Beyond the Alebrije Popular crafts and Mexican identity

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

If you’re interested in getting to know a piece of deep Mexico, go with me on a guided tour where colors, shapes and stories intertwine to reveal the soul of Mexico knowing the folk art and architectural beauty that inhabits the historic center. I am Edgar Maceda Sosa, certified local guide, and I invite you to discover the Mexican identity beyond the myth and fantasy of the alebrije. We will relive the end of a nineteenth-century dictatorship with the births of nations founded on eclectic monuments, and the emergence of Art Deco as a symbol of modern Mexico: revolutionary, creative and deeply proud of its identity.
Each space we will visit is a door to the past and a window into the Mexican soul, this is a tour to understand the aesthetics of 20th century Mexico.

What's Included

Ticket entry Museum Popular Art
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the corner of the Museum of Popular Art (Revillagigedo and Av. Independencia) you will recognize two reliefs with pre-Hispanic black motifs. You can recognize us since I'll wear a palette tied to my head.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will visit the Palace from the esplanade to explore the historical and architectural significance related to the construction of the nation state of the 19th century and its culmination in the 1930’s

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Museum dedicated to Mexican crafts, creative processes, materials and techniques that artisans from different regions of the country use for their creations.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Iconic Art Deco style building built for Mexico's first telephone companies of the 20th century.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will visit one of the most traditional craft markets in the city where we can find products from various corners of the country.

    40 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
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