Private Tour: Taxco and Xochicalco Day Trip from Mexico City
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About This Tour in Mexico City
Why Visit Mexico City?
Mexico City, Mexico offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Mexico City provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Mexico City
The easiest way to reach Mexico City is by flying into Mexico City International Airport (MEX). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels located in Mexico city central area.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-of from hotels located out of Mexico city central area
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Pick up at hotels outside the downtown area will have an extra charge
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
After hotel pickup, the first half of the excursionPickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
After hotel pickup, the first half of the excursion... 2 hours
After hotel pickup, the first half of the excursion will take place in the colonial city of Taxco. You will board a private vehicle and start driving there. Taxco is situated in the mountains in the very heart of the country. It was declared a World Heritage city by the UNESCO. Thanks to strict building laws, new buildings have to preserve the same Spanish baroque architecture style to keep the atmosphere of the past. You'll walk around the and admire its colonial style, such as the Temple of Santa Prisca, a church of more than 250 years old, built in the New World Baroque style that is an icon of the town. Learn from your guide about why it is the oldest mining center of the continent and how its silver mines have existed since the colonization. Today, in almost every corner of the town there are shops where you can buy silver jewelry produced in the region.
After hotel pickup, the first half of the excursion... 2 hours
After hotel pickup, the first half of the excursion will take place in the colonial city of Taxco. You will board a private vehicle and start driving there. Taxco is situated in the mountains in the very heart of the country. It was declared a World Heritage city by the UNESCO. Thanks to strict building laws, new buildings have to preserve the same Spanish baroque architecture style to keep the atmosphere of the past. You will then head to Xochicalco that in nahuatl language means “Place of flowers.” This is also a World Heritage city, declared by the UNESCO. The most emblematic building in this ancient ceremonial center is the Temple of the feathered Snake because of the recognized reliefs of the ancient Mesoamerica. The Acropolis is also located here. You'll also see the astronomical observatory that was built to study the movement of the sun. Inside this observatory, a hallway and a large chamber with more than eight meters, allows the penetration of sun rays projecting on the floor of the cave a hexagon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
