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Teotihuacan Balloon Flight with Guided Pyramids and Basilica of Guadalupe
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Mexico CityThe day starts in the air over Teotihuacan, with the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Avenue of the Dead laid out below. The landing is marked with a sparkling wine toast, and breakfast follows. From there the day splits, depending on which option you booked. The balloon-only version ends at the meeting point after the flight. The full day carries on with a guided walk through the Teotihuacan ruins, where the guide covers the history, the architecture and what is known about daily life in the city. Then an obsidian workshop, where the volcanic stone is worked by hand and the pieces are for sale, with a complimentary tequila tasting alongside. Lunch is at a local restaurant and at your own cost. The last stop is the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, with a guided visit to both the Old and New Basilicas and the chapels and monuments around them.
What's included
- Flight certificate & wine toast
- Roundtrip transportation from Mexico City (if option selected)
- Guided visit to Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine (if option selected)
- Entrance fee to Teotihuacan (if option selected)
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- Breakfast
- Hot-Air Balloon flight over Teotihuacan Pyramids
Itinerary
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San Martín de las Pirámides, Estado de México, 55850 Teotihuacan, CDMX
San Martín de las Pirámides, Estado de México, 55850 Teotihuacan, Manzana 001, 55800 CDMX, Méx., Mexico
For the option without transport, the meeting point is the Balloon Port of Balloon's Paradise Vuelos en globo aerostático.
Av. P.º de la Reforma 31, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México
Av. P.º de la Reforma 31, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
For the options that include transport, meet your host at the Citibanamex by the Ángel de la Independencia.
Teotihuacan Mexico Tour
The balloon goes up over Teotihuacan early in the morning. From the basket the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Avenue of the Dead are all visible, with the extent of the ancient city clear in a way it never is at ground level. The landing is followed by a sparkling wine toast. Afterwards there is free time to buy photographs, have lunch (both at your own cost) or keep looking around the area. Booking the balloon ride on its own, the transfer takes you back to the meeting point and the day ends here.
If you have selected the option that includes guided visits…
On the option that includes the guided visits to Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Guadalupe, the day carries on with a professional guide through the ruins. The walk goes along the Avenue of the Dead, past the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, with the guide covering the history, the culture and the architecture of the city, what the various structures were for, and what is known about daily life among the Teotihuacán people.
Visit a local obsidian workshop to witness the…
A local obsidian workshop, where the volcanic stone is cut and worked by hand in front of you and the finished pieces can be bought as souvenirs. A complimentary tequila tasting comes with the stop, which puts the craft and the drink side by side.
Enjoy a visit to a local restaurant where you can savor a…
A stop at a local restaurant, where a traditional Mexican meal can be had at your own cost. The dishes are the regional ones, and this is the point in the day where the pace slows down.
Costo extra
Basilica Lady of Guadalupe and Teotihuacan
A guided visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world, which houses the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The guide covers the history and the religious significance of the place. The visit takes in both the Old and the New Basilica, along with the chapels and monuments around them, each with its own history and its own architecture.
San Martín de las Pirámides, Estado de México, 55850 Teotihuacan, CDMX
San Martín de las Pirámides, Estado de México, 55850 Teotihuacan, Manzana 001, 55800 CDMX, Méx., Mexico
Av. P.º de la Reforma 31, Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México
Av. P.º de la Reforma 31, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Not included
- Extra food and drinks
- Photographs and videos
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- For the Balloon Flight + Teotihuacán and Basilica of Guadalupe, the drop-off location is the same as the meeting one, although you have the opportunity to stay at Basilica de Guadalupe if you wish as long as you want and return on your own.
- Flight duration may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.
- By order of the Mexican government, it is mandatory to provide the following information for hot air balloon rides: name and surname, weight, and health conditions. In addition, please be advised that if you weigh more than 100 kilos, each additional kilo will incur an additional charge.
- Children must be at least 4 years old and have a height greater than 1.20 m to fly on the balloon.
- Sandals, high heels, and flip-flops are not allowed.
- Backpacks, suitcases, bags, backpacks, or any bulky objects cannot go on the balloon with you.
- Neither selfie sticks nor any other objects that remain outside the balloon's basket are allowed.
- Start times vary depending on the season: October-March and April-September.
- The maximum weight allowed per person to carry out the activity is 150 kg.
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en, es.
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