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JDB Tours do not have to be booked in conjunction with a hotel booking, private villa or apartment rental. Tour itineraries are subject to change due to site closings, inclement weather, strikes or other unforeseen circumstances. JDB Ground reserves the right to substitute a venue or site during a tour in the event the scheduled site is not available. In rare instances it may be necessary to reschedule the starting time of the tour; in such situations, clients will be notified in advance.

Entrance fees to museums and exhibits are not included in the rate unless indicated, nor are gratuities for drivers and guides. Unless otherwise indicated in the tour description, tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and are available daily. The guide will meet clients at their hotel, unless another meeting point is designated in the itinerary. Rates are subject to change.

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Guanajuato: Unlike Any Other City in the World!
8 Hours
Once one of Mexico's most important silver mining cities, Guanajuato is a picturesque town of narrow streets, alleys, stairways and charming plazas. Founded in 1559, this hidden gem with its elaborate churches, mansions and underground streets has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Gene Byron Museum, a restored XVII Century Hacienda; stop at the Mirador for a spectacular view of the city; take the funicular to the city center and tour some of the most important sites: Teatro Juárez, Jardín Unión, Baslica, Plaza de San Fernando, Templo de la Compañía. Visit the birthplace of Diego Rivera, now a museum, and then stop for lunch (additional cost) at Casa del Conde de la Valenciana, one of the finest restaurants in Central Mexico serving contemporary Mexican cuisine. On the return to San Miguel de Allende visit the village of Santa Rosa, known for its very fine quality of Talavera ceramic, a process introduced by Spaniards from the town of Talavera near Madrid.

NOTE: Tour begins at 9:00 a.m. and includes car and driver/guide. Entry fees of approximately $5 are additional. Lunch is not included in the price. Not available on Mondays.

Querétaro: A Treasure of History and Stone
8 Hours
Declared World Heritage City by UNESCO in 1996, Querétaro has had historic importance since colonial times. Here Franciscan monks launched their campaign to convert the Indians to Catholicism; during the 19th century the town was Mexico's capital; and, the current constitution was signed here. Querétaro's beautiful historic center feels like an open air museum, with lovely churches, convents and plazas, the heart of which is Jardín Zenea, where you will enjoy a lunch based on typical local cuisine (additional cost). Visit the former Convent of Santa Clara, with its five astonishing Baroque altarpieces; the Museo de Arte, with its great collection of colonial art; the Casa de la Marquesa, an opulent colonial residence turned hotel; and other important structures as you stroll the charming streets of this picturesque town.

NOTE: Not available on Mondays. Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. Entry fees of approximately $5 per person for each museum visited are to be paid directly by the client; lunch is an additional cost.

Pozos: The Ghost Town
6 Hours
Mineral de Pozos, once known throughout colonial Mexico for its opulence and thriving mining industry, has been a virtual ghost town for almost a century. In recent years, the town has begun to grow and has established a reputation for quality fine art, as professional artists from different parts of the world have chosen to open studios and live in Pozos. Visit an old silver mine, see a collection of Indian musical instruments and enjoy a typical Mexican lunch in a beautiful courtyard. Then stroll the streets of this quaint town, visiting its various art galleries and shops and perhaps finding that special work of art to take home.

NOTE: Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. Entry fees of approximately $2 per person are to be paid directly by the client; lunch is an additional cost.

Dolores Hidalgo: Cradle of Mexican Independence
7 Hours
Dolores Hidalgo played a pivotal role in Mexico's struggle for Independence. On September 16, 1810, a Catholic priest, Miguel Hidalgo, began the fight against the Spanish Crown with a call to arms. Since colonial times, the town has been a center for the production of hand painted Talavera pottery and rustic colonial furniture. Visit the museum of Independence, Parrish church, ceramic factories and stroll the main square for a taste of the town's famous ice cream: exotic varieties such as tequila, avocado or shrimp, as well as traditional favourites. Lunch (additional cost) will be in a former mansion featuring traditional Mexican dishes. Also included is a stop to see Atontonilco, an 18th century church deemed one of the Indian art masterpieces of Mexico.

NOTE: Tour begins at 10:00 a.m. Entry fees of approximately $3 per person are to be paid directly by the client; lunch is an additional cost.

Personalized Shopping for Talavera Pottery
5 Hours
For those interested primarily in pottery, your personal shopper will take you to his favorite pottery studios in the town of Dolores Hidalgo, slightly less than an hour’s drive from San Miguel de Allende. All kinds of hand painted objects are available at prices less than those in the shops of San Miguel: sink basins, picture frames, dinner ware, napkin rings, tiles, candlesticks and ginger jars, to name a few.  Direct shipping to the U.S. is available. Includes transportation.