WEEKEND IN MEXICO CITY!

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When: Early departure around 5 AM. The flight to Mexico City takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes., SATURDAY Departure 3.00 AM Return SUNDAY 21.00 PM
Czas trwania
Duration of the trip: approx. 42 hours
Długość trasy
Lenght of the route: approx. 3200 km by plane + 150 km by bus
Cena
Price: 600USD more plane tickets
Formularz rezerwacji

600,00 $

I DAY SATURDAY

SANCTUARY OF GUADALUPE- ZOCALO – CATEDRAL- NACIONAL PALACE- LATIN AMERICAN TOWER – PALACE OF FINE ARTS- MAIN POST OFFICE- CASA AZULEJOS – * GARIBALDI SQUARE

II DAY SUNDAY
PASEO DEL REFORMA – ANTROPOLOGICAL MUSEUM – MERCADO SONORA – LUNCH- OBSYDIAN WORKSHOP- TEOTIHUACAN- AIRPORT

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Additional information

Price:

600USD more plane tickets

I DAY

SAINT MARY SANCTUARY OF GUADALUPE

Our Lady appeared to the Aztec Saint, Juan Diego, on the Tepeyac hill. It is said that, on the last day of the apparitions, on December 12, 1531, a painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe was made on a fragment of the Indian garment. This is the oldest Marian apparition officially recognized by the Catholic Church. From 1999, the Virgin of Guadalupe was venerated as Patron of the Americas. The liturgical memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe falls on December 12th. We visit the New and the Old Basilica, the Church on the Hill and the Guadalupian gardens. There will also be time to buy souvenirs and devotional articles.

ZOCALO

the main square, the heart of Mexico City. It covers an area of 46,800 m² (195 m × 240 m) and is one of the largest squares in the world. The square was laid out by the conquistadors in the sixteenth century. It is a place where previously there were political and religious center of the Aztec’s capital (Tenochtitlán), the temple called by the Spaniards as the Templo Mayor – Moctezuma’s palace. A Metropolitan Cathedral was built next to the square.

CATHEDRAL

Standing in front of the cathedral, you can fully see its enormity. We are welcomed by two high towers, 55 meters high. After entering, you can watch the play of lights and shadows. The building has as many as 164 windows, each profiled in such a way as to ensure optimal lighting of the interior of the church. The cathedral is a cross between Renaissance, Baroque and neoclassicism. We will see the Altar of the Kings, the Altar of Forgiveness, the Monument of John Paul II and the Black Christ.

NATIONAL PALACE

the seat of the Mexican authorities. The building stands at Constitution Square (Zócalo), stretches over 200 meters, taking up its entire eastern frontage. The main tourist attractions of the palace are murals painted by Diego Rivera, decorating the interiors of the palace and presenting the history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to nowadays.

TOWN OF LATIN AMERICA

one of the first skyscrapers in Mexico, 182 m high. The building was opened in 1956 and has 44 storeys. We go to the very top to admire the skyline of this huge city.

PALACE OF FAIN ART

Palacio de Bellas Artes has been named as “Department of Art in Mexico”. The exterior of the building is primarily neoclassicism and Art Nouveau, and the interior is primarily Art Deco. The building is best known for its murals by Diego Rivera, Siqueiros and others, as well as many exhibitions and theatrical performances including Ballet Folklórico of México.

MAIN POST OFFICE

Palacio de Correo exists from the days of President Porfirio Diaz, who inaugurated it in 1907. The project is an eclectic mix of styles with Moorish, Spanish and Venetian renaissance, neo-classicism and art deco.

CASA DE LOS AZULEJOS – HOUSE OF PAINTED TILES

is an eighteenth-century palace in Mexico. It was built by the family of Count del Valle de Orizaba and is distinguishable by a facade, which on three sides is covered with blue-white tiles imported from the state of Puebla.

* SQUARE GARIBALDI

evening out, good fun with the tequila show, mariachis, art and Mexican folk dances. Mariachi are traditional Mexican bands that initially played at weddings. Currently, they perform in squares and on premises, entertaining tourists and introducing them to original, local culture. The musicians are usually dressed in tight trousers with shiny decorations and wear wide-brimmed sombreros.

II DAY

PASEO DEL REFORMA

drive through the main avenue of the city to Chapultepec Park, the largest park in Mexico and visit one of the world’s best Anthropological Museum

 ANTROPOLOGICAL MUSEUM

This unique site features the richest collections of pre-Columbian art in the world. The Anthropological Museum is one of the city’s greatest attractions. It prides itself primarily on having the original Aztec calendar in its collections. The most important exhibits from the history of Indian tribes: Olmec, Zapotec, Mikstek, Toltek, Maya, Aztec and many others. There are great Olmec heads, the famous Montezuma plume and a lot of statues of Mayan and Zapotec gods – taken from Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Teotihuacan and hundreds of other towns. In the museum you can also see what Palenque originally looked like and a replica of Pakala’s tomb.

MERCADO SONORA

a mysterious local market in which we will see extraordinary magical products and plants

RIDING BY METRO

the metro in Mexico City is impressive. Every day over 5 million people travel with this mode of transport.

TEOTIHUACAN

The name of the ancient city comes from the Nahuatl language and can be translated as: a place where people become gods. From the second century BC until the second century A.D. there was a large pre-Columbian religious center connected with the culture of the Mesoamerican peoples. The cult center was built along the Avenue of the Dead. Alley with a width of approximately 40.0 m and a length of over 2.0 km extends from the Pyramid of the Moon to the Citadel.

OBSYDIAN WORKSHOP

we will learn the secrets of this volcanic rock and the technique of processing into masks of ancient Gods

AIRPORT Departure to Cancun

THE TRIP INCLUDES:

• Implementation of the above program
• Pickup from a hotel or pickup point
• Travels in a comfortable, air-conditioned and fully insured bus
• Care of a English-speaking pilot / guide
• Fees for entries to visited facilities
• Visiting Teotihuacan with a licensed guide
• Payment for visiting the Anthropological Museum
• The fee for using professional video cameras, Go Pro and Selfie Sticks in the archaeological zone
• 2 chilled drinks during the bus journey throughout the day (1 water and soda or beer)
• Accommodation in a *** or **** hotel in the center of Mexico City
• Local lunch (for the price of 1 soft drink or beer)
• Parking fees / tolls
• Return to the hotel or collection point

THE PRICE OD THE TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• The price does not include the cost of air tickets Cancún- Mexico City – Cancún (tickets cost about USD 200 return trip) Tickets are reserved after paying for the WEEKEND MEXICO CITY trip amounting to USD 400. The payment for tickets is made on the bus on the way to the airport. The price of air tickets depends on the time of booking, the earlier it is usually cheaper. Ticket prices depend also on the season of the year, eg Christmas, Easter, etc. Participant after the reservation will be informed about the specific cost of tickets
• Personal expenses eg for souvenirs, toilets, etc. – (please have small MXN or USD)
• Additional drinks
• Tips for the driver if you are satisfied

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The trip is suitable for people of all ages
  • The organizer has the right to change the order of visiting
  • The program may change in situations independent of the organizer
  • The collection time is set with clients individually depending on the place of accommodation
  • Returns to the hotel vary depending on traffic, weather, random events, etc.
  • The price is given in US dollars per person – it is also possible to pay in Mexican pesos or euros according to the current exchange rate
  • One price. The prices given apply to everyone whether you live in Playa del Carmen, Cancun or Tulum

Warning:

  • A trip to Mexico City takes place only with hand luggage: a small backpack or a handbag and a cabin case max. 10kg.

Baggage guidelines will be presented to participants depending on which airline will be used. This will save time for all participants of the trip. You will not need to arrive earlier to the airport to give luggage.

  • Liquids must be transported in a container no larger than 100 ml

All liquids should be transported in one, transparent, plastic and closed bag with dimensions up to 20cm x 20cm, with a total capacity of up to one liter

  • Take your Passport with the Migration Form (Form Migratoria para Turista) in short FMT, which you received and filled when you landed in Mexico.
  • Temperatures in Mexico City are much lower than on the coast. Please, take warmer clothes.
  • Mexico is located at an altitude of 2,200 – 2,400 m above sea level. and is one of the highest located cities in the world, if you suffer from a heart please remember to take the necessary medicines.