The Aztec and Spanish worlds collided in Mexico’s capital city, giving birth to a new nation whose heritage and culture are recognised in numerous ruins and monuments. The Museum of Anthropology with its wealth of pre-Hispanic treasures and the venerable pyramids at Teotihuacan bring together the riches of ancient civilisations. Famous painters like Diego Rivera contributed towards the city’s heritage with impressive murals depicting the lives of ordinary people. Outside the capital, 400 year old memories of the silver mining days are kept alive by charming architectural gems such as the city of San Miguel de Allende, while Pacific Coast hotels such as Las Alamandas and Las Ventanas offer truly world class hideaways.
Recommended accommodation
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Las Alamandas
Isabel Goldsmith’s Las Alamandas is paradise found. A fabulously glamorous retreat located on the Pacific Coast south of Puerto Vallarta, it offers just fourteen elegant suites in 15,000 acres of ecological reserve.
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Las Ventanas Al Paraiso
Literally meaning 'windows to paradise' Las Ventanas al Paraiso is the place to stay on the Pacific coast and consistently impresses its clientele who seek pampering and luxury.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 3 Mexico City
Arrive in Mexico City & overnight. Enjoy two full days in the capital to include a city tour of the former Aztec & colonial capital & the huge pyramids of Teotihacan. Spend three nights at the W Mexico City.
DAYS 4 - 6 San Miguel de Allende
Travel north via Queretaro to San Miguel de Allende to explore the colonial cities & former silver mining towns of the Mexican Sierra, rich in beautiful colonial architecture, excellent handicraft markets & fine dining. Spend three nights at the Orient-Express Casa de Sierra Nevada.
DAYS 7 - 13 Pacific Coast
Travel to Mexico City & fly to Puerto Vallarta. On arrival transfer to Isabel Goldsmith's Las Alamandas for a seven night stay.This luxury hideaway is one of Mexico's most romantic hotels. Spend seven nights at Las Alamandas.
DAY 14
Take a scheduled flight from Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City to connect with the flight home.
Prices start from £2,830 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
