Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Itinerary



1º Day. - HOTEL.Travel Agent. ( Ruth)
Posada Santa Fe hotel is located in the beautiful historic center of the colonial city of Guanajuato and is just a few steps from the main tourist attractions, such as the Juarez Theater, the amazing building of the University of Guanajuato and many other interesting spots.

- 8:00 O’clock a.m. Breakfast. Cultural Attaché. (German)
The city of Guanajuato, which means "hill of frogs" in the indigenous language, was founded in 1552. It is located in Central Mexico in a narrow valley protected by arid mountains. Considered one of Mexico's colonial gems, Guanajuato became famous for silver when one of the world's richest veins was found in 1558 at La Valenciana mine just above the city center.

- Morning Activity. – Tour Guide. (Ma Wing).
We start our City Tour Guanajuato’s Downtown.

9:00 O’clock a.m. The first place that we are going to visit is Plaza Mayor or Plaza de la Paz..

10:00 a.m. We’ll continue our rout to the Garden of he Union; where we can see the majestic and centennial Juarez Theater. To the right the Temple of San Diego and the convent of San Pedro.
2:00 p.m. LUNCH. Cultural Attaché. (German).

It's houses and streets molded themselves to the local terrain of valleys and hills. The city grew by chance: a few homes here and there, plazas and narrow streets later joined at the foot of the markets and churches. The adaptation to local geography gives Guanajuato much of it's charm with narrow alleyways cobbled with stone and hidden plazas ripe for exploration.

4:00 p.m. We’re going towards the street of Sopeña, colorful adorned with balconies and showy buildings. Our first point is when arriving at the end of the street where the street is open and an interest set is reveled to us, all it under the bronze glance of the effigy of Miguel de Cervantes. There same back of the sculpture is the Iconographic Museum of the Quixote. That is the house of the most important quixotic meeting of the word.

6:30 p.m. In front of the museum we can appreciate the Temple of San Francisco sober and simple. Then we fallow towards the left until finding with the house of Santa Us, austere full chapel of colonial evocation.

- 7:30 p.m. DINNER. Cultural attaché. (German)

Historical architecture is found everywhere. Three 18th century churches of Churrigueresque style are found in Guanajuato: the Church of the Compañia, San Diego and San Cayetano. Other notable colonial buildings include the Juarez Theater, the University of Guanajuato, and the Diego Rivera Museum. You can also visit the Presa de Olla dam and the Pípila, which is a lookout above the city. Jardin de la Union is one of the many small plazas to visit.

- Cost. Travel Agent. (Ruth).
The 1st day the cost is $70 dollars per person
The 2nd day the cost is $75 dollars per person
The 3th day the cost is $80 dollars per person



2º Day,
- Translate reservation. –Travel Agent. (Ruth)
- 8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST. At Hotel’s restaurant. Cultural Attaché. (German)

Not so historically important, but very popular is the Museo de las Momias or Mummy Museum. Located in the hills above town, this cemetery now houses a collection of over one hundred mummies who have been moved from their original grave sites and placed in this building. At an elevation over 6,700 ft., the dry mountain air is thought responsible for this phenomena.

- Morning activity. Tourist Guide. (Ma Wing).
9:00 a.m. Translate to the monument to the Pípila.up the hill of San Miguel where we can appreciate the whole beautiful city of Guanajuato. (Don’t forget to bring your camera).

10:30 a.m. Go to the Pantheon Civil and Museo de las Momias (The Mommies Museum) down to the south of the Cerro Trozado is situated the Civil Pantheon where you can see a famous collection of mummified cadavers which are very well known as the Momias de Guanajuato.

12:00 o’clock Go to Guanajuato’s downtown again and visit the Temple of th Company representing a time of resplendent architecture, so we stop in some details of that temple. After that go by the street “Lascurain de Retana” in which is the famous University of Guanajuato.it is essential that we visit this enormous building.

- 2:00 p.m. LUCH. Cultural Attaché . (German).

Around each corner is a new surprise, like the Callejon del Beso or Alley of the Kiss, whose name comes from a local romantic legend of forbidden lovers.

-Evening activity. Tour Guide. (MaWing).
4:00 p.m. Go to the Alhondiga de Granaditas. which also a museum actually.

5:00 p.m. Alley of Kiss. (Callejón del Beso). Here you can listen the story where the name of the street came from. There are many children who wants to tell you like a song.
- We can go by the brief route towards to seat of San Fernando with its height of ash tree, then walk to the Plaza and Templo de San Roque, in this place you’ll feel like you stay in a piece of Sevilla in Spain in the 16th century. Here take place the “Entremesen Cervantinos”. From the famous International Festival Cervantino.


7:00 p.m. DINNER. –Cultural Attaché. (German).

One of the more famous are the strolling musicians called callejoneadas or estudiantinas who, in traditional costumes, usually begin on weekend nights around 8:30pm at the San Diego church. They lead a moving procession of singers and followers through the narrow alleys (callejons) of Guanajuato singing, telling stories and jokes in Spanish. Even if you don't speak Spanish, it's a great time.

8:30 p.m. Night Activity. Tour Guide. (Ma Wing).
- Let’s go to the famous “Callejoneadas” walking along the streets with the music of the “Estudiantinas”.


3º Day.

Hotel :Travel Agent. (Ruth)
The Hotel's bus only collect $4 dollars per person for go to San Miguel Allende

8:00 a.m. BREAKFAST. Cultural Attaché (German).

Located 60 kilometers north of Queretaro, the colonial gem of San Miguel de Allende (sahn mee-GEHL deh a-YEHN-deh), population 80,000, is situated on a hillside facing the Laja River and the distant Guanajauto Mountains. Declared a national monument in 1926, San Miguel is a picturesque city of arched colonial mansions, flower-filled patios, and winding, terraced cobblestone streets. It is particularly beautiful in March, when flowering jacaranda trees are in bloom.
9:00 a.m. Morning Activity. Going to San Miguel Allende, Gto.. Driving along the federal way 51 you get to San Miguel Allende. That is a cosmopolitan and picturesque colonial city. Its beautiful architecture and pleasant enviroment have made this city an important tourist center.
- Main place to visit in San Miguel Allende Main Garden. Located in the heart of the city, It is surrounded by beautiful buildings .
- Then La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, this spectacular church was build in the 18th century.
- After that go to the Centro Cultural Ignacio Ramirez “El Nigromante”. Is the National Institute of Fine Art.
- And go to the Presidencia Municipal, (Mayor’s Office) build in 1736.


- LUNCH. Cultual Attaché. (German).
The city boasts a thriving cultural and entertainment scene. Many events (plays, lectures, art classes) are in English. The renowned San Miguel Music Festival (featuring Mexican and international artists) happens each December. A city with six patron saints and dozens of churches, San Miguel hosts a full calendar of religious festivals throughout the year. The town's biggest bash is San Miguel Arcángel, a celebration honoring the town's chief patron saint. The event includes a running of bulls through city streets, traditional dancers, and lots of merriment. It is held each September 29th.

Two features distinguish San Miguel from the state's other colonial city attraction, Guanajuato. For shopping, the city boasts some of Mexico's best crest shops and fine art boutiques. The variety of merchandise is exceptional, as is the workmanship. Secondly, its dining scene is top notch.
4:00 p.m. Visit the Angela’s Peralta Theater, this neoclassic theater was inaugurated on May 20th 1873.

5:00 p.m. Go to Allende’s House or the Historic Museum of San Miguel. This colonial house dates back to 18th century and was the birthplace of Don Ignacio Allende.a hero of the Independence War.

6:00 p.m. Museum of Modern Art and Ecological Park. Where you can also participate in tourist activities.
8:00 p.m. DINNER- Cultural Attaché.-(German).

Most of San Miguel's sightseeing highlights are clustered around the compact downtown area. This is a wonderful city for aimless wandering along its narrow cobbled lanes. El Jardin, the city's main plaza (zocalo) is a great starting spot. And don't miss the city's landmark, La Parroquia, the pink, gothic church on the main plaza.

One of the best city views is from the town's Mirador, located on ahill to the southeast of the city center. At the foot of the hill is El Chorro, which spouts a natuarl spring where the city's women come to do laundry. Further along is Parque Juárez, a shady green belt with ponds, fountains, and benches. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican town with international flair, centuries old history, and a relaxing almost peaceful feeling, San Miguel de Allende is the vacation (or retirement spot) for you.


- 9:00 p.m. HOTEL.- Travel Agent.-(Ruth).
The bus return to Guanajuato. At 10:00 o'clock you will be on the hotel

2 comments:

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Dolores Ortiz said...

The most beautiful in Guanajuato is the possibility that you have to visit many places without using a car just walking, that's nice because the view is great, I've been there ones but the hotel was very expensive I should contact you next time you did a great job.