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- English
- Spanish
Discover the Colonia Roma Norte through its history and flavors. Sample a rich cochinita, birria style Jalisco and a thousand-year-old pulque; all of the above while listening to stories and literary references of the people who lived and built the spirit of the neighborhood.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Find your guide by the central fountain of Rio de Janeiro Square, where the replica of the statue of David is located. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start of the experience.
The tour concludes at Orizaba and Queretaro Street in Rome North. Your guide will be available to answer questions and share additional area recommendations.
Itinerary
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1Plaza Rio de Janeiro
We will begin our tour in the Plaza Rio de Janeiro, one of the most emblematic spaces of North Rome. Here we will learn the history of Michelangelo’s replica of the David and the iconic Rio de Janeiro Building, popularly known as the Witches Building, as we explore the origin and transformation of this historic neighborhood of Mexico City
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Its first tasting will be : the cochinita pibil, made with traditional Yucatan ingredients. We will learn about the importance of certifications of origin of some products and talk about Mexican pork pellet, a breed of pork used in high quality preparations for its flavor and gastronomic tradition.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will continue with a Jalisco-style birria tasting, one of the most representative dishes of western Mexico. We will know the origin of this traditional preparation and the differences between the regional versions while enjoying one for gastronomic very popular with the inhabitants of the area.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
As we walk along the historic street of orizaba, we will know the transformation of the colony Rome throughout the twentieth century. We will talk about the daily life of the neighborhood, the traditional businesses that marked its identity and its influence on Mexican literature and culture. We will explore how these spaces are part of the cultural and historical memory of Mexico City.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will visit one of the most representative parks of the colony Rome. Here we will talk about the urban development of the neighborhood, its characteristic architecture and the transformation of the area into one of the most important cultural and gastronomic centers of Mexico City.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will finish the experience in a traditional pulqueria where we will know the history of pulque, a fermented drink made from maguey with pre-Hispanic roots. Travelers will have the opportunity to taste pulque and learn about its cultural importance in Mexican history
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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