MEXICO - Querétaro
October 20 - 27, 2024
Join Camiba Cultural Tours
Explore the dichotomy of Surrealism & Colonialism in the Mexican towns of Querétaro, Tequisquiapan, Bernal, & Xilitla. Seven nights and six full days.
NEED TO KNOW DETAILS
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Double Occupancy Cost: $2,100.00/person
Single Occupancy Cost: add $750
Deposit: $500/person
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• Transportation from the airport in Querétaro Mexico (QRO) to the hotel on the arrival day.
• Accommodations for 7 nights for one person in a double occupancy suite (unless single occupancy upgrade is chosen).
• Two meals including a welcome dinner (guests are responsible for all other meals).
• Transportation to and entrance fees for all scheduled excursions.
• Transportation from the hotel to the Querétaro airport (QRO) anytime on the departure day. -
Make with minimum guests: June 20, 2024
Closes: August 25, 2024
Full Payment Due: September 23, 2024
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• Price does not include airfare to and from Querétaro (QRO). Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements to ensure arrival and departure to and from the airport on designated days. We are available to consult while guests make these arrangements.
• We recommend all tourists consider purchasing their own travel and health insurance and consult with their medical professional regarding any recommended vaccinations and health precautions. -
• IDENTIFICATION ~ A valid passport is required.
• ALTITUDE ~ Querétaro: 5,971’ ~ Tequisquiapan: 6,168’ ~ Xilitla: 2,218’
• WEATHER ~ Querétaro & Tequisquiapan typical daytime temperatures are in the upper 70s and nighttime temperatures around 50f. October is traditionally very dry. Xilitla is at a lower altitude and closer to the coast, so it is more humid and warmer with temperatures ranging from mid 80s to low 60s.
• ACCOMMODATIONS & TRANSPORTATION ~ We stay in several different cities on this tour. We will travel between them in a private van.
• PHYSICAL EXERTION ~ Moderate Exertion (3 out of 5) This tour consists of mostly in-town, moderately paced walking on hilly cobblestone streets. There are opportunities for more vigorous hiking and climbing for those who are interested.
• MEDICAL ~ Querétaro is a major city with modern medical services available. However, while traveling in the towns in the surrounding region, we will at times be several hours away from medical services.
A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THIS TOUR
This QUERÉTARO tour’s departure day adjoins the arrival day for our SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE tour (24-10-28-MX-SMA), dates October 28 - November 4, 2024), making it easy to combine the two tours. If you join both tours, you receive an extra night of accommodations in Querétaro at no additional cost. The rate for the two tours together is: $4,200 double occ (single occ + $1,500)
General Tour Outline
SUNDAY:
Travel/Arrival day – the only scheduled event this day is our welcome dinner in the town of Tequisquiapan.
MONDAY – THURSDAY:
We’ll explore the towns of Tequisquiapan, Bernal, and Xilitla with the following included on the itinerary :
Visits to working artists’ studios including ceramics, wicker weaving (hard fiber), ixtle weaving (soft fiber), and glasswork.
A walking tour of the main plaza of Tequisquiapan and its artisan market
Visit to Peña de Bernal, a 65-million-year-old monolith with a height of 433 meters (one of the largest in the world).
Drive through the high desert into the Sierra Gorda mountains and watch the surroundings change as we drive through the lush biodiverse coastal side of the mountain range.
Exploration of the mountain town of Xilitla including the Leonora Carrington Museum, the wonderful surrealist Las Pozas gardens of Edward James, and optional mountain hikes through the natural beauty and waterfalls of the area.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
we’ll spend experiencing the contemporary art and the colonial architecture of Querétaro with a walking tour of the historic center and stops at wonderful museums and plazas.
SUNDAY:
Travel/Departure day, no official tour events are scheduled for this day