One of the greatest encounters with nature, at only at 2 hours from Mexico City, is exploring one of the Firefly Sanctuaries at the foothills of the volcanoes of our majestic Mexico. Reserva de Luciérnagas is truly one of Mexico’s best hidden treasures and a perfect way to get off the beaten path while you’reContinue reading “Exploring the firefly sanctuaries from Mexico City”
Tag Archives: Mexico City
Day trip to national park and volcanoes Izta Popo from Mexico City
At only 2.5 hours from Mexico City, you can find one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. Parque Nacional Izta Popo, with the active Popocatepetl volcano and the dormant Iztachihuatl volcano. Below a short guide, so you can explore the most beautiful parts of this large park (172 thousand hectares); declared asContinue reading “Day trip to national park and volcanoes Izta Popo from Mexico City”
Exploring the Sanctuaries of the Monarch butterflies (Day Trip, Excursion, tour, from Mexico City)
The annual migration of North America’s monarch butterfly is a unique and amazing phenomenon. The monarch is the only butterfly known to make a two-way migration as birds do. Unlike other butterflies that can overwinter as larvae, pupae, or even as adults in some species, monarchs cannot survive the cold winters of northern climates. UsingContinue reading “Exploring the Sanctuaries of the Monarch butterflies (Day Trip, Excursion, tour, 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)”
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)”
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”