Ciudad de México Trip Overview
Get ready to discover the ABCs of Mexican culture in a fast and fun way as you walk around the Alameda Gardens. The tour begins in front of the beautiful Bellas Artes building. You will learn how the Aztecs managed to build a floating city on a lake as a means of protection against other tribes. You will also learn some secrets about the Bellas Artes theatre where Maria Callas debuted on stage in 1950, as well as some special facts of the Latin American Tower that is widely known because of its resistance to earthquakes. As you enjoy the area, you will understand why the Alameda Gardens represents a place where past and present come together. The narrator will explain in details the story behind Dia de Los Muertos, the Catrina, the Mariachis, and even highlight some interesting facts of ancient Mexican gastronomy. Your tour will end as you learn the history of the Second Empire of Mexico and its Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, Benito Juarez, and of course Porfirio Diaz.
Additional Info
Duration: 40 minutes
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Get ready to discover the ABCs of Mexican culture in a fast and fun way as you walk around the Alameda Gardens. The tour begins in front of the beautiful Bellas Artes building. You will learn how the Aztecs managed to build a floating city on a lake as a means of protection against other tribes. You will also learn some secrets about the Bellas Artes theatre where Maria Callas debuted on stage in 1950, as well as some special facts of the Latin American Tower that is widely known because of its resistance to earthquakes. As you enjoy the area, you will understand why the Alameda Gardens represents a place where past and present come together. The narrator will explain in details the story behind Dia de Los Muertos, the Catrina, the Mariachis, and even highlight some interesting facts of ancient Mexican gastronomy. Your tour will end as you learn the history of the Second Empire of Mexico and its Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, Benito Juarez, and of course Porfirio Diaz.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06050 Mexico
This is the start of a speedy tour throughout the basic history of Mexico city
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Alameda Central, Avenida Hidalgo S/N Center, Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City 06300 Mexico
Walk around the Alameda gardens and get to know the story of Mexico, its traditions and cultural heritage.
Pass By: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06050 Mexico
Get to know and discover more about all Mexican legends
Pass By: Museo Nacional de Arquitectura, Avenida Juarez 1 Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
Museum
Pass By: Torre Latino, Eje Central 2, Mexico City 06040 Mexico
Scenic spot
Pass By: Hemiciclo a Juarez, Avenida Juarez, Centro – Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City Mexico
monument
