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Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History offers monthly $15 tours led by archaeologists, uncovering hidden ancient sites amid modern Mexico City.

With around 130 tours yearly, the excursions reveal living heritage and pre-Hispanic civilizations beyond famous destinations like Chichén Itzá.

MEXICO CITY — Amid the constant blare of car horns in southern Mexico City, it’s hard to imagine that Cuicuilco was once the heart of a thriving ancient civilization. Yet atop its circular pyramid, now surrounded by buildings and a shopping center, a pre-Hispanic fire god was revered.

“This is incredible,” said Evangelina Báez, who spent a recent morning at Cuicuilco with her da

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