Cleanse your body and soul in an authentic temazcal ceremony. A temazcal is a type of sweat lodge, which originated with indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica. Afterwards, step into a journey through time at the historic Museo del Carmen, a place where the past whispers its secrets, renowned for its rare display of naturally preserved mummies.
Authentic temazcal (sweat lodge) experience
Visit to the historic Museo del Carmen
Explore one of the most fascinating collections of naturally preserved mummies
Learn about the history of the ancient Carmelite convent
Bilingual local guide
A temazcal is a type of sweat lodge, which originated with indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica. The term temazcal comes from the Nahuatl language, either from the words teme (to bathe) and calli (house), or from the word temāzcalli (house of heat).
In ancient Mesoamerica it was used as part of a curative ceremony thought to purify the body after exertion such as after a battle or a ceremonial ball game. It was also used for healing the sick, improving health, and for women to give birth. It continues to be used today in Indigenous cultures of Mexico and Central America that were part of the ancient Mesoamerican region for spiritual healing and health enrichment reasons.
The temazcal is usually a permanent structure, it may be a circular dome made to represent the uterus. To produce steam, water is poured over heated volcanic stones, which will not crack and explode like other rocks in confined high temperature areas. The stones may be heated with fire from an outside port or placed in a pit located in the center or near a wall of the temazcal.
El Carmen is a former convent converted to museum in San Ángel, a southern suburb of Mexico City. The convent was founded on 29 June 1615 by the Discalced Carmelites in the area of the Aztec village of Tenanitla, which was later renamed San Ángel. The founder was Father Andrés de San Miguel. This convent was built between 1615 and 1626.
The museum contains a large collection of Mexican colonial religious art including paintings of Miguel Cabrera, as well as original furniture of the monastery, and a collection related to the history of the monastery and relates the life of the Carmelites.
Step into a journey through time at the historic Museo del Carmen, a place where the past whispers its secrets. On this unique tour, you'll explore one of the most fascinating and mysterious locations of Mexico city, renowned for its rare display of naturally preserved mummies. This experience is more than a tour—it's a chance to connect with history and mystery in an intimate and personal way. Don't miss this chance to discover one of Mexico City's most extraordinary treasures.
Authentic temazcal (sweat lodge) experience
Visit to the historic Museo del Carmen
Half-day tour
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$235 USD per person
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