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Lost City of San Angel, Mexico City

4.67Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 105 min 3.3 km Mexico City App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Get to really know the hidden city of San Angel!

  • uncover the mystery behind its most representatiove sights, now historic monuments
  • see the streets, mansions and gardens that played an important role in the colonial and pre-revolutionary times of Mexico
  • get drawn in the true stories of San Angel that dramatically shaped the course of Mexico's history
    It is time for you to become part of this amazing historical adventure!

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • The imposing mansion where the notorious and much reviled President Porfirio Diaz lived.

  • The oldest preserved historic house in Mexico.

  • The amazing connection between Mexico and Ireland.

  • The twin rivers still running under the heart of Mexico City.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.67 / 5

12 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

y 6, Av. Revolución 4, San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón, 01000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

B · Finish

Pl. San Jacinto, San Ángel TNT, San Ángel, 01000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Ulises Sánchez Vásquez.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Ulises Sánchez Vásquez

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

  • Play on weekdays during working hours to avoid large crowds

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN MEXICO CITY

A history-led way to explore Mexico City

Lost City of San Angel, Mexico City is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Mexico City to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Convent of El Carmen and finishes at Place of San Jacinto over 3.3 km, with 11 challenge locations. Typical duration: 105 min; 3.3 km walking route; 11 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

Get the Questo app. Pick a quest, follow the clues and make the city your playground.

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