Mexico City: Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour with Lunch

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Event

WHEN Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January

ADDRESS Tlatelolco

COMPANY Mexico City: Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour with Lunch

Discover Mexico City by visiting its top landmarks: Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco, and the Guadalupe Shrine. Visit an authentic Mexican restaurant and take part in an exciting fiesta.

Highlights

Explore Teotihuacan, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Mexico
Discover ancient Mesoamerican civilizations thanks to a knowledgeable guide
Visit Guadalupe Shrine, one of the world’s top Catholic pilgrimage sites
Uncover the secrets behind Tlatelolco’s most intriguing finds
Indulge in the flavors of the most famous Mexican liquor: Tequila!

Description

Make the most of your next trip to Mexico City with a trio of Mexico’s must-see historical monuments. Mexican Root is a celebration of the civilizations and cultures that have made Mexico what it is today. Visit the legendary Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlatelolco, and the Pyramids of Teotihuacan on this full-day excursion from Mexico City. The first stop will be in Tlatelolco, Mexico City’s most significant archaeological site. Alongside temples dedicated to Mexican deities, learn the more macabre side of their history, including human sacrifices, mass graves, and the so-called Lovers of Tlatelolco Continue to the Guadalupe Shrine, located in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In this 18th-century shrine, see a cloak with the image of Guadalupe while learning about her significance to the culture and people of modern Mexico—the spot where Our Lady of Guadalupe is said to have appeared to an indigenous Mexican. Afterward, visit an obsidian workshop and learn about this ancient craftmanship while indulging in the flavors of Mexico's most famous liqueur: Tequila! Then, enjoy some time to purchase lunch in a Mexican restaurant and being part of a typical Fiesta with traditional dances and music! Head to one of the most jaw-dropping sites in Mexico, the great Teotihuacan Pyramids to explore the mystical site with a guide. See the Pyramid of the Sun, which it is more than 200 feet tall, the largest in Mesoamerica. Along with a trip along the Avenue of the Dead learn about the origins of this religious city and see the Temples of Quetzalpapalotl, the Temple of the Feathered Shells, and the Pyramid of the Moon Enjoy a tour full of adventure, history, and some of the most breathtaking views of Mexico!

Includes

Round transportation from the meeting point Professional guide Entrance to Teotihuacan Visit of Tlatelolco and Guadalupe Shrine Tequila tasting Mexican buffet lunch (only if option selected) Hotel pickup (only if the private option is selected)