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Hidden Gems of Mexico City

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 12 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Parque De La Bombilla - Monumento a Álvaro Obregón, Chimalistac, 01070 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸 Español

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

84-114 mins

You will walk

4340 steps

Total distance

3.3 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Parque De La Bombilla - Monumento a Álvaro Obregón
Chimalistac, 01070 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

About this quest

Get a break from all the chaos in the city and a breath of fresh air at the magical colonial suburb of Chimalistac. A place full of colorful gardens, iconic landmarks, and beautiful hidden alleys perfect for your next Instagram post! 

Play as the famous landscape artist Jose Maria Velasco on his search for the perfect frame for his next painting, all while discovering amazing facts about this fantastic location.

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Mexico City combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 12 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 5976 minutes to complete and covers 3.3km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Mexico City.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Escape from your typical crowded touristic attractions at Mexico City into a more peaceful and personal experience.

  • Find beautiful hidden colonial landmarks, full of history and charm.

  • Spot little-known places for your next great photo or Instagram post.

The mission: Your story in Mexico City

You are Jose Maria Velasco, one of the most talented landscape artists in Mexico, no doubt about it! 

As a perspective teacher at one of the most prestigious school of arts in the country, San Carlos Academy, you are now in search of the “perfect frame” for your next painting: something peaceful, spiritual… special. You’ve been told you can find that kind of “special” at the mystical land of Chimalistac, where beautiful hidden colonial treasures await to be discovered. 
  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 5976 minutes

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Distance

3.3km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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