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- English
- Spanish
The Heroines and Villains of New Spain tour during the 16th and 17th centuries is special because it will allow you to get to know the B side of history. It makes visible the role of women in the conquest of Mexico, Spanish soldiers such as Maria Estrada, Beatríz Bemúdez de Velasco, the cacicas, encomenderas, Isabel de Moctezuma, the mediators between armies such as Maliche and Luisa Xicotencatl, the nurses and first educators of girls.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Entrance to the Templo Mayor Museum, outside, do not go down the stairs, I will wait for you at the entrance
The tour ends inside the Museum of the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, it is the Old Palace of the Archbishopric on Moneda Street next to the National Palace
Itinerary
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1
In the Models of the Templo Mayor and in the ruins outside, I will explain the history of the founding of Tenochtitlan and the myths of the founding goddesses of this city, the importance of the eagle warriors and self-sacrifice.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will visit the window of the Souls of Purgatory at the back of the Cathedral to talk about the role of the Nuns in Mexico City in the 17th century to save the souls and the role of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in this place
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will visit the Site Museum of the Spain Cultural Center, the Calmecac, children's school, children of the indigenous nobility, the education of Nahua women, the role of the cheerleaders and the women who died during childbirth. Painters of pre-Hispanic codices and their role as warriors. The importance of color in the codices
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We will visit the Old Palace of Axayácatl-Old Houses of Moctezuma II. I will explain the role of the noble cacicas, Isabel de Moctezuma, Malintzin and Luisa Xicotencatl
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will stop by for some dulce de leche at the legendary Dulcería Celaya and we will sit on the benches of 5 de Mayo to enjoy them
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will stop at the sculpture of Pancho Villa, and I will show the hidden treasures on the corners of Madero Street. We will take photographs
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
We will pass in front of the Cathedral and I will explain the façade and the importance of the Plateresque Baroque style and the representation of the Triumph of the Church
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
We will enter the Old Palace of the Archbishopric on Moneda Street to explain the arrival of the pioneer Spanish educators of Nahua girls and their political conflict with the Archbishop Fray Juan de Zúmarraga
30 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are no health restrictions
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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