MEXICO CITY CELEBRATES
700 YEARS
COPPER MOON TRAVELS
EXPLORE. CREATE. PARTICIPATE
MEXICO CITY TOUR
700TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
STARTS: San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro
ENDS: Queretaro & San Miguel de Allende
DATES: July 25-28, 2025
DURATION: 3 NIGHTS / 4 Days
PRICES BASED ON COST SHARING:
6 GUESTS: $$14383 MXN (APPROX $765 USD / $1050 CAD
8 GUESTS: $11600 MXN (APPROX $620 USD / $850 CAD
10 GUESTS: $9744 MXN (APPROX $520 USD / $710 CAD
12 GUESTS: $8352 MXN (APPROX $450 USD / $600 CAD
14 GUESTS: $7656 MXN (APPROX $410 USD / $560 CAD
INCLUSIONS: 16% IVA TAX, Private Transportation, Hotels x 3 Nights at Hotel Roble in the Historical Centre (Double Occupancy), Entrance to Tolan-Xicocotitlan Archaeological Site (AKA Tula), Private Transportation and Bilingual Guided Services, 700th Anniversary Celebrations in CDMX Centro Historic
If you are traveling alone and prefer a private room, the single supplement is $1900 MXN for 3 nights in a private room.
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TRIP OVERVIEW
The ancient city of Tolan-Xicocotitlan is also known as Tula
Tollan-Xicocotitlan is a Nahuatl phrase that means "near the cattails," though due to being misunderstood by the Spanish, is better known as Tula. Located in the Mezquital Valley of today's Hidalgo State, Tollan was founded by the King-Priest Ce Acatl Topiltzin Quetzalcoatl, after he had avenged the murder of his father, Mixcoatl.
Through the study of etymology, linguists have determined the word Tollan has a more complex meaning, being a "place where people are thick as reeds," thus explaining why Teotihuacan was a Tollan prior, due to her large population that may have grown to 200,000 at her peak. In the years following, the Mexica would refer to Tenochitlan as Tollan, as Chichen-Itza was also established as a Tollan during the Toltec invasion in the south.
which was the capital of the Toltec Empire & a powerful trade centre...
Tollan-Xiocotitlan was once at least 16 square kilometers, and reached a peak population of 85,000. Tollan-Xicocotitlan holds significant importance to the history of Mesoamerica, due to her being the ancient capital of the Toltec, and the most powerful trade center at the height of the Tollan Phase.
Though the Mexica invaded Tollan-Xicocotitlan, they considered them to be the proprietors of artistry, with the word Toltec meaning artist. Noble families from the Chichimeca in the north to the Maya in the south claimed descent or political ties with the mighty Toltec, and archaeologists have concluded the Toltec were the first to commodify turquoise extensively, which deeply influenced other groups of Mesoamerica. The influence of the Toltec was prolific, though also based on the ideology of the Olmec.
The 700th Anniversary Celebrations are off the charts...
We will have two full days in the Historical Centro of Mexico City to attend the 700th Anniversary Celebrations. We have planned this trip before the final events of July 26th simply so we do not have to fight the crowds. The city should be calmer prior to the main events, but there will still be plenty to experience.
Video Mapping: Every night from July 11 to 27, a light and sound show will be projected onto the facades of the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City’s Zócalo, narrating the mythical journey of the Mexica from Aztlán to the founding and evolution of Mexico-Tenochtitlán.
Island Trail: A 23-kilometer illuminated path will mark the perimeter of the ancient island of Tenochtitlán, accompanied by murals and walls so that visitors can walk and learn about the city’s history.
We will attend Bazar Sabado on Saturday morning, heading to the festivities in Centro for the afternoon. On Sunday, we will have plenty of free time and scheduled guided tour.
This trip starts and ends in San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro
Our bus will depart San Miguel de Allende at 10 AM, stopping in Queretaro to pick up guests there, then continuing to CDMX. We will return on the same route, stopping at Tollan-Xicocotitlan (Tula) on our way home....
QUESTIONS?
Please do not hesitate to contact Jennifer if you have any questions or would like to schedule this tour at a different time for a private group.
Email: coppermoontravels@protonmail.com
WhatsApp: +52 443 639 2782 (Please text first)
Option to see Tim Burton Exhibition "The Labyrinth" while in the city...
Tim Burton loves Mexico City - and has opted to open an incredible exhibition that features over 200 of his personal pieces for guests to witness and observe.
We have not included tickets in the price of this tour, as we are not sure that all of you will want to partake.
Tickets range from $450-$800 Pesos.
If you are interested in attending, we will look into the tickets, times, prices and ambience....(our preference would be to see this at night!)
