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City exploration game
Hidden Gems of Mexico City
4.69Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 100 min 3.3 km Mexico City App-guided
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EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
Chimalistac is one of Mexico City's most quietly remarkable neighborhoods: a colonial suburb of volcanic-stone bridges, hidden chapels, centuries-old orchards, and streets named after characters in a nineteenth-century novel. Most visitors never find it.
Step into the shoes of Jose Maria Velasco, the celebrated landscape painter, as you wander the alleys of Chimalistac in search of the perfect frame for your next painting. Along the way, you will uncover the neighborhood's layered history, from Carmelite friars and Aztec orchards to a political assassination and a blind pianist in love.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples and families with school-age children can take a quiet daytime stroll among Chimalistac's volcanic-stone bridges, chapels and old orchards, following the landscape painter José María Velasco. Repeat visitors and art and history lovers get a colonial corner of the south that most visitors never find. Anyone wanting a live guide, or not up to 3.3 km on foot over about 1.5 to 2 hours, should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Walk the hidden alleys of Chimalistac, one of Mexico City's oldest and least-visited colonial suburbs
- Discover the Carmelite chapels, volcanic-stone bridges, and centuries-old orchards that shaped this neighborhood
- Follow the trail of Jose Maria Velasco, nineteenth-century landscape painter and professor at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts
- Uncover the stories behind Chimalistac's streets, monuments, and murals, from a presidential assassination to a famous Mexican novel
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Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Mexico City
A · Start
Chimalistac, 01070 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
B · Finish
Plaza, Federico Gamboa 11, Chimalistac, 01070 Ciudad de México, Mexico
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Alfredo Espinosa N.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Alfredo Espinosa N
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Which lesser-known Mexico City neighbourhood does this walk explore?
It explores Chimalistac, a quiet colonial suburb in the south of the city near San Ángel. You cross volcanic-stone bridges, including a seventeenth-century bridge and the Puente de Oxtopulco, and visit hidden chapels such as the Ermita del Secreto, old orchards and streets named after characters in a nineteenth-century novel.
Can I do this walk last-minute, or do I need to book a time?
There is no time slot to book. You play it on your phone and start whenever you like, with no guide or group to meet. It is best done during the day, and you can pause and continue later if you need a break.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Parque de la Bombilla, by the Monumento a Álvaro Obregón, and loops back to the same spot at the end. Along the way the app leads you through Chimalistac, past Parroquia San Sebastián Mártir, Parque Tagle and the Carmelite school of San Ángel.
How long does it take and how far will we walk?
Plan on around 1.5 to 2 hours to cover about 3.3 km and 12 stops at an easy pace. Since you can pause and pick up again later, you can stop for a coffee or linger at a bridge or orchard without losing your place.
Is it good for kids, and can we play as a group?
It is recommended for families and suits school-age children who can manage 3.3 km and enjoy solving puzzles in the streets, bridges and fountains around them. One ticket covers your whole group, so you can play together and share the story as you go.
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EXPLORE MEXICO CITY ON FOOT
A flexible self-guided way to discover Mexico City
Hidden Gems of Mexico City is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Parque De La Bombilla and finishes at Parroquia San Sebastián Mártir over 3.3 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 100 min; 3.3 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English, Spanish.
