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Explore Colonia Roma in Mexico City on a walking tour with wireless headphones. Discover the evolution of Mexican modern architecture, cultural processes and vernacular music.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the rich architecture of the Colonia Roma
• Explore the Colonia Roma on a walking tour with wireless headphones
• Discover the evolution of Mexican identities and its expressions in urbanism
• Learn about the origin of tortillas and the Virgin of Guadalupe
• Delve into Mexican popular music and its links to the nation's history

Description

Explore the Colonia Roma in Mexico City on a walking tour with wireless headphones and vernacular music. After getting a master's degree in art and theory, visual artist Gabriel Acevedo Velarde connects music and architecture to the rich cultural and social history of Mexico. Starting in the old La Romita town, this musical journey highlights the evolution of Mexican identities and cultural processes, from a 16th-century chapel to modern urbanization. Discover vernacular elements like the origin of tortillas, the beginning of the devotion for the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the African roots of mariachi music as they intertwine with Mexico's political history. This musical tour invites participants to engage with diverse perspectives and enrich their understanding of the region's lively and complex heritage.

Includes

Wireless headphones Vernacular music Guided walking tour

Important Information

• The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes. The tour is conducted in English. Participants will receive wireless headphones for the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund