Pyramids of Teotihuacán and Basilica of Guadalupe
Description
You will get a great experience in a very interesting and millenary city in the north side of this ancient site. An awesome place only 50 minutes away from Mexico City. Teotihuacan it’s the most visited archaeological site of South America and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. The area is an enormous archaeological city in the Basin of Mexico just 30 miles northeast of Mexico City, containing some of the largest pyramidal structures built in the pre-Columbian Americas. Apart from the pyramidal structures, Teotihuacan is also known for its large residential complexes such as the Avenue of the Dead and numerous colorful- well-preserved murals. Additionally, Teotihuacan produced a thin orange pottery style that is spread throughout Mesoamerica as well the magnificent mortuary mask made in obsidian.
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We´ll continue our tour with another visit that is just as magical, travelling to the pre-Columbian city of Teotihuacan, which was one of the largest urban sprawls of the ancient world. You will enjoy the pyramid of the Sun and The Moon, as well as a walk through the Avenue of the Dead. The recognition of this site as one of the most important cultural places is quite universal, since 1987 it is one of the listed World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Have yourself one of the most beautiful experiences by visiting one of the most holy of shrines that is the most visited in the world. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with 17 to 20 million visitors a year, having more visitors that St. Peter´s Basilica in the Vatican. As well as the historical buildings, the great circular basilica is awesome as well as grandiose. The construction itself is an amazing feat, since it was built on the muddy shores of the lake of Texcoco. Walking around Tepeyac Hill, where Mary the mother of Jesus left her image imprinted on St. Juan Diego´s ayate is an experience that should not be missed.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(32)
Rafael our tour guide was excellent! Pick up time was on time, even a few minutes early. Car was comfortable with air conditioning for our party of 4. He was very kind, informative, gave us great knowledge and spoke English very well. We were very happy with the tour and would definitely recommend Rafael and book again with Hector's company in the future!
The trip was great. We learned a lot about the history of Mexico. The driver/tour guide was very professional and knowledgeable.
What an experience! The place is huge and packs so much history, one gets mesmerized. My biggest learning was - the pyramid of the sun, was probably the pyramid of the water, according to recent findings!! The pyramid of the moon was incredible and visiting the whole complex was an exceptional adventure. The palaces, the ruins and the paintings you can still see in some ruins, are worth the long walks and the excruciating heat. I do not recommend you take a tour, as its impossible to visit the complex well in a limited period. The largest tour offers 3 hours at the complex. Its certainly not enough!!
Raul was a fantastic guide for us. We were on a family trip with kids, parents, and grandparents, and had a great time on the tour. Raul speaks very good English and was able to answer all our questions, not just about Teotihuacan, and the Guadalupe church, but also all our questions about Mexico City. We learned a lot! I highly recommend this tour.
I highly recommend Hector as a fantastic tour guide! His extensive knowledge of the sites, combined with captivating stories about the origins of the sites, ensured that we had an amazing experience. He also took us to a Mexican restaurant with a small lunch time show. Additionally, his excellent driving skills added an extra layer of safety to our journey. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable and enjoyable tour.
Our guide Fernando has a wealth of knowledge on Mexican history, theology and culture in general. He is a great conversationalist and very adaptive to our multicultural setup. Learned so much about my faith and mexico in one afternoon. You won't get this info on google. So much depth of information. Lunch was also great and we even had coffee near the pyramids. Very chill. Operator was also very flexible and arranged a short Zocalo tour after our pyramid/lady of Guadalupe visit. Even if this provider has just a few reviews, please try them! we had an amazing experience.
This was one of the best guided tours we have taken. Our guide, Fernando, was incredible. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we visited, and also answered many questions on the rides to/from the pyramids about Mexican culture and society. Very informative for our family and my teenage daughter. Highly recommended!
Our tour guide, Luis, was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and constantly entertaining. I highly recommend.
Great trip, flexible and understanding as we were traveling with kids and grandparents. Very comfortable and taken care of.
Excellent communication and transport logistics. Rafael and Guillermo very straightforward to go with. Very informative and appreciated the questions and interest. Made it easy on our first day in CDMX.
