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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Tlaxcala on this private full-day tour with hotel pickup and drop-off. Travel in complete comfort and enjoy a personalized experience for history and art lovers.
Your tour begins at the Cacaxtla Archaeological Zone, famous for its exceptionally well-preserved pre-Hispanic murals, which reveal the artistic and political power of this Mesoamerican culture.
Continue to the majestic Basilica of Ocotlán, a jewel of Mexican Baroque architecture and one of the most important churches in the state.
In the Historic Center of Tlaxcala, you will visit the Government Palace of Tlaxcala, with murals that tell the story of Tlaxcalan identity, as well as the historic Jorge "El Ranchero" Aguilar Bullring, considered the first bullring in the Americas, and the emblematic baptismal font located in the former Franciscan complex.
A comprehensive experience that combines archaeology, colonial art, and living tradition in one unforgettable day.
What's included
Tickets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Driver and guide
Food and drinks
Tip
What to expect
The Cacaxtla Archeological Site
2h · Admission ticket included
The archaeological investigations carried out in the eastern section of the site since its discovery in the 1970s, an area known as Cacaxtla, reveal one of the most important societies that developed in the Epiclassic period (650-900 AD) of Mesoamerica. Its power achieved political, military and economic hegemony in a large part of the Puebla-Tlaxcala valley after the fall of Teotihuacan and Cholula, achieving long-distance trade relations with distant regions such as the Gulf Coast and the Basin of Mexico. Among its vestiges highlights the Great Basamento, a large architectural complex of superimposed and attached structures that feature sophisticated mural paintings, unique in their class, in the so-called Temple of Venus, Red Temple, Mural of the Battle and Portico A. Due to the need To protect the valuable paintings, in the 1980s a wide roof of around 10,000 m2 was placed on the medullar section of the Great Basamento.
Centro Historico de Tlaxcala
1h
The historical center of Tlaxcala is the area of historical monuments of the city of Tlaxcala declared by the National Institute of Anthropology and History as built patrimony of the nation.
Palacio de gobierno de Tlaxcala
1h
The Government Palace of the State of Tlaxcala was built in 1545; It was the residence of Luis de Moscoso, Corregidor of the Province of Tlaxcala. The original building, has been identified as a sample of the Portuguese Mudejar, suffered significant damage with the earthquake of 1711 and had to be rebuilt. In the interior the ground floor presents / displays reduced arches, on columns both in carved stone; the walls of the arcade and the stairs are covered with fresco murals by the Tlaxcaltecan painter Desiderio Hernández Xochitiotzin, which represent fundamental scenes of the Tlaxcalan history.
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Ocotlan
1h · Admission ticket included
This jewel, built between the 17th and 18th centuries, is located on the top of a hill. It is one of the most beautiful examples of Puebla-Tlaxcala baroque.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We have coverage in all the places of the city of Mexico, Hotels, Airbnb,
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
