Colonial Gardens and Cities of Mexico
* Morris Arboretum planned trip *
October 10 - October 16, 2008
Exclusive to Morris Arboretum members & Penn Alumni!
Penn lecturer: Anthony Aiello, Director of Horticulture and Curator at the Morris Arboretum
Tour Operator: Royal Road Tours
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The colonial era of Mexico spanned the 16th to 19th centuries. The great mining towns in the heartland of Mexico accounted for 2/3 of the world's silver production in the 18th century. This accumulation of great wealth enabled the colonists to build beautiful churches, private homes and glorious gardens, many of which are very well maintained today. This trip will explore wonderful historic cities and private gardens including San Miguel de Allende, tour beautiful haciendas near Mineral de Pozos and enjoy the theater and music of the International Cervantes Festival of Guanajuato.

To request an itinerary, please contact Victoria Sicks of the Morris Arboretum at (215) 247-5777, ext. 152, or vsicks@pobox.upenn.edu.