Activities & Places

Walking tour in the Archaeological Site

You’ll be accompanied by a certified tourist guide trough this activity who’ll teach you about the importance and greatness of the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mesoamerica while showing you the most representative complexes in the site. There are tours in english and spanish and there are also two options for touring the site:

1. Lasts approximately 90 minutes. You walk trough the main Temples dedicated to the Sun and the Moon, the Street of the Dead, The Puma Mural and the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl.

2. Lasts approximately 3 hours. You visit the complexes already mentioned plus The West Plaza, The Viking Group Complex, The Superimposed Edifices, The Citadel and the Temple of the Feathered Serpent.

*When you book this tour, your access to the site is included and we’ll provide you with bottles of water.

Hot-air Balloon Ride

Once you’ve got to the take off site you’ll be welcomed with a nice coffee break where you’ll find besides the delicious freshly brewed coffee, tea, bisquets, fresh fruit and some mexican drinks such as tequila and mezcal. You’ll fly over the Teotihuacan Valley for about 45-60 minutes in the expert hands of our pilots. You’ll have a simbolic toast with sparkling wine and will also been given a customized flight certificate. This is a breathtaking activity that everybody should experience at least once in their life. *If you’d like to know more details about this activity click on Q&A on our Blog Section.

Q&A about the hot-air balloon ride

A hot air balloon can only fly up to two hours after the sun rise to do it in safe conditions, giving us the possibility of making only one or sometimes maximum two flights per day.

The flight varies between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the conditions. It may vary if the pilot deems a necessary landing due to changing weather conditions.

We fly every single day, 365 days a year.

We recommend wearing a warm jacket, sunglasses, a good pair of boots or comfortable shoes.

The basket sizes vary for each balloon, with the largest holding 14 people and the smallest holding three people (including the pilot). For the comfort of our passengers there are sections inside the balloons and the maximum allowed per section is 6 people.

Hot air balloons are totally dependent on the direction and conditions of the wind. The landing normally takes place in unoccupied lands around Teotihuacan.

Our commitment is to fly in the Teotihuacan Valley, 90% of the times we fly over the pyramids. Sometimes the direction of the wind does not allow us to pass just above the pyramids which is something out of our control.

The risks are really minimal, however we prohibit pregnant women from flying and we do not recommend it for people who just had surgery or with certain medical conditions.

For safety the minimum age is 4 years old.

We work hand in hand with Flying Pictures de México where the quality of our balloons and the experience of our pilots are essential, for this reason we make sure that all our pilots have more than 10 years of experience and are certified by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC). In this way we assure you a 100% safe flight.

Visit to the Underworld

You will visit a cave that has existed for at least a million years as a result of volcanic activity and was considered by our ancestors in the mesoamerican civilizations as the entrance to the underworld and represented a holy space for them. While you walk inside the cave you’ll learn about the importance of Death for the people in ancient times and how it’s still an active element in our culture. This visit is perfect if you like to learn and at the same time experience and captivate your senses in a different way.

Breakfast Buffet

You’ll have breakfast at La Canasta Restaurant Buffet. It’s a fusion food concept where the best of Mexican gastronomy is integrated with the English classics, here you’ll find the best quality fruit, bread, deli and cheeses specially selected and much more. You’ll have included as well unlimited fresh coffee, orange juice and fruit water.

Ancient Ceremonies & Dances

Accompanied by the cultural group "Teoilhuicatl" you will be able to experience a spiritual renewal ceremony full of prehispanic elements. You will admire the typical ancient costumes, the feather headdresses and the dances that our ancestors offered to be in contact and to thank Mother Earth.

This ceremony lasts approximately 45 minutes and you will feel like you are traveling back in time through all the highly symbolic elements present.

Proposals & Weddings

We can help you planning one of the most special occasions in life, such as a marriage proposal and an alternative option with a prehispanic ceremony that represents the union between 2 beings, better known as "Atado de Tilma", the Aztec wedding.

1. For the marriage proposal we suggest you to do it while you fly in a private hot air balloon ride with your special someone.

This is an incredible surprise: during the flight the pilot will approach the crew who are prepared with the message: Will you marry me? While you get ready to give the engagement ring. You’ll continue flying for a while and at the time of landing the mariachis will arrive to play some romantic Mexican songs and a bouquet of roses will be given to you for your fiancée.

2. The "Atado de Tilma" or aztec wedding is a symbolic ceremony where the couple unites in a spiritual way. The couple wears the traditional clothes for this celebration, the name of the garments is "huipil" for women and "tilma" for men, they also wear a crown and a necklace made of flowers. Those in charge of carrying out this ceremony are the Mexica leaders who have learned these traditions as a legacy from their family. During the symbolic wedding, different elements are offered to the couple, such as water that symbolizes purity, different seeds that represent abundance and a typical mexican candy made of amaranth, "alegría" that symbolizes joy in their union. Various dances are also performed for the couple and the guests alluding to the elements in nature. Finally, instead of rice, in this ceremony white flower petals are thrown to the newlyweds along with the good wishes of the attendees.

Clay Workshop

In this experience you will be able to create your own piece made of clay by the hand of local artisans who have dedicated themselves to this noble trade for generations.

In the meantime you will also learn about the origin and importance of this activity in the Teotihuacan Valley and the impact it has had on the families of this region in Mexico.

Temazcal (Aztec Sauna) + Picnic

In Mesoamerica, since ancient times, the temazcal, "steam bath", has played an important role in social and religious life. The temazcalli (from Nahuatl: theme, "steam", and calli, "house") can be defined as "steam bath house”. According to the 16th century chroniclers such as Sahagún, Durán and Clavijero, the function of the temazcal was varied: hygienic, postpartum treatment, religious and therapeutic. the last one was used to cure illnesses related to the hot-cold concept. Among the Mesoamerican cultures, the temazcal had a ritual function and a cosmological significance. The temazcal represented the interior of the Earth. The way to obtain the steam is by heating stones on which water is thrown to produce the steam.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: You will spend approximately 2 hours inside the temazcal in the company of an expert who will guide you through this experience. Your host will be taking care of you all the time.

Good to know:
You will be in a smaller space than usual and ith very little light, at times in almost complete darkness. (Not recommended for people who suffer from claustrophobia). We will give you the necessary information at the beginning so that you have the best experience in this Aztec Sauna. After finishing your steam bath a nice picnic will be prepared for you to recover energies and relax. (We have regular options and vegan, so please let us know which one is your preference *also if you have any food allergies)

Accomodation in Teotihuacan

We consider these suggestions as the most original options to have an authentic and super comfortable stay in Teotihuacan. In all of them the service is first class and they have options to make your stay more pleasant such as restaurants, pools and spas. These accommodations are located about 10-15 minutes from the archaeological site and are very quiet, ideal for resting.

• Villas Teotihuacan Hotel
• Posada Colibrí
• Kalli Nantli Cottages
• Luxury Villas & Suites
• Las Palmas Teotihuacan Hotel

RESTAURANTS

The following restaurants in Teotihuacan are the ones that we recommend for their gastronomic offer, food quality and good customer service, also because its infrastructure is very unique, like being inside a natural cave. In them you will find Mexican and International food.
If you like to venture out to try new flavors and textures, we suggest you try the prehispanic dish that is representative of Teotihuacan and includes guacamole and some edible insects such as chapulines (grasshoppers), escamoles (mexican caviar), and maguey worms.

• La Gruta
• La Cueva
• La Canasta
• La Higuera
• La Estación Churrasqueria
• Clotilde
• Restaurante Mayahuel
• Restaurant Tlacaelel
• Restaurant El Ranchito
• Restaurante Aguamiel

Day of the Dead in the City of the Gods

This event will take place during the last weekend of October as part of the traditional "Day of the Dead" celebrations in Mexico. It will be an experience full of colors, flavors, music and culture. Remembering those who are no longer with us with joy is something very distinctive of mexicans. We offer our respect and love through our offerings, and of course, they are also melancholic days but the hope that one day we will meet them comforts our soul. We invite you to join us in this celebration in the City of the Gods, Teotihuacan. ¡Viva la Vida! ¡Viva la Muerte!

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
We will take care of roundtrip transportation from Mexico City to Teotihuacan and back. We will provide you with non-alcoholic beverages on the way from Mexico City to Teotihuacan. You will be welcomed with some snacks upon arrival.

You’ll visit the archaeological site of Teotihuacan and an ancestral cave that represents the underworld while you learn a little about the prehispanic origin of the "Day of the Dead". Then you will be transported to a place near the site to continue with your experience. There you’ll admire the beauty of ancient costumes and dances in a performance like no other. You’ll have typical mexican appetizers for dinner and will also be able to taste the ancestral drink of the gods: pulque. The ending will be a very Mexican surprise! *We encourage you to bring a photo of a loved one who is no longer on this plane but that you remember with great love, can also be a pet.

Transportation Service from Mexico City

All our transportation providers have been expert drivers for years. We specialize in providing excellent touristic services so we offer comfortable vehicles in perfect conditions. We guarantee safe transfers and all hygiene measures on board.