Private Combo 2 Days: Tour Teotihuacan & Xochimilco

Itinerary

Day 1: Pyramids of Teotihuacan Basilica of Guadalupe

Your adventure begins with a visit to the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, the main square of Tlatelolco, and an introduction to the three main periods of Mexico's history: pre-Columbian, Spanish colonial, and the modern independent mestizo nation. Stop at the church of Santiago, which was built over the Mexican temples in 1522, and learn about the last confrontation of the Mexica against the conqueror Hernán Cortés, On your way to Teotihuacán, pause to participate in a Mezcal and Pulque tasting .

Then, explore Teotihuacán, the 2,500-year-old settlement, “the place where the gods were born.” Gaze at the site's mysterious origins as you stroll along the Calzada de los Muertos, the Pyramid of the Sun, and the Pyramid of the Moon. Observe the bird motifs on the pillars in the Palace of the Quetzalpapalotl and admire the sculptures of the deity in the shape of the serpent. At the end we will go to a local restaurant in the area to eat a typical Mexican meal, then we will go to the largest Sanctuary of Mexico, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where it is believed that Saint Juan Diego appeared. Here, on the site that houses the Tilma (mantle) of San Juan Diego, contemplate the old and the new basilica.

Day 2:Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida and Diego Museums

1.- Xochimilco Canals: The famous Xochimilco canals, the last remnants of the extensive transportation system that the Aztecs created, are located in southern Mexico City, colorful gondolas take visitors for rides alongside vendor boats from food, artisans and mariachis. The atmosphere is festive, especially on the weekends.

2:-UNAM Central Library: The Central Library (BC) of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) is a general library that has multidisciplinary collections open to the entire university community. It is located in Mexico City, within the University City of UNAM (CU). It is the largest of the 145 libraries that make up the UNAM Library and Information System (SIBIUNAM), coordinated by the General Directorate of Libraries (DGB). the Mexican artist Juan O'Gorman. In 2007 UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site, along with the central campus of Ciudad Universitaria.

3.-Frida Kahlo Museum: The Frida Kahlo Museum is located in one of the oldest and most beautiful neighborhoods in Mexico City, the center of Coyoacán.Also known as the Blue House, it is one of the most representative tourist and cultural sites in the area; the property belonged to the Kahlo family since 1904 and four years after the painter's death, in 1958, it was converted into a museum.

4.- Diego Rivera el Anahuacalli Museum The Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum (Casa del Anahuac) is a museum in Mexico City, it is located to the south in the Coyoacán delegation.It was designed by the exponent of Mexican muralism Diego Rivera to house his vast collection of pre-Columbian pieces, one of the largest in the country, which he has been collecting since his return from Europe in 1920. Returning to characteristics of Teotihuacan and Mexican architecture

5: Coyoacan :The wooded Parque Centenario Garden is located in the center of bohemian Coyoacán, known for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Intellectuals, artists and hippies flock to the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Museo Casa de León Trotsky, as well as chakra studios, art galleries and colorful artisan markets. Chic outdoor cafes sit side by side with quiet ice cream parlors along the tree-lined streets