Fashion tours Culture & history Educational activities

If you have ever imagined experiencing the culture of a community through its traditional textiles and attire, this experience is for you.

Highlights

• We will recreate the iconic photographs of Frida Khalo in Xochimilco
• We will visit unique places, surrounded by the most beautiful natural landscapes
• Miroslava is a textile artisan and winner of the culture and beauty contest

Description

This unique experience will connect you with our Mexican culture through the traditional textiles and garments that identify the Nahua culture that lived the central valleys of Mexico. I welcome you in Dalia Restaurant, a woman coopertive in the Xochimilco´s center, they will offer you a coffee brake or snacks to start the experience and this is where we will begin your transformation inspired by the iconic Mexican artist. You will use two changes of clothes that I will provide you as well as accessories and I will braid your hair while I explain the philosophy and beauty behind each garment. Professional photographer Omar Durán will capture every moment of this adventure that is designed from beginning to end so you will understand how wonderful is Mexican culture and live it in your own skin... We will walk through the streets of Xochimilco to find the best locations: churches, parks and of course its antique canals to achieve the perfect shot. At the end of this experiences we will give you the best 30 photographs in digital format, 10 of them with photo retouching ready for printing, as well as a behind-the-scenes package for your social media. Dare and enjoy this unparalleled experience alongside 'Magnolia' and her team. I am sure that this will be an experience that you will keep for eternity.

Includes

Coffee brake or snacks in Dalia Xochimilco Two outfit changes and accessories. 4 locations: a churche, the pier, the canals and a 'floating garden 'chinampa'. Travel by local bote 'trajinera' or 'acalli' 30 photographs in digital format, 10 of them with photo retouching ready for printing. Behind the scenes package for your social media.

Important Information

• This experience is totally cultural, perfect to plan individually, as a couple, with your best friend, your mother or your daughter. Designed by a local, artisan and lover of handmade textiles so that you can experience Mexico through its outfits and photography.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund