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.
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Cuicuilco Pyramid - We Will visit the Cuicuilco archaeological zone including its Main surviving structures within which its Main basement stands noticeably out.
Red-coloured symbols ornament the volcanic stone slab volcanoes representation placed next to it seemingly after the city was covered by the volcanic eruption that ultimately did away…
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Cuicuilco Pyramid - We Will visit the Cuicuilco archaeological zone including its Main surviving structures within which its Main basement stands noticeably out.
Red-coloured symbols ornament the volcanic stone slab volcanoes representation placed next to it seemingly after the city was covered by the volcanic eruption that ultimately did away with it.
Other platforms, pathways and a site museum complete the Main section of the so-called formational city Cultural example of Mexican antiquity antiquity barely surviving the stress of modern life.
Immediately after we Will walk outside the site in order to visit that of this former city which remains scattered around its original 400 square hectáres of territory namely platforms VI, VII and Pena Pobre (ecological reserve)
One more sloped structure can be seen at the Tenantongo Tlalpan forest (Bosque de Tlalpan)
- 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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.