Experience Sleeping Inside a Giant Snake at This Unique Mexico City Airbnb

Aztec legend reveres the feathered serpent god Quetzalcóatl. The master of wind, air, and learning remains a significant mythic figure in Mexico; however, the legend is particularly vibrant just north of Mexico City.

Approximately 30 minutes outside of downtown Mexico City, a gigantic tiled serpent slithers across the forest, providing a unique lodging option for travelers.

Newly listed is Nido de Quetzalcóatl, or Quetzalcoatl’s Nest. This unique accommodation can host up to 10 guests across four bedrooms in the belly of the beast. From numerous round windows scattered throughout the snake’s body, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding park.

Guests can meander around this fantastic structure, entering and exiting the serpent’s mouth, or relaxing by the nearby reflecting pools. Fascinating labyrinths, tunnels, and flower gardens encourage visitors to fully explore the nature surrounding the impressive 5,000-square-meter site. Additionally, the park is adorned with numerous caves and caverns, one of which greatly inspired the architect’s design for this modern Aztec building.

Mexican architect Javier Senosiain shared his inspiration for this remarkable structure, stating, “One day, I thought that the mouth of the cave resembled a snake’s head with open jaws. It seemed a virtual snake going in and out of the land. We decided then to add a tail and call it Quetzalcoatl.”