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Montemorelos, Santa Rosa Canyon, Real de Catorce, Saltillo, Sarape Workshop. |
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Transportation:
By Air Conditioned Motorcoach with
Lavatory Facilities and Public Address System
Accommodations:
Las Palmas Midway Hotel in Matehuala, Camino Real Hotel in Saltillo. Includes 17% hotel taxes, maid and bellman tips, Welcome Cocktails and 3 Meals.
Sightseeing:
Montemorelos, Santa Rosa Canyon, Real de Catorce, Saltillo, Sarape workshop. Includes all admissions.
Free Real de Catorce Souvenir booklet.
Full-Time English-Speaking Tour Conductor
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Price per person based on double occupancy: $245, Triple $240, Single $280
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Bus departs from McAllen, Texas.
Departure dates same as above mentioned!
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Day 1: You'll leave the Rio Grande Valley of
Texas, clearing Mexican customs in Reynosa, then
through citrus groves at Montemorelos, and
continue to Linares, an agricultural and cattle
center. Here the highway winds into the green
mountain passes. You'll ride through beautiful
Santa Rosa Canyon for picture-taking, and in the
late afternoon you'll arrive in Matehuala. Your host
wi l l be Las Palmas Midway Hotel.
Lunch Included
Day 2: The incredible city of Real de
Catorce its like a suprise tucked in among the
mountains. You'll travel there in special minibuses.
To enter the city, you must pass through a one and a
half mile long tunnel and into the 1700's and will
discover that the architecture bears the stamp of colonial Spain. There are thick walled mansions of stone, graceful fountains, central plazas rimmed with old homes decorated with gargoyles and wrought iron “lace”. Founded in 1771, within 30 years it became the second richest silver mining area in the Americas. The town has an opera house, mansions, two cathedrals, two coin mints and other interesting buildings which you’ll see. Following your visit, you'll again board the coach and travel to Saltillo. There will be time for sightseeing, including a visit to an authentic Sarape workshop and to a bakery to buy some "pulque bread" to take home. Then check in at the beautiful Camino Real Hotel. As special guests of the hotel, you'll receive a complimentary cocktail upon arrival.
Breakfast Included
Day 3: This morning you're off for a tour of
Saltillo to view charming old buildings, flower-filled patios and public attractions, including the Governor's Palace, the famous Bird Museum, and the cathedral. You'll arrive in the Valley about 5:30 P.M.
Breakfast Included
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