Our pilgrimage begins as we depart for Guadalajara. Upon arrival, after clearing Immigration and Customs, we will proceed to the exit and meet our Adriatic Tours Representative. We drive to beautiful Tlaquepaque for a panoramic tour before our dinner and an overnight in Guadalajara. 

This morning, we will visit the Church of Our Lady of Zapopan and celebrate Mass. Then drive to San Juan de los Lagos to visit the main Cathedral, and to the Cerro del Cubilete to see the impressive statue of Jesus the King. Continue to Guanajuato, which contains some of Mexico’s grandest colonial architecture. Pipila Monument, set on a hillside, affords a stunning panorama of Guanajuato and the surrounding hills.

After breakfast, celebrate Mass at Belen Church and take a walking tour to admire the city’s colonial monuments and churches. Depart for San Miguel de Allende, an enchanting city with its cobblestone streets, inviting Zócalo framed by a stunning 17th-century Gothic church and centuries-old buildings, plus strings of cafes and numerous art galleries. After our visit, we will continue to Mexico City and spend the night. 

This morning, we will visit the Plaza of Three Cultures. Then, drive to Teotihuacán, one of the best-preserved cities in Mexico. We will be amazed by the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, and the mile-long Avenue of the Dead framed by countless monuments and structures. In the afternoon, we will take our bus to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to join pilgrims from all over the world in Mass, honoring Our Lady on her anniversary. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.

This morning, we will drive to Xochimilco, where we will enjoy a boat ride with Mariachi entertainment. Return to Mexico City for lunch on your own, Mass at St. Francis church, and a tour of the Zócalo—dinner and an overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out and travel to the famous silver mining town of Taxco, nestled in the rugged mountains of the Sierra Madre. We will stroll through the cobblestone streets, visiting Santa Prisca Church with its Baroque altarpieces. Check into our hotel in Taxco and enjoy dinner.

This morning, we continue to Ocotlán to visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ocotlán, where an apparition of Juan Diego was miraculously burned into the trunk of an oak tree. Celebrate Mass in Ocotlán. Then continue to Puebla. Our visit to Puebla today will showcase its remarkable Spanish colonial architecture. We will visit the Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Church, home to the stunning Rosary Chapel. Continue to Mexico City for dinner and an overnight stay.

Return to the USA.