DAY 01: SEP 07: DEPARTURE MANILA

Check-in at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Enjoy your flight with on board amenities and entertainment.

DAY 02: SEP 07: WELCOME TO MEXICO CITY (D)

Afternoon flight from Narita to Mexico City, arriving late afternoon in the Mexican metropolis. You will be amazed by the size of the city from the moment you arrive. As the country’s capital, “la Ciudad de Mexico” is a mosaic of contrasts but most of all, an experience in which all of Mexico comes together. It’s the perfect place to begin your trip in our country. Upon arrival at Mexico City International Airport, you will be met and greeted by our local guide and the group will be driven to the hotel for check in. On due time, meet at the lobby and take your dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Mexico City.

DAY 03: SEP 08: SHRINE GUADALUPE & TEOTIHUACAN PYRAMIDS (BLD)

After breakfast, depart for the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Patroness of the Americas), by way of the Plaza of the Three Cultures. You will first visit the Church of Santiago Tlatelolco where St. Juan Diego was baptized. This plaza is important as it symbolizes the unique blend of the pre-Hispanic, and Hispanic cultures that make up Mexico. Continue to the Shrine of Guadalupe, built in response to Our Lady’s request to the visionary, St. Juan Diego. Join the other pilgrims as you kneel in front of the “Tilma”, where Our Lady’s image was miraculously imprinted. Following this visit, you will make your way to San Juan Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to mythology this site was chosen to be the center of the universe, and from then on, it became a prominent political and religious center from the second century until the ninth century. While in San Juan Teotihuacan, enjoy a guided tour of the Archaeological zone. View the pyramids of the Sun and Moon and learn how the Aztecs used to work the obsidian stone and the multiple uses of the Maguey Plant. Overnight in Mexico City.

DAY 04: SEP 09: MEXICO CITY TOUR (BLD)

This morning, your day will begin with breakfast, followed by Mass at the Holy Family Church, where you will view the tomb of Fr. Miguel Agustin Pro, the Jesuit martyr. In a time of great religious persecutions, Fr. Pro was exiled from Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. However, he returned to Mexico and was aided by a secret ministry who helped him hide from authorities. During his time in Mexico, he assisted many individuals in their spiritual, as well as temporal, needs. He was eventually discovered, arrested and killed by authorities. While at the Holy Family Church, you may pray to this great martyr who remained filled with the joy of serving Our Lord even in the midst of very difficult times. You will also visit the small but very inspiring Museum dedicated in honor of Father Pro. There will be time for a prayer and a special blessing. After this visit, you will tour the oldest and largest cathedral in all of Latin America, the Metropolitan Cathedral. Throughout your time in the cathedral, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning paintings, altar pieces, and statues. Your tour continues with a transfer to the National Palace (subject to Government activities). This extraordinary palace has been a building of the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec Empire’s rule. During this visit, you will be able to view some amazing murals painted by Diego Rivera. Continue the day with a visit to the Plaza of Santo Domingo. This plaza contains two Holy places that are architecturally exquisite; the Church of Santo Domingo, the first church built by the Dominicans in 1576 and; the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, the first Rosary Shrine in Mexico. Additionally, you will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Covadonga (visit subject to time available), the headquarters of the Confraternity of the Most Holy Rosary. This Shrine is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Asturias (Spain). Overnight in Mexico City.

DAY 05: SEP 10: PUEBLA (BLD)

A fun-filled day is ahead. Enjoy a spectacular drive to what is known as Mexico’s most beautiful city – Puebla. On your ride, you will climb to over 10,000 feet above sea level and view two magnificent peaks; one that is covered with snow and the other that is an active volcano. Visit Puebla’s Cathedral St. Dominic’s Church, and its Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, along with the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, where you will view the incorrupt body of St. Sebastian of Aparicido. Return to Mexico City to have dinner at a hotel restaurant and overnight in Mexico City.

DAY 06: SEP 11: PUEBLA – SAN JUAN DEL RIO – SAN MIGUEL – GUANAJUATO (BLD)

Breakfast at the hotel. Early in the morning you will depart for San Juan del Rio. We will take a tour of the colorful town and then head to San Miguel de Allende, considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where we will have a mass in the city’s cathedral. Then we will head to Guanajuato for the night. Check in at a hotel to have dinner and overnight in Guanajuato.

DAY 07: SEP 12: GUANAJUATO – LEON – GUADALAJARA (BLD)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will visit the city of Leon where we will visit its historic center and discover its unique architecture. Then we will go to the city of Guadalajara. Overnight in Guadalajara.

DAY 08: SEP 13: GUADALAJARA – ZAPOPAN (BLD)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today explore Guadalajara on a city tour and visit Tlaquepaque, one of the Mexican cities with the highest craft tradition, but above all, a place where the secrets of artisanal techniques in ceramics and pottery are amalgamated in beautiful and novel artisan pieces worthy of admiration. No wonder that part of the artisanal production is exported to countries like Japan and Germany. Overnight in Guadalajara.

DAY 09: SEP 14: GUADALAJARA – MEXICO CITY (BLD)

Today after our breakfast we will go to the airport of Guadalajara to take a plane to Mexico City. Overnight in Mexico City.

DAY 10: SEP 15: TAXCO – SANTA PRISCA (BLD)

Today, we will go to Taxco, it is a magical town where you can appreciate its history, streets and commerce where “La Plata” lives. Here you will find some baroque constructions that were successful during the time of the Colony. This is a wonderful town surrounded by mountains where you will find an architectural wonder such as the Church of Santa Prisca and San Sebastián. Return to Mexico City to have dinner in a hotel and overnight.

DAY 11: SEP 16: TULPETLAC & SHRINE GUADALUPE (BLD)

After breakfast, transfer to the Church of the 5th Apparition, where the Blessed Virgin Maria de Guadalupe appeared to Juan Bernardino, Juan Diego’s uncle. Here you can find a well of healing water which locals drink from. Next, a return visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to attend Mass and bid farewell to Mary the Mother of God. On the way back to the hotel you will have dinner in a local restaurant. At your arrival at your hotel, you will have a short time to freshen up before your airport transfer for your flight back to Manila. Transfer to Airport and say goodbye to Mexico!!

DAY 12: SEP 18: ARRIVAL MANILA

Home Sweet Home.