Private Day Tour of Xochicalco Archaeological Site and Cuernavaca

4.3 (4 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Your Private Historical Tour from Mexico City begins with a comfortable transfer from your hotel, providing you with an exclusive and personalized experience.

The first stop is the impressive Xochicalco Archaeological Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built between 650 and 900 AD, it was an important political and ceremonial center after the fall of Teotihuacan.
Next, you will visit Cuernavaca, the "City of Eternal Spring." Enjoy a panoramic view of the historic Palace of Cortés, one of the oldest colonial civil buildings in the Americas.
You will continue to the iconic Cuernavaca Cathedral, built in the 16th century by the Franciscans and one of the first monasteries on the continent.
You will also explore the beautiful Borda Gardens, built in the 18th century as a country retreat and famous for their elegant gardens, ponds, and imperial past, as they were the residence of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota.

At the end, you will comfortably return to your hotel in Mexico City.

What's included

  • Tickets
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Transportation by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Xochicalco is an example of the epoch known as Epiclassic (700-900 AD) characterized by the emergence of cities in central Mexico after the decline of the Teotihuacan city and the power vacuum left by it. This period is characterized by a series of events that give way to the foundation of Tula, after a series of migrations of groups living in central Mexico. Fact that coincides with the abandonment of the sites of northern Mesoamerica and the collapse of the Mayan cities of the lowlands of the center and the south.
  2. Garden Borda Cultural Center
    30m
    El Jardín Borda is a historical museum located in the city of Cuernavaca and is located in what used to be the summer mansion of the wealthy Taxco miner José de la Borda
  3. Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Panoramic View of the Palace of Cortés is a 16th century Spanish civil palace, a historic monument located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, ordered by Hernán Cortés to be built in the years immediately following the Conquest of Mexico.
  4. Cathedral of the Asencion (Catedral de la Asuncion)
    20m · Admission ticket included
    La Catedral de Cuernavaca es la sede de la diócesis católica del mismo nombre en México. Es un edificio del siglo XVI, lo que la convierte en una de las catedrales más antiguas del país

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We have coverage in all the places of the city of Mexico, Hotels, Airbnb

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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