Teotihuacan: Pyramids, Caves & Culinary Experience

Meeting point

Where

Meet on the island in front of the Sheraton Hotel, in front of the Angel of Independence Monument.

Departure

07:30, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

TuroTours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. El Angel de la Independencia

   After being picked up and before departing, the host will provide some details about this national landmark.

   Pass by, no stop
2. 2
   Teotihuacan Mexico Tour

   Drive one hour to arrive at the Archaeological Park of Teotihuacan. Restrooms are available upon arrival.

   1h · Admission included
3. 3
   Your host will then begin the morning at the "Templo de Quetzacoatl

   " (30 minutes) They will provide historical information and details before proceeding to walk through "la calzada de los muertos," the main access point used back then to move throughout the city. (30 minutes)

   1h · Admission included
4. 4
   Museo de Sitio Teotihuacan

   After walking and exploring the walkway, there will be another restroom opportunity. The group will then enter "el Museo de la Cultura Teotihuacana", the park museum that hosts significant archaeological findings that were found in Teotihuacan throughout the decades as they continue to unearth new findings today. (30 minutes)

   30 min · Admission included
5. 5
   Immediately leaving the Museum, the Sun Pyramid will be next to the museum

   Time will be spent discussing major and significant points related to that pyramid. (30 minutes) Please note that there is no longer any access to climbing the pyramids and any group offering such experience has outdated information posted. Please be aware that this excursion may involve physical activities and terrain that could pose challenges for individuals with certain disabilities. We strive to accommodate everyone, but it's important to consider your personal capabilities before participating. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss any specific concerns or requirements for a more tailored experience.

   30 min · Admission included
6. 6
   Piramide de la Luna

   Shortly afterward, the group will transition to the Moon Pyramid. (30 minutes)

   30 min · Admission included
7. 7
   Finally, before preparing to exit the park, the group will visit “el palacio de Quetzalpapalotl,” one of the partially restored ruins that allows you to imagine what this magnificent city once was

   There will be another restroom opportunity before leaving the park. (30 minutes)

   30 min · Admission included
8. 8
   We will then transition to exploring the subterranean caves that were once also pre-Teotihuacan homes and later sacred spaces for the Teotihuacan people

   In the caves, we will proceed to explore what people today and back then considered sacred spaces, including a section of the cave that can offer a mystical awe. (50 minutes) Please be aware that this excursion may involve physical activities and terrain that could pose challenges for individuals with certain disabilities. We strive to accommodate everyone, but it's important to consider your personal capabilities before participating. Feel free to contact us in advance to discuss any specific concerns or requirements for a more tailored experience.

   1h · Admission included
9. 9
   San Martin de las Piramides

   Lunch is our next stop. It is a five-course lunch that offers a variety of different flavors of food from central Mexico. Please notify host if special dietary restrictions need be observed. (60 minutes) Finally, there will be an optional tequila and mezcal tasting along with other local products before heading home. Here there will also be an explanation of how some of Mexico’s most traditional products are made. (30 minutes)

   1h 30m
10. 10
    El Angel de la Independencia

    From here we will travel back south to arrive back in Mexico City. (60 minutes)

    1h

About this tour, from the operator