The base package price of $800 includes:

• Your Travel Coach & Concierge on the ground with you supporting your travel and accompanying you on select tours
• Free or no additional fee experiences curated by your Travel Concierge
• Travel research
• Travel planning
• Travel coaching
• Travel advising
• Travel and destination expertise
• Personalization / customization
• Bookings and reservations
• Issue-handling before, during, and after your trip
• Risk-management
• Quality control
• Country cultural education resources
• Pre-departure virtual meeting to prepare for the best experience!

The base package price of $800 does not include the following for all activities in your free time that you decide to do on your own, or activities not booked with World Awaits:

• Airfare
• Accommodations
• Admission fees (unless listed in World Awaits experiences and tours)
• Meals, Snacks, Water and Beverages (unless listed in World Awaits experiences and tours)
• Tips & Gratuities (optional)
• Transfers (to/from airport or other locations to designated pick-up or meeting points or drop-off points (unless listed in World Awaits experiences and tours)
• Travel Insurance
• We cannot book Airbnb, VRBO, hostels or other travel services do not offer travel agency partner relationships. 

• Ages 18 and over
• If you desire to learn and interact more with the local culture and people. And you want more independence, flexibility, moderate pace itinerary and more free time
• Participants should have a moderate physical fitness level – requires moderate to heavy walking on historical streets, paved and not well-paved streets, with stairs, inclines and declines
• Please inform us prior to booking if you require accommodations such as wheelchairs or other special assistance. We will seek to meet your accommodation.

Recommended Flight to México depending on your international departure location:

Guanajuato International Airport (Bajío International Airport, officially known as Aeropuerto Internacional de Guanajuato)
Airport Code: BJX

México City International Airport; officially Aeropuerto Internacional Benito Juárez
Airport Code: MEX

Transfer to Guanajuato City from BJX Airport:
Option 1: From BJX Airport take Unebus to the Leon Autobus Terminal (Central de Autobuses de León)(30 minutes approx.), then take ETN Turistar Autobus (Highway Bus) or Primera Plus Autobus to Guanajuato Autobus Terminal (Terminal Central de Autobuses de Guanajuato) (1 hour approx.), then take an authorized taxi (“taxi autorizado” or “taxi seguro”) to your hotel or the central district (20 minutes approx.)

Option 2: From BJX Airport take an authorized taxi (“taxi autorizado” or “taxi seguro”) to the Leon Autobus Terminal (Central de Autobuses de León)(30 minutes approx.), then take ETN Turistar Autobus (Highway Bus) to Guanajuato Autobus Terminal (Terminal Central de Autobuses de Guanajuato) (50 minutes approx.), then take an authorized taxi to your hotel or the central district (20 minutes approx.)

Transfer to Guanajuato City from MEX Airport:
Option 1: From MEX Airport take a domestic fight to BJX Airport (1.25 hours approx..), then follow the transfer instructions above.

Option 2: From MEX Airport take the Metro train at Terminal Aérea (yellow line) toward Politécnico (yellow line) to the Autobuses del Norte, then take ETN Turistar Autobus (Highway Bus) or Primera Plus Autobus (Highway Bus) to Guanajuato Autobus Terminal (Terminal Central de Autobuses de Guanajuato) (4.75 hours approx.), then take an authorized taxi to your hotel or the central district (20 minutes approx.).

• Tour Itineraries: Select World Awaits Cultural Tours curated tours, activities, and experiences will be scheduled on set days or itineraries due to requirements of tour guide availability, travel distance and requirements, and duration of the activity. While building your itinerary, you will receive a confirmation of these tour schedules and itineraries.

• + your airline ticket (estimated current pricing from major USA cities is $300-$600 depending on your dates, departure and arrival airport, so let’s book soon!)
• + airport transfers (estimated $20-60 each way depending on your airport and chosen mode of transport)
• + accommodations (starting at $65 per night; most partners offer options for Single (1 bed, 2 guests), Double (2 beds, 4 guests), Triple (3 beds, 6 guests)
• + your cultural tours ($50 / $75 / $150 / $250 per activity)
• + your meals ($5-25+)
• + transport inner-city ($5+), but historic central district activities are walking distance
• All pricing and tour options are estimated, based on currency exchange fluctuations, local partner pricing, availability, your travel style, and your final confirmation and payment of your booking.
• All pricing is in USD – US Dollars
• Please let your travel concierge know if you require Payment Plan Options or other forms of payments.

• Do you prefer to be with a travel group the whole time? If so, this style of tour is not the best option for you. Please see our other 2023 group tours at worldwaitstours.com/tours
• Are you willing to potentially be in separate accommodations from the group? If not, this style tour is not for you.
• Are you excited to do some touring on your own with our guidance, insights or local partners? If not, this style tour is not for you.
• Please do not bring more than 1 carry-on size luggage and 1 personal item or backpack per person. Due to transfers, vehicle size/space, and the terrain, it is not recommended to bring more or larger sized luggage. If you bring or accumulate more luggage or larger luggage, you may be required to book private transfers to accommodate your luggage.
• Also considering the spontaneity, the group size and arrival dates of others group members may vary.
• México Museums and Archeological Sites Closings – most museums and sites are closed on Mondays with a few exceptions or a different closing day
• Some México museums and sites will charge a fee for video cameras, drone photography or it may not be permitted to enter these sites with tripods or professional equipment.
• Group size minimum participants to offer the tour: 5 participants
• Group size maximum: 15 participants

• Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes
• Sun protection – hat and sunscreen
• Necessary clothing or gear for your planned activities, experiences and excursions

• Please do not wear or bring expensive or showy jewelry, clothing, handbags or items
• Travel messenger bag / Crossbody bag recommended
• Undergarment travel fanny pack recommended
• External battery charger for your mobile devices recommended

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Upon tour booking confirmation, your tour will include details of inclusions, build your tour package options, and any extras included at no additional charge not listed above
• Tours are operated by local guides and tour operators

• There is no set itinerary everyday. That is the advantage of Meet Me in™ Cultural Tours and cities like Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende with a diversity of experiences within a close distance. You will have flexibility to build your itinerary based on your travel personality, style, interests and budget. You choose to add tours, activities, experiences, more rest and relaxation or go with the flow in your itinerary. Here is an overview of the itinerary location by day.
• Select World Awaits Cultural Tours curated tours, activities, and experiences will be scheduled on set days or itineraries due to requirements of tour guide availability, travel distance and requirements, and duration of the activity. While building your itinerary, you will receive a confirmation of these tour schedules and itineraries.

Here are some full-day experiences and tours curated by World Awaits that you can choose to add to your itinerary. This list is not complete—your concierge will work with you to find and build your itinerary with the experiences you desire:

The Route of Independence (Ruta de la Independencia) (10 hours approx.; Vehicular and Pedestrian) ($150)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation and bottled water
You will follow the route of the “Messenger of Independence” footsteps, Ignacio Pérez, who leaves Querétaro for Guanajuato to warn that the Peninsular Spaniards have discovered the Mexican conspiracy to be autonomous and separated from Spain. Just as the conquest in Mesoamerica was made of indigenous people, led by a few Spaniards, against other indigenous people, independence will be a social and armed movement of Criollos (Spaniards born in America), against European Spaniards, to obtain property and liberty of their own lands. You will learn about the strategic location of Querétaro and its role in this social, economic and even religious movement that gained strength inside homes, temples and in squares. We will start in Guanajuato and follow the famed Route of Independence to key historical towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites in the state of Guanajuato—Pueblo Magicó Dolores Hidalgo (Magic Town), Atotonilco, and San Miguel de Allende.

León, Guanajuato Day Trip (8 hours approx. 1-hour drive each way from Guanajuato; Vehicular and Pedestrian) ($150)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, Admission, and bottled water
A day trip to the largest city in Guanajuato and 4th largest city in Mexico known for its fine leather as the “Pearl of the Bajío” and the “Footwear Capital of the World.” The region was first inhabited by indigenous peoples, including the Toltecs and the Chichimecas, before Spanish settlers founded the city in 1576. Notable sites and activities include:

• Mirador de Leon
• Triumphal Arch of the Causeway of the Heroes (Arco Triunfal de la Calzada de los Héroes)
• Mexican independence monument and park
• Zona Piel District (leather shopping)
• Catedral de León (Basílica Metropolitana de La Madre Santísima de la Luz)
• Catedral Basilica and Museo de Arte Sacro reglious paintings and sculptures
• Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús – a neo-gothic church and catacombs
  Capilla del Tepeyac (chapel)
• Calle Madero
• Plaza de los Mártires
• Plaza de los Fundadores

Here are some full-day experiences and tours curated by World Awaits that you can choose to add to your itinerary. This list is not complete—your concierge will work with you to find and build your itinerary with the experiences you desire:

Immersion in Thermal Baths and the Atotonilco Countryside (7 hours approx. 20-minute drive each way from San Miguel de Allende; Vehicular and Pedestrian) ($150)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, Lunch, Admission to Thermal Bath
In the Atotonilco Hillsides of San Miguel de Allende, you will take in history, culture, nature and thermal bathing in natural waters. The “Sistine Chapel of Mexico,” Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco church, is a significant UNESCO World Heritage Site and site of Mexican Independence. The church complex features rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main hall and chapels, Baroque and late 19th century Neo-Gothic architecture. You’ll walk the main street of aroma, sights and sounds of local goods, artisans, street food. You will find tranquility and an authentic Mexican meal in a countryside reserve of forest, organic gardens, a fire-grilled kitchen, and artisan beers near a scenic garden and pond. Finish your day relaxing at a thermal bath park (agua termales) of indoor and open-air swimming pools of harmony with nature through sustainability of natural resources.

Horseback Riding on a Ranch (5.5 hours approx.; Vehicular and Equestrian) (40-minute drive each way) ($150)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, Horseback Tour, Meal and Beverage
On a fourth-generation Mexican family ranch, you’ll witness their experience of country life among horses and cattle on a high plateau with distant views of the city, in a natural environment with ravines, streams, animals for an unforgettable experience.
The horseback tour is three (3) hours through a natural environment with breath-taking views, introduction to horseback riding, rural life, a visit to the corral and milking cows (only 9:00 am tour) and learning part of the traditional cheese-making process. After horseback riding, you will enjoy a traditional meal and drinks.

Traditional Rural Mexican Cooking Class on a Ranch (5.5 hours approx.; Vehicular) (40-minute drive each way) ($125)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, ingredients, and lunch
Cook your own traditional Mexican lunch on a ranch. You will learn about some ingredients grown on the ranch, the corn grinding processes, the use of the molcajete and/or metate, as well as learning more about the history of rural cuisine over time. Depending on the season you can choose to prepare between the three different options: (1) Enchiladas, (2) Chiles Rellenos, (3) Pipián (a rich sauce made from pumpkin seeds and spices). You will enjoy traditional ranch style food cooked by you with drinks! Also, depending on the season, you will taste Huitlacoche quesadilla, squash flower quesadillas, or pico de gallo made with xoconostle.

Here are some half-day experiences and tours curated by World Awaits that you can choose to add to your itinerary. This list is not complete—your concierge will work with you to find and build your itinerary with the experiences you desire:

Historic City Tour (4 hours approx.; Vehicular and Pedestrian) ($50)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, Admissions
Historic and Cultural tour of this land of abundant minerals that spurred the growth of Guanajuato in the colonial era as one of the richest and most influential cities. You will visit one of the mines and the mining town, La Valenciana, which accounted for two-thirds of the world’s silver production at the height of its production. The abundance of minerals is believed to be the natural preservative of mummified bodies that were found in the municipal cemetery between the mid-19th and 20th centuries and now on display in the Mummy Museum (Museo de las Momias). Other illustrious sites include:

• Museo de la Santa Inquisición
• Mirador del Pípila (Overlook of Guanajuato)
• Paseo de la presa (a European magisterial street of large palatial buildings and homes and the Governor’s Palace)
• Paseo Panorámico (Panaramic view of Guanajuato)

Historic Center City Walking Tour (4 hours approx.; Pedestrian) ($50)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, Admissions, Street Food, Tastings
Historic and Cultural tour of emblematic sites, tunnels and alleys:

• Teatro Juárez
• Famous streets, tunnels, and alleys (Calles and Callejones)
• University of Guanajuato
• Mercado Hidalgo
• Street food tastings (guacamaya torta – tasty sandwich from Leon, Guanajuato)
• Museo Diego Rivera (prominent Mexican painter and husband of Frida Kahlo)
• Regional Museum of Alhóndiga de Granaditas
• Funicular Ride up to Mirador del Pípila (Overlook of Guanajuato)

Hill of Cubilete (Cerro del Cubilete) (4 hours approx.; Vehicular and Pedestrian) ($50)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, lunch
Iconic hill topped by an art deco shrine with a 76 feet / 23 meter tall statue of Christ the King, created in 1944 (Santuario Votivo Nacional de Cristo Rey de la Paz). You will have time to enjoy panoramic views of Guanajuato, enjoy the nearby shops and a meal in a traditional “fonda” or family-style restaurant.

Here are some half-day experiences and tours curated by World Awaits that you can choose to add to your itinerary. This list is not complete—your concierge will work with you to find and build your itinerary with the experiences you desire:

Discover San Miguel de Allende (2 hours approx.; Pedestrian) ($35)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking)
Walk the historical streets of one of Mexico’s most prized destinations worldwide, San Miguel de Allende. You will learn the historical significance and admire the beauty of Parish of San Miguel Arcángel, General Ignacio Allende House Museum (no entry), Canal Mayorazgo House, the Immaculate Conception Convent, the Ignacio Ramírez “El Nigromante” Cultural Center School of Arts , Plaza de las Conspiraciones, Church of San Francisco, Old Plaza de Armas and Oratory of San Felipe Neri. You will be able to wander on your own through the Ignacio Ramírez Market and the Handicrafts Market.

Gastronomy Experience at an Olive Grove (3 hours approx.; Vehicular and Pedestrian) (30-minute drive each way) ($85)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, tastings and lunch
High above San Miguel de Allende, you will venture to an Olive Oil Cooperative, grove and producers of olives, olive oils and vinegars from organic olives grown in the mountains at an altitude of more than 6,562 feet / 2,000 meters. You’ll begin with a presentation of the farm, olives and olive oil, its characteristics and benefits for health. You will taste some of the olive oils and take a short walk around the pop-up olive grove followed by a meal of a series of small plates of the best products produced at the grove.

Vineyard and Wine Tasting (2 hours approx.; Vehicular and Pedestrian) (30-minute drive each way) ($75)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), Transportation, tastings
Discover this beautiful vineyard with beautiful landscapes not only a vineyard, but aromatic lavender fields, beautiful Tuscan-style houses and farms olive trees. You will tour the facilities with an introduction to the winemaking process, visit to lavender, olive and wine workshops with a tasting of three of their best wines. In addition, tasting of their olive oil and local cheese board.

Tasting Room of Rare Wine and Mezcal Tasting (1.5 hours approx.; Pedestrian) (30-minute drive each way) ($45)
Includes: Certified Tour Guide (Bilingual English-speaking), tastings
In the center of San Miguel de Allende, you will taste Octagono ancestral wine of Guanajuato the first contemporary Mexican winery to make natural wine in clay vessels. This empirical method allows the grapes to have a natural production process and macerated up to nine months in clay pots molded by local San Felipe and Dolores Hidalgo artisan. In addition to this magnificent organic wine tasting, you will discover an extensive menu of mezcals with a variety of flavors from traditional to exotic herbal and food flavors from Penca & Piedra of Guanajuato.
The wine tasting includes the tasting of five wine labels (white, orange, rosé, red and fortachón), an introduction to the wine production process, accompanied by dried meat, regional cheeses, toast, and caramelized onions.
The mezcal tasting includes the tasting of three mezcals- Salmiana, cenizo and espadin, plus some experimental mezcals, introduction to the production process of mezcal, tastings accompanied with viper salt, oranges, handmade chocolates, fritters and guava paste.

Here are some overnight experiences and tours curated by World Awaits you can choose to add to your itinerary. This list is not complete—your concierge will work with you to find and build your itinerary with the experiences you desire:

Stay in the Atotonilco Countryside and Thermal Baths
Recommended Experience: 1-2 nights, 1 experience per day
Packages include: Accommodations (countryside cabana or spa hotel), Roundtrip Transportation (30-minutes approx. each way from Historic Center of San Miguel de Allende) (Request a quote)
In the Atotonilco Hillsides of San Miguel de Allende, you will take in history, culture, nature and thermal bathing in natural waters. You will find tranquility at your countryside cabana or spa hotel. Enjoy authentic Mexican meals in a countryside reserve of forest, organic gardens, a fire-grilled kitchen, premium meats and artisan beers near a scenic garden and pond. Relax at a thermal bath park (agua termales) of indoor and open-air swimming pools of harmony with nature through sustainability of natural resources. Walk through the town of Atotonilco, visit the “Sistine Chapel of Mexico,” Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco church, a significant UNESCO World Heritage Site and site of Mexican Independence. The church complex features rich Mexican Baroque mural work that adorns the main hall and chapels, Baroque and late 19th century Neo-Gothic architecture. The main street is filled with the aroma, sights and sounds of local goods, artisans, and street food.

Guanajuato Historic Center
By day and by night, walk and wander the enchanting streets and parks lined with historical architecture, street vendors and just pure energy! For a spectacular, unobstructed view of the entire historic valley of Guanajuato, walk the 15 minutes up hill walking path and stairs to Monument Pipila and overlook. You can stay for an hour or more admiring the view, snapping photos, having a romantic moment, eating street food and shopping in the nearby artisanal stalls and shops. Here’s a list of top recommended free things to do:

Guanajuato Alleys
The city of Guanajuato has more than 3,200 alleys that have different widths, lengths, and inclinations, some with legendary names such as Hell, Mata-Vacas, Saldo del Mono, and not forgetting the most famous alley, known for the proximity of 2 of its balconies that gave rise to one of the most famous Legends of the City, in the Callejón del Beso you will find the essence of the city.

Guanajuato Tunnels
The network of tunnels and underground streets in Guanajuato reach 8 kilometers, allowing it to be considered the largest underground network in the world. Among the most famous sections are the Miguel Hidalgo Underground Street, the Enredadera Tunnel, the Ponciano Aguilar and the Pípila.

Mercado Hidalgo
Cast-iron market building from the 1910s, with food stands & stalls selling straw baskets & hats.

And More!

• Monumento al Pipila and the Mirador Overlook of Guanajuato
• Jardin de la Union (Garden) and more beautiful parks
• Callejón del Beso (Alley of the Kiss) – yes, kiss here for 7 years of romantic happiness in your relationship!
• Basílica Colegiata de Nuestra Señora de Guanajuato and more beautiful cathedrals
• Plaza de la Paz
• Plaza de San Fernando
• Paseo de la presa (a European magisterial street of large palatial buildings and homes and the Governor’s Palace)
• University of Guanajuato and Museo de la Universidad de Guanajuato
• Museo de Sitio Ex Convento Dieguino and other museums’ free entry days usually Sundays
• Cerro del Cubilete with Sanctuario de Cristro Rey Statue, Iconic hill topped by an art deco shrine with a 23m-tall statue of Christ the King, created in 1944. (1 hour drive)
• Templo de San Cayetano Confesor (or Templo La Valenciana) an 18th-century pink stone church sits on a hillside & has an ornate interior with gold-leaf art built by a silver baron near Valenciana Mine. (15 minute drive)
• Watch a Callejoneada performance in the streets at night, the emblematic street performers singing and dressed in Spanish colonial wear
• Eat street food
• Go bar hopping with a variety of music and live music

San Miguel de Allende Historic Center
Also by day and by night, walk and wander the enchanting hills and streets as you observe the details, character and history every inch of the city.

• El Mirador Scenic Overlook of San Miguel de Allende
• Walk the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (Royal Road of the Interior Land) also known as the Silver Route by the Spanish Viceroyalty of New Spain in colonial Mexico. It is a trading route 1590 miles / 2560 kilometers long from Mexico City, through San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, other cities all the way up to Española, New Mexico, USA, and is also recognized by the United States National Park Service National Historic Trail. However, it was first established by indigenous tribes and kingdoms as a major thoroughfare for hunting and trading.
  Walk Barrio del Chorro of meandering streets and architecture of antiquity
• Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel Church
• Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Church of Our Lady of Health)
• Templo del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri
• Church of the Immaculate Conception (Iglesia de la Concepción)
• Jardin Allende (Garden)
• Parque Benito Juárez (Park)
• Fabrica la Aurora Art Galleries and more art galleries
• Public Library (Biblioteca Publica)
• Mercado de Artesanías
• Ignacio Ramirez Market
• Tosma Farmer’s Market (Tosma Mercacdo de Productores)
• Plaza Cívica
• Plaza de la Soledad
• Iglesia de San Francisco (Church)
• La Luciérnaga Commercial Plaza
• Centro Cultural El Nigromante (Cultural Center Bellas Artes) free events (#entradalibre)
• Museo Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal Citibanamex (Casa de Cultura Banamex) (Museum) and other museums’ free entry days usually Sundays

Meet Me In™…Tours offer you maximum flexibility and experiences to build the vacation you desire. This is only a sample of the possibilities. Ask your travel concierge for current options and pricing based on your itinerary such as:

• In-country domestic airfare transfers
• 4-star, 5-star, boutique and luxury accommodations
• Two-day or more overnight add-on experiences
• Experiences and activities are endless from exotic experiences, gastronomy and cooking, art, entertainment and performances, sports, eco-tourism, adventure, wellness classes, to language classes or other learning experiences
• Romantic or special getaways
• Special occasions celebrations
• Extend your trip in the same destination
• Connect your trip to another destination

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• Apply this booking payment to any 2023 Cultural Tour of your choice of the same value or greater value within one (1) year of your purchase date.
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• Minimum Non-Refundable Deposit and Final Payment
  If you are making your tour reservation within 90 days of your tour date, the 7 days grace period is waived. There is a non-refundable deposit of USD 250 per person. Your final payment is due 90 days prior to your tour’s departure date or by the payment deadline dates specified for your specific tour. If the reservation is made within 90 days of the tour departure date, full payment is due within 7 days of reservation.
• Cancellation
  You can cancel 91 days or more in advance of the tour, but your deposit is non-refundable and any charges/penalties by accommodation supplier, land operators and travel suppliers. Cancellation must be in writing.
• This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or different tour or a full refund.