel is in a refurbished colonial "Casona" conveniently located in midst of the historic center of Queretaro.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca de Juarez, Oax
The comfortable hotel has a perfect location to explore the picturesque and traditional Historic Center of Oaxaca. Within walking distance of the hotel are the Temple of Santo Domingo, the main plaza, markets, craft shops, galleries, museums and restaurants.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia, Michoacan
Built between 1937 and 1940, the colonial type hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Morelia. Close to some of Morelia's most popular landmarks, the cathedral and plaza de armas.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro
The simple small yet comfortable boutique type hotel is in a refurbished colonial "Casona" conveniently located in midst of the historic center of Queretaro.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca de Juarez, Oax
The comfortable hotel has a perfect location to explore the picturesque and traditional Historic Center of Oaxaca. Within walking distance of the hotel are the Temple of Santo Domingo, the main plaza, markets, craft shops, galleries, museums and restaurants.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia, Michoacan
Built between 1937 and 1940, the colonial type hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Morelia. Close to some of Morelia's most popular landmarks, the cathedral and plaza de armas.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro
The simple small yet comfortable boutique type hotel is in a refurbished colonial "Casona" conveniently located in midst of the historic center of Queretaro.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca de Juarez, Oax
The comfortable hotel has a perfect location to explore the picturesque and traditional Historic Center of Oaxaca. Within walking distance of the hotel are the Temple of Santo Domingo, the main plaza, markets, craft shops, galleries, museums and restaurants.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia, Michoacan
Built between 1937 and 1940, the colonial type hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Morelia. Close to some of Morelia's most popular landmarks, the cathedral and plaza de armas.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro, Queretaro
The simple small yet comfortable boutique type hotel is in a refurbished colonial "Casona" conveniently located in midst of the historic center of Queretaro.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca de Juarez, Oax
The comfortable hotel has a perfect location to explore the picturesque and traditional Historic Center of Oaxaca. Within walking distance of the hotel are the Temple of Santo Domingo, the main plaza, markets, craft shops, galleries, museums and restaurants.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
San Miguel de Allende
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in an ex-colonial mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere. The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
San Miguel de Allende
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in an ex-colonial mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere. The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
San Miguel de Allende
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in an ex-colonial mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere. The spacious rooms are elegantly decorated. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Mexico City
Located in a colonial building on the Zocalo facing the Cathedral and the National Palace, the recently refurbished Zócalo Central Hotel is an urban sanctuary in the heart of México City. The elegant rooftop restaurant offers an unmatched view of the Zocalo.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Morelia
La Soledad hotel provides a luxury experience. Located in a splendid colonial building from the 17th century and featuring an exquisite central courtyard, the hotel is in the heart of the historic center of Morelia. It displays a vast collection of works of art and antique furniture. Charming modern rooms are decorated with fine details of marble, onyx, wood and quarry that retain its colonial essence. Each room is different.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Guanajuato
Edelmira Boutique Hotel is located in a quiet niche of a pedestrian walk in the heart of Guanajuato. The historic building was an old coach station remodeled and converted into a small, modern style hotel that blends harmoniously with the original stone walls of the building. Due to the strategic location, rooms are generally small.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Santiago de Queretaro:, Queretaro
Doña Urraca Boutique Hotel & Spa is located in a XVIII century mansion in the city center yet inspiring a tranquil atmosphere centered on a garden with pool. The spacious elegant rooms feature decorative designs by Pineda Covalin, an internationally known Mexican brand of fashion designs that highlight indigenous motifs and Mexican elements. The hotel name comes from the third song of Mio Cid, where it mentions the Indomitable Queen Doña Urraca I, the first woman to hold a man’s role having ruled over Castille, Leon, and Galicia from 1109 to her death in 1126.
2 NIGHTS
Location:
Puebla
Located in the city center, the Quinta Real Puebla hotel is housed in a building known as the Convent of the Immaculate Conception dating to the sixteenth century. The architectural space offers peace, beauty and history that is felt in every wall and in every room, each unique in size, layout and furnishings. A formal spacious courtyard dominates the building.
3 NIGHTS
Location:
Oaxaca
Pertaining to the Quinta Real collection of hotels that reflect the vice regal splendor of New Spain, Quinta Real Oaxaca is housed in a beautiful former 16th-century Dominican convent featuring several courtyards and historical details. Located in the heart of the city, it occupies an entire block. In maintaining the original layout of the convent, rooms vary in size, shape and location.
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Dec 4 - Dec 18, 2025
Sep 18 - Oct 2, 2025
Oct 9 - Oct 23, 2025
Nov 6 - Nov 20, 2025
Nov 13 - Nov 27, 2025
Dec 4 - Dec 18, 2025
Jan 8 - Jan 22, 2026
Jan 15 - Jan 29, 2026
Feb 5 - Feb 19, 2026
Feb 12 - Feb 26, 2026
Mar 5 - Mar 19, 2026
Mar 12 - Mar 26, 2026
Apr 9 - Apr 23, 2026
Sep 3 - Sep 17, 2026
Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2026
Nov 5 - Nov 19, 2026
Documents
Personal Information and Preferences
After you enroll, we’ll ask you to provide or update your personal information and preferences, which includes your health information, lodging and meal preferences for your program.
Both a valid passport and a personal permit are required for entry into Mexico and returning to the United States. Non-U.S. citizens please check with Mexican Consulate and U.S. Immigration for individual requirements. The permit (FMM-Forma Migratoria Múltiple) is included in your flight fare and is provided by the airline during your international flight. Upon entering Mexico, it is stamped by the Immigration Bureau. It is important to keep the permit with you, it must be returned at flight check in upon departure from Mexico. If you enter Mexico by land, you must process this permit at the border at a cost of approximately $25 USD.
Passport
A passport is required for this program. It must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
This information about travel documents pertains to participants holding U.S. passports. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Visas
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Health Requirements
Health Requirements
No inoculations are required for Mexico. All drinking water and ice served in restaurants, homes, etc. is purified. DO NOT drink water out of the tap.
Traveling by Air
Plane
If Road Scholar is arranging your air travel to and from the program, and you travel on the scheduled start and end dates, you’ll receive free round-trip transfers from the airport to the hotel.
Arrival day is on December 4, 2025
Meet the group at Zocalo Central Hotel in Mexico City
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Getting to the site: Participants who purchased air with Road Scholar: Pass through immigration and customs and pick up your luggage. Exit the gate and look for the red Road Scholar sign. Your Group Leader will be waiting for you to board a vehicle that will take you to the hotel. Flights should arrive by 4:00 p.m. in order to arrive in time for the 6:00 p.m. welcome dinner. If you purchased your air through Road Scholar, a transfer will be provided for you. PRIVATE TAXIS - recommended For independent travelers, taxis, both private and collective, are the best means of transportation for your transfer from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to the hotel where the program starts. Taxi services are located at the international and domestic entrances at Terminals 1 and 2. In both cases, taxi tickets are sold at the modules located in the Baggage Claim area and in the walkway areas. Many companies offer the service, all are similar. Price is approximately $45-$50 USD per cab. Driving time is approximately 45 min with average traffic to reach the hotel. HOTEL SHUTTLE not recommended. Charges a fee for the service, must reserve ahead of time, and generally requires a 30 mins-1 hour wait time at the airport.
Your trip ends on: Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Oaxaca at Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast. 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
Getting to the airport: If you purchased your air through Road Scholar, a transfer will be provided for you. PRIVATE TAXIS - recommended For independent travelers, taxi cabs are available outside the hotel for the transfer to Oaxaca Xoxocotlán International Airport (OAX). May be reserved ahead at hotel front desk. Price is approximately $30-$35 USD per cab. Driving time is approximately 30 min with average traffic from the hotel.
Information if you are purchasing your own airfare: Participants who have not purchased airfare through Road Scholar are responsible for making their own transfer arrangements to the first site at the beginning of the program, as well as from the last site at the end of the program. The Information Packet Road Scholar sends in advance of the program includes details needed to make your transfer arrangements. If you wish to purchase airfare through Road Scholar, please call (800) 241-1404. Please note: In the unlikely event Road Scholar must make changes to the program's arrival or departure details, we will notify all participants as soon as possible. Participants who have purchased Road Scholar airfare are protected against airline change fees; however, anyone who has not purchased Road Scholar airfare will be required to make their own adjustments and may incur fees imposed by the airline.
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