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Hidden Gems of Mexico City

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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.

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  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Created by
Alfredo Espinosa N

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.

Storyline

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. 

Experience's route

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

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

84-114 mins

You will walk

4340 steps

Total distance

3.3 km

  • Best during the day
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families
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Ratings and Reviews

4.7

119 ratings

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María Gpe. Sánchez Villegas

08 Mar 2025

Inner Muse

16 Feb 2025
Amazing experience. I am from mexico City and didn't know any of the monuments or streets in the challenge. Incredible

Jason Koh

26 Jan 2025

John Vincent

18 Jan 2025

Farwa N.

25 Nov 2024

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3665 XP

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