ONE DAY EXCURSIONS
Guanajuato
 Guadalajara
and nearby places of interest Guadalajara is known as the "Pearl
of the West" or the "City of the Roses" and is
agreed to be the place where mariachis originated. The old center
is the heart of the city. There we can find wonderful examples
of Spanish colonial architecture.
This tour includes visits to places of special interest, such
as the Cathedral, the Central Square, the State Government Palace,
Cabanas Cultural Institute with its famous murals by Jose Clemente
Orozco, the Degollado Theater and the colorful Libertad Market.
This excursion ends with a visit to the nearby town of Tlaquepaque,
famous for its pottery and handicrafts.
Please note
that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the
right of this pages. 
Tequila
 Tequila
is the town that has given its name to the traditional Mexican
drink, known throughout the world. On this trip, visitors will
see parts of the town and the Blue Maguey plantations. The Blue
Maguey (Agave Azul) is a plant that only grows in this region
and it is the plant used to make tequila. Students can visit some
tequila distilleries and see how the drink is made. Tequila is
about 60 minutes from Guadalajara.
 Chapala
Just 45 minutes away from Guadalajara, Chapala is the biggest
lake in Mexico. The average daily temperature is 25 degrees centigrade.
Visitors can take trips on boats, bathe in natural hot spring
waters and go horseback riding. On this excursion also a short
visit is made to Ajijic, which offers a wide range of handicrafts
for those who like to go shopping for bargains.
WEEKEND EXCURSIONS
Weekend excursions include the following services:
transportation by bus, hotel, breakfast, guided tour and entry
to museums. To obtain more information about places you can visit
at the weekend, please ask at the Student Services Coordination.
We require a minimum of 15 students to be able to organize a weekend
excursion.
Guanajuato
 Guanajuato
is a colonial city with a rich past. It is one of the most important
cities of the colonial period and is famous as the cradle of the
independence movement in Mexico. It is also an ancient mining
city of considerable importance. Its buildings reflect the splendor
of times of abundance. Visitors to Guanajuato can experience its
underground streets, the Granaditas Corn Exchange, the Juarez
Theater and the Mummy Museum. Guanajuato is five hours from Guadalajara.
Zacatecas
 The
city of Zacatecas gives its name to the State. Picturesque and
unspoiled, its palaces of pale, pink stonework and its paved streets
are a beautiful sight to see. The facades and towers of the cathedral
in baroque style are especially worth a visit. Zacatecas is a
mining town and among the first in the country for silver production.
For a panoramic view, try the overhead cable car that takes you
up to the highest point of the city, the Bufa mountain. There
are two excellent museums that illustrate the history of Mexico.
Zacatecas is five hours from Guadalajara.
Michoacan
 Michoacan
is a green and fertile state. On the tour, visits will be made
to Patzcuaro, Janitzio, Zirahuen, Tzintzuntzan, Camecuaro and
Uruapan. Michoacan is the land of the Tarascan culture and well
known for the handicrafts produced in each of its towns. It is
five hours from Guadalajara.
Puerto Vallarta
 This
is one of the most important tourist venues in Mexico. With its
beaches, mountains, marinas, night clubs, pleasant walks and the
charm of its people, Puerto Vallarta delights all who visit it.
It is about four hours from Guadalajara.
 Oaxaca
This state has a wide variety of flora and fauna.
It was the land where Benito Juarez, one of Mexico's most famous
presidents, was born. It is essential to visit the ruins of Monte
Alban and Mitla, vestiges of the ancient Zapoteca culture, as
well as visiting museums, colonial buildings and experiencing
indigenous festivals. Oaxaca is about 10 hours from Guadalajara.
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