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Explore in this walking tour iconic examples of Mexican architecture from the 20th Century, accompanied by an expert guide with graduate academic degrees, specialized in History or Art History.

Highlights

• Explore how Mexican architecture transformed between the 1960s and 1980s.
• Wander through Chapultepec Park while discovering its iconic architectural gems
• Discover the social and political context of 1960s–1970s Mexico

Description

Begin your journey at the iconic National Museum of Anthropology, a masterpiece of 1960s Mexican architecture designed by one of the country’s most celebrated architects of the era. Discover how the building embodies pre-Hispanic cosmogony, and learn about the unique collaboration between the architect and renowned artists who brought indigenous worldviews to life through sculpture and design. Continue to the Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art, dedicated to the visionary artist Rufino Tamayo. This striking building, conceived by two influential architects in the early 1980s, reflects a modernist approach that harmonizes with its natural surroundings while honoring Mexico’s artistic legacy. Just a short walk away, you’ll step into a remarkable example of 1960s design inspired by the aesthetics of the Space Age—a structure that captures the futuristic optimism of its time through form and function. Conclude your tour at a historic hotel built to host VIP guests during the 1968 Olympic Games. Behind its walls lies a hidden trove of modern Mexican art, transforming the space into a unique blend of hospitality and gallery—a true “art hotel” that captures the spirit of its era.

Includes

A walking tour with an expert guide with a graduate academic degree (Art Historian or Historian or Architect). For larger groups headsets will be provided to hear the tour guide clearly. Museum tickets: Anthropological Museum + Tamayo Museum + Modern Art Museum

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

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund