Private tour in Mexico City Hector B
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I am the kind of guy who walks at the beach and waits patiently for the sunset. I love reading mystery novels but Mexican history is my passion. I play the electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and a little bit of piano, when I was younger I had my own rock band, and indeed one of the best times of my life. I've been working in the tourism industry for over 27 years, 20 of them in customer service at a mexican major airline company, at Mexico's City International Airport and I can tell you that I loved it!. One of my passions is knowing people from all over the world. 14 years ago in 2012 I started studying "History" in order to become a Tour Guide I fell in love with it immediately so I decided to specialize myself on the pre-columbian cultures of the center of Mexico which is part of my actual touring expertise. In time I got to know the “Nahua Culture”, which is one of the most well-known native cultures from Mexico (the Aztecs were Nahuas), so I decided to learn how to speak their ancient language “Nahuatl”, a thing that I've been doing since 2017, I have to say that learning this has been very difficult but it's worth it. After finishing my studies I started delivering part time tours but after a while I decided to quit my old job at the airline to become a full time tour guide, sounds crazy but you got to know that this was the best decision in my entire life! You may notice now that if I worked at an airline, I'm the kind of guy that loves to travel and you're not mistaken I'm really into it, not just out of my country but inside it too, this is why I can tell you that Mexico's got everything for doing tourism, especially Mexico City, here we have great food, ambiance, great culture and lot of places to visit, for example: Do you like Mariachi music? We have Garibaldi. Do you like nature walking? We have Chapultepec forest. Do you like eating traditional food? We have lots and lots of markets, especially at Coyoacan. Do you like religious touring? We have Basilica of lady Guadalupe and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Do you like old architecture? We have downtown Centro Histórico. Do you like coffee shops and mezcalerias? We have La condesa neighborhood. This is just the beginning, just a small taste of what Mexico City's got to offer. Do you want more? Well, what about visiting Puebla or Cholula just 85 miles from the city, there you will find beautiful landscapes and of course a lot of churches and cathedrals from the XVI century. Want to try something different? What about visiting thermal waters at “Las grutas de Tolantongo” just 125 miles away from the city. Looking for ancient archaeological sites? You can't miss The Holy City of Teotihuacan (UNESCO World Heritage since 1987) This is a must! So Mexico City has everything waiting just for you and you can count on me for touring it. Wanna try one of my pre-made tours for visiting the pyramids? The National Museum of Anthropology? Basílica de Guadalupe? Tolantongo? What are you waiting for! I'm willing to give you the best experience ever when visiting Mexico City, just contact me. See you at this fantastic place. Hector. If you read this far you're probably as curious as I am, I'm sure it's important for you to know that: I'm an Historian with a Bachelor's Degree In History, specialized on "The Mexican Pre-Columbian cultures and the XIX Century of Mexico" by S.E.P. (Secretaría de Educación Pública / Secretariat of Public Education ) I.E.U. (Instituto de Estudios Universitarios). Puebla G.G.E. (Galileo Global Education). I'm a Federal Licensed Tour Guide by SECTUR (Secretariat of Tourism) (N010116) certified guide with a degree in Mexican History by the I.P.N. (Instituto Politécnico Nacional) I have a Bachelor's Degree in Nahua culture and Nahuatl language by the UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México). ENALLT (Escuela Nacional de Lengua Linguística y Traducción). I have Certificate studies on Pre-Columbian ArchaeoAstronomy and Mexican Codexes as well as "Pre-Columbian Time calendars and Tonalamatl" by ELECUN (Escuela de lengua y cultura Nahuatl). I have Certificate special studies of the "Mexica" "Sun Stone" by ELECUN (Escuela de lengua y cultura Nahuatl). I have Certificate special studies of "Mesoamerican Math" by ELECUN (Escuela de lengua y cultura Nahuatl). I have Certificate special studies of "Nahua Narrative" by ELECUN (Escuela de lengua y cultura Nahuatl). I have Certificate special studies of "Nahua Traditional Medicine" by ELECUN (Escuela de lengua y cultura Nahuatl). I have Certificate special studies of 'Nahua cultural regions" by ELECUN (Escuela de lengua y cultura Nahuatl). I have Certificate special studies of "Mesoamerican Mythology and Legend". I have Certificate special studies of "Philosophical Anthropology and Personalism" by S.A.P. (Sabiduría Atrévete a Pensar) the University of Lyon. France. I have Certificate special studies of "Mesoamerican Archeology" by S.A.P. (Sabiduría Atrévete a Pensar) I'm certified for group guiding by the I.P.N. (Instituto Politécnico Nacional) I'm certified and specialized for tour guiding at Teotihuacan, The National Museum of Anthropology, The Castle of Chapultepec as well as Templo Mayor. I'm certified on "First Aid Response" by the Mexican Red Cross I'm not an "Adventure Guide"
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Millions of pilgrims visit this sacred place every year, devotion is what they show to the one mother of Mexico's people. Join me to visit the place as I recall the events that led to the beginning of Lady of Guadalupe's Cult while we experience the joy this sanctuary brings to people from all over the world. See the old Basilica and the new one as well as other important buildings and areas.
This was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. Hector spoke excellent English, had a great sense of humor and helped us thoroughly experience the Basilica. We have had private tours of Fatima and Lourdes, this was the most informative. Should we return to Mexico City, we will definitely contact Hector.
Hector is the quintessential ToursByLocals guide that we have come to expect -- incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and informative. His love of history comes through with passion. We highly recommend this tour for anyone who wishes to better understand Mexican history and culture as a whole, not only about the grasp that this one sacred place continues to hold upon its devoted. Hector is a scholar, and we so appreciated his time and insight.
Hector was amazing--thoughtful and considerate of my physical limitations, but most of all he is SO informative, a bibliophile and historian with a ton of credentials. A fount of knowledge. I learned so much about the relation of the indigenous people to the Spaniards and about the history and mythology relating to the Virgin of Guadalupe and her place in the development of Mexico City as it exists today. Thank you, Hector!
-9:00 Pick up time Travel to "El Tepeyac" home of lady of Guadalupe. -9:40 arrival to "Basílica de Guadalupe" Start of tour -Visit "Atrio de las Américas" -Visit "Capilla de Indios" -Visit "El Pocito" -Visit "El Cerrito" (Hiking the hill to the top is optional) -Visit "Basílica Antigua" (old building) -Visit "Basílica Nueva" (modern building) -View "El Ayate" the original and "miraculous" image of Guadalupe kept by the Catholic Church since the XVI century. -12:20 Travel back to Mexico City. -13:00 Drop off at Hotel
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Modern, clean and comfortable KIA Soul 2020, with A.C. Perfect for 3 Passengers and the driver guide (4 passenger total) Bigger car, minivan or van offered upon request with an additional cost.
Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: It's possible to pick you up at any airbnb&b, hotel or Apartment near the downtown areas, as well as La Condesa, Colonia Roma, Polanco & Polanquito, Reforma, Centro Histórico, Colonia del Valle, Colonia Narvarte, Insurgentes & Insurgentes Sur. If your hotel or air&b is outside this areas I'll require the full address please contact me before booking the tour.
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