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All inclusive running getaway.
Friday 1st – Mon 4th, September 2023
Mexico City
4 days, 3 nights
All Levels
Ranging from 10 to 16 km
Payment installment plans at check out!
Stay in an Art Deco Hotel style in the heart of the Condesa, with a lot of personality. A privileged space with history, great hospitality and with a lot of personality, with capacity to accommodate in single, double or triple use apartments, each with a private bathroom.
Santiago Carsolio lives in Mexico City and comes from a family of mountaineers and runners. His grandparents were both well-known mountaineers and ultra runners and he continues their legacy with a respectable ‘Fastest Known Time’ or FKT and records in several national and international marathons.
Santiago believes running is an essential part of discovering ourselves and the world around us. He also sees trail running and a connection to nature as a very much needed medicine for these chaotic times.
Santiago shares the values that Aire Libre Running promotes in each of our experiences: nature as a common language to connect people, and running as a way to better understand culture, and has worked on several projects with us throughout the last 2 years. If you get a chance to speak with Santiago you can expect geeky volcano talks, conversations about indigenous legacies, legends about Mexican trail running, and many jokes. He teaches outdoor education to children, helps organize races, and considers himself a natural architect and outdoor facilitator.
You can reach him on Instagram as @santiagocarsolio
Day 1: Arrival to Mexico City – 10 km Night Beer Run
A couple of days before the trip, each participant will be given instructions on how to get to the accommodation facility located in the Condesa area. From here, we will start our epic Night Beer Run route at a friendly pace bar hopping through 4 of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City and from there we will run straight to our Welcome Dinner hub. This route is perfect for acclimatizing to the altitude of Mexico City.
Accomodation: Dinner:
Art Deco style Hotel in the heart of the Condesa Included
Day 2: Visit through the Xochimilco floating gardens – Ciudad Universitaria 12 km run
We rise early for our day trip to Xochimilco “where the flowers grow”, here we will take a trajinera boat ride that will lead us through the lake canals to the chinampas: traditional farming lake beds, from here we will enjoy a unique yoga and meditation session, overlooking the lake, wetlands river and farming ranges. After this, we will enjoy a delicious farm to table brunch offered by our local hosts.
In the evening we will enjoy a relaxing run at UNAM’S main campus, known as Ciudad Universitaria, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We will finish the day with an absolutely fabulous dinner in an atmospheric location in the Roma-Condesa neighborhood.
Accomodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:
Art Deco style Hotel in the heart of the Condesa Included
Day 3: Mount Tláloc 16 km trail run – Temazcal sweat lodge ceremony
On day 3 we run through Mount Tlaloc, a non-active volcano that is part of the Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatepetl National Park, the 9th highest mountain in Mexico. At the top, you will find ruins of an archaeological site where the Aztecs performed ceremonies where they offered sacrifices dedicated to Tlaloc, the god of rain. This route is one of the most rewarding runs in the trip!
After spending the day in Mount Tláloc, we will come back to Mexico City to experience a mayan sweat lodge temazcal ceremony led by an authentic nahual. This you will never forget!
Accomodation: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner:
Art Deco style Hotel in the heart of the Condesa Included
Day 4: Sunrise yoga session – 2 km Sightseeing run – Farewell breakfast
Nestled in Parque México, the art deco Lindbergh forum is the perfect place to disconnect from the surrounding noise, close your eyes, move your body and breathe deeply.
Before the chaos of the city kicks in, we will run through Paseo de la Reforma -the iconic main avenue of the City where we will get to see the most sightseeing lists- straight to Ojo de Agua, one of the nicest and most pleasant restaurants in town for breakfasts, sandwiches and salads. Depart anytime after noon so we can enjoy a farewell brunch together.
Breakfast:
Included
Keep your packing as light as possible
Consider layers of breathable clothing for sun, cold and wind.
In Mexico City, fall weather, even though it can be rainy, is still one of the nicest around the year. It has an average minimum temperature (usually the minimum temperature is noted during the night) of 12.7°C (54.86°F). The amount of rain in September is high with an average of 139mm (5.5in). You can expect very pleasant temperatures during the day. The average maximum daytime temperature lies around 23.3°C (73.94°F).
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DIFFICULTY
All of our trips are designed to welcome hikers and runners of all fitness levels. We will assign different guides to groups of different levels so that no one is left behind. You will feel safe and comfortable throughout the trip whether you’re a professional runner that wants to add these runs to your training, an amateur who wants to explore the world of trail-running or a casual hiker who wishes to challenge themselves while enjoying nature in a secure environment.
Fly to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (IATA: MEX), making sure to arrive at least a couple of hours before the getaway begins and to leave a couple of hours after.
Arrival | Friday, September 1st, 2023
Any time before 15:00 hrs | Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport.
Farewell | Monday, September 4th, 2023
Any time after 12:00 hrs | Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport.
Mexico City is located 2,250 meters (7,500 feet) above sea level, an elevation considered as «high altitude». Consider coming early to acclimatize.
Closer to the experience, you will be invited to a WhatsApp group chat.
We use WhatsApp to connect with the group and share detailed info about the trip.
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