<i>Today we welcome <a href="https://www.toursbylocals.com/tour-guides/mexico/mexico-city/guide-profile/carlos-sb-664d222b96689af3433732ff"target="_blank">local guide Carlos</a> in Mexico City as he shares his favourite off the beaten track destinations to explore with visitors.</i> 
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History isn’t just a subject for me; it’s a calling. I’ve immersed myself in its stories, its people, and its fascinating details because I’m genuinely passionate about it. And now, I’m thrilled to share that passion with every traveller I have the pleasure of guiding through this remarkable city - get ready for some juicy historical gossip, myths, and legends!
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Here’s a selection of five off the beaten track places I think you should explore when you visit Mexico City - whether you’re a first time visitor or returning.
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<h3>1. The Tetitla Palace</h3>
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 Hidden among the ruins of Teotihuacan, this ancient apartment complex is almost always empty. Within, you can find an old forgotten deity waiting for you, the Jade Goddess. This incredible mural has stood here for over a millennia, right in the same spot where a "Tlacuilo" (native artist) kneeled 1,500 years ago to paint it.
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<h3>2. Malinalco</h3>
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West of Mexico City, this traditional Mexican town was named after the Aztec goddess of the black arts, and within its cobblestone covered streets, you can still find traces of ancient murals that the natives painted on the church, a powerful testament to what the conversion and invasion meant for them. Nearby, after climbing 400 mountain steps surrounded by nature and incredible views, you'll come across the Idol Temple, the pyramid where the jaguar and eagle warriors held their initiations.
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And to top it off, there’s amazing Mexican cuisine at Malinalco's Town Square!<h3>3. Xochicalco</h3>
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May 1st, 664 AD Cuernavaca: the sun was devoured by darkness. An eclipse marked history for the people in Mesoamerica, and wise men from across the lands gathered in this place to figure out what it all meant. They arrived at a singular conclusion: Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, now walked among men.
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South of Mexico City, this old fortified city now welcomes visitors surrounded by trees and nature;  giving the guest the opportunity to walk among the pyramids, streets, and memories of a long gone civilization. Barely visited by most first-timers, this amazing place will give a unique twist to any trip to Mexico City.<h3>4. Iturbide's Tomb</h3>
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Agustín de Iturbide is known for being one of Mexico's liberators during the final stages of The Independence War, however, he met a tragic end when some time afterwards, he was deemed a traitor to the nation he once saved. No monument, no bronze statue, just a small chapel within the Metropolitan Cathedral where his remains rest along his old golden throne. A real hidden gem that truly helps bring history to life! <h3>5. Anahuacalli Museum</h3>
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Nearby Coyoacan, this volcanic rock marvel was built on a farm owned by Diego Rivera and Frida Khalo with the express idea of creating an "Art Capital" where artisans and artists could work hand in hand. Designed by Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman, and even some help from Frank Lloyd Wright, the place now houses a small art school, Diego's personal prehispanic artifact collection. and some little known drafts from some of his famous mural artworks!
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The building, designed after an old native temple, takes the visitor on a journey through the netherworld, and into the House of the Sun. A definite "must-visit" for anyone looking into Mexico City's hidden gems.
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<i>Planning to explore Mexico City in 2025 or beyond? You can start a conversation with <a href="https://www.toursbylocals.com/tour-guides/mexico/mexico-city/guide-profile/carlos-sb-664d222b96689af3433732ff"target="_blank">local guide Carlos</a> and he’ll help come up with the perfect itinerary for you and your travel companions. </i>

Today we welcome local guide Carlos in Mexico City as he shares his favourite off the beaten track destinations to explore with visitors. History isn’t just a subject for me; it’s

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