BICENTENNIAL
OF MEXICAN
INDEPENDENCE
Name
of the Program: .........MORELOS:
"SENTIMENTS OF THE NATION"
_________________________MEXICAN
INDEPENDENCE BICENTENNIAL TOUR,
_________________________(09 days/08
nights)
México
City - Toluca - Tlapujahua - Morelia - Indaparapeo - Zinapécuaro
- Acámbaro Santa Clara del Cobre - Pátzcuaro - Janítzio
Island - Uruapan - Apatzingán - Ixtapa
An
itinerary inspired on the action of Generalísimo José
Maria Morelos y Pavón during the struggle for the Independence
of Mexico, who'd rather preferred to be humbly called "Servant
of the Nation" than to bear the pompous title of "His
Highness" given to him by the Insurgents when he replaced
Hidalgo as the Chief Commander of the Liberator Army.
His humble and patriotic attitude, his concern with the common
wellbeing, made of him the most prestigious hero of Independence
armed struggle, right after Hidalgo.
Departures:
MAY 15, 2010 (VM-PHM05-ENG) and JULY 24, 2010
(VM-PM07-ENG).
DAY 1.
MEXICO CITY.
Independent
arrivals at the hotel.
Late afternoon "Get Together Cocktail" at
the Hotel.
Evening free. Accommodation
.
MEXICO
CITY, ANGEL OF INDEPENDENCE MONUMENT
DAY
2.
BACK
TO THE BEGINNING…
MEXICO CITY - TOLUCA, VISIT - TLAPUJAHUA, VISIT - MORELIA.
After
breakfast at the hotel leave for TOLUCA, visiting
en route the La Marquesa National Park (Battle of the Monte
de las Cruces) and the COSMOVITRAL, a botanical garden,
noted for its stained-glass panes that encircle the upper-story
of the building depicting the cosmos. The Cosmovitral stained-glass
murals consist of 71 stand-glass one-story panes that encompass
the entire upper story of the building, containing 3000 meters
of colored glass in almost 30,000 pieces in 28 different colors.
This is considered to be the largest stained-glass artwork in
the world. Lunch en route and a stop by one of the local
haciendas, example of those existing on Porfirio Diaz days.
Continuation on to TLAPUJAHUA (visit to López Rayón
Brothers Museum) and a visit to a Christmas glass balls workshop.
Arrival at MORELIA. Accommodation.
TOLUCA,
COSMOVITRAL.
DAY 3.
MORELIA, MORELOS BIRTHPLACE, VISITA.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning walking tour to the historical
district (a Cultural Heritage of the World site), featuring: Cathedral,
Governmental Palace, Conservatory and Temple of Las Rosas, Clavijero
Cultural Centre, San Nicolas Hidalgo College, former Palace of
Justice and Main Square. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the
afternoon the visits include the Portal Matamoros, Manuel Abad
y Queipo and Garcia Obeso houses, Town Hall and house
where Morelos was born with a briefing on the life of forefather.
Return to the hotel. Accommodation.
MORELIA,
TARASCAS MONUMENT.
DAY
4.
MORELIA - INDAPARAPEO - ZINAPÉCUARO - ACÁMBARO,
HIDALGO AND MORELOS IN CAMPAIGN...
Breakfast
at the hotel. Leave for CHARO to visit the Temple and
former convent (place where Hidalgo and Morelos met), following
on to INDAPARAPEO (place where Morelos was named Chief
Commander of the Southern Army), ZINAPECUARO (Hidalgo stopped
here on his way to Mexico), and ACAMBARO, where Hidalgo
was named General of the Insurgent Army. Lunch and return to MORELIA.
Stop en route by the CUITZEO lagoon where the magnificent
landscape can be appreciated. Arrival at MORELIA and accommodation.
DAY
5.
MORELIA - SANTA CLARA DEL COBRE, VISIT - PÁTZCUARO,
PUEBLO MÁGICO, VISIT.
After breakfast at the hotel leave for SANTA CLARA DEL
COBRE (visit to a local hammered copper work shop)
procceeding on to PATZCUARO for lunch at a local
restaurant. In the afternoon visit to this charming colonial village,
part of the official tourism program "Pueblos Mágicos"
(Magic Villages of Mexico), one of the places Morelos
rode through on his march towards Morelia. Visit includes
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health, House of 11 Courtyards (Regional
Handicraft Centre) and Main Square. Return to Morelia. Accommodation.
MORELIA,
CATHEDRAL.
DAY
6.
MORELIA - JANITZIO - URUAPAN, MORELOS IN CAMPAIGN…
- VISIT.
After breakfast departure for PATZCUARO
to board a boat trip to JANITZIO ISLAND (Morelos refuge)
and home of the famous fishermen in the small boats with butterfly
shaped nets. Time to walk up the hill browsing through the little
tents and shops until we reach the top where the monument to Freedom
is located. This was built in honor to Morelos. Return to PATZCUARO
and continuation on to URUAPAN. Lunch and short
panoramic visit with a stop at the National Park. Accommodation.
DAY
7.
URUAPAN - APATZINGÁN, 1ST. CONSTITUTION OF MEXICO
- IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO.
Breakfast
and departure for APATZINGAN, place where Morelos established
the Constitutional Congress and the 1.st Political Constitution
of Mexico was signed in 1814. Visit to the House of the Constitution
proceeding later on to IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO (on the route
of Morelos on his march to overtake Acapulco. Accommodation
DAY
8.
IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO, (ON MORELOS WAY ON TO ACAPULCO).
Breakfast
at the hotel. Day at leisure. You may enjoy a little suntan
at the beach or going for a short optional trip to the nearby
fishing villages. Farewell dinner. Accommodation.
DAY
9.
End of program.
Breakfast at the hotel. At convenient time transfer either
to the airport or to the bus terminal to initiate the journey
back home.
End of our services and … Have a good trip !
_____________________________________________________________________________
PRICES
PER PERSON: __Hotels "A"_________..._
Hotels "B"
(in Mexican Pesos)
In Triple Room:........
... . ...$ 18,395 (USD 1,415*)
_____$ 14,935 (USD
1,150*)
In Double Room: _ ...... .....$
19,020 (USD 1,465*)_____
$ 15,795 (USD 1,215*)
In Single Room: ................$
26,270 (USD 2,020*)_____ $
18,835 (USD 1,450*)
(*) American Dollar prices were quoted in
September 2009, and they are here above printed for your guidance
only. Services must be paid in Mexican Pesos, the only legal tender
in Mexico.
Important
remarks:
.....1.
Operation is limited to certain number of passengers either minimum
or maximum. A minimum of 12
.........participants
is required. Should this number not be reached until 40 days before
departure and all
.........applicants
will be informed and a new option offered. In certain cases a
new quote may be offered in
.........case
of a reduction in the number of passengers. Should passengers
do not accept options offered
.........and
paid monies will be refundable;
.....2.
Applications are subject to availability;
.....3.
Application, Modification and Cancellation
Requests will only be accepted in writing, to:
.........maruata@prodigy.net.mx
.
.........Written
acknowledging from Viajes Maruata is the only acceptable proof;
.....5.
Should client prefer to travel on different
dates, please consult us for availability and rates.
Prices include:
Accommodation at the chosen hotels or at others of similar ranking
in rooms with private bath/shower; English speaking guide, specialist
on Mexican History, throughout; transportation by AC van or motor
coach according to the number of participants; transportation
of one (1) mid size cabin bag not exceeding 20 Kg (*), services
and visits as per itinerary; admission fees to the monuments where
visits are included; travel insurance (**); hotel service charge
and governmental taxes.
(*)
We strongly recommend passengers to carry a small bag only in
order to prevent transportation and storage problems. Passengers
are fully responsible for any expenses involved with the transportation
of any additional bag or to one exceeding the weight as per indicated.
(**) "Welcome 20" limited travel insurance included.
Please consult us for details.
Prices
do not include:
Visits, meals, routes, stops and services other than those as
per indicated, room-service, servi-bar, drinks at the meals, laundry,
telephone and other communication charges, personal tips, airport
luggage handling, airport taxes, air tickets and all personal
charges are not included.
Hotels
(or similar): _______Hotels
"A"____________ Hotels
"B"
México City..............Las
Brisas Galería Plaza (PS)....Century
Zona Rosa (P)
Morelia ...................Virrey
Mendoza (PS) _________Alameda Centro
Histórico(P)
Uruapan ..................Mansión
del Cupatítzio(P) ____Plaza(P)
Ixtapa ....................Las Brisas
Ixtapa(PS) ________Emporio Ixtapa(P)
PS-Superior First; P-First.
Deposits
and Payments:
A deposit for 25% of the total price is required to confirm services;
A second deposit of 25% more is required until 60 days before
departure;
Final Payment must be done until 45 days before departure.
Cancellation
Charges:
Cancellations made until 45 days prior to departure.¿...
- $ 500.00 MXP handling fees;
Cancellations made between 44 and 30 days before departure - $
1,500.00 MXP handling fees;
Cancellations made between 29 and 21 days before departure - charge
for 25% of total;
Cancellations made between 20 and 14 days before departure - charge
for 50% of total;
Cancellations made between 13 days before departure and
___________________________.........___the
end of the tour - charge for 100% of total.
TERMS
OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Client fully accepts "Terms of Responsibility" and "General
Conditions" by paying first deposit.
For
"Terms of Responsibility and General Conditions " of
present program, kindly consult our web page www.maruataviajes.com.mx
Tour
Operator: ___........___VIAJES
MARUATA
Address: ________________Av. Camelinas,
Nº. 3233, Int. 309,
________________________Colonia
LAS AMERICAS
________________________Morelia,
Michoacán CP 58270
Telephone: ______________443 3242120
Web Page: ______________www.maruataviajes.com.mx
E-mail: _______..............__maruata@prodigy.net.mx
Photos
- Source: CTPM (Consejo de Promoción Turística de
México). 1) Angel de la Independencia, Mexico City; 2)
Cosmovitral, Toluca; 3) Fuente de las Tarascas, Morelia; 4) Janitzio,
Pátzcuaro.
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