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Taxco & Xochicalco Tour from Mexico City

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12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

OVERVIEW
During this tour from Mexico City discover two World Heritage Sites: the colonial-era city of Taxco and the pre-Columbian ceremonial center of Xochicalco.

HIGHLIGHTS
✓ Admire the ancient pyramids of Xochicalco and learn about their history.
✓ Discover unique Instagramable locations walking down the streets in Taxco.
✓ Get acquainted with the local long silver-mining tradition.
✓ Enjoy the rich gastronomic heritage of Guerrero State.

WHY GO WITH US
✓ The time of the tour is spent purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).

What's Included

  • Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
  • Transportation
  • Guided visit to Xochicalco Archaeological Zone (with tickets)
  • Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips
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Meeting and Pickup

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PICKUP LOCATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Angel de la Independencia roundabout close to City Express Reforma Hotel. ◘ Private tour: Your accommodation or any other preferred place in Mexico City (please indicate it in "Special Requirements"). We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma Avenue, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee paid in advance via a payment link (~20-50 USD based on the distance).MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).GROUP SIZE: ◘ Small-group tour: up to 12 travelers. ◘ Private tour: any size (only your group will participate).CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: personal ID (or a copy: digital or in paper); personal travel insurance; comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses (the sun is pretty strong anywhere in Mexico); cash (if you’d like to buy something as not all merchants accept bank cards in Mexico); good mood and curiosity (☺).DEPARTURE TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible (see tour options for more info). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.TOUR DURATION: The standard duration of the tour, as advertised in its description, is calculated from the moment of pick-up till drop-off.CONTACT: Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.VEHICLE: The type of vehicle used in the tour (if applicable for your tour option) depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.PRICE: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed price/person. ◘ Private tour: The price/person varies and depends on the number of participants in your booking.TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.

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Meeting point

Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco

We will head to the pre-Columbian city of Xochicalco, which was a very important ceremonial center that existed between 650 and 900 AD, and its apogee came after the fall of Teotihuacan. Once there, you will learn about the culture of the people that lived in the area, as well as the relevance of this city in the past. We will visit amazing constructions such as the Temple of the Feathered Snake, the Acropolis, and the Astronomical Observatory, among others.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Taxco

Built on a hill, the historic center of Taxco is a succession of cobblestone squares and labyrinthical streets that gain height towards the hill. We will stroll through the main square to browse in the ​silver flea markets, and explore the goldsmiths' workshops to see wonderful handicrafts designed by the locals. On the way, you will have the chance to try local food such as jumiles or iguana tamales; or pozole, the typical soup from the area. Also, you will learn about the mining past of Taxco while visiting its main imposing monuments such as the Santa Prisca Church or the Casa Borda.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taxco & Xochicalco Tour from Mexico City?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
  • Transportation
  • Guided visit to Xochicalco Archaeological Zone (with tickets)
  • Service of a tour guide
  • Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).

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