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Essential Central Mexico

9 days
From Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City
4.9
59 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Meet your group and CEO in Puerto Vallarta
  • Explore tequila making and taste it near Tequila
  • Tour Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque's vibrant streets
  • Discover Guanajuato's tunnels and architecture
  • See San Miguel de Allende's historic sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Puerto Vallarta
  2. Day 2 Puerto Vallarta (1B)
  3. Day 3 Puerto Vallarta/Guadalajara (1B, 1L)
  4. Day 4 Guadalajara (1B)
  5. Day 5 Guadalajara/Guanajuato (1B)
  6. Day 6 Guanajuato/San Miguel de Allende (1B)
  7. Day 7 San Miguel de Allende (1B)
  8. Day 8 San Miguel de Allende/Mexico City (1B)
  9. Day 9 Mexico City (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Additional Services
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  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Good
    4.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.3
  • Food
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    4.0
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  • GC
    · April 29th, 2025
    The G Adventure Tour was excellent. The service provided by TourRadar was pathetic. I phoned G Adventures 24 hours before I flew to Mexico regarding a voucher to confirm the commencement details for the Tour. They said my application form had not been received because it was incomplete and I had to go back to TourRadar. I phoned your Company to be advised by your employee that I had missed ticking a box and it was my responsibility to complete the form correctly. I would have thought it was your Company’s responsibility to check that your clients correctly completed all necessary forms. There was no apology from your representative, as it was all my fault! It appears to me you are happy to collect your commission for little (or no) effort. I hope if I plan another holiday with G Adventures, I don’t have to deal with TourRadar. I will forward my review to G Adventures. Gerry Cantwell
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your review, Gerry. We are glad you enjoyed your tour, but regret your experience with Tour Radar. We have passed your feedback on the correct department for training purposes.
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Essential Central Mexico reviewer 2
    · November 27th, 2024
    very good wonderful nice super
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback, Michael! The world deserves more you!
    Trip date: November 2024
  • KD
    · November 13th, 2024
    The tour would have been so much better if the guide had performed better. She didn’t seem confident and at times lacked diplomacy with some of the tour members. The accommodation in Peurto Vallarta was poor and the accommodation in Guadalajara was so appalling I was tempted to leave the tour. I will leave photos in the next section
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your honest feedback with us, Kathleen. We regret your disappointments in the CEO and accommodations. Someone from our Customer Experience team will be in touch to discuss this further.
    Trip date: October 2024
  • A
    · April 14th, 2024
    Magical Mexico, beaches, street food, cathedrals, Tequila, history, scenery, ruins, tradional dance, art, markets, laughter, supermarkets, colour and spice and new friends
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    Trip date: April 2024
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  • A
    · March 3rd, 2024
    A great experience for those wanting to hand off planning and accommodations to an other. Overall very pleasant experience, awarding some freedom to explore.
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    Trip date: February 2024
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  • A
    · January 28th, 2024
    I would say I had a wonderful experience with your tour. Met some great people and basically saw what I came to see. Will recommend you to friends and relatives.
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    Trip date: January 2024
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  • A
    · March 24th, 2024
    Excellent trip
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    Trip date: March 2024
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  • A
    · December 24th, 2023
    I enjoyed being part of a newer tour in general, Bea held her own!
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    Trip date: December 2023
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  • A
    · November 20th, 2023
    My experience was amazing, I would love to book another trip. And if it’s with Edgar again I would. I have nothing but positive things to say for the tour.
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    Trip date: November 2023
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  • A
    · January 28th, 2024
    I enjoyed all assets of the tour
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    Trip date: January 2024
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Dates & Availability

9 days
Essential Central Mexico
From Puerto Vallarta to Mexico City

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  • O

    Oscar

    Asked on March 4th, 2025

    What should I do to confirm my booking?

    Payments
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      Please provide all required details to start the request process, which may take 3-4 business days for confirmation.

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    Ali

    Asked on March 3rd, 2025

    Is it safe in general. After the tour is it easy and safe to get around Mexico city. What if you don't have enough people, are you canceling the tour then I have to consider when to buy my flight

    Tour Details
    Travel Support
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      We do not have minimum numbers on our trips so we do not cancel if there is not enough people, they run on any number. Once you are confirmed, you can purchase your flight.

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    Winfried

    Asked on February 28th, 2025

    Can I keep my luggage in the hotel after check-out?

    Accommodation
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, guests can generally leave their luggage at the hotel after check-out until departure time.

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    Carole

    Asked on February 8th, 2025

    Is the flight and tour price inclusive of taxes?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      Please check if the total provided includes all applicable taxes before booking.

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    Pieter

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    Can I request a single room for the entire trip?

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    Single supplement
    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      We will pair you with another traveler of the same gender, but if you prefer a private room, you have the option to pay a single supplement.

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    Nina

    Asked on January 30th, 2025

    Am I able to join the group for dinner on the 19 April? Am I able to add an additional night's accommodation in Mexico City at no extra charge? Am I able to book a private room for each night? What is the additional cost?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      You can certainly join the trip on day 2 of the trip, but there would be no discount as this is a package tour and cannot be discounted if you choose to start late or finish early. The cost for a pre night hotel room would be USD100.00 and we currently have 1 x single room available on this trip for an additional USD819.

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      Nina

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      I'm asking if I can stay an additional night at the end of the tour in Mexico City. If there is an additional cost for this room, I am willing to pay.

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      The additional cost for a post tour hotel on Mexico City would be an additional $90 per night.

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    Carmen

    Asked on January 29th, 2025

    Will I be able to share a room with another solo traveler?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes, we will pair you with another same-gendered traveler during the tour.

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    Nicola

    Asked on January 11th, 2025

    Is there the option of hotel upgrade? Four star preferred. The hotels listed look lower level. Also, the group size. Is there the option of a private tour for 2?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      Our tours are sold as a package and therefore we can not upgrade any services including hotels. This tour uses standard 3 star accommodation. There is no option for a private tour for 2. We require a minimum amount of 8 travellers to qualify for a private tour. We specialize in small group tours with our maximum group size being 16. On average 12 travellers.

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    Theresa

    Asked on January 2nd, 2025

    what is the public transport between cities? is it on toll roads. is it safe?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      The local buses used are standard cross country buses usually sit people side by side with luggage going below. Travel is safe on the roads.

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      Theresa

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      What is typical ages for people on this tour?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten January 2025

      As this tour is listed under our classic travel style we normally would have travellers from the ages 30-60.

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    Charlotte

    Asked on November 19th, 2024

    What if there is a discrepancy in the booking system?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten November 2024

      If an issue arises, we will coordinate with the local office to resolve it and keep you updated.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mexico. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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