Trip Overview
This Central Mexico trip will give you the opportunity to spend time in Mexico's vibrant capital, while also taking you outside the metropolitan area to see some of Mexico's beautiful nature and wildlife.
We will start and end the trip in Mexico City and give you a chance to get a taste of culture before heading outside the city to observe and learn about the fascinating monarchs in Mexico that migrate to Valle de Bravo. We will also spend a day in Valle de Bravo where you can relax around the lake or enjoy adventure activities like sailing, water skiing, or kayaking.
This 7-day trip has a little bit of everything for those that want to enjoy nature without getting too far from Mexico City.
We will start and end the trip in Mexico City and give you a chance to get a taste of culture before heading outside the city to observe and learn about the fascinating monarchs in Mexico that migrate to Valle de Bravo. We will also spend a day in Valle de Bravo where you can relax around the lake or enjoy adventure activities like sailing, water skiing, or kayaking.
This 7-day trip has a little bit of everything for those that want to enjoy nature without getting too far from Mexico City.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Mexico City
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You will be welcomed by your professional naturalist tour guide and transfer to Hotel Catedral. Once in the hotel, you will have a briefing. Your guide will tell you more about the activities and the security of the trip, along with some fun facts about the monarchs in Mexico for your tour to come!
Accommodation
Hotel Catedral★3 star
Activities
Frida Kahlo MuseumOptional Activity
Free Time in Mexico City
ZócaloOptional Activity
ChapultepecOptional Activity
Transportations
Minivan from Mexico City International Airport to Hotel Catedral
Destinations
Mexico City
Day 2
Anthropology Museum of Mexico & Valle de Bravo
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The day will begin with a visit to the Anthropology Museum, one of the world’s finest archaeological museums with a huge collection of artefacts spread across 23 exhibition halls. Afterwards, we will depart to Valle de Bravo. This magical town, surrounded by mountains, is considered one of the most important tourist destinations in the country, thanks to its excellent hotels, restaurants, an equestrian club, beautiful golf courses, and man-made lake.
Accommodation
El Mesón de las Leyendas★4 star
Activities
The National Museum of Anthropology
Free Time in Valle de BravoOptional Activity
Centro de Espiritualidad Carmel MaranathaOptional Activity
Parroquia de San Francisco de AsisOptional Activity
Museo Arqueológico de Valle de BravoOptional Activity
Lake AvandaroOptional Activity
Transportations
Minivan from Mexico City to Valle de Bravo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mexico City
Valle de Bravo
State of Mexico
Day 3
Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
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Visit the Piedra Herrada Sanctuary, the newest spot to watch the monarchs in Mexico. Horses will take you most of the way to where the monarch butterflies are located. This area is “wilder” than the other sanctuaries and often provides a more remote nature experience. This will give you an opportunity to be part of eco-tourism in Mexico.
Accommodation
El Mesón de las Leyendas★4 star
Activities
Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
Transportations
Minivan from Valle de Bravo to Piedra Herrada Sanctuary
Minivan from Piedra Herrada Sanctuary to Valle de Bravo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Valle de Bravo
State of Mexico
Day 4
Capulin Sanctuary
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Today, we visit the Capulin Sanctuary. In this sanctuary, you can watch the largest and most beautiful prairie of the Monarch Butterfly region called Los Tres Gobernadores (The Three Governors). Because of its access position and the hibernation colony's location, it is possible to watch an amazing transition of vegetation. This is an impressive sight for nature-lovers.
Accommodation
El Mesón de las Leyendas★4 star
Activities
Capulin Sanctuary
Transportations
Minivan from Valle de Bravo to Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve
Minivan from Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve to Valle de Bravo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Valle de Bravo
Naucalpan
Day 5
Free Day in Valle de Bravo
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This will be a free day to enjoy the area of Valle de Bravo. Life here is literally built around the lake. The waters of Valle de Bravo are calm and ideal for sports like sailing, water-skiing, or kayaking. Enjoy your free afternoon, and choose one of the many activities that interest you. Tonight we stay at Hotel Mesón de las Leyendas for one more night.
Accommodation
El Mesón de las Leyendas★4 star
Activities
Free Time in Valle de BravoOptional Activity
Velo de Novia WaterfallOptional Activity
La Peña ViewpointOptional Activity
Cabalgatas Valle Horseback RidingOptional Activity
Monte Alto State ReserveOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Valle de Bravo
State of Mexico
Day 6
Back to Mexico City
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Take your time and relax in the morning. Later, we will go back to Mexico City and check in at the Hotel Catedral. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore places in the city that you missed last time or relax in the hotel after your journey.
Accommodation
Hotel Catedral★3 star
Activities
ZócaloOptional Activity
Free Time in Mexico City
Transportations
Minivan from Valle de Bravo to Mexico City
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Valle de Bravo
Mexico City
Day 7
Transfer to the Airport
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You'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination when the time comes.
Transportations
Minivan from Mexico City to Mexico City International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Mexico City
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What’s included?
- 6 nights accommodation
- 3 activities
- 6 breakfasts
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Mexico in 7 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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