24 Feb 2021
I had been in touch with Marco (who is quick to respond via Insolitours) about a tour of Teotihuacan with a side trip to Amecameca and possibly up to the volcano park. As it turned out Teotihuacan was closed (per government order due to COVID) but we circled the site and Marco gave us insight into how the area was set up and how the regular (read: Non kings) people lived in the area. I learned different things from when I was inside the park at another tour. THEN we drove to Amecameca ostensibly to see Popo and Izta, and we did see them. Instead of going to the Volcano Park, Marco suggested we go to the local market in Amecameca. It was GREAT. After being in Teotihuacan, we enjoyed a non touristy area with interesting foods, products, and people. Oh, and Popo spewed out some ash for us. Marco was able to answer our questions about almost anything Mexican (he know both ancient and modern Mexican history) and he was creative and flexible to our schedule. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY.