Teotihuacan: Pyramids, Caves & Culinary Experience

4.9 (74 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

Our excursion focuses exclusively on Teotihuacan. We do not cram additional sites to speed through Teotihuacan. This trip is for individuals that want ample time in Teotihuacan to appreciate the archaeological site. The majority of the trip is in Teotihuacan and its surroundings.

We include almost anything you can think of that you will need throughout the day. You should be able to hop on the transport and worry about just exploring throughout the day.

Options

Spanish
English

What's included

  • Sunscreen
  • Umbrellas
  • Soda/Pop
  • Chips, peanuts (varied-seasonal)
  • 5-course Mexican lunch prepared by locals of Teotihuacan
  • Water for the heat/walk.
  • Morning coffee or Mexican atole/chocolate (seasonal)
  • Blankets (seasonal)
  • Light tripod chair (optional)

What to expect

  1. El Angel de la Independencia
    Pass by
    After being picked up and before departing, the host will provide some details about this national landmark.
  2. Teotihuacan Mexico Tour
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Drive one hour to arrive at the Archaeological Park of Teotihuacan. Restrooms are available upon arrival.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Your host will then begin the morning at the "Templo de Quetzacoatl." (30 minutes)

    They will provide historical information and details before proceeding to walk through "la calzada de los muertos," the main access point used back then to move throughout the city. (30 minutes)
  4. Museo de Sitio Teotihuacan
    30m · Admission ticket included
    After walking and exploring the walkway, there will be another restroom opportunity. The group will then enter "el Museo de la Cultura Teotihuacana", the park museum that hosts significant archaeological findings that were found in Teotihuacan throughout the decades as they continue to unearth new findings today. (30 minutes)
  5. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Immediately leaving the Museum, the Sun Pyramid will be next to the museum. Time will be spent discussing major and significant points related to that pyramid. (30 minutes)

    Please note that there is no longer any access to climbing the pyramids and any group offering such experience has outdated information posted.

    Please be aware that this excursion may involve physical activities and terrain that could pose challenges for individuals with certain disabilities. We strive to accommodate everyone, but it's important to consider your personal capabilities before participating. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss any specific concerns or requirements for a more tailored experience.
  6. Piramide de la Luna
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Shortly afterward, the group will transition to the Moon Pyramid. (30 minutes)
  7. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Finally, before preparing to exit the park, the group will visit “el palacio de Quetzalpapalotl,” one of the partially restored ruins that allows you to imagine what this magnificent city once was. There will be another restroom opportunity before leaving the park. (30 minutes)
  8. 1h · Admission ticket included
    We will then transition to exploring the subterranean caves that were once also pre-Teotihuacan homes and later sacred spaces for the Teotihuacan people.

    In the caves, we will proceed to explore what people today and back then considered sacred spaces, including a section of the cave that can offer a mystical awe. (50 minutes)

    Please be aware that this excursion may involve physical activities and terrain that could pose challenges for individuals with certain disabilities. We strive to accommodate everyone, but it's important to consider your personal capabilities before participating. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss any specific concerns or requirements for a more tailored experience.
  9. San Martin de las Piramides
    1h 30m
    Lunch is our next stop. It is a five-course lunch that offers a variety of different flavors of food from central Mexico. Please notify host if special dietary restrictions need be observed. (60 minutes)

    Finally, there will be an optional tequila and mezcal tasting along with other local products before heading home. Here there will also be an explanation of how some of Mexico’s most traditional products are made. (30 minutes)
  10. El Angel de la Independencia
    1h
    From here we will travel back south to arrive back in Mexico City. (60 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet on the island in front of the Sheraton Hotel, in front of the Angel of Independence Monument.

End point

Meet on the island in front of the Sheraton Hotel, in front of the Angel of Independence Monument.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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