Mexico City Tour 

July 24th and 25th 

 

Mexico city, also known as D.F. (Federal district), is Mexico´s capital city. It is located almost in the middle of the country, making it a key point for economy, tourism, culture, history and education; not only in Mexico, but in America.

Mexico City was founded in 1325, its altitude averages 2200 meters over sea level, with the top being 3930 meters. Its population including the metropolitan area, is over 22 million people, ranking as the second and third (tied with New York city) most agglomerated areas, and also, one of the largest cities in the world.

It is financially, the eighth richest city in the world, producing over 20% of Mexico´s Internal product, there are more than 200 museums, all of which are free on Sundays, and provides a great share of fun for young people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Teotihuacan

July 26th 

 

Teotihuacán, was a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city located in what is now the San Juan Teotihuacán municipality in the State of México, approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Mexico City. The site covers a total surface area of 83 square kilometres (32 sq mi) and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It is the most visited archaeological site in Mexico.

 

Apart from the pyramids, Teotihuacan is also anthropologically significant for its complex, multi-family residential compounds, the Avenue of the Dead, and the small portion of its vibrant murals that have been exceptionally well-preserved. Additionally, Teotihuacan produced a thin orange pottery style that spread through Mesoamerica.

Although it is a subject of debate whether Teotihuacan was the center of a state empire, its influence throughout Mesoamerica is well documented; evidence of Teotihuacano presence can be seen at numerous sites in Veracruz and the Maya region. The Aztecs may have been influenced by this city. The ethnicity of the inhabitants of Teotihuacan is also a subject of debate. Possible candidates are the Nahua, Otomi or Totonac ethnic groups. Scholars have also suggested that Teotihuacan was a multiethnic state.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxco Guerrero 

July 27th and 28th

 

Taxco is a small city located in the Mexican state of Guerrero. The name Taxco is most likely derived from the Nahuatl word tlacheco, which means “place of the ballgame.” 

The city is heavily associated with silver, both with the mining of it and other metals and for the crafting of it into jewelry, silverware and other items. This reputation, along with the city’s picturesque homes and surrounding landscapes have made tourism the main economic activity as the only large-scale mining operation here is coming to a close.

Taxco is located in the north-central part of the stated of Guerrero at 170 km southwest of Mexico City. The city was named one of Mexico’s “Pueblos Mágicos” (Magical Towns) due to the quality of the silverwork, the colonial constructions and the surrounding scenery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

El Tajin and Papantla Veracruz 

August 10th