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All LGBT+ New Year’s in Mexico City and San Miguel (Source Journeys)
New Year’s: Mexico City & San Miguel
This is Mexico at its most celebratory—bold, beautiful, and endlessly delicious. You’ll begin in Mexico City, where renowned cuisine, world-class culture, and a creative pulse set the tone for the week. Expect art-forward moments that bring you closer to the stories behind the icons—especially the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo—paired with the kind of meals and local flavors you’ll be talking about long after you’re home.
Along the way, you’ll step into Mexico’s ancient past at the great pyramids of Teotihuacan—with the option to float above them at sunrise in a hot air balloon for a once-in-a-lifetime view. Then you shift to the romance of San Miguel de Allende, where art and architecture spill into the streets and the days unfold at an easier pace. You’ll welcome the New Year here—surrounded by a city that knows how to celebrate—then step into January with time to wander, reset, and soak up San Miguel’s creative spirit. All you have to do is show up ready to enjoy Mexico at its most luminous.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the best of Mexico City, from grand boulevards to art-filled neighborhoods
- Cruise the canals of Xochimilco by traditional trajinera, with a private chinampas “floating gardens” experience
- Step inside Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo’s iconic home and studio
Experience Diego Rivera’s legendary mural up close during a private early-hours visit - Taste your way through Centro Histórico on a curated foodie walk
- Stand before the mighty pyramids of Teotihuacan, one of the great ancient cities of the Americas
- Float above Teotihuacan at sunrise in a hot air balloon for a once-in-a-lifetime view (optional)
- Wander San Miguel de Allende’s cobblestone streets, where art and architecture spill into everyday life
- Enjoy a vineyard day in the highlands with a gourmet lunch and premium wine pairings
- Celebrate the New Year in a hosted small LGBTQ+ group, limited to just 18 travelers, and ring in the season with culture, flavor, and unforgettable moments
Itinerary
DEC 26
Arrive in Mexico City
Arrive in Mexico City, where you’ll be met at Mexico City International Airport (AICM) and transferred to Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City — a tranquil, tree-filled courtyard hideaway in the bustling heart of the city. Take the afternoon to settle in, unwind, and ease into the rhythm of the capital. This evening, you gather for a festive welcome dinner at Filigrana Restaurant by Martha Ortiz — a stylish first toast to the week ahead with a welcome cocktail and a beautifully crafted four-course menu.
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
DEC 27
Xochimilco & Frida
This morning, you will head south for one of Mexico City’s most distinctive cultural landscapes: the ancient chinampas of Xochimilco. With a private guide, Your Source Journeys group will glide the canals by traditional trajinera to a working chinampa—one of the city’s last surviving “floating gardens”—and enjoy a relaxed lunch rooted in this living agricultural tradition. Afterward, you step into the vibrant, deeply personal world of Frida Kahlo with a visit to Casa Azul—her beloved home and studio—an unforgettable window into her life, style, and creative spirit.
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
DEC 28
Murals & Centro Histórico
This morning, you’ll go behind the scenes for a private, early-hours visit to the Diego Rivera Mural Museum—a chance to stand up close with Rivera’s legendary masterpiece, Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central, and unpack the symbolism and stories woven through it with a local expert. From there, Source keeps the energy flowing into the Centro Histórico for a curated foodie walk—tasting your way through classic flavors and hidden favorites while discovering the streets, squares, and architecture that give Mexico City its unmistakable soul.
Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
DEC 29
Teotihuacan & San Miguel
This morning you step into Mexico’s ancient past with a guided visit to Teotihuacan—a once-mighty ceremonial city where the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon rise dramatically above the Valley of Mexico, and the Avenue of the Dead stretches through a landscape of temples, murals, and enduring mystery. For those who want to take it to the next level, there’s an optional sunrise hot-air balloon experience—floating above the pyramids as the day breaks over the valley. Afterward, we leave the capital behind and journey into the highlands to San Miguel de Allende, where the pace softens and the next chapter of your New Year’s story begins.
Overnight: NUMU Boutique Hotel, San Miguel de Allende
DEC 30
San Miguel & Wine Country
This morning, you take our time getting to know San Miguel de Allende—wandering its UNESCO-recognized historic center with a private guide. Think Spanish Colonial and Mexican Baroque architecture, colorful facades, leafy plazas, church bells, art galleries, cafés, gardens, and that unmistakable bohemian spirit that makes San Miguel so magnetic. Later, you head out to a top local vineyard for a behind-the-scenes visit and a gourmet four-course lunch paired with premium wines—hosted with a private sommelier and time in the cellar to learn how it all comes together.
Overnight: NUMU Boutique Hotel, San Miguel de Allende
DEC 31
Guanajuato and New Year’s Eve
This morning, you slip away to the vibrant hill city of Guanajuato, a UNESCO-listed gem tucked into a narrow valley. With a private guide, your Source group will begin at El Pípila for sweeping views over hillsides of colorful homes, then wander the historic center—leafy plazas, grand churches, and a maze of cobblestone streets (and old subterranean tunnels) that give the city its irresistible character. You’ll also take in favorites like Guanajuato’s grand university, the striking Juárez Theatre, and the house-museum of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera.
Later, San Miguel welcomes your group back with that New Year’s Eve buzz—cobblestone streets glowing, music drifting through courtyards, and the city slowly turning festive. Spend the afternoon your way: a little shopping, a long lunch, maybe a rooftop cocktail as everything starts to sparkle. As evening falls, you’ll gather for a Source-style celebration—beautifully set, full of flavor, and sprinkled with a few surprises. And at midnight, the countdown draws everyone to the historic center as fireworks light up the sky to welcome the year ahead.
Overnight: NUMU Boutique Hotel, San Miguel de Allende
JAN 1
New Year’s Day at Leisure
Ease into the first morning of the year at a relaxed pace. Enjoy a full day to relax, shop, and enjoy everything San Miguel has to offer — wander galleries, visit artisan shops, linger over a long lunch, take a spa treatment, or simply savor the light and architecture of the Jardín. It’s a day for gentle pleasures and discovery at your own pace.
Overnight: NUMU Boutique Hotel, San Miguel de Allende
JAN 2
Return Home or Extend to Puerto Vallarta
This morning, you say hasta luego to San Miguel de Allende as guests depart for the airport or continue on to their next adventure. Because travelers may be departing from different airports (or extending their stay), departure transfers are arranged individually, and Source Journeys will coordinate private transfers tailored to your flight plans. Want to keep the celebration going? We can also help you extend the trip in Puerto Vallarta—one of Mexico’s most festive, LGBTQ-welcoming beach destinations—perfect for a few extra days of rest, recharge, and fun by the sea.
Accommodations
Four Seasons Hotel — Mexico City
A tranquil courtyard in the heart of the capital
Set along the grand Paseo de la Reforma, the Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City feels like an oasis within the rhythm of the city. Centered around a lush courtyard garden, the atmosphere shifts instantly from urban energy to calm — fountains, greenery, and soft light creating a quiet place to arrive and settle in. From here, Mexico City unfolds easily: leafy neighborhoods, celebrated restaurants, galleries, and historic landmarks all within reach. After days filled with art, history, and flavor, returning to the Four Seasons offers a welcome pause — gracious service, comfortable rooms, and a relaxed elegance that invites conversation and connection as your Source Journeys adventure begins together.
NUMU Boutique Hotel — San Miguel de Allende
A stylish retreat at the heart of the celebration
Just steps from the cobblestone streets and gentle glow of San Miguel’s historic center, NUMU Boutique Hotel offers a contemporary haven woven into the life of the town. Clean design, warm textures, and thoughtful details create a welcoming space that feels both relaxed and quietly festive. From the rooftop, the pink spires of the Parroquia rise above the rooftops — a perfect vantage point as anticipation builds and the evening comes alive. Between intimate gathering spaces and the energy just beyond the doors, it’s easy to move between celebration and calm reflection. As bells ring and fireworks light the sky, NUMU becomes more than our hotel — it feels like a front-row seat to San Miguel’s most magical night.
The Source Small Group Experience
Explore Mexico with LGBTQ+ Travelers on a Source Journeys Small-Group Luxury Journey
Vibrant color, soulful cuisine, and a creative spirit that’s impossible to miss—Mexico has a way of waking up your senses and staying with you long after you’ve returned home. Travel with Source Journeys on an exclusive small-group experience personally hosted by our Founder, Craig Smith. Limited to just 18 travelers, this journey is intentionally intimate, with room for connection, conversation, and the kind of unscripted moments that often become the most memorable. Designed for LGBTQ+ travelers, it offers a welcoming, inclusive space where shared experiences begin to matter more than the itinerary.
From the cultural pulse of Mexico City to the cobblestone romance of San Miguel de Allende, discover a country defined by artistry and celebration. Step into the vivid world of Frida Kahlo, savor one of the world’s most exciting culinary capitals, and stand before the pyramids of Teotihuacan—with the option to float above them at sunrise. Then slow the pace in the highlands, where galleries, gardens, and golden light invite you to wander and simply enjoy.
This is more than a tour. It is your journey. Every detail is thoughtfully attended to—from expert local guides and seamless transportation during included tours to the personal touches that make a group feel like a community. Let Source Journeys handle the logistics so you can be present, travel in style, and welcome the New Year surrounded by great company in one of Mexico’s most enchanting towns.
Pricing
- 7 nights luxury accommodations in Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende
- Daily breakfast throughout the journey
- Welcome dinner in Mexico City at Filigrana Restaurant
- Xochimilco chinampas + Casa Azul day, including private guide/transportation, entrance fees, and lunch
- Private early-hours visit to the Diego Rivera Mural Museum, including private guide/transportation and entrance fees
- Curated Mexico City foodie walk, including tastings and drinks across multiple stops (enough for lunch)
- **Guided visit to Teotihuacan + transfer onward to San Miguel de Allende (entrance fees included; lunch not included this day)
- San Miguel welcome dinner at The Restaurant
- New Year’s Eve dinner in San Miguel de Allende
- Vineyard day with gourmet lunch + wine pairings
- Day trip to Guanajuato, including entrance fees and a 3-course lunch
- Private transportation + expert local guides for included touring (vehicle type varies by group size)
- All applicable taxes on included services
- Source Journeys tour hosts traveling with you
Not Included in this Journey
- International airfare to Mexico City and from San Miguel or Mexico City
- Departure Airport transfers to Mexico City Airport
- Meals not listed in the itinerary (including lunch on the Teotihuacan day, as noted)
- Alcoholic beverages, unless specified
- Optional activities (including the optional sunrise hot-air balloon over Teotihuacán)
- Spa treatments and wellness services
- Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, minibar, and incidentals
- Gratuities of $280 per person (for guides and drivers)
- Travel insurance (required)
Please note: Your valid passport should have at least two consecutive blank pages and should be valid for at least six months after your planned departure from the country you are visiting. An entry visa may be required for non-U.S. citizens. Arrival Airport: Mexico (MEX). Departure Airport: Leon (BJX). Unless doing the extension to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Getting There & Arrival Transfer: We recommend flying into Mexico City (MEX) and departing from Leon/Bajio Airport (BJX) at the end. We’ll take care of your arrival transfer from MEX, so you can settle and start enjoying the experience right away. Source Journeys can assist with air travel upon request.
Please review Source Journeys’ Terms and Conditions before contacting us to book this LGBT+ Mexico City and San Miguel New Year’s Adventure.
Pricing, availability and itinerary for this LGBT+ Mexico City and San Miguel trip are subject to change. Neither Purple Light Vacations nor Source Journeys will be responsible for any inaccuracies.
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