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If you need an escape from the bustle of Mexico City, there are plenty of opportunities to learn about Mexico’s history on a day trip to surrounding archaeological sites and colonial cities. Read on for our top ideas.
Teotihuacan Pyramids — 30 miles (48 km) from Mexico City
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient city of Teotihuacan was once one of the most powerful cultural centers in Mesoamerica and is one of the oldest known archaeological sites in Mexico. Notable features include the Avenue of the Dead, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramid of the Sun, and the Pyramid of the Moon. A typical tour from Mexico City lasts six to seven hours but may be longer if you opt for a tour with an additional activity such as a hot-air balloon ride or a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe).
Puebla & Cholula — 78 miles (126 km) from Mexico City
UNESCO World Heritage–listed Puebla and neighboring Cholula are two of the most significant historical destinations in Mexico—Puebla for its Spanish colonial architecture and Cholula for its Great Pyramid, one of the largest pyramids in the world. Day tours to both sites from Mexico City typically last 10 to 12 hours.
Taxco & Cuernavaca — 110 miles (177 km) from Mexico City
Head to Taxco and Cuernavaca to see Spanish colonial architecture south of Mexico City, including Santa Prisca de Taxco, a church built in the 1750s, and the Palace of Cortes (Palacio de Cortes), a fortified palace built in the 1520s for Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes. Day trips from Mexico City to both colonial towns typically last 10 hours; some include lunch.
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Puebla and Cholula Full-Day Tour from Mexico City
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Maximize your time in magnificent Mexico on a full-day trip to Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City. With a knowledgeable guide, discover the rich cultural heritage of each city, and marvel at Puebla’s beautiful historical center. Sample Puebla’s enticing range of culinary delights (own expense) and browse a traditional craft market for special souvenirs.
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Taxco and Cuernavaca Day Trip from Mexico City
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Discover the architectural and cultural delights of Taxco and Cuernavaca on an enriching full-day excursion from Mexico City. Accompanied by a professional guide, explore Taxco, a unique colonial town renowned for its silverworks, and gaze at the majestic 16th-century Santa Prisca Church. Then, stroll the quaint cobbled streets of Cuernavaca as you delve deeper into the region’s fascinating colonial and cultural history, delighting in the magnificent architecture of Cuernavaca’s 16th-century cathedral and admiring the grand structure of Palacio de Cortés.
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Small-Group Teotihuacan Pyramids from Mexico City
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Discover one of Mexico’s most important archeological sites in a small group limited to 20 on a tour of the Teotihuacan Pyramids from Mexico City. With your guide, visit the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which include the Sun Pyramid, Moon Plaza, Palace of Quetzalpapalotl, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Entrance fees and transport via public bus are included.
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From Mexico City: Private Tour to Teotihuacan Pyramids with Tequila Tasting
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Known as the City of the Gods, Teotihuacan was one of the largest and most important pre-Aztec cities in Mexico, home to nearly 200,000 people from several ancient cultures. Get to know the UNESCO World Heritage Site during your own private tour from Mexico City with an archeologist guide. Gain special insight into the majestic plazas and murals, and take frame-worthy shots from the top of the Sun and Moon pyramids. Cap off the day with a mezcal and tequila tasting at a local obsidian factory.
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Teotihuacán Full Day Tour from Mexico City
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Discover the best of Teotihuacán and its lesser-known gems on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City. See the UNESCO World Heritage site’s top attractions including the Quetzalcoatl, Sun and Moon pyramids, as well as mural paintings and the Butterfly Palace. Visit an obsidian workshop, and taste pulque and tuna products at local factories. Upgrade your experience with a bike tour at no additional charge! Buffet lunch and hotel transport included.
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Puebla and Cholula Day Trip from Mexico City
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Discover architectural wonders on this guided day trip to Cholula and Puebla from Mexico City. Inside Cholula’s archaeological zone, feast your eyes on Pirámide Tepanapa, or the Great Pyramid, the world’s largest—even bigger in volume than Cheops in Egypt! Wind your way through the UNESCO-listed city of Puebla, home to gorgeous tiled buildings and Mexican Baroque churches, including the Church of Santo Domingo and Chapel of the Rosary. Bonus: hotel transport and lunch are included.
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Private Day Tour to Teotihuacan from Mexico City
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Explore the mysterious, pre-Aztec city of Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day, private tour. There’s a lot to see in the sprawling archeological site, and visiting with a personal guide ensures you'll have the chance to take it in at your own pace, without being rushed by a group schedule. Even the departure time and route are flexible, so you can tailor the day to your preferences.
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Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco, Guadalupe Shrine and Tequila Tasting Tour
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Hit three top historical attractions on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City: Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan. See where the main market of the Aztec empire once stood in Tlatelolco. At the Shrine of Guadalupe, one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, see a cloak with an image of the Lady Virgin on display. Stroll through the archaeological ruins of Teotihuacan, known as the City of the Gods, and climb the Sun and Moon pyramids for fantastic views.
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Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City
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Discover some of the history of Mexico on this private day trip from Mexico City. Visit the Tula archeological site of the Toltec Empire and see Tepotzotlán, a baroque-style convent of the Jesuit order. A personal guide and driver accompany you to each location to learn about the architectural innovations.
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Pueblos Magicos Cultural Day Trip
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Get to know the Pueblos Magicos, or 'Magic Towns,' in Hidalgo on this day trip from Mexico City. With your guide in the lead, learn about daily life in these colonial towns, as well as their cultural and historical significance to the region. Round-trip transportation from a central meeting point in Mexico City included.
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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine
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On this private half-day tour, avoid the large tour groups and get to know the sights of Mexico City in the company of just your family and friends. Your personalized guide takes you to Tlatelolco, an excavated Aztec zone. Visit the Shrine of Guadalupe, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site, and set your eyes on a cloak said to have imprinted on it an image of the Lady Virgin. Explore the archaeological ruins of Teotihuacan, and climb the Sun and Moon pyramids for arresting views. Transport, tickets, and lunch are included.
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Guadalupe Shrine And Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
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Experience some of Mexico City’s important landmarks on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the pre-Columbian trading center of Tlateloco, ascend the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at the legendary Teotihuacan, stop by the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, the country’s largest shrine to the beloved Lady of Guadalupe. Finish with a tour of Paseo de Reforma and its iconic neighborhoods and monuments.
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Butterfly Monarch Tour from Mexico City
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Experience Mexico’s spectacular Monarch butterfly migration on a convenient full-day trip from Mexico City. Escape the city with a memorable visit to the Monarch sanctuary, where these colorful butterflies spend their winters after traveling over 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from the United States and Canada. This hassle-free outing includes hotel pickup and drop off, lunch, and a visit to the pueblo magico—or Magical Town—of El Oro.
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Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Private Tour from Mexico City
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See the spectacular Monarch butterfly migration that takes place from November to March, when millions of butterflies arrive in central Mexico after the long flight from Canada. Visiting the monarch butterfly sanctuary with a private guide means you’ll spend the day exploring at your own pace, walking or riding a horse through evergreen forests. This monarch butterfly tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Mexico City, as well as admission to the monarch butterfly sanctuary.
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San Miguel de Allende day trip From Mexico City
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If you’re short on time but want to see what’s beyond Mexico City, this day trip to lovely San Miguel de Allende has you covered. A guide will get you acquainted with the baroque architecture of this colonial city during a tour, including the handicrafts market. Then you’re free to stroll the cobblestone streets on your own in the afternoon.
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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour
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Experience some of Mexico City’s important landmarks on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, climb the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at the legendary Teotihuacan, stop by Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, the country’s largest shrine to the beloved Lady of Guadalupe, and explore the pre-Columbian trading center of Tlateloco.
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Private Tour: Puebla and Cholula Day Trip from Mexico City
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Escape the bustle of Mexico City in favor of Puebla and Cholula’s rich colonial charm on a private tour from the capital. Following a scenic drive replete with mountains and volcanoes, admire Cholula’s plethora of Baroque churches and take a walking tour of Puebla’s beautiful historic center. Browse the craft market for unique souvenirs and grasp the opportunity to sample Puebla’s world famous cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this private tour.
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Teotihuacan: City of the Gods. The best Private Tour
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Discover one of the most enigmatic sites in Mesoamerica, with the best guides in a schedule where we will avoid large crowds, we can adapt the route to the needs of our customers (children, senior citizens, etc).
At a convenient point for your group, we will pause our tour of the archeological site to enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch at a restaurant.
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Cuernavaca and Taxco Tour with Lunch
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Visit two historic cities on a full-day tour from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and Taxco, and spend the day exploring colonial architecture, walking cobblestone streets, and browsing the beautifully-worked silver of the ‘World Silver Capital.’ Your tour includes a buffet lunch and guided tours of each town, as well as pickup and drop-off at Mexico City hotels.
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Incredible Tolantongo Caves from Cdmx
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Grutas de Tolantongo offers you the natural wonders of Mexico where you can meet hot springs between caves, rivers, pools, waterfalls and more.
Spend a relaxing day in the thermal waters of Tolantongo that have become famous for their exuberant beauty. Within this tourist park you will have access to attractions such as the cave, the tunnel, river, pools, thermal pools as well as hiking through the flora and fauna of the region and you can also descend by the zip line (with additional cost).
This 100% family tour will allow you to be amazed by the natural riches of our country as well as spend a fun and relaxing day for the attractions to your liking. We recommend bringing cash because there are no ATMs nearby, try the gastronomic delights prepared by people from the region and take incredible pictures of the landscapes you will meet.
The park has showers, lockers, restaurants, grocery store, lodging and camping area.
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Teotihuacan Morning Tour with an Archeologist and Tequila Tasting
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Avoid the crowds on this early morning tour of the Teotihuacan pyramids, also known as the City of the Gods. On this tour, an archeologist takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site and gives you insight into the majestic plazas and murals. Snap memorable shots from the top of Sun Pyramid and Moon Pyramid, and then cap off your day trip from Mexico City with a visit to an obsidian factory.
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Nevado de Toluca sunrise and Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary
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Admiring the sunrise from more than four thousand meters above sea level is a luxury for few privileged eyes who dare to live an authentic adventure.
Live the migration of a being as fragile and powerful as the monarch butterfly in its winter resting habitat.
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