Day Trips & Excursions in Central Mexico

Hit three top historical attractions on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City: Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Teotihuacan. See where the main market of the Aztec empire once stood in Tlatelolco. At the Shrine of Guadalupe, one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, see a cloak with an image of the Lady Virgin on display. Stroll through the archaeological ruins of Teotihuacan, known as the City of the Gods, and climb the Sun and Moon pyramids for fantastic views.

One of the most popular day trips from Mexico City, Teotihuacan is an impressive archaeological site as well as a popular tourist attraction. Create a richer experience in the "City of the Gods" on this small-group tour to the ruins that departs early in the morning and arrives well before the crowds swell (along with the heat). This tour also includes a visit to an obsidian workshop, and an optional upgrade to include lunch.

The top sites of Veracruz and surrounding areas are all laid out for you on this guided 5-hour combo tour. Discover San Juan de Ulúa, a fortress dating back to 1565. In the tree-lined town of La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico, you'll see the first Catholic church in the Americas. Pass through Veracruz's Zocalo, its picturesque main square and drive through the upscale, neighboring city of Boca del Río. Bonus: Round-trip hotel transport included.