Toluca to Teotihuacan and Queretaro: Private day trip

Founded around 200 BC, Teotihuacan rapidly grew into the largest and most influential city in Mesoamerica. At its peak, it was home to over 100,000 people (with some estimates as high as 250,000), thousands of buildings, and had conquered multiple Mayan city-states. And then, it collapsed in the 7th or 8th century, and had been long-abandoned when the Aztecs found it in the 13th century. Today, Teotihuacan is one of the most impressive and enigmatic archaeological sites in the world, with the 65-meter-tall Pyramid of the Sun (the 3rd largest in the world), 43-meter-tall Pyramid of the Moon, and a number of smaller temples lining the Avenue of the Dead at the heart of the city. Between the two main pyramids, you’ll find the Palace Museum of Quetzalpapálotl - a 6th century complex with intricate carvings and murals. While you can explore Teotihuacan on your own, for more in-depth insights, you can also arrange a guided tour.

Following a boom in the 1990s, Santiago de Queretaro has consistently been celebrated as Mexico’s fastest growing city. Thanks to an infrastructure project of epic proportions, the city is well-connected in the transportation front as well as the pedestrian front. Walking through the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the city centre, you will see one of the most impressive examples of Baroque architecture in North America. Take a stroll along the immaculately maintained aqueduct. Wine lovers can join in on the fun as Santiago de Queretaro is the second largest wine producer in Mexicos after Baja California! This city’s extensive past as well as its optimistic future will be sure to facilitate an educational and enjoyable travel experience.