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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
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Relax on the pacific beaches in Puerto Vallarta.
Listen to mariachi bands and sample tequila at a tavern in Guadalajara.
Soak in the history of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende.
Eat incredible food and regional delicacies from this part of Mexico
Dreaming of vibrant cities, colonial towns, and the flavors of Mexico? The "Essential Central Mexico" tour whisks you on a 9-day exploration from Puerto Vallarta’s Pacific shores to the pulsating heart of Mexico City. Designed for experienced travelers who thrive on culture, cuisine, and history, this small group trip is an easy-paced adventure full of local color.
Begin your journey in Puerto Vallarta, where beaches and lively markets set a festive tone. Next, immerse yourself in Guadalajara’s musical heritage and sample the region’s famed tequila. The cobblestone streets of Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende invite you to discover stunning architecture and a tapestry of Mexican traditions, before you cap your adventure in cosmopolitan Mexico City.
This tour package stands out for its seamless blend of urban excitement and the charm of smaller historic towns. All accommodations, meals, and transport are covered, allowing you to focus on soaking up the atmosphere—and perhaps picking up a few Spanish phrases along the way.
For travelers seeking a well-rounded trip through Mexico’s cultural heartland, this journey promises unforgettable experiences, iconic sights, and a taste of authentic Mexican life.
Kevin made the trip super special - his selections of restaurants, recommendations, etc were spot on. He was super attentive to everyone. I enjoyed the fact that he was local and was proud of his culture and country and was ready to show it off to all.
Our knowledgeable, and awesome tour guide, Kevin Rico, made the trip even more enjoyable, informative, and one to be looked back on with many fun memories!
totally solid trip
I enjoyed this trip and glad I went but my previous G tour was better, there were more planned and suggested activities. This one was a lot of planning your own day which is not my intention when boking a tour. Learned a lot about Mexico and bonded with my tour mates
A wonderful opportunity to revisit favourite cities in Mexico, in two cases after 56 years! The weather was perfect, the food and tequila tastings were fun and delicious, the art and architecture were fantastic, local guides were knowledgeable, especially the Susana from Guadalajara, the sites were incredible and the couples I met from Lonon, England and Edmonton, Alberts were friendly and interesting such that they really enhanced these wonderful experiences while on tour. Of course, the weather was perfect, and I loved the violinist at our restaurants, as well as my favourite ceviches coupled with white wines. Our street foods were great and the fresh fruit drinks were a treat. Being able to get together with relatives in Mexico City was another highlight, among many highlights. Our guide was fantastic, so thank you for a wonderful tour.
Ultimately, what made the trip so memorable were the people on it. If these are the type of folks that G Adventures attracts, then I'm all in. There's not one that I wouldn't have gladly shared a seat with on a bus. Our tour guide responded immediately to issues or to questions, and I really appreciated that. I felt quite welcomed by G Adventures, both the booking staff and the staff on tour.
Great trip exploring some of the cities of Mexico.
It was good.