Ancient Pyramids by ATV & Ritual Experience

Description

About this activity

• 📅Date: July 11th, 07 hrs.
• ⏱ Duration: Aprox. 12 hours
• 👥 Small groups (from min. 10 max. 15 guests)
• Private / semi-private (2 guests)
• 📍Meeting point: Lengua y cultura. Av. Baja California 260, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100, Ciudad de México.
• ⚠ Cancel up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund

Highlights

• Explore the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Teotihuacan, known as the “City of the Gods.”
• Admire the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
• Discover sacred caves and hidden viewpoints overlooking the Teotihuacan Valley.
• Ride an ATV through the surrounding countryside and archaeological landscapes.
• Taste traditional pulque, the ancient “drink of the gods.”
• Visit local producers of artisanal liquors, jams, and sauces made from cactus fruits.
• Participate in an authentic temazcal purification ceremony guided by local traditions.
• Enjoy traditional Mexican breakfast and lunch.
• Learn from a bilingual local coordinator throughout the experience.

Roadmap:

• 7:00 hrs. Departure from Mexico City. Lengua y cultura.
• 9:00 – 10:30 hrs. Tour of the “City of the Gods”. You will admire the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. You will feel the energy and power of the Quetzalcoatl. 
• 10:30 – 11:30 hrs. Traditional light breakfast (fruit, bread, chilaquiles with chicken and coffee or tea).
• 11:30 – 14:45 hrs. We will travel back in time aboard an ATV to immerse ourselves in the “underground world of Teotihuacán, later we will emerge from the underworld to admire the beautiful views of the Teotihuacán Valley, we will taste the nectar of the Gods (Pulque) to refresh ourselves a bit and continue towards the factory of liquors, jams and sauces made with prickly pear, nopal and xoconostle.
• 15:00 – 15:45 hrs. We will enter the “house of heat” (literal meaning of Temazcal in Nahuatl language). It is a shamanic ritual that dates back to pre-Columbian times and that, through several sweat sessions, allows a purification of the body and a relaxation of the mind.
• 16:00 hrs. Typical meal (rice, sopes and traditional chicken mixiote).
• 17:00-18:00 hrs. Happy return to Mexico City.

Tour includes:

• Round-trip transportation from Mexico City
• Admission to Teotihuacan Archaeological Site
• Bilingual coordinator (English & Spanish)
• Guided visit to Teotihuacan
• Traditional Mexican breakfast
• ATV experience
• Pulque tasting
• Visit to local artisanal producers
• Temazcal purification ceremony
• Traditional lunch

What’s Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Additional food and beverages
• Cave entrance conservation contribution (approximately MXN $100, subject to change)

Recommendations: 

• Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
• Bring a hat or cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
• Carry a valid ID.
• Bring cash for personal purchases and optional contributions.
• For the temazcal ceremony, bring:
  • Swimsuit or shorts
  • Towel
  • Sandals
  • A change of clothes
• A basic level of physical fitness is recommended due to walking, ATV riding, and participation in the temazcal experience.

Things to know 

• Minimum number of participants
  If the minimum number of participants is not met, we may cancel your booking and issue a full refund. If possible, we can also reschedule for the next available date.
• Cancellations
  Cancellations are free up to 48 hours before the tour. See full text of the cancellation policy here.
• A basic level of physical fitness is essential for travelers.