Walk around UNAM campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
ID: GYG483901-857076
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Mexico's modernist jewel. UNAM's campus is an incredible experience of architecture and modern art.
In this three hour tour, you will discover UNAM's campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 1950s, a time of close proximity between the US and Mexico, the site is famous for its buildings, its rocky landscape and its murals by some of the county's greatest artists. These include works by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Juan O'Gorman. During the tour, we will talk about the history of this amazing site, while also engaging with the particularities of the rocky, volcanic landscape out of which it rises.
Highlights
- Look at Mexico City's most famous murals
- Walk around a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Get to know Juan O'Gorman's Central Library
- Learn about Mexico's modernist architecture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine.
It may be hard to find a toilet.
The tour is a 4 kilometer, or 2.5 mile walk.
We will meet in front of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, or Olympic Stadium. You can get there via Uber (30 minute ride from Condesa or Roma) or by Metrobús línea 1. For Metrobús, exit at Dr. Gálvez Station and walk south of Insurgentes Avenue for 10 minutes.
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.
