A truly private historical experience.
This tour is exclusively reserved for you and your companions (maximum 2 or 3 guests), never combined with other travelers. allowing for an in-depth, personalized exploration at your own pace.
Meet your guide, a PhD Historian specialized in ethnology who brings history to vivid life.
Explore the “pueblo mágico” Cholula, the oldest city in America which was never uninhabited since its foundation in 500 BC. It was the most important religious center with 342 Aztec temples dedicated to different gods. They were all replaced by churches by the Spaniards.
Climb to the summit of Tlachihualtepetl, The Great Pyramid of Cholula, the world’s largest pyramid (base of 450 x 450m). The pyramid was built in 300 BC by an unknown civilization. At the top, visit the church of la Virgen de los Remedios, built in 1590 and enjoy a breathtaking view of the Popocatépetl, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Visit the Church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla, built in 1563 on the temple of the goddess Tonantzin. This iconic jewel of Mexican Baroque architecture, considered the Sistine Chapel of Mexico. Its uniqueness lies in the complex and intricate Churrigueresque-style altarpieces with colorful angels with indigenous features, exotic fruits, and images reminiscent of the indigenous Tlalocan (heaven).
Discover Chipilo, the small town of an Italian community settled in Puebla where authentic Italian food, cheeses, gelatos, and charcuterie flourish. In 1882 Italian refugees from the Véneto region settled here, preserving their language, traditions, activities, and surnames. Eating as if you were in Italy has never been so Mexican. The fresh products come directly from the farms of the village and are of excellent quality and price. I will recommend you the best Italian cuisine restaurants according to your taste –pizzas, pastas, salads.
Stroll down the historical center of Atlixco known for its cobblestone streets, colorful houses and its original Talavera covering the 2-story kiosk and the benches of the main plaza. Taste the best artisanal ice creams of the entire state. Be entertained by the squirrels, who will gladly feast on the little seeds you give them.
From the top of San Miguel hill and the atrium of its chapel, get an impressive look at El Popocatépetl volcano, the “smoking mountain” in Nahuatl, the Aztec language. Learn about the legend of El Popo and the nearby Iztaccíhuatl, the third highest mountain in Mexico. On the way down, step on the newly glass viewpoint to get a panoramic view of Atlixco.
Why travelers choose our tours:
-Exclusively for your party (maximum 3 guests)
-Never combined with other travelers
-Flexible pace and itinerary
-Direct conversations with your historian guide
-Plenty of time for questions and discussion
