Have you ever wondered why the Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is celebrated? This Mexican celebration teaches us that death is part of life and that we should celebrate it ! The Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition of pre-Hispanic origin. The main holidays are the 1st and 2nd of November.Continue reading “Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos in México: meaning, origin and travel tips (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”
Category Archives: Excursions Mexico City
EXPLORING TEOTIHUCAN (Pyramids of the Sun, the Moon and the Feathered Serpent) – Day Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City
Hereby our first version of a complete guide and blog about Teotihuacan, an amazing Unesco World Heritage Site at about 1 hour 15 minutes from Mexico City (depending on traffic!), in the State of Mexico. WORK IN PROGRESS Introduction Exploring the Pyramid of the Sun (Píramide del Sol) – Walking on the Sun Exploring AvenueContinue reading “EXPLORING TEOTIHUCAN (Pyramids of the Sun, the Moon and the Feathered Serpent) – Day Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City”
Exploring Las Estacas natural water park in the State of Morelos (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
Do you feel like you need to get some fresh air, dive into clear water, rest under the palm trees and get a nice sun tan? Two hours south from Mexico City, this beautiful nature water park is just what you are looking for. The crystal clear water comes from various springs and forms aContinue reading “Exploring Las Estacas natural water park in the State of Morelos (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”
Exploring Michoacan (Patzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre, Isla Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan and Quiroga) – Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City
The State of Michoacan has some of the most beautiful scenaries, a rich prehispanic past, beautiful colonial villages, awesome handicrafts and amazing food. Some of our most favorite places so far that we have explored with Aztec Explorers, are Patzcuaro, Isla Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan, Quiroga and Santa Clara del Cobre (apart from for example Morelia andContinue reading “Exploring Michoacan (Patzcuaro, Santa Clara del Cobre, Isla Janitzio, Tzintzuntzan and Quiroga) – Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City”
Exploring Chiapas (Palenque, Agua Azul, Tonina, San Cristobal de las Casas, Lagunas de Montebello and Cañon de Sumidero) – Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City
One of the most spectacular States of Mexico is without any doubt the State of Chiapas. Our most favorite places so far that we have explored with Aztec Explorers, are Palenque, Agua Azul, Tonina, San Cristobal de las Casas, Lagunas de Montebello and Canyon de Sumidero. Exploring Palenque Palenque is a Mayan city that flourishedContinue reading “Exploring Chiapas (Palenque, Agua Azul, Tonina, San Cristobal de las Casas, Lagunas de Montebello and Cañon de Sumidero) – Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City”
E-GUIDE AND BLOG: Exploring Grutas de Tolantongo – (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
Grutas de Tolantongo is one of the most beautiful natural water parks in México and maybe in the world, that consists of a large canyon with a river with thermal waters, beautiful waterfalls, a tunnel, a cave and natural thermal hot tubs in a lush green mountain area in the State of Hidalgo. The naturalContinue reading “E-GUIDE AND BLOG: Exploring Grutas de Tolantongo – (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”
9 Excellent beach packages with flight, transfers and hotel
Hereby 9 excellent beach packages with flight, transfers and hotel; 8x in México and 1x in Cuba, selected by Azteca Travel Tours Art. After choosing your destination, you can choose your favorite hotel and other preferences (PDF file). Hotel Options – Cancun Hotel Options – Riviera Maya Hotel Options – Huatulco and Puerto Escondido HotelContinue reading “9 Excellent beach packages with flight, transfers and hotel”
E-guide: the main Mexican beach areas
Mexico has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! In this guide you can find information about the main 8 Mexican beach areas, to find out what beach would be perfect for you. Below a map of the main Mexican beach areas plus the (driving) distances from Mexico City. 1. Veracruz (Tecolutla) –Continue reading “E-guide: the main Mexican beach areas”
Exploring Ixtapa Zihuatanejo – Time to Relax !!! (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is a perfect place to relax and to explore, at only 7 to 8 hours driving from Mexico City. Paradise still exists !! Hill top views over the bay of Ixtapa Our most favorite hotel in Ixtapa is a bit up the hills, with swimming pools, very clean and spacious facilities, and amazingContinue reading “Exploring Ixtapa Zihuatanejo – Time to Relax !!! (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”
Travelling in Time – Exploring the Chinampas of Tláhuac – Mexico City
On Thursday the 29th of July 2018 we had an incredible experience, exploring the Chinampas of Tláhuac, Mexico City. It felt as if we travelled back in time, in the time that the Aztecs constructed the Chinampas, artificial islands; an important prehispanic agricultural system. On a small traditional canoa, we were floating through beautiful landscapes,Continue reading “Travelling in Time – Exploring the Chinampas of Tláhuac – Mexico City”