Mexico City in Depth
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices:
- On request
Enjoy Mexico’s colourful capital and have 2 full day’s touring which include Mexico City’s local neighbourhoods as well as a visit the world renowned Museum of Anthropology in beautiful Chapultepec Park. Also travel to Teotihuacan, the pre-Columbian ancient city and after, visit the Guadaloupe Shrine.
Stay 4 nights in Mexico City. During your time here, you will have a full day of sightseeing of the highlights of this great city. You will visit the historic centre, the majestic Zocalo, the largest square in Latin America and the third largest in the world after Tien An Men Square, Beijing and Red Square, Moscow. Nearby is the Aztec Temple Mayor. You will visit the Palacio National to view the wonderful gigantic murals painted by Diego Rivera, Mexico’s foremost contemporary artist and the Cathedral, a living example of Colonial architecture. You will drive through both historic and upscale neighbourhoods, visit Alameda Park and the Palacio de Bellas Artes before arriving at the beautiful and lush Chapultepec Park, one of the largest parks in the world and home to several museums and art galleries including the renowned National Museum of Anthropology with its amazing collection. It also houses a zoo, a castle and several lakes.
The next day will bring a visit to the ruins of Teotihuacan situated 1 hour north of the city. Teotihuacan, built originally around 100 BC, is home to some of the largest ancient pyramids in the world. According to legend, it was here where the gods gathered to plan the creation of man.
It was the largest Pre-Columbian city in the Americas, reaching a total population of 150,000 at its height. You will see the Quetzalcoati Temple, the sun and Moon Pyramids and the Avenue of the Dead. On your return to Mexico City, you will stop at the Guadaloupe Shrine, the most visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world, and the world's third most-visited sacred site.
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Accommodation in Mexico City
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St. Regis Mexico City
Featuring an ideal location on the famous Paseo de la Reforma Boulevard, only moments from area attractions, this luxurious and sophisticated hotel offers first-class accommodations along with on-site spa services. Guests staying at the Mexico City St. Regis can easily discover the Independence Angel statue …
Featuring an ideal location on the famous Paseo de la Reforma Boulevard, only moments from area attractions, this luxurious and sophisticated hotel offers first-class accommodations along with on-site spa services.
Guests staying at the Mexico City St. Regis can easily discover the Independence Angel statue and the Castle of Chapultepec, which are only moments from the hotel. Several international embassies as well as Bosque de Chapultepec, a scenic hillside park, are also nearby.Facilities
- Babysitting Service
- Boutique(s)
- Business Centre
- Car Rental Available
- Concierge
- Disabled Facilities
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Limousine Services
- Multi-lingual Staff
- Spa
- Tennis
- Valet Parking (surcharge)
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Presidente Intercontinental Mexico City
Set in the Polanco district, a cultural, business and shopping area of Mexico City, this hotel is minutes from the National Museum of Anthropology and features 6 on-site restaurants.
Set in the Polanco district, a cultural, business and shopping area of Mexico City, this hotel is minutes from the National Museum of Anthropology and features 6 on-site restaurants.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- ATM
- Babysitting Services
- Bar
- Barber/ Beauty Shop
- Business Centre
- Childrens Playground
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning
- Facilities for Disabled Guests
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fitness Centre
- Internet Access
- Ironing Service
- Luggage Storage
- Massages
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Newspapers
- Non Smoking Rooms
- Non-Smoking Throughout
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Safety Deposit Box
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Camino Real Polanco Mexico City
Built in an attractive architectonic style, and imagined as a hotel-museum by Architect Ricardo Legorreta, the Camino Real Mexico Hotel opened to the public on July 25, 1968. The hotel combines modern architectural profiles with obvious pre-Hispanic pyramid reminiscences. It has been the headquarters for …
Built in an attractive architectonic style, and imagined as a hotel-museum by Architect Ricardo Legorreta, the Camino Real Mexico Hotel opened to the public on July 25, 1968. The hotel combines modern architectural profiles with obvious pre-Hispanic pyramid reminiscences. It has been the headquarters for two soccer world cups and for the Olympic Games, as well as for more than 210 official visits from presidents and members of the monarchy from around the world.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Concierge
- Lift
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Non Smoking Rooms
- Parking Facilities (at cost)
- Restaurant(s)
- Shops
- WIFI- Charge
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Casablanca Hotel Mexico City
Experience relaxing facilities and delicious dining options at this hotel, situated in the financial and cultural district of Mexico City. It is just steps from the famous Reforma Avenue and a 10 min walk from Zocalo Square and the Cathedral.
Experience relaxing facilities and delicious dining options at this hotel, situated in the financial and cultural district of Mexico City. It is just steps from the famous Reforma Avenue and a 10 min walk from Zocalo Square and the Cathedral.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- Babysitting Services
- Bar
- Barber/ Beauty Shop
- Bicycle hire
- Business Centre
- Car Hire
- Currency Exchange
- Designated Smoking Area
- Dry Cleaning
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fitness Centre
- Free Parking
- Free WiFi
- Garden
- Gift Shop
- Ironing Service
- Laundry
- Lift
- Luggage Storage
- Massages
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Newspapers
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant(s)
- Safety Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Solarium
- Terrace
- Ticket Service
- Tour Desk
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Barcelo Mexico Reforma
A recipient of the AAA 4 Diamonds Award, Krystal Grand Reforma Uno is committed to incomparable standards of comfort and service. Every detail is carefully taken care of and every service is provided as you take some time and enjoy your stay with us. It …
A recipient of the AAA 4 Diamonds Award, Krystal Grand Reforma Uno is committed to incomparable standards of comfort and service. Every detail is carefully taken care of and every service is provided as you take some time and enjoy your stay with us. It is a vibrant symbol of hospitality and elegance, built with a bold modern style. The hotel is centrally located, nearby the recently renovated historic district, 15 minutes away from the financial and cultural area in Polanco and only 20 minutes from the Mexico City International Airport.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Taxi Service
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Fitness Centre
- Flower Shop
- Gift Shop
- Indoor Pool
- Newsstand
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Travel Agency
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- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices:
- On request
Itinerary View Trip Map
Mexico City Airport to Hotel
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Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico Airport
Ideally situated opposite Terminal 1 of Mexico City Airport, this hotel offers luxurious services and comfortable accommodation. It is connected to the airport by a footbridge and there is an exclusive check-in desk for hotel guests. Mexico City's Town Centre is just a short drive from the Camino Real Aeropuerto. Visit the best nearby museums, shopping, restaurants and historical sites. The exclusive financial and business district of Polanco is also just a 25-minute drive away.
| Meal Plan | Room Only |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
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Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico Airport |
| Location | View map |
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Camino Real Aeropuerto Mexico Airport
Ideally situated opposite Terminal 1 of Mexico City Airport, this hotel offers luxurious services and comfortable accommodation. It is connected to the airport by a footbridge and there is an exclusive check-in desk for hotel guests. Mexico City's Town Centre is just a short drive …
Ideally situated opposite Terminal 1 of Mexico City Airport, this hotel offers luxurious services and comfortable accommodation. It is connected to the airport by a footbridge and there is an exclusive check-in desk for hotel guests. Mexico City's Town Centre is just a short drive from the Camino Real Aeropuerto. Visit the best nearby museums, shopping, restaurants and historical sites. The exclusive financial and business district of Polanco is also just a 25-minute drive away.
Facilities
- 24 Hour Reception
- Airport Shuttle Available - Complimentary
- ATM
- Bar
- Barber/ Beauty Shop
- Business Centre
- Car Rental Available
- Concierge
- Currency Exchange
- Dry Cleaning
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fitness Centre
- Gift Shop
- Indoor Pool
- Laundry
- Luggage Storage
- Massages
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Parking Facilities (at cost)
- Restaurant
- Sauna
- Spa and Wellness Centre
- Tour Desk
- WIFI- Charge
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Mexico City Anthropology Museum and City Tour
Tour the historical surroundings of Mexico City. You will drive down Reforma Avenue, built by the emperor, Maximilian, along which some of the most important monuments in the city are located; Juarez Avenue, along La Alameda Park and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, designed and erected by the Italian architect, Adamo Boari; then 5 de Mayo Street, until reaching the main square or Zocalo.
At this last site, you will visit Palacio Nacional, current seat of the government, which walls are decorated with frescoes by Diego Rivera, one of Mexico's great contemporary painters; the Cathedral, a living example of colonial architecture; and the Templo Mayor (Main Temple). Later, the tour takes you to Chapultepec Park, driving through Las Lomas residential area, one of the most high-end neighborhoods of the capital city. The largest museum in Mexico. The building is one of the most beautiful examples of Mexican contemporary architecture.
After lunch you will visit the famed Anthropology Museum. Here you will visit the Mesoamerica halls, where the origins of ancient Mexico's civilizations will be revealed; Teotihuacan, Aztec, Olmec (the mother culture) and the Maya civilization that developed in the Mexican southeast and in part of Central America, whose greatness has been recognized for its advanced knowledge of architecture, astronomy, mathematics, philosophy and art.
| Duration | 8 Hours |
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Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine Tour
Depart for Teotihuacan ("The Place of the Gods"), 53 kilometers from Mexico City, approximately 1 hour's ride. Visit to the archaeological area that was the seat of the Teotihuacan culture. Visit the Quetzalcoatl Temple, the Sun Pyramid, the Quetzalpapalotl Temple, the Feathered Snails Temple and the Moon Pyramid, from where the Avenue of the Dead can be seen.
From here you then head to Guadalupe Shrine and the Plaza de las tres culturas, where the three epochs of Mexico are represented (pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern). Visit the new Basilica where the original image of Mexico's Patron is found.
The temple was built in 1976 by the architect Pedro Ramirez Vazquez. The first temple, built at the top of the Cerro del Tepeyac (mount) in the XVI century and the old Basilica dating from the XVIII century, can be admired from the great atrium. Every December 12, hundreds of thousands of Mexicans come to this place in a pilgrimage to worship the Virgin.
| Duration | 4 Hours |
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Mexico City Hotel to Airport
| Duration | 50 Minutes |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily*
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- City and museum tour,
- Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine tour,
- Entrance fees
- Transfers
- All meals as indicated.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Drinks
OTHER INFORMATION:
*Anthropology Museum closed on Mondays
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
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Excursion Suggestions
As there is so much to see and do in many of our City Breaks/Stopover Ideas, you should consider staying longer. Below is a list of suggestions that can be added to your stay.
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Guadalajara: Guadalajara & Tlaquepaque Full Day Tour
A city tour of Guadalajara will take you to the city’s historical highlights, viewing architectural wonders like the twin-towered cathedral in Plaza de Armas and the neo…- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Guadalajara: Tlaquepaque Half Day Tour
Explore the colonial village of Tlaquepaque on this guided half day tour. Stroll through narrow cobblestone streets, admire the gorgeous architecture, and visit the arts…- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Mexico City: Anthropology Museum Private Full Day Tour
Get to know Mexico’s history and culture on this full day tour of the capital, Mexico City. You’ll pass along the city’s monuments and visit the seat of government, Pala…- Duration:
- 8 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Mexico City: City Half Day Tour
Tour the historical surroundings of Mexico City. You will drive down Reforma Avenue, built by the emperor, Maximilian, along which some of the most important monuments i…- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
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Mexico City: Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Half Day Tour
Tour the ancient capital of the Teotihuacan civilization on this day trip from Mexico City. Visit the archaeological ruins of an ancient civilization, exploring temples,…- Duration:
- 4 Hours
- Prices:
- On request
