Mexico City’s Aztec Origins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Mexico City might have been built directly over the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, but traces of this great civilisation can still be found if you know where to look.

On this self-guided audio tour, I’ll reveal the ways in which the buried city still impacts the modern one.

Starting in front of the Monument to the Mexican National Identity, you’ll head into the city center where you can visit iconic sites like the ruins of the main temple. I’ll tell you about the most recent Aztec archaeological discoveries, like the macabre skull rack.

As you stroll, you’ll gain a better understanding of Mexico City’s transformation. I’ll tell you about everything from the astonishing Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to the Spanish Conquest, and the modern capital it is today. Along the way, you’ll see impressive archeological findings, some still in the process of being fully unearthed. And even better: you don’t need to pay entrance tickets or any fees, as most of these relics are in the open.