Chapultepec Castle Tour and its surroundings
Description
In this tour we will explain the importance of the Chapultepec forest since pre-Hispanic times, it was a sacred place for the Aztec kings (tlatoanis), you will learn about its history from colonial times to the present day as the lungs of the chaotic city of Mexico . We will explain in detail all the rooms of the museum, you will learn about the political and cultural history of Mexico. Through the murals of Siqueiros, Orozco, Camarena we will see this process. We will walk along the paths of the forest, we will see some petroglyphs and the relationship that the site has with the supply of drinking water.
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Itinerary
Chapultepec is one of the most important lungs of the city, from pre-Hispanic times to the present, events have occurred that have changed the history of Mexico. The city dwellers attend to rest with their families, but very few people know its most remote places. In this experience you will connect with this 700-hectare forest, you will learn about its history and importance for the city. Nacional History Museum We will visit all the rooms, where we will explain the entire history of Mexico, from the pre-Hispanic era, the evangelization process, the colonial era, independence, the dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz, and the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution. You will know the bedrooms where the emperors and presidents of Mexico lived.
We will explain in detail the intervention of the United States in Mexico from 1847 - 1848. The castle was a place where a battle occurred to take the National Palace where the United States flag was flown.
We will see the endemic vegetation of the forest The monument to the 201 squadron heroes, where Mexican pilots and soldiers participated in World War II. The last place we will enter an oasis, where for a moment you will forget about your problems and connect with your body and nature.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(34)
We had an AMAZING tour with Diego! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Mexico City’s complicated history and taught us so much in just three hours. His insights were informative and interesting, he was highly engaging and this was an absolutely worthwhile experience that we would highly recommend!
The visit to the park and castle was great. Very knowledgeable and interesting guide helped choose from a massive amount of information and artifacts to see. He presented a comprehensive story line including all major events and explaining dependencies. If I could do it again I would start with Chatapultec followed by the Museum of Anthropology. That way all things you see fall in place. Strongly recommend
We had a fabulous experience on this tour. Diego’s knowledge of Mexican history and art is masterful and he curated a fun and educational afternoon exploring the castle and museum. We’d love to book another with him in the future!
Our tour of the Chapultepec palace was a highlight of our trip to Mexico. Cannot recommend higher. Our tour guide Diego was super knowledgeable, kind, and personable.
The tour Jorge gave us was excellent. He was knowledgeable, concise, and easily answered all our questions. This was our fifth trip to Mexico and we thought we already knew a lot about it. This tour, and Jorge’s excellent knowledge, helped us understand Mexico’s complicated past and present a lot better. We wished we had taken this tour on our first visit.
The early morning trip to Teotihuacan was absolutely worthwhile - the bus trip alone justified the cost. Ernesto was a terrific guide; energetic and gave lots of info in rapid fire English and Spanish.
Excellent guide Daniela, a very prepared and qualified person who honors his profession and in particular dignifies the history of his country Mexico. I certainly illustrate and value your country, which leads us to reiterate our trip in other destinations in Mexico.
Rodrigo was excellent today. I had no energy and he matched my pace perfectly. His knowledge about the castle and the time period was impressive. He made the characters of Mexican history come alive. Thank you!
Great tour full of history and brings the palace to life, views of the city and plenty of architecture and art
It is a lot of history. Is perfect after city tour. Nice uphill walk. Knowledgeable guide. Beautiful views.
