Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City
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Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City
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7 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English and 1 more
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Overview
Discover some of the history of Mexico on this private day trip from Mexico City. Visit the Tula archeological site of the Toltec Empire and see Tepotzotlán, a baroque-style convent of the Jesuit order. A personal guide and driver accompany you to each location to learn about the architectural innovations.
- Full-day private tour of Tula and Tepotzotlán
- Visit the archaeological site and historical church with a personal guide
- Learn about the Toltecs and Spanish conquest
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included from Mexico City
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Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Mexico City in the morning. Board your private vehicle and head to the archaeological site of Tula with your personal driver and guide, who highlights the features of the Mesoamerican ruins. At this Toltec ceremonial center, learn about architectural innovations, including 16-foot-tall (5-meter) warrior statues, temple pyramids, and ball courts. Admire the use of sidewalks and stucco decor as you explore the site.
After a personalized look, continue to the Jesuit convent of Tepotzotlán. See the impressive chapel of San Francisco Javier, an example of Mexican baroque style. Marvel at the church entirely covered in gold leaf, see the nuns' quarters that feature samples of authentic clothing, and learn about the Jesuits' role during the Spanish conquest.
Following this brush-up with Mexico's past, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
After a personalized look, continue to the Jesuit convent of Tepotzotlán. See the impressive chapel of San Francisco Javier, an example of Mexican baroque style. Marvel at the church entirely covered in gold leaf, see the nuns' quarters that feature samples of authentic clothing, and learn about the Jesuits' role during the Spanish conquest.
Following this brush-up with Mexico's past, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
Itinerary
The city was founded by Ce Ácatl Topiltzin Quetzalcóatl, sovereign who gave great prosperity to the region, which was cut short due to the confrontation between followers of the god Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, gods tremendously opposed in Aztec mythology.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
The Society of Jesus came to Tepotzotlán in 1580 to be employed in the work with the Indians and founded a residence where the parents learned Otomi, Nahuatl and Mazahua. He also established the Seminary of San Martin for the education of the children of the principal Indians. Finally, he established the House of Probation so that young people who wished to enter the Society could attend the novitiate. The school was for the exclusive use of the Jesuits, while the hostelry and the temple were public spaces and the Seminary of San Martin was inhabited only by indigenous people. The property was built on a natural promontory that was used to build three levels, currently identified as access plant, ground floor and upper floor.
Duration: 2 hours
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