Activities

Mexico City exploration game and tour in Chimalistac

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$12.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Daily

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: up to 1 hour 40 minutes

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Why you’ll love this…

Escape the typically crowded tourist attractions of Mexico City
Find beautiful, hidden landmarks and alleys of Chimalistac
Discover the lesser-known places and take some great pictures
Play a fun city exploration game using your smartphone
Start the game at any hour and pause it whenever you want

What to expect

Get a break from all the chaos in the city and a breath of fresh air in the colonial suburb of Chimalistac. Play a city game where you follow clues on your smartphone and discover the colourful gardens, iconic landmarks and hidden alleys.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you solve the problem and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

Here is the storyline. You are Jose Maria Velasco, one of the most talented landscape artists in Mexico, no doubt about it. As a prospective teacher at one of the most prestigious schools of arts in the country, San Carlos Academy, you are now in search of the 'perfect frame' for your next painting: something peaceful, spiritual and unique. You’ve been told you can find what you are looking for in Chimalistac. Learn more about the history of the area and discover its colonial architecture.

What's included

Access to the quest inside the mobile game (the app is free to download)
Non-stop online customer service during the walking tour

Where

Chimalistac, 01070 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Meeting point:

Begin your quest at Parque De La Bombilla - Monumento a Álvaro Obregón.

What to remember

This is a self-guided/treasure hunt type of tour
Note there is no person assisting you at the starting point
Total walking distance of about 3.0km
The city game typically around 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete (but you can go at your own pace!)
This quest is available in English
You must be at the starting point (that you'll see in the app) in order to begin, or else the game won’t start
Pause the game at any time and restart whenever you want, from the place you left it at
You need an internet connection to play this city game

Provider

Questo

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 15 minutes before the experience begins.

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