Why choose this tour ?
Get a break from all the chaos in the city and a breath of fresh air at the magical colonial suburb of Chimalistac, by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play as the famous landscape artist Jose Maria Velasco on his search for the perfect frame for his next painting, all while discovering amazing facts about this fantastic location. Are you ready for an adventure? Highlights include: - escape from your typical crowded touristic attractions at Mexico City into a more peaceful and personal experience. - Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch/gifted/talented writers. - find beautiful hidden colonial landmarks, full of history and charm. - spot little-known places for your next great photo or Instagram post. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
What makes Mexico City Chimalistac District Exploration Game and Tour a unique experience ?
El Parque de la Bombilla is a public park located in the neighborhood of San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón district, south of Mexico City. The park and the monument memorialize revolutionary general and former president of the republic (1920-24) and in 1928 president-elect, Álvaro Obregón, who was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the restaurant "La Bombilla", now the site of the monument. The monument complex opened on July 17, 1935, the seventh anniversary of the assassination by José de León Toral. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
It is known as the Chamber or Hermitage of the Secret, a very literary name that refers to the small construction that is located on Del Secreto street on the corner of the Huerto alley. It is part of what were the orchards of Chimalistac. It was built in 1626 under the tutelage of the Carmelite friar Andrés de San Miguel and is dedicated to the Virgen de los Dolores. On its walls are paintings like The Sermon on the Mount . The people of the neighborhood came to this place to talk in low voices or listen to the sermon of the Prior , represented in one of the friars. Inside it has a stone cross that reaches the ceiling. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
A beautiful well-known fountain (worth the redundancy) which construction is dating from 1896. It was built for the commemoration of the 400 years of the arrival of the Carmelites (religious order) to the Chimalistac neighborhood. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Protasio Tagle, a militar and politician who later became Governing Secretary of the Federal District (now simply known as Mexico City), and Secretary of Justice and Public Instruction, has this park made in honor to his career: Tagle park.
The Chapel of San Sebastián Mártir , is a small Catholic temple located in the old town of Chimalistac , in the Álvaro Obregón mayor's office of Mexico City . It was built at the end of the 16th century and modified in the 17th and 20th centuries . His patronal feast is celebrated on January 30. It is characterized by being the oldest construction in Chimalistac. It was declared a historical monument on September 1, 1932.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mexico City Chimalistac District Exploration Game and Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
- A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
- Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
- Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
Not Included
- A tour guide.
- Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour).
Special Instructions:
To play the game, go to https://www.questoapp.com/unlock, and add your booking number and e-mail address to unlock the game. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account.
Please be advised..
- This Tour is Provided by Questo.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Mexico_City.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
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