Ciudad de México Trip Overview
Be amazed by the incredible pyramids of Teotihuacan, home to more than 2,500 years of history. After visiting the temples of Quetzalpapalotl, witness the Guadalupe Shrine, one of Mexico’s most important religious expressions.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Be amazed by the incredible pyramids of Teotihuacan, home to more than 2,500 years of history. After visiting the temples of Quetzalpapalotl, witness the Guadalupe Shrine, one of Mexico’s most important religious expressions.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Zona Arqueologica Tlatelolco, Eje Central Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico City 06900 Mexico
Our way to Teotihuacan, we will visit the archaeological site of Tlatelolco, centered on “Plaza de las Tres Culturas” was an important pre-Columbian Aztec city-state and one of the most important trading centers in Mesoamerica.
Pass By: Plaza de las Tres Culturas, Eje Central esquina Eje Uno Norte Tlatelolco, Mexico City 06900 Mexico
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Pass By: Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan, Ecatepec Piramides km.22 + 600, San Juan Teotihuacan 55800 Mexico
We will continue to Teotihuacan “the born city of the Gods”, in Nahuatl language. With more than
2,500 years of history, this enigmatic archaeological site boasts magnificent temples: to “Quetlzalpapalotl” (bird – butterfly), the “Feathered Shells”, the Pyramid of the Moon or the impressive Pyramid of the Sun, among others.
After sightseeing the temples, you will be guided into a local restaurant for you to take lunch (not included). Next door there is a handcraft workshop where visitors can learn about local artisan´s typical crafts like natural fiber textiles and obsidian ornaments.
Pass By: Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Fray Juan de Zumarraga No. 2 Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07050 Mexico
Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe), Mexico´s largest religious shrine, is our next stop. This is a roman catholic church that houses the original Tilma of San Juan Diego which features the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is considered the largest and most important Catholic pilgrimage shrine in America.
Pass By: Paseo de la Reforma, Paseos de la Reforma No. 42, Mexico City Mexico
Our last stop and end of the tour will be Paseo de la Reforma. Here you can explore on your own emblematic places in Mexico City such as the Zona Rosa, iconic The Angel of Independence, or first class shopping malls.
