Private Day Tour of Xochicalco Archaeological Site and Cuernavaca
About This Tour
Discover two of central Mexico’s most fascinating historic destinations on this private day tour from Mexico City. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Xochi...
Duration: 9 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Mexico City, Taxco de Alarcon, Cuernavaca, Teotihuacán · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE; INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE; Not recommended for pregnant travelers; Not wheelchair accessible; Not suitable for pets; No public transportation nearby; Infants must not sit on laps; We have coverage in all the places of the city of Mexico, Hotels, Airbnb
About Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca
Marvel at the wonders of Cuernavaca, an ancient town of Spanish castles, pre-Colombian relics and bustling city squares with your Everest Global Hub tour guide from Mexico.
What's Included
- Transportation by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver
- Bottled water
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco
Xochicalco is an archaeological site located between the limits of the municipalities of Temixco and Miacatlan in the state of Morelos, Mexico, 38 km southwest of the city of Cuernavaca. It was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1999. The heyday of Xochicalco takes place in the so-called Epiclassic period (650 - 900). During this period most of the monumental architecture visible today was built; Its development and emergence must be understood from its relationship with Teotihuacán, the dominant settlement in Mesoamerica throughout the classical period. According to some researchers, Xochicalco emerged after the abandonment of Teotihuacán to fill the vacuum of economic and political power caused by that fact. In fact, this center had its heyday between the years 650 and 900 of our era, just between the fall of Teotihuacan and the rise of Tula.
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2Day 02
The city of Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is the lush capital of the state of Morelos in Mexico, surrounded by the mountains of Tepozteco, south of Mexico City. In the colonial center of the city is the 16th century Palacio de Cortés, the former home of the Spanish conqueror Hernán de Cortés and currently a history museum with murals by Mexican artist Diego Rivera. To the southwest, is the Cathedral of Cuernavaca, in a 16th century walled monastery with a mural depicting Mexico's first saint
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3Day 03
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Cuernavaca Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic diocese of the same name in Mexico. It is a 16th century building, which makes it one of the oldest cathedrals in the country. It was originally erected as the convent of the Assumption, the fifth Franciscan foundation in Mexico. It was established in 1525 by the first twelve Franciscan friars who arrived in the country, with the help of a new group recently arrived from Spain.
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4Day 04
Gardens Borda
The Borda Garden is a historical museum located in the city of Cuernavaca and is located in what was the summer mansion of the wealthy miner from Taxco, José de la Borda. During the Second Mexican Empire, the Emperor of Mexico, Maximiliano de Habsburgo along with his wife Carlota Amalia chose this place as their summer residence and because of this, the road from Mexico City to Cuernavaca was improved.
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5Day 05
Panoramic View of the Palace of Cortes
The Palace of Cortés is a civil palace from New Spain from the 16th century, a historical monument located in Cuernavaca, Morelos (Mexico), ordered to be built by Hernán Cortés in the immediate years after the Conquest of Mexico. It was his residence, after living in Mexico City, where he settled the encomienda given upon receiving the marquis of the Valley of Oaxaca. It bears an enormous similarity to the Alcázar de Colón in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which predates it (1506). It is currently the headquarters of the Cuauhnáhuac Regional Museum, inaugurated on February 1, 1974.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Miacatlán. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Miacatlán. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
