Things to do in Hidalgo, Hidalgo: The Best Tours

Your tour starts with the pick up at the hotel in the morning in Mexico City. Climb aboard your private vehicle and head to visit the archaeological site of Tula. Here, you can see the Atlantes, statues of about 5 meters of warriors related to Atlantis. It is a ceremonial center of the eighth century. Before the Mexicas, the inhabitants of Tula were considered the best architects of antiquity. Learn from the hand of your expert guide how the Tulenses were the ones who innovated with different construction techniques. You can admire its use of sidewalks and stucco decoration while visiting the site. Continue the drive by car to the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, where you will have a visit in depth. See the main points of interest such as the Pyramid of the Moon, the palace, Pyramid of the Sun (you can climb), Av de los Muertos . After the visit, go to a local restaurant and enjoy a delicious lunch of dishes Typical . Your tour ends with the fall back to your hotel  Mexico City.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Tip (optional), Drinks

Surprise yourself with the stories of the English mining past in Real de Monte and amaze with the geometric structure of Basalt Prisms • It ascends and descends on the elevated streets between slopes and stairs of Real del Monte • Contemplate the center of the square of this beautiful site and enjoy a delicious paste to sit on one of its benches • Admire the 40 meters high geometric figures of the Basaltic Prisms • Dare to cook your own trout in one of the restaurants in the area • Practice some of the outdoor activities such as zip line, kayak, boat ride and horseback riding

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

OVERVIEW During this private 12 h tour, you will thoroughly explore the 2 most important archeological sites in Central Mexico - Teotihuacan & Tula. Also, you will visit the world-famous National Museum of Anthropology that currently hosts the largest exposition of pre-Hispanic artifacts in the world. HIGHLIGHTS Learn about the history of Mesoamerica that has been inhabited for over 20000 years. Climb & enjoy stunning views from the Pyramids of the Sun & the Moon in Teotihuacan. See fearsome 4.5m-high stone warrior figures in what used to be a major city of the ancient Toltecs. Visit the National Anthropology Museum with its huge collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. WHY GO WITH US The time of the tour is spent purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask). We are flexible: departure time & itinerary can be adjusted while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

Inclusions: Transportation: private vehicle , Activities: guided visits to archaeological zones of Teotihuacan & Tula, Anthropology Museum, Service of a private guide, Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks

Exclusions: Travel insurance, meals, tips

OVERVIEW Take our 15-day self-guiding tour from Mexico City to the Gulf of Mexico and back to see & experience the best of local nature, culture & traditions & more! During this trip you will be able to visit 5 Mexican states - each with its own landscapes, traditions, and gastronomy; see various wonders of nature (national parks and reserves, mountains, jungles, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, sea, etc.); do numerous outdoor activities (white water rafting; swimming in the waterfalls; hiking the tallest pyramid in Mesoamerica; taking boat trip among the mangroves, crocodiles, and birds; visiting a coffee plantation, etc.); learn local culture and, of course, make local friends & have fun. WHY GO WITH US Off-the-beaten-track tours with maximum immersion in local nature, culture, and traditions. The easy-going atmosphere of our tours is perfect for informal travel & making new friends among co-travelers and locals.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation: 1st class inter-city buses with AC/WIFI/WC, Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Activities: 6x private walking tours & 1x Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour (as per itinerary), Welcome meeting + 24h informational support from Tour Organizer

Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips

HIGHLIGHTS 1700 km around 7 Mexican states: Ciudad de Mexico, Estado de Mexico, Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas; Multiple wonders of nature: national parks, natural thermal waters, caves, mountains, forests, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, sea, sand beaches, etc.; Numerous cultural attractions: 7 charming "Magic Towns", 3 cities with splendid colonial architecture, 5 UNESCO Heritage Sites; Culinary discoveries & entertainment in each state.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation in a private vehicle, Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Service of a Tour Leader, Walking tours/orientation walks: 12x (as per itinerary), Activities/guided visits: 21x (as per itinerary)

Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips

OVERVIEW During this private 14 h tour from Mexico City, you will visit & relax in volcanically-heated waters of Grutas Tolantongo - a collection of hot spring pools built into a cliff of a picturesque canyon with walls as much as 500 meters high. WHY GO WITH US The time of the tour is spent purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask). We are flexible: departure time, program & route can be adjusted while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

Inclusions: Private pick-up & drop-off, Transportation: private vehicle, Service of a private guide, Entrance & orientation walk around Grutas Tolantongo, Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks

Exclusions: Travel insurance, other activities & meals, tips

We left Avenida de la República in front of the Julio Jimenez Rueda CDMX Theater, bound for Tula located in the State of Hidalgo, an important archaeological site in Mexico of the Toltec (pre-Aztec) culture. The main attraction of the archaeological site are the famous 4.8-meter (14.7-foot) "Atlanteans", each made from basaltic rock, which guards the top of the Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli Temple or "Morning Star". This is the most important site of the Toltec culture. We continue to the Magical Town of Tepotzotlán located in the State of Mexico, where the majestic National Museum of the Viceroyalty and the Temple of San Francisco Javier are located, inside a Franciscan monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, due to its magnificent decoration of gold bread. Later we will make a panoramic tour of the Tenayuca Archaeological Zone which is believed to have been founded by the Chichimecas of Xólotl in 1250.

Inclusions: Transportation from Mexico City, Guide - Bilingual driver, Visit Tula Archaeological Zone, Visit Tepotzotlán, Visit Museum of the Viceroyalty, Panoramic Visit to the Tenayuca Archaeological Zone, Admission to the Viceroyalty Museum, Admission to Tula Archaeological Zone, Travel insurance on board the unit, Taxes

Exclusions: Nothing not previously specified, Tips

We leave for the State of Hidalgo where the majestic Basaltic Prisms are located, one of the natural wonders of Mexico. Which are natural stone columns of 5 or 6 faces formed by the rapid cooling of the lava. During our visit you can walk on an impressive suspension bridge We will continue to the Magical Town “Real del Monte”, an English-style mining town famous for its traditional pastes, its old mines and the English pantheon. Once you visit Real del Monte you can not leave without tasting the paste (from the Cornish "pasti" and in English "pasty") is a food of British origin introduced to the cuisine of Hidalgo. Free time to eat. We continue to Pachuca, the capital of Hidalgo and known as "La Bella Airosa", so called since during June to October the winds reach 75 km per hour. On our way we will find the imposing Neoclassical style Monumental Clock

Inclusions: Tourist transportation from Mexico City, Tour driver in Spanish language, Visit the Basaltic Prisms, Royal Visit of Monte, Visit Museo del Paste, Visit Pachuca and the Monumental Clock, Admission to Museo del Paste, Tasting of the traditional paste, Booths, Travel insurance on board the unit

Exclusions: No tip, Nothing previously unspecified.

See two parts of the history of Mexico on this private day trip from Mexico City. First, you'll visit Tula and learn all about the culture, which is considered the best in architecture. Learn about their innovations in architecture, cloves and the use of stucco and admire the site. Then, visit the Convent of Tepotzotlan, from the Jesuits Order. They tried to evangelize the indigenous population from the area during the Spanish conquest, so you'll see impressive decoration with Gold Leaves in the church and learn about Mexican Baroque Style. Your tour includes a private guide and transport.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Tickets of the Archaeological Zone of Tula, Virreynato Museum Tickets, Private transportation, Lounch

Exclusions: Soda/Pop

Head to the most interesting archaeological sites near the port with much history yet to be discovered. One of those is Quiahuiztlan, it was simultaneously a city, cemetery and fort. In addition, you will appreciate the archaeological site considered the capital of the Totonac Empire, Cempoala and visit the town of Antigua. Your tour includes transport and a guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities