Sun, Salsa & Sombrero

MEXICO CITY

DAY 01 : Arrival

Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, where you can enjoy some free time to relax. In the afternoon, Enjoy dinner and details about the start of your tour.

MEXICO CITY

DAY 02

Today we’ll enjoy an exciting introduction to Mexico City with a comprehensive sightseeing tour. We’ll visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, the historic center with its Zócalo (main square) and Metropolitan Cathedral, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, Paseo de la Reforma, and other major avenues of this vibrant city.

Next, we’ll head to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas, home to the Virgin of Guadalupe. You’ll explore both the 18th-century old basilica and the modern sanctuary.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the colorful neighborhood of Xochimilco, famous for its canals and semi-floating gardens, and enjoy a ride on a traditional flower-adorned “trajinera” boat. In the evening, we’ll transfer to Plaza Garibaldi, known for its lively bars, restaurants, tacos, tequila, and live Mariachi music.

MEXICO CITY + CHOLULA + PUEBLA + VAL QUIRICO + MEXICO CITY

DAY 03

We’ll leave Mexico City and head toward the state of Puebla. Our first stop is the Ex-Hacienda de Chautla, an 18th-century estate known for its English-style castle set on an artificial lake amid lush forests. Next, we’ll visit the charming town of Cholula, with its quaint plaza and the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Continuing to Puebla, we’ll explore this historic city famous for its colonial architecture, ceramics, and culinary traditions, including its magnificent Renaissance cathedral and lively zócalo. Finally, we’ll visit Val’Quirico, a village inspired by European countryside architecture, particularly Tuscany, with a medieval ambiance that feels like stepping back in time.

MEXICO + HAVANA

DAY 04

After breakfast, we’ll transfer to the airport for a flight to Cuba. Arrival in Cuba. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some free time to relax or explore, depending on your flight schedule. In the late afternoon, we’ll treat you to a classic vintage car ride along the iconic Malecón to the Fortress of San Carlos, where you’ll witness the traditional Cannon Firing Ceremony.

HAVANA

DAY 05

This morning, we’ll enjoy an included 4-hour tour of Colonial Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as Revolution Square and the University. We’ll also visit the Havana Club Rum Museum. Next, we’ll take a short boat ride across the bay to Regla to see the Church of the Virgin of Regla, a sacred site where Catholic and Afro-Cuban traditions blend. You’ll even have the chance to buy flowers and have your palm read by a daughter of Ochún. Around lunchtime, we’ll stop in the Callejón del Chorro area, known for its many “paladares”, where you can stroll and enjoy lunch.

HAVANA + GUAMÁ + PUNTA PERDIZ + GIRON + CIENFUEGOS

DAY 06

We’ll leave Havana and travel south, enjoying Cuba’s lush tropical landscapes. Our first stop is Guamá, where we’ll visit the crocodile farm and take a boat ride through this National Park. In the Taina village, we’ll learn about the indigenous people who lived here before the Europeans arrived. Continuing along the Caribbean coast, we’ll stop at Punta Perdiz for lunch, where you can swim, explore cenotes, or snorkel—so don’t forget your swimsuit! Next, in Girón, we’ll visit the Playa Girón Museum to learn about the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Revolution. Our day concludes in Cienfuegos, the Pearl of the South, where we’ll admire its French neoclassical architecture and historic streets.

CIENFUEGOS + TRINIDAD

DAY 07

We’ll travel just under 100 kilometers to reach Trinidad. Upon arrival, we’ll explore this beautifully preserved colonial city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as a living open-air museum. After the tour, we’ll visit the YemayáSantería Temple, dedicated to the sea deity, where offerings of fruit, water, and stones are made. A local santero will provide insights into this fascinating religion. We’ll transfer to our resort hotel in Playa Ancón. You’ll have the afternoon free to relax on the stunning beach or explore Trinidad at your own pace. In the evening, a transfer will take you to the cathedral to enjoy the lively “music square,” surrounded by small restaurants and the vibrant sounds of Cuban music.

TRINIDAD

DAY 08

Our day will be filled with stunning scenery and memorable experiences. We’ll travel by coach to the Valley of the Sugar Mills, visiting the historic San Isidro de los Destiladeros sugar factory, the best-preserved in the region, where you’ll learn about sugar production and the history of slavery. Next, we’ll continue to Manaca Iznaga in the heart of the sugar-producing area that once enriched Trinidad, reflecting on the history of slavery beside the 144-foot tower that once overlooked the enslaved workers. We’ll then return to Trinidad by road.

TRINIDAD + HAVANA

DAY 09

You’ll have free time until we depart for Havana. Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to the hotel for check-in and accommodation.

HAVANA

DAY 10 : Departure

After breakfast, your journey concludes, leaving you with lasting and cherished memories.