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Master pieces of Central Mexico: Tepotzotlan and Tula |
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Private day tour to the best of toltec and jesuit constructions |
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Get impressed by two of the masterpieces that have marked the cultural history of Central Mexico: the Toltec ruins of Tula with its famous Atlantes (columns in the form of warriors), and the most impressive monastery built by the Jesuit congregation, in the eighteenth century.
The Toltec inherited the rich culture of Teotihuacan, after the city of the giant pyramids fell into decay. The impressive urban design and palaces are proof of their high degree of civilization, which would form the base for the later Aztec culture.
The Jesuits, focusing on education and management of haciendas, were a wealthy congregation that built here a church totally covered with gold and baroque paintings on the inside, and fine carvings in the facade. The convent houses a collection of colonial and religious art (Museo de Arte Virreinal), with outstanding paintings of young girls entering monastic live as nuns, one of the few original artistic contributions of Mexico to the world: arte plumario (feather art). And much more! |
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Tour start times can be discussed; following itinerary is hour-based:
0:00 pickup
1:30 visit of the church of Tepotzotlan
2:00 visit of the museum
3:00 visit of the village and typical lunch
5:00 visit of the archeological site of Tula
6:30 trip back
8:00 arrival |
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| Meet up location: Hotel or airport pick-up |
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| End location: Hotel or airport |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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| Leaving before 9 am or after 10 am can add some extra time due to traffic conditions. |
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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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| 100 pesos - Refreshments before or after the visit to the archeological site of Tula. |
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| Transportation, guided visits, entrance fees, lunch. |
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| Drinks; hat, sunglasses and sunblock for solar protection. |
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| Tour #: 8520 |
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| Tour Type: Youth and Family, Cultural |
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| Transportation Method: Transportation by comfortable car (Zafira minivan, A/C, model 2005). |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: No. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Suitable for mature teenagers |
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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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