Ciudad de México Trip Overview
Understand the importance and influence of the Catholic Church in Mexican history, culture and society over time since the conquest. Visit the most important religious sites in the country and admire the beauty of the interiors, the altarpieces, the monuments and even the gardens.
Understand the Guadalupan tradition of Mexico and admire the span of more than 5 centuries of art housed in the various temples.
Additional Info
Duration: 120 to 150 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
Understand the importance and influence of the Catholic Church in Mexican history, culture and society over time since the conquest. Visit the most important religious sites in the country and admire the beauty of the interiors, the altarpieces, the monuments and even the gardens.
Understand the Guadalupan tradition of Mexico and admire the span of more than 5 centuries of art housed in the various temples.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tepeyac, Cerro de Guerrero, 07060 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Get to know and travel the miraculous hill where the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego. Visit the various enclosures and temples erected in the surroundings. Get to know the miraculous well of the hill and the different chapels distributed among beautiful gardens. Continue your tour to the house of the Virgin, La Basilica de Guadalupe
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fray Juan de Zumárraga No. 2, Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Gustavo A. Madero, 07050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Visit the Basilica of Guadalupe and see the divine original image. Learn about the symbolisms of the architectural discourse of the building and learn how the image and myth of the Virgin has influenced the cultural configuration of Mexico, its strength and its importance. Continue your tour to the cathedral by metro or car
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, P.za de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City, one of the main religious (Catholic) venues in Mexico today and also the most complete art (or art history) museum in Latin America. Learn about the relationships and symbolisms between the different images and works housed; visit the wonderful choral enclosure and admire its incredible organs. This stop is loaded with history, art, and symbolisms of Mexican Catholic mysticism.
Duration: 45 minutes
