Discover Tlaxcala: Cacaxtla Ruins, Murals, and Colonial Charm
Our tour is a unique experience that immerses you in the rich history and culture of Mexico's smallest state. Explore ancient ruins and marvel at the impressive murals of Cacaxtla-Xochitecatl Archeological Zone. Visit the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan and wander through the charming colonial center, admiring its stunning architecture. This tour is dedicated solely to historical and cultural experiences, ensuring an authentic and enriching journey without tourist shops and restaurants.
Options
Private Tour
TRANSPORTATION: Private pick up (just for you and your group)
LANGUAGE(S): Spanish & English, other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).
GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate).
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
Pickup included
What's included in Discover Tlaxcala: Cacaxtla Ruins, Murals, and Colonial Charm
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mexico City
Meet your tour guide and transfer to the fascinating Archaeological Zone of Cacaxtla.
The Cacaxtla Archeological Site
Our adventure starts at the Xochitécatl side, where you’ll explore the incredible archaeological zones and museums
Next, we’ll transfer to Zocalo Tlaxcala, making a quick stop at the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan. Take in the stunning architecture and hear the incredible stories behind it during our visit.
Inclusions
- Entrance and guided visit to Cacaxtla Archaeological Zone
- Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
- Local expert guides
- Guided walk of the historic center of Tlaxcala City.
- Roundtrip transportation in private vehicle
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
- WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: personal ID (or a copy: digital or in paper); personal travel insurance; comfortable clothes and (preferably) hiking shoes (no special equipment is needed for this hike); light jacket (it might be chilly in the early morning; hat/cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses (the sun is pretty strong anywhere in Mexico); cash (if you’d like to buy something as not all merchants accept bank cards in Mexico)
- CONTACT: Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed).
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Meet your guide and driver at your accommodation or another place of your convenience. Provide a valid contact number with an international prefix as our guide may need to contact you.
