Teotihuacan: its pyramids and the history of its region |
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Enjoy this different tour, including a visit of the famous ruins, but also pulque, colonial life and mysterious monasteries |
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There are many tours to Teotihuacán, but this tour offers you something different: not only discover this ancient civilization that built a city in the first centuries AD almost as big as Rome, but also explore local cuisine and history of the region.
During our visit of the archaeological site, it's a must to climb the two main pyramids and understand their meaning. But we go further and unveil mysteries and daily life through mural paintings, ceramic findings and the surrounding residential units. We'll have a lunch nearby, to discover the Aztec roots of today's traditional dishes and drinks.
In the afternoon you can choose one of the following visits: an an ancient pulque hacienda (fermented agave juice, a sacred beverage of the Aztecs), as this region was the main producer of this lower class drink that now has a revival; an impressive colonial aqueduct to bring water to a monastery, an Augustine monastery that shows spiritual life during the early christianization. |
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- Teotihuacán: 3 pyramids, Palace of Quetzalpapalóatl, museum or residential unit visit on request
- Aztec food at lunchtime
- visit of your choice: Aqueduct of father Tembleque, 40km long, built around 1700; an old restored pulque hacienda; the Acolman monastery. If preferred, we can also visit the Basílica of Guadalupe or the ruins of Tlatelolco, on the way.
! Till June 2012, we can optionally visit an excellent exhibit on mural painting, daily life and power in the ancient Atetelco residential unit.
! August to November is the best season to sample typical Aztec ingredients and food, like chinicuiles (agave worms) and xoconostle (acid prickly pear).
! On Mondays, the Acolman monastery museum is closed. |
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| Meet up location: Hotel or airport pickup |
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| End location: Hotel or airport dropoff |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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| I am permitted to guide in official archeological sites and museums in English, Spanish, French, Dutch and German, but not in Portuguese. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 300 pesos - Lunch and drinks |
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| Guide services, transportation and entrance fees to sites an museums |
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| Tour #: 18933 |
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| Tour Type: Culinary, Cultural |
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| Transportation Method: Zafira minivan 2005, A/C, 6 passenger seats |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| The pyramids site has multiple entrance gates, allowing to visit most of the ancient city by wheelchair, moving around between the different parts by car. The only restriction are the stairs to visit some buildings and viewpoints. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. The pyramids of Teotihuacán are probably the most impressive off all Mexican ruins for young kids because of their size that inspire awe. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), Dutch (fluent), French (advanced), Spanish (fluent), German (conversational), Portuguese (basic) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Mexico City, Mexico:
"Jonas was a great guide, his history knowledge made the tour a lot richer.
It was great to know more about the pyramids,..." [more]
Camila Carmo - Jun, 2011
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Tour in Mexico City, Mexico:
"We can HIGHLY recommend Jonas as a tour guide. He is an engaging and warm personality and he has an extensive knowledge,..." [more]
Greta Newton - Nov, 2011
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Tour in Mexico City, Mexico:
"Jonas was great. Knowledgeable, friendly, punctual. And Teotihuacan is spectacular. Definitely recommended."
Cory Krueckeberg - Nov, 2011
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