México: Pyramids of Teotihuacán & Xochimilco – 2 Days Tour – State of Mexico, Mexico

EXPERIENCE:

The FIRST DAY we will visit the south of the city, where we will make a stop at the UNAM where we will see the “University Olympic Stadium” to appreciate the Diego Rivera mural and the Central Library, one of the most important in Latin America.
The next stop in the tour will be Coyoacan´s neighborhood, where Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera lived, and we will walk through the historic center to appreciate the architecture of the 16th century. The tour will continue towards Xochimilco, the last vestige of the city’s great lake, where we will learn about the traditions that it still latently maintains today, where we will take a ride in the typical boats of the region called “trajineras”. At the end of the ride you can buy crafts, sweets, food or typical toys from the region. And finally return to the hotel.

The SECOND DAY we will begin with a brief visit to the most important Sanctuary in Latin America, you will know the true story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the symbolism that surrounds her and the story of the “Miracle of her Eyes”, in addition to tour the seven churches that make up the so-called “Guadalupe Valley” with its ancient basilica and the modern architecture of the current home of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The visit will continue to the site of the ancient Gods, “Teotihuacán”emblematic for its Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and for its beautiful obsidian stone and the maguey cactus. You will know the origins of the Teotihuacan culture which will help you understand why in Mexico there is a cult of death.
We also make an explanation and sample of the “agave” from which different materials are obtained such as the well-known “Drink of the Gods” (you will get a free drink tasting) and the needle and thread, which were used to make the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Once the tour is finished you will be returned to your hotel.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the south zone of the city, full of colors.
Enjoy the ride at the lake of Xochimilco in the traditional boats
Admire the architecture of the 16th century in Coyoacan.
Learn about the ancient culture in the Pyramids of Teotihuacán
Admire one of the most important Sanctuary of the world

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