First Day:  Depart from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, clearing Mexican customs in Reynosa. Cruise over to Monterrey, capital of the state of Nuevo León. After lunch you'll continue on to Saltillo, where you'll see the thrilling Museum of the Desert and a Serape Factory, where you can buy fine handicrafts. You'll overnight at the beautiful Hotel Camino Real in Saltillo.

Second Day:  This morning you'll motor over to Durango, where you'll visit the famous movie studios upon entering town and you'll overnight at the Hotel Plaza Vizcaya.

Third Day: Early departure (after picking up your box lunches) through outstanding mountain scenery, over to the beautiful Pacific resort of Mazatlan. Your next two nights will be at the Playa Mazatlán Hotel, right on the beach. Evening is for leisure.
Breakfast Included.

Fourth Day:  Sightseeing in this beautiful tropical city of Mazatlán. City tour includes the zócalo, municipal palace, arts center, and "Ice Box Hill," which served as a look out point for pirate ships during the 16th and 17th centuries. Today, your Tour Conductor will be available to help with any special requests or purchases.
Breakfast Included.

Fifth Day:  This morning you'll journey on to magnificent Guadalajara. Your home for the next two nights will be Hotel Holiday Inn Centro Historico near the plazas and promenades in the heart of the city. Fountains, Flowers and monuments surrounded by beautifully sculpted buildings are inviting to everyone. In the evening, it's an easy walk from your hotel to take in a band concert or do some people watching over a bag of popcorn (called, palomitas, "little doves" in Spanish).
Breakfast Included.

Sixth Day: Get ready for a colorful shopping experience. You will visit Tlaquepaque, famous for inexpensive but exquisite handicraft items. Save a few pesos to buy pottery and ceramics at inviting shops with lush courtyards of bougainvillea. Conclude sightseeing at Lake Chapala and Ajijic. The serene beauty of this sparkling lake is a peaceful way to end the day. This area is a favorite spot for thousands of Canadians and U.S. Citizens.

Seventh Day: Head for the hills and home. You'll return through Matehuala. Spend the night at Las Palmas Midway Inn Hotel in Matehuala.
Breakfast Included.

Eighth Day: Welcome home.  Early departure this morning over the Sierra Madres and back to Texas with memories of a most enjoyable visit to one of Mexico's most interesting areas. Arrive about 5:30 PM.
Breakfast Included.

The resort city of Mazatlán offers many alternatives to swimming, surfing and sun bathing, including some of the most exciting game fishing in the world! During your stay at this delightful Pacific coast resort, you'll have the opportunity to arrange through your hotel (optional) deep sea fishing. You can see the fishing fleets, seawolves and seals as well as three islands located just off the coast. And of course there will be time for shopping and browsing! Most Americans love Guadalajara, and therefore the city has a large population of retirees form the USA, as well as from Canada. Your tour in this popular city, Mexico's second largest, will include a visit to the arts and crafts center and to Lake Chapala area, among other highlights.