Mexico City: Modern Architecture Walking Tour Mexico City: 20th Century Mexican Architecture Walking Tour
ID: GYG388543-703699
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore in this walking tour iconic examples of Mexican architecture from the 20th Century, accompanied by expert guides with graduate academic degrees, specialized in History, Art History and Architecture.
Begin appreciating the impressive architecture of the National Anthropology Museum made by one of the best known architects from the 1960s in Mexico. Learn how this project reflects the Pre-hispanic Cosmogony and how different artist collaborate with the architect to depict relevant elements from the original native Mexican cultures.
Continue exploring the Mexican architecture at the Tamayo Contemporary Art Museum, which honors the great Tamayo artist. Appreciate the architecture of two relevant architects who created it in late 1970s.
Walking distance from the last stop you will immerse in a perfect example of 1960s architecture, which recalls the spacial era aesthetic.
Finish this walking tour at a hotel that was built by a student of the well known Luis Barragan architect, who followed his steps and for this project he mix it with the 1960s aesthetic.
Highlights
- Appreciate the differences in the Mexican architecture from the 20th century
- Stroll around the Chapultepec Park visiting different architectural buildings
- Learn about Mexico in the 20th century through this walking tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• You won't have to walk much in this tour
• Bring a camera, the places you will visit are very safe and enjoyable for photography
Meet your guide by the biggest Palm tree inside the Chapultepec Starbucks, which is near the counter.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.