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Tlaxcala is a little known gem bordering northern Puebla, yet it has important rich history, culture, natural beauty and warm welcoming people. Its serene capital, Tlaxcala City, offers extraordinary museums, historical murals, art, churches, and delicious traditional cuisine. Huamantla, the state's second largest city known for it historic haciendas, features dramatic views of its open landscapes and volcanoes. It is a small city with unique churches and museums, hostings the remarkable National Puppet Museum. Malintzi National Park situated in the center of the state, as well as the exquisite archeological site of Cacaxtla, and the beautiful hacienda countryside offer us fine bird watching on this trip.

Join us on this unique journey into a seldom visited and tranquil region of Mexico.

 
         
         
   
  › TRAVEL & ARTS Day 1  
7:00 AM Leave from St. Paul’s Church for Tlaxcala, Breakfast provided on bus *
11:30 AM Arrival to Tlaxcala - Check in Hotel Mision San Francisco
12:00 PM Lunch at hotel
2:00 PM Visit Palacio de Gobierno - Murals
3:30 PM Free time to relax or wander around town
5:00 PM Cocktails at Fonda del Convento
5:30 PM Dinner at Fonda del Convento or restaurant of your choice
 

*   Meals marked with an asterisk are included in the trip's fee
   
  › HACIENDAS & PUPPETS Day 2  
7:00 AM Breakfast at hotel *
8:00 AM Leave for Terrenate
9:00 AM Arrive at Hacienda Tenexac for hiking and bird-watching
11:00 AM Tour of Hacienda
12:00 PM Lunch at Hacienda *
1:30 PM Leave for Huamantla
2:00 PM Arrive at Huamantla - Visit National Puppet Museum
4:30 PM Visit San Luis Obispo parish church
5:00 PM Leave for Tlaxcala
6:00 PM Arrive at hotel - Free time to relax and freshen up
6:30 PM Meet in hotel's front lobby
6:40 PM Leave for dinner at Tia Yola or restaurant of your choice
   
  › ARCHAEOLOGY, ARTISANS & TRADITIONAL FOOD Day 3  
7:00 AM Breakfast at hotel *
8:00 AM Leave for Cacaxtla archaeological site
8:45 AM Arrive at Cacaxtla to visit prehispanic murals and site
10:45 AM Leave to visit Xochitiotzin's studio
11:30 AM Arrival to Xochitiotzin's studio
12:30 PM Leave for Las Cazuelas restaurant
12:45 PM Lunch at Las Cazuelas *
2:00 PM Leave for Tlaxcala
3:00 PM Visit Regional Museum
4:00 PM Visit Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Asuncion
5:00 PM Free time
6:00 PM Dinner at nearby cafe or hotel
   
  › NATIONAL PARKS & FOLK ART Day 4  
7:00 AM Breakfast at hotel *
7:45 AM Leave for Malintzi National Park
8:45 AM Arrive at Malintzi National Park for bird-watching and hiking
12:00 AM Leave for Tlaxcala
1:00 PM Lunch at nearby cafe or hotel
2:00 PM Free time
3:45 PM Meet in front lobby of hotel
4:00 PM Visit Folk Art Museum and Casa de las Artesanias
5:30 PM Arrive at hotel
6:00 PM Meet in front lobby of hotel
6:30 PM Dinner at Tia Yola or other restaurant of you choice
   
  › MARKET & TRAVEL Day 5  
9:00 AM Breakfast at hotel *
10:00 AM Meet in front lobby of hotel - Visit Saturday market or Xicotencatl Plaza for artisans
12:00 PM Lunch at hotel
1:00 PM Check out of hotel
1:15 PM Leave for San Miguel de Allende
6:30 PM Arrive at San Miguel de Allende
   

This Itinerary is subject to changes without prior notification

* Meals marked with an asterisk are included in the trip's fee
 
         
         
         
   
  • Bring an official ID such as your current Passport and INAPAM ID if you have one

  • Water bottle or small canteen, can be filled up with purified water in the hotel

  • Binoculars

  • Camera

  • Flashlight

  • Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella and rain gear

  • Hiking sticks

  • Insect repellent

  • Day pack

  • Light-weight walking/hiking shoes

  • A fleece garment can be useful in case of chilly mornings

  • We recommend packing your binoculars, toiletries and travel documents in your
    day pack

  • A supply of resealable plastic storage bags can be very handy for storing food items from the breakfast, to be used as mid-morning snacks

  • Please bring a small bag with toilet paper and another sealable bag for your soiled tp

  • Be sure to carry small change for bathroom fees

  
         
         
   

DEPARTURE Timing is Critical, Our departure each morning is as early as possible in order to be on site when bird activity is best. All wildlife activity diminishes as the midday heat intensifies.

  
         
         
   

General information:

Hotel Misión San Francisco
Plaza de la Constitución No. 17
Col. Centro, Código postal 90000
Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala

Teléfono:246-462-6022
Fax:52-246 462 6818

  
         
         
   

>>The tour fee will be published by May 2nd, 2012<<

The fee includes:

  • Accommodation

  • Transportation

  • All tips for hotel, transportation, meals that are included and guides

  • National Park Malintzin entrance fee

  • National Puppet Museum entrance fee

  • Puppet Show

  • Cacaxtla Archaeological Site entrance fee

  • Regional Museum entrance fee

  • Folk Art Museum

  • Special Lunch at Hacienda Tenexac

  • Breakfasts

  • Bird watching guides

  • Contribution to Sociedad Audubon de Mexico, A.C.

If you are interested in going on this trip please contact Colleen Besman at: viajesconaudubon@gmail.com
Tel. 415 152 3633

We will advise all prospective travelers on ______________ with the number of travelers and the cost per traveler

>>Payment deadline: ______________<<

Due to the cancellation policies of our providers, we must retain 30% of
your payment if you cancel your reservation after paying.

>>Reservations will be confirmed once your payment has been delivered<<

 

  
     

To make your reservation contact:
Colleen Besman
Audubon Board Trip Coordinator

viajesconaudubon@gmail.com
Phone: (415) 152-3644

 

  
     

Payment method:

  • If using an American bank account make a check out to Colleen Besman.

  • If using a check from a Mexican bank account make payment out to: Colleen Besman

  • Please put your phone number, email address and trip form inside a sealed envelope with your payment, so that we may contact you with further important details.

  • Deliver your envelope with your Trip form and check to La Conexion ~ 236B on Aldama #3 | To download the Trip form to your computer click here

  • All cash along with your Trip form must be delivered to Colleen in person / Contact Colleen: viajesconaudubon@gmail.com Tel. 152 3644

  • Please remember to update or consider obtaining your Audubon membership $30 USD / 400 pesos per person, or $50 USD / 600 pesos for a family membership

 

  
         
         
     
         
     

Tlaxcala, map (click for bigger map)


  
         
     
  Tlaxcala, Photos and Article (click for Slideshow and article)
 
   
 
         
   
Colleen Besman
Audubon Board Trip Coordinator
Phone: (415) 152-3644
viajesconaudubon@gmail.com		 Rodrigo Lopez
Travelian eco-tours
Cell: 044 415 100-2798
Tel : 415 152 0470
rodrigo@travelian.com.mx
 

   
Sociedad Audubon de México, A. C., based in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico, is the only Audubon organization in Mexico. From San Miguel de Allende, we spread out to work with local communities to help preserve and restore bird, wildlife and plant habitat, and to foster biodiversity in general. To make our mission a reality, we develop events, programs, conferences and projects. Learn more about our mission and programs at www.audubonmex.org