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Streets of Tepoztlan, Morelos Mexico

It has been a while since I’ve posted anything here… but for a very good reason!  As we’ve mentioned a few times before, I’ve been working – planning some exciting trips especially for people who are interested in visiting not just Mexico City but all of the  surrounding areas. Learning more about the culture, sites and history of the entire Valle de Mexico -  in a not so “touristy” way and with 100% personal attention, comfort and efficiency.

We’re still working out some final details that go into planning regular excursions, but it’s time for a little taste of what you will be seeing when you join us in any one of the  outings we’re planning. I’ll be announcing not only destinations and schedules but exactly what you can expect, no matter where your coming from and also a good idea of who you’ll be traveling with and what kind of schedule you can enjoy.

• Tepoztlan is just an hour from Mexico City, a colorful town that maintains traditions, architecture and that “Mexican charm” of a small town, with cobblestone streets and markets and the perfect atmosphere for a daytrip that doesn’t stress your schedule. We’ve written quite a few times about Tepoztlan because it’s so close to the city, perfect for a solid afternoon, lunch and a coffee and Tepoztlan gives you the full flavor of “Old Mexico” without a serious road trip, and all while only barely leaving greater Mexico City.

Ajusco, Tlalpan by Day

Ajusco, Tlalpan by Night

• The pictures at right were both taken in Ajusco, part of Delegation Tlalpan, and it’s actually still part of Mexico City though in the very south. It seems world’s away when you visit.  Ajusco is another place we’ve written about a few times.

• From Ajusco’s mountainous terrain you can see the spectacular city that seems to go on and on to the north. But you still feel like you’re far away in the wilds of Mexico’s more distant country-side.

One of the things we’re always emphasizing here is that there is tons of Mexico City – the city itself – that is totally under-appreciated. That includes national parks, wildlife preserves and reservoirs and charming little towns – all still well within the city limits. And bringing you to some of them is the point of the tour packages we’re putting together.

Among the first places that visitors to Mexico City take off for is the Pyramids at Teotihuacan to the north-east of Mexico City. There are a whole variety of ways to get there, from piling into a bus full of other tourists – to one or two private but expensive car services. What we offer is custom transportation to the pyramids to you and your party and a whole variety of ways to customize the trip. Included in the same price is as much information as you want – from seasoned experts who know the area, the archaeological site and the surrounding valleys and towns.

The Pyramidas at Teotihuacan.

The picture at left was taken right from the top of the Sun Pyramid in Teotihuacan. In the bottom left corner you can see the Pyramid of the Moon – but that’s really only the start of what you can see.

We’ve designed these vacation tours to be exactly customizable for just a few people – your own traveling party – while still being affordable, and offering local expert guides who are interested and enthusiastic about providing only exactly the experience that you want – in depth or quick and easy.  There’s always time for a quick lunch or a lavish meal – no matter where we’re going.

The Iztaccihuatl Volcano to the south of Mexico City

And last, but not least… the Iztaccihuatl (Mujer Dormida or “Sleeping Woman”) volcano at right is covered in snow most of the year. It’s one of the less visited – but most wondered about sites – especially for people traveling to Cuernavaca or further on to Puebla to Mexico City’s south.

Breathtaking, right?

We won’t take you to the very top – but we can show you an awful lot of wonderful places all around the skirt of the mountain – some incredible towns and forests – and all, again – within just a short drive’s distance from the city.

Our tours are designed exclusively for people with just a little time to get a lot more out of their visit to Mexico City. Each is customizable to meet your and your party’s needs. Whether you’re in town on business or for a wedding or just on another weekend trip – but without a lot of local contacts – we can make the very most out of your trip.

Anyone who visits Mexico City knows – there’s far more to the experience than one can cover in a lifetime. Culturally rich, colorful, unique, and naturally beautiful it’s also one of the biggest cities in the world. Leave a comment if you want to be first on the list of the people we’re inviting out. And I’ll be back with news very shortly of the first few outings we undertake.