To assist your travels to and from Mexico, Sacred Fire teams will help coordinate your travel, including:
IMPORTANT: When booking your flight please be aware that there are now TWO airports in Mexico City.
The new one is called Felipe Angeles International Airport, or AIFA is an hour further away, please do not book there. Book to Benito Juarez, or AICM (Aeropuerto Internatcional Ciudad de Mexico)
Arranging ground transportation from Mexico City International Airport to your hotel in Tepoztlán
- There are shuttle cars and vans available. The cost is $2,100 pesos (approximately $120US) for a vehicle for up to 4 people, depending on luggage. We can put you in touch with other travelers if you would like to meet at the airport and come to Tepoztlán together. For information about arriving by bus or hiring a private car please contact Erica Cohen via email Erica Cohen.
- Trusted car service pick-up is outside the customs baggage claim with personal connection to the driver via WhatsApp
Reserving a hotel room for you at nearby Posada La Presa
- Includes breakfast the following morning
- Rooms cost approximately $60 US per person and $85 US for two. Rooms have double beds.
- Posada La Presa is a safe-and-easy walk 1/10th of a mile from the event location, Casa Xiuhtecuhtli. See map
Orienting you to the town and travel, including:
- providing contact information for a local, bi-lingual resident who can be available to you by WhatsApp to help you should questions or concerns arise
- things to know about local water customs (don’t even brush your teeth with it. The hotel provides purified water and bottled water is inexpensive and generally available. And septic systems require putting TP in the trash)
- points of interest including the Saturday Market and the pre-Aztec temple situated in the sacred mountains in the Valley of Tepozteco
- Recommended restaurants in the Market and walking distance from your hotel
- Meals vary by restaurant type and typically cost between $180 and $500 MXP, or approx. $10 to $28 USD when you include the expected 10-15% tip
- Where and how to catch a taxi in the Market or using WhatsApp (no need to tip a taxi driver, but 10% is appreciated)
Arranging return ground transportation from Tepoztlán back to the airport
- Depending on your departure time, rideshares can be coordinated
If you would like assistance making your travel plans to Mexico, please contact Erica at ericatepoz@gmail.com by December 10th.