Thanksgiving -- Día
de Gracias -- is not a Mexican holiday, but we promise you a most
memorable Thanksgiving in Mexico in the city of eternal springtime,
Cuernavaca. Cuernavaca has been a vacation spot for Mexicans since
before the Aztecs and remains a prime destination for national
and international visitors. In late November, the brightly blooming
noche buenas (poinsettias) compete with the ever present bougainvilleas
to lend incredible color to the private home compound which houses
the participants in this program. You will have almost all your
meals there as well. While you will have opportunities to explore
and experience Cuernavaca itself, you will also have several exciting
excursions. The magical village of Tepoztlán, with its Sunday
crafts market, will be our first venture. A visit to the picturesque
colonial monument and important silver center of Taxco will occupy
another day. A special tour to Mexico City will feature visits
to museums associated with the lives and work of Diego Rivera
and Frida Kahlo. Thanksgiving Day will include a fantastic day
at the spa at the beautiful resort, Hacienda de Cocoyoc. The program
will conclude with a visit to the archeological site of Xochicalco
and a farewell dinner at the Hacienda Vista Hermosa, south of
Cuernavaca.
Guided
tour of 16th century Cathedral of Cuernavaca and nearby
Borda Gardens
Visit to Robert Brady Museum with amazing collection of
art and folk art
Visit
to Regional Museum, which once was the Palace of Cortes
Visit
to Hacienda Cocoyoc, "The Paradise of the Americas"
with full spa package included
Visit
to archeological site of Xochicalco
Visit
to dramatic restored Hacienda Vista Hermosa, with dinner
included
Tepoztlán:
Visit to 16th century church and ex-convent, now an excellent museum
Visit to exciting Sunday crafts market
Taxco:
Guided tour of opulent Santa Prisca Church
Visit to museum honoring William Spratling, who put Taxco silver on the map
Time to visit some of hundreds of fine silver shops
Mexico City:
A day with Diego and Frida -- a most popular excursion we have
included in several programs includes visits to:
The Dolores Olmedo Museum -- elegant home in Xochimilco given
over to fantastic collection of works of Diego and Frida
The home and museum of Frida Kahlo in Coyocán, where
we learn much more of the lives of these two incredible
people
The
side-by-side houses and studios for Diego and Frida designed
by famed architect Juan O'Gorman in the 1930's, which happens
to be next door to
The
luxurious San Angel Inn, where we conclude the day with
a fine meal
Program Cost (back
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Total cost of the program is $1,295. Total cost includes transportation
from and return to Mexico City airport; seven days lodging single
or double occupancy in Cuernavaca; all meals; tours in chartered
vans with English-speaking guides and all admission fees included;
complete spa package at Hacienda Cocoyoc; special meals at San
Angel Inn in Mexico City and Hacienda Vista Hermosa.
Arrangements for airfare to and from Mexico City are your responsibility.
Space in the program is limited. Reserve your place with a non-refundable
deposit of $200. Full payment must be received by October 24, 2007.
In the event of cancellation, payments beyond the initial deposit
are refundable until October 24, 2007. After that date, no payments
are refundable.
