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Prepare yourself for a Luchador masterclass, UNESCO hot air ballooning and real tequila tasting\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":121104,"menu_order":286,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"MX1","duration":5,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/MexicoCity_Thumb4-1000x620.jpg","continent":"The Americas","country":"Mexico","countries":["Mexico"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a31730","max":"\u00a31730"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac2015","max":"\u20ac2015"},"usd":{"min":"$2165","max":"$2165"},"cad":{"min":"$2845","max":"$2845"},"aud":{"min":"$3185","max":"$3185"},"nzd":{"min":"$3680","max":"$3680"},"hkd":{"min":"$16185","max":"$16185"},"aed":{"min":"DH7575","max":"DH7575"}},"about":"

The best, most unique experiences that Mexico City has to offer in just five days. What’s not to like?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

From a private hot air balloon ride over the temples of Teotihuac\u00e1n and duelling with a real-life Luchador to a secret street food by bici-taxi: this is Mexico City at its bedazzling best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hop on-board for ancient bathing rituals, Aztec pyramid hiking and rooftop tequila tasting \u2013 served with a side order of the best tacos in town. With Flash Pack, you\u2019ll immerse yourself in the finest this vibrant capital has to offer, including downtown bar-hopping and a beautifully located Z\u00f3calo plaza hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","highlights":{"Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the temples of Teotihuac\u00e1n, with sparkling wine and spectacular views":"Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the temples of Teotihuac\u00e1n, with sparkling wine and spectacular views","Discover Mexico City\u2019s colourful floating gardens by a trajinera boat":"Discover Mexico City\u2019s colourful floating gardens by a trajinera boat","Learn the mystical world of Luche Libre wrestling followed by a live match":"Learn the mystical world of Luche Libre wrestling followed by a live match","Discover unusual market street food on a backstreet tour by local bici-taxi":"Discover unusual market street food on a backstreet tour by local bici-taxi","Be cleansed of negative energy by a natural healing Shaman":"Be cleansed of negative energy by a natural healing Shaman","Learn the flavours and history of tequila":"Learn the flavours and history of tequila","Hist\u00f3rico Central Hotel, Mexico City":"Hist\u00f3rico Central Hotel, Mexico City"},"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":9074,"name":"City Breaks","slug":"city-breaks","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9074,"taxonomy":"style","description":"The places you\u2019ll visit on a Flash Pack city break are varied, colorful and unique. As you\u2019d expect, Europe reigns in this department. Find your next city adventure here.","parent":0,"count":26,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":false,"seasons":["spring","summer","autumn","winter"],"scenery":["city"],"activities":["cooking_class","hiking","local_culture","tasting"],"activity_level":["relaxed"],"key_locations":"Mexico City, Puebla, Oaxaca, Sierra Norte, Hierve el Agua","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrive in Mexico City Airport (MEX)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Rooftop tequila welcome","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Welcome to Mexico City \u2013 one of the world\u2019s most vibrant capitals, packed with color, culture and charismatic party spots. On arrival, a Flash Pack transfer will take you downtown to your elegant hotel, close to the national cathedral and presidential palace on Z\u00f3calo plaza.<\/span><\/p>\n

Freshen up before an early evening welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers. Then it\u2019s onto the Caf\u00e9 de Tacuba \u2013 an iconic restaurant dating to 1912 that\u2019s filled with beautiful wall tiles and lanterns \u2013 for your first taste of home-cooked Mexican cuisine. Don\u2019t miss the signature \u201cestilo Tacuba\u201d hot chocolate, then we\u2019ll head to a rooftop tequila tasting with the best views in the city. <\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Rooftop tequila welcome","text":"

Welcome to Mexico City \u2013 one of the world\u2019s most vibrant capitals, packed with color, culture and charismatic party spots. On arrival, a Flash Pack transfer will take you downtown to your elegant hotel, close to the national cathedral and presidential palace on Z\u00f3calo plaza.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today you\u2019ll arrive in Bosque de Chapultepe park, a city oasis steeped in Aztec history and overlooked by the imposing Chapultepec Castle. Free time follows (we recommend visiting the Museo Nacional de Antropolog\u00eda) before you step inside the world of Mexican wrestling with a real-life Luchador.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These masked superheroes are pop cultural legends in Mexico City and you can learn all about how they train before duelling with your fellow Flashpackers, and sharing a street food lunch together. In the evening, you\u2019ll arrive at Arena M\u00e9xico to see the dramatic spectacle of Lucha Libre wrestling up-close. Cheer on your favorites in this flamboyant battle of good versus evil, followed by a downtown bar-hopping tour.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Learn to fight with a Luchador","text":"

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Today you head to Tepoztl\u00e1n, a Pueblo M\u00e1gico (magical town) framed by El Tepozteco National Park. A haven for healers, artists and musicians, Tepoztl\u00e1n is filled with ancient customs and craft stalls lining its bohemian cobbled streets. We\u2019ll also visit the historic former Convent of Tepoztl\u00e1n, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before taking a challenging two-hour hike to the summit of El Tepozteco, an Aztec pyramid with incredible rainforest views.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Later, you\u2019ll hop onboard a trajinera (a gondola-style boat) to explore the chinampas of Xochimilco. Mexico City\u2019s colorful floating gardens are brimming with Aztec history. After the temazcal experience here: an ancient sweat lodge ritual that involves soaking up steam from hot volcanic rocks, you’ll enjoy a local dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Pyramid hikes & ancient rituals","text":"

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Later, you\u2019ll hop onboard a trajinera (a gondola-style boat) to explore the chinampas of Xochimilco. Mexico City\u2019s colorful floating gardens are brimming with Aztec history. After the temazcal experience here: an ancient sweat lodge ritual that involves soaking up steam from hot volcanic rocks, you’ll enjoy a local dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n","snapshot":"UNESCO Tepoztl\u00e1n & boat ride in Xochimilco ","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/MX1-Itinerary31-1.jpg"],"day":3},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Private sunrise balloon ride over Teotihuac\u00e1n","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Private sunrise balloon ride","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Today you hop aboard for a sunrise hot air balloon ride just for Flashpackers above the breathtaking temple of Teotihuac\u00e1n \u2013 complete with sparkling wine. You\u2019ll float across this jaw-dropping archeological site, once one of the greatest cities in the western hemisphere, surrounded by volcanic peaks and lush highlands greenery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Back on the ground, you\u2019ll have breakfast in a cave at the atmospheric Grutas de Teotihuac\u00e1n before a guided walk around the pyramids of Teotihuac\u00e1n, including the mighty \u201cAvenue of the Dead\u201d. A bici-taxi street food tour back in Mexico City awaits this afternoon, followed by your farewell dinner. Expect chargrilled treats aplenty at a much-loved foodie\u2019s paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Private sunrise balloon ride","text":"

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Back on the ground, you\u2019ll have breakfast in a cave at the atmospheric Grutas de Teotihuac\u00e1n before a guided walk around the pyramids of Teotihuac\u00e1n, including the mighty \u201cAvenue of the Dead\u201d. A bici-taxi street food tour back in Mexico City awaits this afternoon, followed by your farewell dinner. Expect chargrilled treats aplenty at a much-loved foodie\u2019s paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n","snapshot":"Private sunrise balloon ride over Teotihuac\u00e1n","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/MX1-ItineraryHotAir.jpg"],"day":4},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Depart from Mexico City Airport (MEX)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Farewell, Mexico","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Today signals the end of your escape to Mexico City. If you have time before your flight home, t<\/span>he fascinating Museo del Templo Mayor, the viewing platform at Torre Latinoamericana, the Palacio de Bellas Artes or even the Secretar\u00eda de Educaci\u00f3n P\u00fablica, with murals by Diego Rivera, are all on your doorstep \u2013 along with the lively and rustic Sal\u00f3n Corona. Otherwise it\u2019s breakfast and onto the airport; the hotel can help arrange your transfer. Or you may just choose to stay put forever \u2013 it\u2019s a magical place, after all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today signals the end of your escape to Mexico City. If you have time before your flight home, t<\/span>he fascinating Museo del Templo Mayor, the viewing platform at Torre Latinoamericana, the Palacio de Bellas Artes or even the Secretar\u00eda de Educaci\u00f3n P\u00fablica, with murals by Diego Rivera, are all on your doorstep \u2013 along with the lively and rustic Sal\u00f3n Corona. Otherwise it\u2019s breakfast and onto the airport; the hotel can help arrange your transfer. Or you may just choose to stay put forever \u2013 it\u2019s a magical place, after all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting.\n"},{"question":"What should I pack?","answer":"Your Mexican adventure will involve a variety of activities, so you\u2019ll need to pack a range of clothes. Generally, we recommend bringing light and breathable tops and shorts that will keep you cool, but some warmer layers may be required in the evenings. It can rain all year round, so it\u2019s worth bringing a light waterproof jacket\/poncho on your adventure.\nMexico enjoys lots of sunshine but we recommend checking the weather forecast a week before you travel to get an idea of what you can expect, so you can pack accordingly.\nWhat you pack is personal to you and our list is certainly not exhaustive. If you have any questions about what to pack for your trip to Mexico, please get in touch with one of our friendly Trip Experts.\nBaggage\n\n\nA large backpack or suitcase. 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