Xochicalco, Cuernavaca & Diego Rivera Mural Tour from Mexico City
Description
The Tour Cuernavaca blends history, art, and natural wonders! Explore the UNESCO-listed Xochicalco, where ancient secrets await. Discover Cuernavaca‘s enchanting streets, marvel at Diego Rivera’s masterpieces at Palacio de Cortés and immerse yourself in a breathtaking botanical garden to uncover the ancestral wisdom of herbal medicine. Get ready for an inspiring adventure. Get amazed by the magnificent architecture of the UNESCO-listed Xochicalco pyramids. Enjoy the vibes of Cuernavaca's historic center, the "City of Eternal Spring". Visit the Palacio de Cortés to see amazing murals painted by Diego Rivera. Stop at a stunning botanical garden to uncover the ancestral wisdom of Mexican herbal medicine. You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing. No visits to tourist shops and restaurants.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your tour guide and head to Xochicalco
Have a guided visit and learn all about this archaeological zone.
Enjoy a guided walking tour starting in Plaza de Armas and continuing downtown.
Discover the culture of the villages around Morelos State
After the visit to the archaeological zone, have an optional lunch
Enter to this regional museum and learn about the traditional medicine
After a full day of discovery, relax in our vehicle and will take you back to your accommodation or meeting point in Mexico City.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed).
- CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
- DEPARTURE LOCATION & TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible (see tour options for more info). Private pick-up and drop-off are included: please indicate the exact pick-up time and location during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma Avenue, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee paid in advance via a payment link (~20-50 USD based on the distance). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.
- LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
- MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
- PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
Reviews(2)
Despite a drive of 2-3 hours from Mexico City you should do this tour. You will see one of the oldest monasteries of the country (nowadays the cathedral of Cuernavaca) with 17th century murals. Xochicalco is a ruined city with pyramids and a fortress (and many reliefs) which you will have mainly for yourself, at least during the week. Our guide and driver Arturo made sure we stayed hydrated. The lunch place had large portions too.
Hello Matt, We sincerely appreciate your wonderful review! It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that everything went smoothly. Feedback like yours motivates us to continue delivering high-quality service. We would love to host you again on your next visit. Regards, Vibe Adventures Team
When looking into a day trip to Xochicalco I realised that only a few tours exist. It takes 2 1/2 to 3 h to drive from Mexico City to the ruins, and maybe that is the reason. In fact we started our day in Cuernavaca, since many tours stop there in the afternoon. The cathedral is a rare case where you still can find murals from the 17th century, when the complex was founded as a mission. After a visit of the House of Cortes with 20th century frescos our guide Arturo suggested a small restaurant for lunch (big portions so bring some appetite). Xochicalco is an pre columbian site with many pyramids on a fortified hill site with great views of the valley too. At least during the week it was rather quiet. One of the pyramids is covered in reliefs on all sites, really spectacular. All in all both places are worth it to go out of your way. Vibe adventures will also provide water and juice, so they make sure you stay hydrates
Hello Mattias, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re very happy to know that you had a great time and enjoyed the tour. Providing enriching and well-organized experiences is always our goal, and your feedback reassures us that we are on the right track. Regards, Vibe Adventures Team
