A Gastronomic Journey Through the State of Queretaro in Central Mexico

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Patrick

03 Dec 23 → 10 Dec 23

Guided trip

8 days

3 stops

3 - 5 Mates

Mexico

What's special?

Traditional unspoiled Mexico

Real Mexican Food

Surprising Mexican wines, beers, tequila

A journey through the State of Queretaro, tasting local wine, cheese and the local food. Visit some 16th century monasteries, old towns, spectacular mountain landscapes. Try your hand at opal mining and stay at a traditional old hotel in the heart of the 'Pueblo Magico' of Tequiaquiapan. A relaxed journey with time to savour Mexico at its best.

About me! Hello, I’m Patrick Ellis, an English Film and Photographer’s Producer as well as a Location Scout, resident in Mexico. I have been guiding film and photographic crews round the country for over 20 years. I love food and wine and would love to share that passion with you. I am also a photographer and taught the subject at the Loyola University in Acapulco. I am not an academic and believe traveling should be fun. I’ve been doing that all my life.

Details about the accommodation: After arrival in Mexico City, a night in the Colonia Juarez district. Giving you a chance to sample the excellent variety of bars and restaurants. Heading north the next morning (3 hrs trip)We will be staying at a small, traditional hotel in the centre of the Pueblo Mágico of Tequisquiapan, within easy reach of shops, markets, restaurants and bars. Any questions? Let me know in the Q&A section below!

What's included?

Accommodation (Shared rooms)

Transport

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Juárez

Day 1-2

Overnight stop after flight into Mexico City Airport. Transport to Hotel. Colonia Juarez is a vibrant area with many restaurants a short walk from the hotel to get your tastebuds accustomed to the delights of Mexican Cuisine. You will be a block or so from Avenida de la Reforma, one of the principal streets in Mexico's Capital City. If you arrive early enough a visit to the Anthropological Museum or the Modern Art Museum is a must.

Tequisquiapan

Day 2-7

Day 1: Travel by minibus to Tequisquiapan, about 3 hrs trip. Check into hotel in the old town. Have some lunch and a wander round the town to get an idea of the layout. Check out the markets, take some pictures, have a beer or two... whatever floats your boat. Day 2: AM: A trip to Quesos Vai. See how their cheese is made followed by a tasting of their product. PM: Viñedos Azteca See the vineyard and taste their wines. Day 3: AM Travel to Bernal, another Pueblo Mágico, wander the streets and enjoy a slightly touristy destination(!) Good Mexican curios. PM Bodegas de Freixenet Bodegas de Cote. Day 4: AM Visit Minas San Joaquin in Trinidad an old opal mining village... what you find is yours. PM Viñedos la Redonda. Day 5: All day wander through the Sierra Gorda. Franciscan Monasteries and spectacular landscapes. Day 6 AM Quesos Bocanegra PM Bodegas Norte B Beer and Wine Tasting

Roma

Day 7-8

Travel to Mexico City, we will check into Hotel and start explore another area of Mexico City (Avenida Alvaro Obregon) and its wealth of bars and Restaurants before traveling home. Excellent beers, seafood (La Docena) and a Mezcalería. All within a 5 minute walk from the Hotel.