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A Mexico City vacation is incomplete without a tour of the Teotihuacan. According to local legend, it is “the place where men became gods.” Of course, a tourist does not visit the Teotihuacan just to become a god. The visit is a cultural and historical experience. The rise and fall of the Teotihuacan happened at the same time as the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today, the area features the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Citadel Pyramid.

However, the Teotihuacan is 31 miles to the northeast of Mexico City. It is impractical to stay near this attraction, as you would miss out on the excitement of Mexico City. Thus, the recommended vacation strategy is to stay in a hotel at the center of Mexico City. Our booking map can be utilized to locate excellent luxury hotels at the center of Mexico City, such as the Fiesta Grand Chapultepec, the Camino Real Mexico City, the Intercontinental Mexico City, the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City, and the Four Seasons Mexico City. These hotels are also near the tourist area of the city’s center, such as the Pink Zone (also known as the Zona Rosa) and the Chapultepec Park. There is also the Colonial Historic Center that features the National Palace, the Templo Mayor (an archaeological site), and the Zocalo, the second largest plaza in the world. With more than 1,400 colonial buildings, this center will make the Mexico City vacation a memorable cultural experience.

From the center of Mexico City, the Teotihuacan visit can be complemented by an exploration 21 miles towards the south, in a region known as Xochimilco. The Xochimilco has an ecological park that is perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers. All that is needed is a trajinera (square boat) cruise through the canals and lagoons where herons, egrets, and bulrushes flock. The cruise will take you around the floating gardens and see some of the species endemic to Mexico. And during the cruise, you can be serenaded by Mexican Mariachis.