Cacaxtla Archaeological Site and Tlaxcala Day Trip from Puebla
Description
Enjoy a day tour in which you'll visit the archaeological zone of Cacaxtla which was the main seat of the “Olmeca”, also known as the Olmeca Xicalanca. You'll learn its history and admire its murals and then visit the city of Tlaxcala, Capital of the State of Tlaxcala. Here, you'll visit the town hall, learn the history on the murals painted on the Mayor's Palace and visit Nuestra Señora de Ocotlan church. Your tour includes transport and a professional guide.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visitaremos el Centro Histórico de Tlaxcala donde podrán admirar los hermosos murales del Ayuntamiento pintados por un famoso artista Mexicano.
Se visita la zona arqueológica de Cacaxtla: conocerás las ruinas y pirámides que nos describen la larga ocupación y el mayor esplendor sostenido entre los años 650 a 900 D.C. por parte de las etnias Olmecas-Xicalancas ocupantes de la zona de Cacaxtla. Entre sus vestigios destaca el Gran Basamento, un gran complejo arquitectónico de estructuras superpuestas y adosadas que presentan sofisticadas pinturas murales, únicas en su clase, en los llamados Templo de Venus, Templo Rojo, Mural de la Batalla y Pórtico A. Debido a la necesidad de proteger las valiosas pinturas, en la década de 1980 se colocó una amplia techumbre de alrededor de 10,000 m2 sobre la sección medular del Gran Basamento.
Fundada a raíz de la aparición de la Virgen María al indígena Juan Diego Bernardino en 1541, es considerada una de las máximas expresiones de la arquitectura barroca del siglo XVIII. Además del Camarín de la Virgen, de estilo barroco indígena.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Los viajeros deberán estar listos en el lobby del hotel 15 minutos antes de la hora marcada como hora de salida. Si no están puntuales, no se garantiza el tour y no hay devoluciones.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code is smart casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Reviews(7)
Picked up by Ronnie and driver at hotel in Puebla. Ronnie is very informed and personable, we had great discussions about Poblano and Tlaxcala history, economics and social development (and football and lucha libre). Toured the Cacaxtla site, very impressive. Ronnie put the importance of the pyramids and murals in the context of the indigenous world-view. Capped our visit with a tour of the historic center of Tlaxcala. Lovely day all around!
Dear customer: Thanks for choosing Tip Tours DMC for your experiece in Tlaxcala and Cacaxtla. It´s great to know that Ronnie offered you a great experience. We will let him know your review. Thanks again!
We had a super tour with Ronnie. His knowledge of the history of Cacaxtla and Tlaxcala was impressive and provided great information as well as made it interesting. Ronnie was also very patient and accommodating as we had one person moving slowly. While not expected, there were no others joining so it was a “private” tour as well. Highly recommend Ronnie and this tour.
It was a great day. The archeological site was amazing and our guide and driver were terrific. In addition to seeing Cocaxtla we went to Xochitécatl which was also a lovely site. And, to top it off, our guide and driver took us for amazing tacos.
Dear Custmer: It´s great to know you had a good time. Thanks for writing the review!
A really great tour. I was the only one on the tour which was nice. Guide explained things very, a very good pace and took good photos. Really enjoyed the mix of the archaeological site and towns.
It is great to know you had a great time during your visit to Cholula. Thanks for traveling with Tip Tours & DMC as well as for your time writing this review!
Don’t go on Tuesdays because the Basilica is closed on Tuesdays. Also, if you look up the story of this Virgin Mary, there is a story related to her that talks about holy water that she gave to heal and that is not at the basilica, it’s maybe a 5-10 minute drive to get there from the church and as long as you bring your own bottle you can take as much water as you want. My mother went with me, she really wanted the water and was super pleased to go there. Our driver, David, was really great and our guide Lionel was superb, super knowledgeable about everything.
Dear Customer: Thanks for choosing Tip Tours & DMC and for taking your time to write a riview. It is great to know David and Leoneal did a good job. We hope to see you back in Puebla
Cacaxtla was a very interesting archeological site. The small city of Tlaxcala was very pretty and filled with history. All a short drive from Puebla. Ronald was a terrific English speaking guide!! Very nice and informative!
Dear Brian: Thanks for choosing Tip Tours & DMC for your tour. It is great to know you liked the site and, yes!f Ronald is a great guide. We will let him know your coments. Hope to see you soon again in Puebla. Best regards,
