Private Day Tour of Xochicalco Archaeological Site and Cuernavaca

Your private day trip begins with hotel pickup located in Mexico City.
The first thing to visit is the Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco, the largest archaeological site and the fifth nationally. Its name comes from Nahuatl. The site was declared a cultural heritage of the Nation and UNESCO on December 1, 1999. Learn from your guide about its importance and its inhabitants. It is said that the ruins possibly corresponded to the Olmec civilization that landed on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico more than fifteen centuries ago.

Then we will go to the city of Cuernavaca, also known as the "city of eternal spring". This place is considered to have a wonderful climate, with ideal temperatures most of the year. You are going to visit Palacio de Cortés (Panoramic), The Palace is considered the oldest colonial civil construction in the Americas. After seeing the streets and important places in Cuernavaca,
After touring the sites, we will return to Mexico City to your hotel.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco, Carretera Federal Xochicalco Tetlama, sin numero Xochicalco, Municipio de Miacatlan, Morelos, Cuernavaca 62605 Mexico

Xochicalco is an example of the epoch known as Epiclassic (700-900 AD) characterized by the emergence of cities in central Mexico after the decline of the Teotihuacan city and the power vacuum left by it. This period is characterized by a series of events that give way to the foundation of Tula, after a series of migrations of groups living in central Mexico. Fact that coincides with the abandonment of the sites of northern Mesoamerica and the collapse of the Mayan cities of the lowlands of the center and the south.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Garden Borda Cultural Center, Avenida Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon 271, Cuernavaca 62000 Mexico

El Jardín Borda is a historical museum located in the city of Cuernavaca and is located in what used to be the summer mansion of the wealthy Taxco miner José de la Borda

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palacio de Cortes, Calle Francisco Leyva 100, Cuernavaca 62040 Mexico

Panoramic View of the Palace of Cortés is a 16th century Spanish civil palace, a historic monument located in Cuernavaca, Morelos, ordered by Hernán Cortés to be built in the years immediately following the Conquest of Mexico.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of the Asencion (Catedral de la Asuncion), Hidalgo #17, Col. Centro, Cuernavaca Mexico

La Catedral de Cuernavaca es la sede de la diócesis católica del mismo nombre en México. Es un edificio del siglo XVI, lo que la convierte en una de las catedrales más antiguas del país

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We have coverage in all the places of the city of Mexico, Hotels, Airbnb

Airports

• Juarez Intl Airport, Mexico City Mexico

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transportation by private vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Driver/guide
• Bottled water
• Tickets
• Entry/Admission - Palacio de Cortes
• Entry/Admission - Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco
• Entry/Admission - Cathedral of the Asencion (Catedral de la Asuncion)

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Facilities