Prophecies of Power Corn and Tarot and Mexican Spirits

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2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Delve into Mexico City’s most enigmatic side with “Prophecies of Power: Corn, Tarot and Mexican Spirits,” a historical and sensory journey that reveals how divination, mysticism and the supernatural have influenced Mexico’s construction from pre-Hispanic times to the modern era. Walk among ancient temples, viceregal buildings and cultural spaces to discover Mexic rituals related to corn, omens and the cult of Tezcatlipoca; learn about the arrival of tarot, astrology and witchcraft practices during New Spain; and explore the rise of spiritualism, occultism and esoteric currents that marked the art and politics of the 19th and 20th centuries. Among stories of gods, mediums, symbols and prophecies, you will also enjoy a tasting of chocolate and mezcal, flavors deeply linked to the Mexican spiritual tradition.

What's Included

We'll try a cocoa drink to cool down.
Government Fees
Public transportation
It is suggested according to the performance of the guide.
At the end of our tour you can visit a canteen, consumption is individual.
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet me at the entrance of the Cultural Center Spain. Red building with the flag of Spain.

End point

We can finish our tour by visiting a canteen with 136 years of history.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museo del Templo Mayor

    We will understand with the help of the models and ruins of the Templo Mayor how the geography of the Mexico basin influenced the religion and worldview of the Mexicas (Aztecas).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Museo de Arte SHCP Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado

    We will see the remains of one of the temples dedicated to the god Mexica (Azteca) of the divinatory arts.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will visit the ruins of a convent of Nuns to learn the stories of divinatory practices during the Spanish colony

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will visit the Casa de la Primera Printing House in Mexico, to talk about the Tarot in the new Spain.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Academia de San Carlos

    We will learn about the building of the first school of Plastic Arts in America and how divinatory arts, chiromancy and spiritualism have influenced Mexican art.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will visit the space of the old New Spain Mint and later became the first Museum of Archaeology in the American continent.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palacio Nacional de Mexico

    We will know about the history of the 20th century and the rise of spiritualism in Mexico, as well as scroll photography.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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