Explore the ancient prehispanic city of Cuicuilco on a private full-day tour in Mexico City. Discover the remains of this urban settlement and learn about its historical significance.
Explore the ancient prehispanic city of Cuicuilco on a private full-day tour in Mexico City. Discover the remains of this urban settlement and learn about its historical significance.
- Cuicuilco Pyramid - The visit will include the Cuicuilco archaeological zone, highlighting its main surviving structures, particularly the prominent main basement. Red-colored symbols adorn the volcanic stone slab, representing volcanoes, placed nearby, seemingly after the city was buried by a volcanic eruption that led to its demise. Additional…
- Cuicuilco Pyramid - The visit will include the Cuicuilco archaeological zone, highlighting its main surviving structures, particularly the prominent main basement. Red-colored symbols adorn the volcanic stone slab, representing volcanoes, placed nearby, seemingly after the city was buried by a volcanic eruption that led to its demise. Additional platforms, pathways, and a site museum complete the main section of this formative city, a cultural example of Mexican antiquity that barely survives the pressures of modern life. Following this, there will be a walk outside the site to explore the remnants of this former city, scattered across its original 400 square hectares of territory, including platforms VI, VII, and Pena Pobre (an ecological reserve). Another sloped structure can be observed at the Tenantongo Tlalpan forest (Bosque de Tlalpan).
- Bosque de Tlalpan - This sloped structure is preserved within one of Mexico City’s main ecological reserves, originally part of the 400 hectares that made up the original Cuicuilco city.
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Curculio stands as an ancient urban settlement, dating back to 1500 B.C., nestled in the heart of the American continent. It persists as a testament to pre-European civilization amidst the modern world’s hectic pursuit of power and wealth. Immersed in the intricate relations between humanity and the natural world, it is situated near the southern end of…
Curculio stands as an ancient urban settlement, dating back to 1500 B.C., nestled in the heart of the American continent. It persists as a testament to pre-European civilization amidst the modern world’s hectic pursuit of power and wealth. Immersed in the intricate relations between humanity and the natural world, it is situated near the southern end of Mexico City. The archaeological remains of this ancient prehispanic city are spread across various city regions today, mainly within ecological reserves. Its most distinguishable feature is the primary pyramid-like structure, often referred to as the ‘Main Basement.’ The journey begins at the main archaeological site of Cuicuilco, ascending its principal pyramid to contemplate the city’s geographical significance. This opens up discussions about potential local traditions relating to calendrical systems, orientation towards true north, and architectural style.
- Travel time is included on the tour duration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
