TEOTIHUACANPRIVATE TOURfrom Mexico City

On the way to the site your private local expert will tell you several stories about MEXICO CITY, Mexican traditions, local life, he will also give you a broad explanation of the Mexican cultures so that when you are at the ruins, you can focus more on architecture and specific facts of the ancient city TEOTIHUACAN. Your local expert will answer ALL your questions, he will also give you space to relax and, if you prefer, to sleep during this 1-hour ride.

The van or car has plenty cold bottles of WATER for you to take.

ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE TEOTIHUACAN

Once at TEOTIHUACAN, we want you to take advantage of being one of the first to arrive and so the first place we will see inside the archeological site is the PYRAMID OF THE SUN, PYRAMID OF THE MOON, TEMPLE OF QUETZALCOATL. We want you to have an intimate encounter with the pyramids and be able to take MAGNIFICIENT PICTURES without people. You will feel that the archaeological site was open exclusively for you. Take as many selfies as you like and your guide will also take many pictures of you – we are sure that one of these pictures will be your next profile picture, a photo with one of the most impressive and huge pyramids of MEXICO.

Remember that EVERYTHING is DONE at YOUR PACE and you can stay in the site as long as you want. Your guide, who is fluent in ENGLISH and certified by the INAH (National Institute of Anthropology and History), will give you an extensive narrative about the site, the Teotihuacan culture, the myths and theories of this ancient city and most importantly he will answer ALL your questions. Our guides love deep, complex and funny conversations so feel free to ask him anything you want.

The archeological site of TEOTIHUACAN was open for the public in 1910, it was discover by Leopoldo Batres one of the first archaeologist of Mexico, who works to Porfirio Diaz the current president of Mexico in the 1900´s.  The important things to see in TEOTIHUACAN are: 1) The temple of Quetzalcoatl, 2) The Pyramid of the Sun, 3) The Pyramid of the Moon, 4) The temple of Quetzalcoatl, 5) Calzada de los Muertos, 6) Mural puma. Please note that around 10.30 am it start getting hot so please take several bottles of water with you and keep drinking water to STAY HYDRATED.

BASILICA DE GUADALUPE (OPTION 1)

After visiting TEOTIHUACAN, we go back to the city you can choose to visit the second place more visited among the Catholicism around the world, Basilica de Guadalupe. The compound has different buildings dedicated to the first religion in Mexico. Take a look and admire the beauty of the most iconic place that has the legend of the vision from the Virgin Maria, at the Hill of Tepeyac.

The Basilica de Guadalupe was open for the public in 1700´s. The important chapels and cathedrals to see are 1) The new Cathedral  2)The first Cathedral that was built in the 1700´s  3) Capilla de los Indios 4) Capilla del pocito  5) Capilla del cerro del Tepeyac. Please note on weekends could be a little crowed because they celebrate baptisms and mass.

MONUMENTO A LA REVOLUCIÓN (OPTION 2)

Another option to choose for your visit is one of the most emblematic architectures of the city, Monument to the Revolution. The construction started in 1906 by the French architect Emile Benard. The original project was a luxury building to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Independence and to be the new Mexican Congress. However, due to several political, economic and structural issues, the blueprints changed and the result was a monument in the middle of a big square to represent the constant revolution of the people. With this, the construction finally ended in 1933´s by another architect. Today, you can go inside and take a look of the construction from inside, the foundations and enjoy a 360° view of the city from the top. 

TRAVELING BACK

When you are ready, we will head back to the hotel or your Airbnb. For the ride back we can find traffic into the city it could take 30-45 minutes the way back 

This private tour was planned to be back in your hotel or Airbnb at 16.00 p.m. but since everything is done at your pace the exact time of the return will depend on you. Also please note that this is your private tour and so you have the FLEXIBILITY to go back to the hotel at any point or skip any activity you don’t want to do.

We have created this private tour thinking in EVERY DETAIL, making sure that the schedule is perfect. Our final product is not only a tour to Teotihuacan, it’s your TOTAL SATISFACTION and an unforgettable experience. If you would like to read the REVIEWS that past clients have left on TripAdvisor about this tour, please click HERE.