Most people don´t know that Mexico City is only 49% urbanized. The other 51% still consists of beautiful green areas, were we can explore amongst others 5 national parks, Chapultepec park that is 2 times the size of Central Park, 5 archeological sites and the Unesco world heritage site of Xochimilco, that has much moreContinue reading “Safe options for exploring Mexico City during Covid-19”
Category Archives: Mexico City
Hiking the Teuhtli volcano in Mexico City
In the Southern part of Mexico City we can find the amazing Teuhtli volcano, South of the famous channels and chinampas of Xochimilco, around 1 hour 30 minutes from the historic city center. The Teuhtli volcano (in Nahuatl: venerable lord) is an extinct Hawaiian type volcano. Which means that its diameter is much greater thanContinue reading “Hiking the Teuhtli volcano in Mexico City”
Hiking the Xitle volcano in Mexico City
In the Southern part of Mexico City we can find the amazing Xitle volcano, in the national park Ajusco, around 1 hour from the historic city center. Walking up, in and around the crater of an extinct volcano? INSIDE Mexico City? At 3107 meters / 10194 feet ? Welcome to the Xitle volcano! Located inContinue reading “Hiking the Xitle volcano in Mexico City”
Exploring Cuetzalan and surroundings – Long weekend trip from Mexico City
At only 5 hours from Mexico City you can explore Cuetzalan, one of the most magical of the current 131 Pueblos Mágicos. Apart from exploring it’s well conserved colonial center, we can also explore the nearby waterfalls, the archeological site and the incredible botanical garden. With some of the most astonishing views that México hasContinue reading “Exploring Cuetzalan and surroundings – Long weekend trip from Mexico City”
Day of the Dead / Día de Muertos in México: meaning, origin and travel tips (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
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)”
La Flor más bella del Ejido in Xochimilco (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
If you want to experience one of the most beautiful and oldest traditions of Mexico City, be sure to visit the event ¨La Flor más bella del Ejido¨ (the most beautiful flower of the communal lands) in Xochimilco on Friday of Sorrows; this year on Friday the 31st of April 2023. From ancient times, whenContinue reading “La Flor más bella del Ejido in Xochimilco (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”
Free E-guides Mexico City and Mexico (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
Aztec Explorers welcomes you in Mexico City! Below your can download our free E-guides in PDF of Mexico City: Places to Explore inside Mexico City Tips on Transport within Mexico City Complete Mexico City Travel guide Download or open Free E-guide Mexico City – Places to Explore – 14 pages – In PDF Download orContinue reading “Free E-guides Mexico City and Mexico (Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”
Walking tours in Mexico City – With Aztec Explorers
Top 11 of our 25 walking tours: Historic City Center – Highlights Historic City Center – Hidden Jewels Colonia Roma y Romita (Barrio Mágico) Colonia Condesa (Barrio Mágico) Colonia San Angel (Barrio Mágico) Colonia Coyoacan (Barrio Mágico) Colonia Santa Maria Rivera (Barrio Mágico) Colonia Zona Rosa (Barrio Mágico) Colonia Tlalpan (Barrio Mágico) Colonia Iztacalco (BarrioContinue reading “Walking tours in Mexico City – With Aztec Explorers”
Sign up for our Free Walking Tours in Mexico City – With Aztec Explorers
With Aztec Explorers we now have developed 25 different walking tours in Mexico City. Sign up for our free walking tours: no tips expected, small groups, certified guide, in Spanish and / or English. Just follow the following 3 easy steps: 1) Read our blog with the details of each walking tour (click here) ForContinue reading “Sign up for our Free Walking Tours in Mexico City – With Aztec Explorers”
Exploring the 6 amazing archeological sites of Mexico City (Day Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
Did you already explore the 6 amazing archeological sites open to public in Mexico City? Visiting them is a fun and interesting way to understand more of Mexico City´s rich prehispanic past; hereby some highlights of the 6 archeological sites in Mexico City. 1) Templo Mayor Period: 1325 – 1521 Culture: Mexica (Aztec) Templo MayorContinue reading “Exploring the 6 amazing archeological sites of Mexico City (Day Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)”