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Take a Virtual Tour of Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology

In Architecture & Design , Culture by Suzanne Koch March 17, 2020

Stuck at home? Hop onto your computer for a virtual experience through Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology . The museum is dedicated to archaeology and history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic civilizations and was designed by the Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.

It contains the world’s largest collection of ancient Mexican art and ethnographic exhibits about Mexico’s indigenous groups. With 23 permanent exhibit halls, the museum has plenty to explore, even from the comfort of your couch.

Virtual visitors can browse through an Aztec exhibit, cultural areas, Oaxaca and Maya rooms, recreations of archaeological scenes and more. Some highlights to check out include the Aztec Calender, recreation of Pakal’s tomb in the Maya exhibit room and the Jade mask of the Zapotec Bat God in the Oaxaca exhibit room.

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Enjoy Stunning Virtual Tours of Mexico City

Mexico City has always been one of the most popular destinations for culture seekers. Vacationists are in awe with the architectural finesse, and it is one city that stands out with its cultural relevance.

With COVID-19, most public places in the city are still shuttered. However, if you are yearning to visit some of the most remarkable attractions, you may love to virtually visit them instead. Why not enjoy a virtual vacation and get up-close with the artworks? You can soak yourself in the virtual world of art and culture and also make plans to visit these sites someday.

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The museum was built in 1964 and is dedicated to archaeology and the history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage. There is plenty to explore with 23 exhibit rooms, filled with ancient artefacts. With over 600,000 art and other objects, and some collections dating from the pre-Hispanic period, the online museum experience is worth exploring.

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Artworks of Frida Kahlo and Casa Azul

Tucked away in Mexico City's Coyoacán district, the Casa Azul is where the renowned artist Frida Kahlo was born. You can virtually a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaZjXZhg_OA dmire the blue villa and its sprawling gardens. Wait, there's more! You can also admire some of the artist's groundbreaking works. The artworks resonate the Mexican heritage and are a virtual treat.

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is one of the most popular cultural sites in Mexico. The exterior of the building has a touch of the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles, and the interior is predominantly Art Deco. The architectural elements capture the essence of Mexican history and culture. You can also look out for diverse murals created by famous Mexican artists such as Diego Rivera and David Siqueiros. The building hosts some of the most noteworthy performances and exhibitions.

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Historic Center Mexico City: Explore the Great Mexican Culture Virtually

🇲🇽 Mexico Historic Center Mexico City: Explore the Great Mexican Culture Virtually

The Historic Center Mexico City is a delightful journey recognized by UNESCO! Explore the city’s heritage with impressive buildings, some dating back to Aztec times. The monumental Zocalo Square, Latin America’s largest, is the heart of it all, hosting museums, iconic monuments, and a lively food scene. Discover history’s treasures in this vibrant part of town!

• Get impressed by the marvelous UNESCO-listed architecture of Mexico City.
• See the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest on the continent.
• Spot remnants of stunning Aztec structures hidden among colonial buildings.
• Learn cultural and historical highlights of the Mexican capital.

Tour the Historic Center Mexico City, recognized by UNESCO. Home to impressive architectural landmarks dating from as far back as Aztec times, this part of the city is literally the country’s political, historical, and cultural heart that carefully preserves over 500 years of Mexican history. Centered around the massive Zocalo square, the largest in Latin America, the area draws both visitors and residents of the city to its numerous museums and iconic monuments, like the elegant Palacio de Bellas Artes, the immense National Palace, or the imposing Metropolitan Cathedral. Street food vendors and simple taquerias coexist harmoniously with high-end restaurants and cafes along the bustling pedestrian-only Madero Avenue and nearby streets.

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We support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our tours are aligned with SDG 8 and 12, focusing on empowering local communities and promoting sustainable consumption and production practices. We take tourists to underdeveloped regions, creating opportunities for economic growth while respecting local traditions and educating communities on sustainable approaches.

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Mexico City: Virtual Walking Tour of the Historic Center

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• You'll start at Mexico City Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico ***The tour will be offered ONLINE. You will receive a Zoom link before the starting time. See address & details
• 1 Centro Historico Stop: 60 minutes The Historic Center of Mexico City is the largest and most emblematic of Latin America, it is one of the tourist resorts in the world and the main destination for cultural tourism in all Mexico. Perhaps the greatest recognition is when it was declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2007. Read more
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Take a virtual tour of Frida Kahlo’s dazzling Mexico City home

Tucked away in the Coyoacán district of Mexico City , the Casa Azul is where Frida Kahlo was born, created most of her work, and later died. Now a site of pilgrimage for fans the world over, Kahlo’s brilliantly blue villa and sprawling gardens are closed for the foreseeable – but you can still virtually explore its rooms and world-beating collection of artworks.

The Casa Azul – or Blue House – at 247 Calle de Londres has opened its doors for all to roam on a 360-degree virtual tour that lets you explore both her preserved living quarters and the galleries that make up the Frida Kahlo Museum. From the bright-yellow kitchen where Leon Trotsky came to tea to the bedroom where she convalesced following a near-fatal bus accident (and discovered her passion for painting), its rooms provide a fascinating insight into the life of one of the twentieth century’s great artists.

On the walls, you’ll spot some of Kahlo’s most famous works, including ‘Long Live Life’, ‘Frida and the Caesarean’ and ‘Portrait of My Father’, while notable objects include her prized easel, the bedside mirror that allowed her to paint her renowned self-portraits and the Aztec and Toltec statuettes scattered through the courtyard.

Usually there are queues round the block to get into this place. We say: skip ’em while you can!

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Mexico City: a virtual tour through film, music, books, food and art

One of Latin America’s most colourful capitals comes alive through its dancehall rhythms, gritty cinema and tasty tacos

A t a community dinner in Santa María la Ribera – one of Mexico City’s first suburbs, built in the late 1800s just west of the old centre – I met a European contortionist. He was in his 70s and used a wheelchair. Circus work had first brought him to the country decades ago, but then he’d never left. “I feel more alive here,” he told me.

This is the city’s seduction: extremes of existence can happen all on the same street corner, and render life more vivid. The Slovakian expat writer Lucia Duero describes the city as “on the edge of the moment: an intensive intensity of being. You know the world is torn apart and you hold to it tight, joyfully.”

Foreigners have been beguiled by the city ever since Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors arrived in the ancient Aztec capital of Tenochtitlán, the site on which the modern city now stands. An Austrian emperor, installed by Napoleon III of France, ruled briefly here, DH Lawrence found inspiration for his novel The Plumed Serpent, Hollywood royalty hopped down from LA, and the Beat generation sought escape (from crimes, from mainstream America) and self-destructive transcendence.

From a few islands on a lake, the city has grown to be the fifth-largest in the world – el monstruo (the monster) some call it. Part of its gravity arises from the density of history here. When you walk the streets the past is always present: “The city has devoured itself over and over again,” says the writer Carmen Boullousa . Seven hundred years of sediment – the architecture, languages, cultures and flavours that arrive here – compress into something new, yet retain a fragment of their origins. The Irish-Mexican painter Phil Kelly enjoyed these streets because they taught him more than books could.

Before the pandemic, we could play a game of guessing a visitor’s itinerary: the tourist route had ossified into a string of well-known sights and restaurants. Hopefully, after this pause in travel, visitors will expand their curiosity and dig deeper into the city. Many of the works I list below focus on the poverty, violence and pain that so permeate Mexico City, because this is also the source of the joy and generosity that DF (or Distrito Federal , as the city is referred to) and the local chilangxs have to offer.

I saw Roma at the Cineteca Nacional, a refuge of film on the edge of Coyoacán , where there’s always something interesting showing and movie buffs lounge in the bars and on the lawn. The film evokes a timeless vision of its eponymous neighbourhood and its success speaks for itself, but I’ve come to appreciate how radical it is: to have a female protagonist, yet alone one of indigenous heritage, is still too rare in Mexican cinema and culture.

Walking anywhere in the city, one can’t help but be confronted by the crude and shocking images of the notas rojas (literally red news) plastered at every newspaper stand. Should a society hide its violence or stare at it directly? This is what the film The Man Who Saw Too Much grapples with in profiling the city’s most famous photographer, Enrique Metinides . Starting when he was nine, he chased accidents, tragedies and crimes for 50 years, and had a few close calls himself. He’s a charming and compelling subject, and his beautiful, shocking images are on a different level from the crude snaps published today.

Mexico City is a character in Alonso Ruizpalacios’s first two stylish films. Guëros is a black-and-white slacker odyssey set during the student strike at the city’s largest university, Unam, in 1999. The film captures that rambling lostness one can suddenly feel in the city – when the characters don’t know where they are, they ask, “Where are we?” The reply, “In Mexico City.” The 2018 thriller Museum loosely portrays the true daring robbery of the National Museum of Anthropology by two wayward twentysomethings in 1985. As they pilfer the most priceless Mayan objects, you get a good tour of the museum.

The Salón Los Ángeles dance hall opened in 1937 and has never closed. Unfortunately, the pandemic threatens to shutter this Mexico City institution, where men and women put on their finest clothes and dance to live orchestras. The Los Angeles Philharmonic created a homage to the club as a fundraiser, filming two works that evoke dancefloor rhythms by George Gershwin and Arturo Márquez. The website includes photos of the club, an interview with Márquez and a great playlist curated by him, inspired by and traversing the various styles and genres those who danced at Salón Los Ángeles might hear. Cumbia music originated in Colombia, but it arrived in Mexico in the 1940s and has become the country’s national sound. You hear its rhythms and iterations everywhere in the city, from barrio block parties to buses to clubs. This compilation will make you yearn for a sweaty dancefloor, and the local band Son Rompe Pera takes the genre somewhere new by combining the marimba with a punk spirit. The Gama brothers learned the instrument from their father, but preferred playing in punk and rock bands when they were young. They’ve put it all together on the insanely lively album Batuco .

The mournful and passionate ranchera songs of Chavela Vargas embody the cantina, those Mexico City bars where (mostly) men mourn, celebrate and, above all, drink. She revolutionised the genre popularised by the mariachi by stripping down these songs of love and heartbreak to just her haunting voice and a guitar, and by stripping away her femininity, too. As a lesbian in a deeply homophobic society, she had to be more macho than the men, drinking them under the table during days-long benders in cantinas, places where women can still feel unwelcome.

Close your eyes and you’ll be transported to the city through sound artist Félix Blume’s Los Gritos de Mexico . He treats the sounds of the street as instruments in an orchestra and creates rhythms and harmonies out of Mexico City’s sonic fabric, leading the listener through noises from the intense cacophony of hawkers’ calls to the quiet relief of the rain.

Beat poet John Ross isn’t as famous as some of his colleagues who shot through Mexico City, but he stayed, spending his last three decades living in Hotel Isabel in the Centro Histórico. Hhis book El Monstruo tells his opinionated and entertaining history of the city through his years of rebel reporting and tales of the people normally forgotten by chroniclers.

In a megalopolis one often lives in a contradiction – as this subjective “I” who is thinking and feeling, and also as an obliterated being, one of millions. Francisco Goldman navigates this ebb and flow between the inside and outside in his book The Interior Circuit , weaving together a memoir of grief after losing his wife and of the larger city, specifically reporting on the Tepito neighbourhood and its residents who lost family in a cartel abduction. It’s a moving portrait and a window into areas tourists would not normally seek out.

The youthful poets of Roberto Bolaño ’s stories and novels career through the city, drinking, arguing and loving. In The Savage Detectives , he captures that energy of collisions and creation that one feels constantly happening here.

Juan Villoro, one of Mexico’s leading novelists, delivers a contemporary portrait of Mexico City that is as diverse and labyrinthine as the city itself. In Horizontal Vertigo: A City Called Mexico he weaves together voices, styles and disciplines in a personal and expansive exploration, a flâneur through geography, history and culture. On 24 March Community Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York is hosting an online conversation between Villoro and travel writer Paul Theroux at 7.30pm (eastern time). To register click here: communitybookstore.net .

Mexico City is one of the great practitioners of street food and chilangxs are obsessed with their next meal. Netflix’s Taco Chronicles immerses you in the culture and sensations of the taco, and the episodes on pastor (spit-grilled), guisado (stew) and suadero (thin cuts) put you in the city’s streets and markets – you’ll definitely be hungry afterwards.

It’s impossible to experience from afar the electric culinary dance of lunch at Contramar , the city’s renowned seafood restaurant, but its chef, Gabriella Cámara, conjures the spirit and recipes in her book My Mexico City Kitchen . Go all in and make the distinctive pescado a la talla recipe , or have her teach you how in her MasterClass series .

James Oseland’s World Food: Mexico City documents the city’s traditional dishes from the streets to the fondas (small family restaurants) to the home kitchen. It’s a great travelogue that evokes the food culture with very approachable recipes.

Photographer and film-maker Santiago Arau primarily works with drones to capture the boundlessness of the city, and his night images are enchanting. This short film uses a whole bag of tricks to swoop in and out of the dizzying streets.

Many make the pilgrimage to Frida Kahlo ’s Casa Azul home (which you can poke around virtually ; plus Mexican jazz musician Tino Contreras will be streamed from the Casa Azul on 10-11 April; book tickets here ), but a better bet to actually see her art is to venture a little further to the less-crowded Museo Dolores Olmedo, home to the largest collection of Kahlo and Diego Rivera paintings. In the mean time, there is a virtual tour or a series of more informative online exhibitions of Kahlo’s life and art.

Follow artist and architect Miky Alanis’s Instagram , where he records the many styles of the city’s architecture, buildings both celebrated and forgotten. Then check out Bandita Chilanga , a collection of images that capture the absurdity of Mexico City life, those only-in-DF moments that make you laugh, cry and rage.

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Explore the Beauty of Mexico Through This Virtual Tour Vacation!

Now that travel is still on-pause, you might be thinking of planning for your next travel getaway. After being stuck at home for so long, we couldn’t wait for the day the pandemic would be over. We couldn’t wait to travel and explore more places again. If you’re wondering where to go next, you can check out this virtual tour vacation from Mexico!

Spend a Grandiose Virtual Tour Vacation in Mexico!

Kickstart your virtual tour vacation by visiting Mexico’s famous landmarks and cultural heritage. You can visit this site to scroll around Mexico's famous landmarks. Get a marvelous 360-degree view of La Catedral Metropolitana's marble grandeur.

See the ruins of the 15th-century Aztec Temple Templo Mayor. This historical temple once crowned Tenochtitlan, signaling the birth of Mexico city. You can also view the 8-ton stone carving of Coyolxauhqui, an Aztec goddess site. The excavations still continue up to this day.

Virtual Walking in the City

Thanks to virtual tour technology, you can access the street view and tour yourself around. You can even do an entire "walking" around the city to familiarize yourself. Take this time to explore the 1,600-acre Bosque de Chapultepec. This enormous plaza serves as the heart of the city. By the time we can travel again, you’ll have an easier time navigating around!

Museum Hopping

If you get tired of exploring the city, you can opt for Museum hopping instead. The Chapultepec plaza is also home to a botanical garden, lake, zoo, and an enormous 150+ museums. You can also gaze at the majestic castle of Mexico. It was the home of Maximilian I, the former Hapsburg emperor, and his wife.

The Chapultepec Castillio now houses Museo Nacional de Historia. You can take a virtual tour to explore the palace's grounds, exhibit halls, and salons. Go to the stone terrace and you'll virtually see the castle's vast gardens. Want to take a break from your virtual tour and explore food goodies? No worries! We’ll take you to Mexico’s famous cuisines!

A Taco Break

If you’re a food lover, then you can take a virtual tour around the city to search for food goodness! An honest warning, though, you might end up mouthwatering due to these delectable foods! You can scout out for Mexico's famous tacos! Tacos are best paired with margaritas, and even a shrimp tostada or two. You can also visit Mexico's top restaurants like Enrique Olvera's Pujol and have a taste on their tacos and handmade tortillas there.

Aztecs, Frida, and Olmecs

After you’ve had a ravenous (or maybe fulfilling) food virtual tour, it’s time to explore more museums in Mexico. The next one you should conduct a virtual tour is the prestigious Museo Nacional de Antropologia. This museum features 23 exhibit halls and an astounding 600,000 artifacts that represent the Aztec, Olmec, and Hispanic era. Since its founding in 1825, you can find a convergence of multiple cultures here.

Some of the museum's showstoppers that you can see in the virtual tour include Aztec Sun Stone. You can also see a brilliant replica of the feathered cape of Moctezuma. The virtual tour lets you walk through galleries, exhibit halls, and see the replicas at a closer look. The best part? No can disturb your virtual touring!

You can also take a virtual tour at Casa Azul. This vibrant blue house of Frida Kahlo showcases around 2,000 museums and artifacts around the world. This is truly a wonder to behold! Aside from that, make sure to visit Palacio de Bellas Artes. Aside from its stunning arts hall, you can also find numerous virtual concerts, operas, and theater performances.

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How to Have an Amazing Virtual Weekend in Mexico City

If you could travel anywhere in the world right at this very minute, where would you go? Paris ? New York ? Even, Tokyo perhaps? Well, for me ( despite how amazing all those cities are ), it’s Mexico City . I’ve spent a ton of time in Mexico City. For the main reason that it’s such a easy, cheap and fantastic place to visit. Some people go to resorts on the Mexican coast. Me? I prefer my relaxing week of paradise to be in the city . Since Mexico City is such a short flight and leaves me with almost no jetlag, it makes for a leisurely long weekend. The perfect short-haul vacation to recharge and reboot. I was lucky enough to fit in one last trip before lockdown hit, but I am surely missing my home away from home.

But while the pandemic might be raging outside my doors, lucky for us, the wonders of modern technology allow us to travel virtually. Even while cooped up at home! So if you’re looking for something fun to do, perhaps this virtual weekend tour of Mexico City is just what you need. This virtual tour is a fun way to bring a little bit of wanderlust back into your life and break your pandemic routine.

Saturday – Start with a Café de Olla

One of my favourite parts of the day when visiting any city is early in the morning. This might seem odd to some people, as their idea of a vacation is getting to sleep in. But I find the morning to be the best time of day to see a new city. I love watching the locals walking to work, taking their dogs out to the park and admiring the sunlight as it rises to wake the city. And in every city I’ve visited, everyone starts the day off with a cup of coffee .

In Mexico City , I had some of the best cups of coffee of my life! One of the traditional forms of coffee in Mexico is called ‘ Café de olla ‘ . Café de olla is easy to prepare at home yourself and will make you feel like you’re somewhere new! Café de olla is traditionally made in an earthen clay pot, and its predominant flavour is made from boiling cinnamon sticks. This gives the coffee the most amazing spiced flavour.

Café de Olla Recipe

The video below is my favourite recipe guide as it’s hosted by this adorable Abuela (Spanish for “grandmother”). She shares with us her time hnoured recipe for her Café de Olla . The only ingredient you might not find in your local grocery store is the ‘ piloncillo ‘. A piloncillo or panela is a cone of unrefined cane sugar. This boils away in the water and sweetens the coffee as it dissolves. If you don’t like sweet coffee, you can omit this altogether or just add white sugar to taste.

Visit the Golden Metropolitan Cathedral

Now that you’ve had your caffeine, let’s continue our peaceful start to the day. Next stop: the Metropolitan Cathedral , located in the heart of the Zocalo . The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is probably the longest title of a church I’ve ever seen. The church is the official seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. While being such a holy place for Christians is enough to make this building sacred, it is also located right beside one of the most outstanding former Aztec precincts. The area is a powerful connecting space between both the new and old world. You can sit back and enjoy a 4K virtual tour of the building in the video below. Admire the fantastic gilding throughout the church and the stunning Saint chapels that flank either side of the nave.

One of the most remarkable ways you can get up close to the details inside the church is through the work of CyArk . CyArk is a non-profit organization that aims to digitally record, archive and share the world’s most significant cultural heritage sites. In 2018 they set out to document the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral. Since the structure is at such high risk due to earthquake damage, capturing it as it is now will help future restorers should the worst happen.

Altar of the Kings

As of 2021, CyArk has captured in 3D the entirety of the monumental ‘ Altar of the Kings ‘. This altar measures 45.1 ft wide, 82 ft tall and 25 ft deep! The altar is almost entirely covered in gold gilding and features hundreds of painted figures. Due to its enormous size and amount of gold used, it is also called the “ golden cave “. With the CyArk technology, you can zoom right into the different pieces of the atar and see the smallest details you can’t see from the floor below.

You can also explore the exterior of the church. Zooming all around it, even peeking onto the roof. You can explore areas of the building unable to be seen by the public on the ground. I had never even noticed until now that the central dome’s onion roof has blue ceramic tiles lining the ribs! Their website also offers a detailed exhibition into the creations of this digital masterpiece .

Find your Inner Archeologist in Templo Mayor

Located right beside the Cathedral are the ancient ruins of the Templo Mayor . The Templo Mayor (which is Spanish for the “Greater Temple”) was the Aztec people’s main place of worship[ in their capital city of Tenochtitlan . Tenochtitlan was founded around 1325 on an island in what was then Lake Texcoco . The Aztec empire flourished here until the 15th century until the Spanish invaded and changed the course of Mexican history forever. The temple constructed here was called the Huēyi Teōcalli . It was dedicated to both the war god Huitzilopochtli , and the god of rain and agriculture, Tlaloc . Construction of the temple is thought to have begun in 1325 but saw significant reconstruction over the years. The Spanish destroyed the temple in 1521, but luckily we still have these remains to study the great empire.

History of the Museum

When the modern metropolis of Mexico City began to be constructed, city planners had no idea what was beneath the earth’s surface. In 1978 archeologist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma discovered that beneath 13 buildings in this area there were the ruins of the old empire. Excavating the site meant that all these 13 structures had to be demolished. Luckily, the city saw more value in recovering lost treasures of the past than preserved buildings from colonization.

More than 7,000 objects were discovered here and are on display in the museum. Skeletons of turtles, frogs and crocodiles were found as this area was once a rich waterway. There were also mixtec figurines, ceramic urns from Veracruz, masks from Guerrero state, copper rattles, and decorated skulls and knives of obsidian that were uncovered. So many of these objects came from far away, revealing that this city was a great place to journey to.

Street View

The museum opened to the public in 1980 so that everyone could view these fantastic pieces of Mesoamerican history. To view the site for yourself, you can explore it is via google street view in 360 . You can look up and down on the exterior and see the details of these centuries-old buildings.

To find out more about the museum and the old temple, you can watch this video below. There are English subtitles to follow along with if you don’t speak Spanish. The video is well worth listening to as it gives you an excellent primer on the history of the site.

Discover Historic Treasures inside the National Museum of Anthropology

To learn even more about Mexico’s ancient history, head over to the virtual National Museum of Anthropology . This museum is the most visited museum in Mexico City. That is saying a lot since Mexico City is home to the world’s 2nd most extensive collection of museums! The National Museum of Anthropology’s goal is to research, conserve, exhibit and disseminate the most important archaeological and ethnographic collections from the country.

The online gallery is broken up into categories based on the materials the objects are made of. You can view pieces made of stone, clay, rock and more. When you click on an object, you will be able to study it in detail by zooming in and out. They scanned the items at such high-res you can get right into the cracks! Along with the images of the item are excellent write-ups on the pieces that will tell you all about where it was discovered, the meaning behind it and even information about the craftsmen who made it.

Find Art Deco Murals inside the Palacio de Bellas Artes

The Palacio de Bellas Artes or Palace of Fine Arts is an Art Nouveau masterpiece. It stands as the central hub for music, dance, theatre, opera and literature in Mexico, dubbing it with the nickname “ Cathedral of Art “. Construction on the Palacio began in 1904 but was halted in 1913 due to many different complications. The structure wasn’t finished until 1934.

While the exterior is a beautiful blend of Art Nouveau and Neoclassical architecture, the interior is decorated with Art Deco elements. One of the things which makes the building so famous is the interior murals painted by Diego Rivera . To explore the Palacio de Bellas Artes, you can take a virtual tour . On the official website , you’ll be able to see the incredible murals, tour the sprawling art deco lobby, explore the theatre and even see underneath the stage! Something which not just any ol’ visitor would be able to see. My favourite part of the building is the stunning stained-glass dome inside atop the theatre.

Discover Mexico’s Fold Art Heritage at the Museo de Arte Popular

Across the street from the Palacio de Bellas Artes, you can find the Museo de Arte Popular . This museum takes visitors back several centuries and studies the history of traditional folk art of Mexico’s people. It aims to display the diversity of cultures and how the interaction between nature, man and society create the rich fabric of Mexican art and artistry.

Two online exhibitions that are available virtually study traditional Mexican textiles and the Festival of Day of the Dead. The show on clothing is such an interesting investigation into the influence of Mexico’s flora and fauna in apparel. You can see how different parts of the country have various iconic patterns dedicated to their local flowers .

In the exhibition ‘ The Ofrenda of Day of the Dead ‘, the museum aims to teach the viewer all about the Mexican ‘ Ofrenda ‘. An ‘ ofrenda ‘ is an altar that families prepare for the relatives who have passed. This is a traditional part of the Day of the Dead celebrations. It is meant to guide the spirits of their dead relatives’ home during the festival. The altar is filled with items that the person who past loved in their life. The altar is also covered with meaningful items such as sugar skulls, marigolds and more. The exhibition will tell you all about the significance of the objects placed on the altar.

Hike to the Chapultepec Castle

Hidden away atop a hill above downtown Mexico City is the great  Chapultepec Castle . I was amazed by visiting the castle that such a thing existed in Mexico City’s modern metropolis. Chapultepec Castle’s name comes from the Nahuatl word” chapoltepēc ,” that means “ at the grasshopper’s hill .” The hillside was, for hundreds of years, a sacred place for the Aztecs. In the 18th century, before the palace was built, the hillside was home to a gunpowder warehouse and military academy. Then in 1864, it became the official residence of Emperor Maximilian I and his consort Empress Carlota.

Carlota went to excellent care and expensive to remodel the palace into a luxurious residence. It was used as an official residence of the President of Mexico from 1883 until 1939. After which it was turned into a museum.  My blog about my visit  to the castle is a highly detailed summary of all the wonders you’ll find there.  YouVisit  also has a beautiful virtual tour you can take to view parts of the palace in 360 degrees!

Take a Mexican Cooking Class

The best way to finish off your day is to create a delicious traditional Mexican meal. One of the best things about visiting Mexico City is the food! And while you might not be able to be there yourself, food is always something you can attempt to make at home. One of the very best online class services is the ever-popular MasterClass . Gabriela Cámara , A “star of modern Mexican cuisine,” brings her local, sustainable twist to time-honoured traditions. In this class, you will learn how to make everything you need for a complete Mexican dinner. You’ll make fresh tortillas, succulent tacos al pastor, salsas (of course), and my favourite aguachile de camarón (raw shrimp in lime and chile). You can even learn how to make huevos rancheros to eat for breakfast the next day!

Sunday: Start off in Coyoacan’s Casa Azul

Next up, it’s time to head over to the suburb of Coyoacan , to see where the great artists Frida Kahlo lived. Frida not only grew up in Coyoacan, but she also purchased her childhood home and lived out the rest of her days there too. She called the house “La Casa Azul”. The name comes from the bright Azul (Spanish for blue) colour that the house’s exterior is painted with. In her childhood journal, she wrote that the colour blue represented “ electricity and love .” Those two words seem to describe Frida perfectly. Despite all the suffering, she went through her art and her life is filled with such passion and power.

Truly one of my favourite places I have ever visited is the  Casa Azul , in Mexico City. This gorgeous blue house, in the cozy neighbourhood of Coyoacan, is where  Frida Kahlo  lived as a child. It is also where she spent the better part of the end of her life. In Mexican culture, it is good luck to be born and die and in the same place. The Casa Azul is teeming with memories, influences, and the real spirit, Frida Kahlo. There is genuinely no better place to give you a more intimate exploration into her life than inside the Casa Azul.

During the summer of 2020, the Casa Azul Museum took it upon themselves to  capture the Casa Azul in 360 degrees . With this new technology visitors from all over the world could explore the house room by room from their own home! You can explore the entirety of the house, peeking into her kitchen, bedroom, studio and her magical garden. The  virtual tour  doesn’t come with any detailed information, so you can use our  self-guided tour . Follow along for a complete understanding of the significance of every object, painting and plant inside the house. If you’re interested in a full virtual tour of Frida Kahlo, you can check out my blog post for more on the great artist.

Take a Virtual Walking Tour of Coyoacan

One of the most important places to study  Frida Kahlo  is in her home town neighbourhood of  Coyoacán . Outside the heart of Mexico City, this little village was where Frida was born, grew up, lived, and eventually died. These streets were her playground, her studio and her home. It’s here you can get a glimpse into the life of the great artist. You can  read more about Coyoacan here  or take a virtual tour online.

Experience the Wonders of Xochimilco

A place that was sacred to Frida was  Xochimilco . Xochimilco and the surrounding Aztec waterways were where Frida and her friends would go to escape the city. A famous photo of Frida on a boat along the Xochimilco canals shows her dipping her hand into the water. She felt at home here, a place to run away from her dramatic marriage, her pain and even perhaps, herself.

Today it’s a vibrant neighbourhood where you can experience the same journey Frida would have taken. There are so many videos online which take you through these wonderfully colourful canals. With a Mezcal in hand at home, you’ll feel like you’re there!

Peek into the Life of Frida & Diego inside the Museo Dolores Olmedo

Located in  Xochimilco , the  Museo Dolores Olmedo  is situated in an old stone house dating back to the 16th century. Inside it contains the world’s largest collections of works by  Diego Rivera  and  Frida Kahlo . The online exhibition tells the  story of the life and art of Frida Khalo . Using personal effects, photographs and live street views of where she lived you feel like you are stepping into her shoes. And of course, you’ll also see a myriad of her earliest paintings and sketches.

Learn how to Make Mole

For our second recipe I wanted to provide an alternative to the subscription service which MasterClass requires. There are TONS of free recipes and tutorials online and the best are on Youtube . Rick Martinez with Food52 (one of my favourite recipe websites) takes us through how to make one of his favourite recipes, Mole . Mole is such an essential part of Mexican cusine. But the recipe can feel like a daunting one to take on. But with Rick’s charming personality and easy-to-follow instructions, he makes the entire experience nothing but fun!

Watch a Lucha Libre Match!

Lucha Libre is one of the most vibrant and exciting sports to watch in Mexico City! It had even been deemed a part of the “ intangible cultural heritage ” of Mexico City as of 2016. Lucha Libre means “ freestyle wrestling ,” and these stupendous matches are the perfect way to end off your virtual tour of Mexico City. Over the years, Lucha Libre wrestling has developed a unique style separating it from any form of American wrestling, either professional or Olympic.

In Mexico, wrestlers dress in fantastical outfits and always wear the iconic colourful “lucha” mask. They must wear their mask, hiding their true identity. Only when they lose a match are they unmasked as a sign of disgrace. We went to see a show when we were in Mexico City, and it was one of the most exciting nights of my life! To get an idea of what it is like to experience it for yourself, I would recommend watching the video below.

The video details the entire experience. From entering the great stadium, to the food and, of course, the amazing acrobatics of Lucha wrestling. If you’re interested in just watching other matches, you can check out this video and more online.

This brings us to the end of our lovely virtual weekend in Mexico City. Another part of our series on Virtual Travel . I hope you enjoyed being able to see all these amazing places inside my favourite place in the world! Let me know in the comments what you’re favourite place we saw was and what future destinations you’d like to visit virtually next!

Happy (Virtual) Travels, Adventurers!

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Free Virtual Tour of Mexico 2020

With the worldwide lockdown going on these days, most of us are trapped at our homes and can’t go out except to buy groceries or due to some emergency. Furthermore, travel has been severely restricted with the closing of international borders and changes in the availability of flights. Many tourist attractions like museums, theaters, and parks have been closed for weeks. 

Luckily, with all the advancements of modern technology, we can now explore attractions that are located thousands of miles away just by clicking a few buttons and best of all for free! All we need is the Internet and a computer or mobile device. That’s why we came up with a list of cool options to travel to without leaving your home. Check it out and pick your favorite free virtual tour of Mexico. Let’s get started!

Chapultepec Castle (Mexico City)

The castle was built at the time of the Spanish Viceroyalty and was the official residence of Emperor Maximilian I and the succeeding presidents until 1939 when it was turned into a museum. 

It requires some good physical condition to get to the top of the hill where it’s located, but thanks to this tour, you can watch it all from the comfort of your home. Once there, you can watch Maximilian’s chamber as well as some other historical pieces.

This tour is guided and contains audio tracks with useful information. Unfortunately, the information is only in Spanish. Check it out .

Palacio de Bellas Artes (Mexico City)

The Palacio or simply Bellas Artes as it’s more commonly known was built in the early years of the last century and boasts an impressive Beaux-Arts style. It’s one of the most beautiful and easily recognizable buildings not only in Mexico City but the whole country as well.

On this virtual tour, you can admire its magnificent architecture from both the exterior and interior, its terraces, its murals, its dome, its spectacular theater, and its interesting museum . The photography quality is superb. You even get aerial views of the place! I highly recommend it.

Museo Nacional de Arte – MUNAL (Mexico City)

This museum hosts works of art spanning from the middle 16th century up to 1954. It’s considered one of the most important architectural buildings from the early 20th century. Its primary focus is to offer a global vision and synthesize the history of Mexican art of this period. 

Admire the beautiful architecture and the impressive works of art located inside. You can watch it all here .

Dolores Olmedo (Mexico City)

The museum was founded by María de los Dolores Olmedo in 1908 and hosts around 200 works of art by artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. It also hosts around 900 pre-Hispanic pieces. 

The main artistic styles found here are Cubism, Post-Impressionism, Primitivism, Symbolism, Surrealism, Magic Realism, and Social Realism.

You can watch this tour here .

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso (Mexico City)

This museum was once a Jesuit college, but after the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1767, it served different purposes: military barracks, the Law College, a high school, among others. It was later renovated and opened to the public in 1992. 

On this tour, you can admire the interior of the former college and more importantly, the impressive murals that decorate its walls. Artists include José Clemente Orozco and Diego Rivera. 

The tour is divided into All the college, Interiors, and Murals. Take your time and admire every detail. It’s a must-watch.

Museo de Arte Moderno (Mexico City)

If you want to look at modern art, this is the place to go. The museum hosts a permanent collection of works by renowned artists such as Frida Kahlo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, Leonora Carrington, and Remedios Varo, among others. The gardens and lobby are lined with sculptures from national and international artists. And guess what? You can watch it all for free !

Templo Mayor (Mexico City)

The museum was inaugurated in 1987 and recreates the duality between life and death, water and war, and the symbols of Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli. 

It’s divided into 8 halls: Archaeological Antecedents, Rituals and Sacrifices, Tribute and Commerce, Huitzilopochtli, Tláloc, Flora and Fauna, Agriculture, and Colonial and Modern Periods.

A very cool feature of this tour is the inclusion of black floating signs as you move through the museum. It’s important to mention this tour only includes the museum, not the archaeological site.

Museo Nacional de San Carlos (Mexico City)

This museum hosts an ample collection of European paintings spanning from the 14th century up to the beginning of the 20th century. There are nine art styles you can admire: Gothic, Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic, Impressionist, and Academia en Mexico. It’s important to mention you get an excellent view of the paintings as compared to other virtual tours. You can access this free tour here . 

Museo de Arte Indígena Contemporáneo (Cuernavaca)

This museum hosts around 300 works that include pottery and wooden pieces, among others, by Indigenous cultures such as the Rarámuri, the Yoreme, the Zapotecs, the Tzeltal, the Tzotzil, the Mixtecs, the Yaqui, the Purépecha, the Mazahua, the Huichol, the Nahua, and the Otomí. You can access this tour here .

The quality of this tour is not as good as others, but it’s a great option if you’re interested in looking at some great art by the Indigenous people of Mexico.

Museo del Pueblo Maya (Yucatán)

The primary purpose of this museum is to show the development of the Maya culture in all aspects. Respect for nature was an important element to consider before starting construction. 

The museum is divided into 4 halls where you can watch sculptures and other artifacts coming from Yucatán, Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Chiapas.

You can check it out here . 

Museo Regional de Guanajuato (Guanajuato)

Also known as the Alhóndiga de Granaditas (Grain Warehouse), this is one of the most important museums in Mexico due to its significance in the Mexican War of Independence. Besides telling the story that happened there, the museum also hosts several pre-Hispanic pieces.

The tour offers an audio guide but it’s only in Spanish. Check it out .

Other notable museums include:

• Museo Regional de Michoacán
• Museo Regional de Querétaro
• Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
• Museo de Guadalupe
• Museo Regional de Aguascalientes
• El Obispado
• Museo Regional de Guadalajara
• Museo Regional Potosino

Archaeological Sites

Monte albán (oaxaca).

It was founded in 500 BC and reached a population of 35,000 inhabitants. They had connections with the people from Teotihuacán.

Compared to other pre-Hispanic sites, the structures in Monte Albán are smaller. The ruins were restored between 1931 and 1948. 

You can tour both the archaeological site and the on-site museum .

Teotihuacán (Estado de México)

Along with Chichén Itzá, this is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, especially around the date of the spring equinox. 

On this tour, you can watch the archaeological site as well as its two on-site museums: Museo de la Cultura Teotihuacana and the Museo de los Murales Teotihuacanos . The two most famous structures are the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. Check them out!

Chichén Itzá (Yucatán)

This is undoubtedly the most visited archaeological site in the country. It’s internationally known for the Pyramid of Kukulcán “the Feathered Serpent” and the Temple of the Warriors. You can check it out here .

Tulum (Quintana Roo)

Formerly known as Zama (meaning tomorrow), this is the only archaeological site located right next to the sea. The most famous structures are its wall, the Temple of the Frescoes, the Temple of the Descending God, and El Castillo. You can go on this tour here . 

Paquimé (Chihuahua)

Also known as Casas Grandes (Great Houses), this is one of the few archaeological sites in the north of Mexico. However, unlike other sites, Paquimé is known for its architecture composed of sun-dried blocks of mud and gravel, circular/semi-circular houses, and T-shaped doorways. There are similar ruins in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado in the U.S.

Bonampak (Chiapas)

Located in the heart of the Chiapas rainforest in southern Mexico, Bonampak is famous for its Temple of the Murals. The Bonampak murals helped debunk the myth that the Maya were peaceful people.

On this tour , you can admire the murals, as well as the steles, the Acrópolis, and other structures.

El Tajín (Veracruz)

Named after the Totonac rain god, this is the most important site in Veracruz. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992. Its most famous structure is the Pyramid of the Niches.

On this tour , you can admire the pyramids, temples, and ballcourts. You can also tour the on-site museum. 

Palenque (Chiapas)

Not as big as Chichén Itzá or other Maya sites, but still Palenque boasts fine architecture, sculptures, and carvings. Its most famous structures are the Temple of the Inscriptions, the Temples of the Cross, and the Palace.

You can check it out here .

Other notable sites include:

What Tools to Use

Most of the tours mentioned above come from the INAH (National Institute of Anthropology and History) website or the INBA (National Institute of Fine Arts) website . They offer many tours with 360 photos, and a few of them even include audio. 

However, did you know that Google also offers virtual tours? They partnered up with many museums around the world to offer online exhibitions through Google Arts & Culture . Mexico is no exception. What’s even better, compared to other tours, the ones on Google allow you to zoom in on the works of art to look at the smaller details and they also offer useful descriptions so you can better understand the works. On other tours, it can be hard if not impossible to read the description no matter how much you zoom in. That’s not the case with Google Arts & Culture.

Another interesting site you could try is Maps of Mexico . It has a sizable amount of interactive maps with 360 photos. Unfortunately, not all links work but you can try your luck. What I like about this website particularly is you can look at attractions other than museums or archaeological sites. Check it out!

For some tours, you will need Flash. If that’s the case, I recommend using a computer/laptop, but if you want to use a mobile device there are some workarounds you can take.

We can’t travel freely these days, but that’s no excuse to not explore the world. There are many virtual tours you can take. You can learn a lot of things about other cultures with just a computer and an Internet connection.

It’s not the same thing as going in person, you may think. I know and I agree with you. But this is the perfect opportunity to use our imagination and creativity. You can take virtual tours by yourself or with your family. If you have children, they can learn something new and have fun at the same time instead of just watching YouTube or playing video games. 

We will be able to travel again soon. But in the meantime, check out the myriad of virtual tours available.

What tours would you like to take? Have you taken any already? How did you like it? Let me know in the comments below. See you soon!

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Book your flight

The first thing you have to do is find cheap flights. But where do you find those? There are many search engines, but the one I highly recommend is Skyscanner . Here you can compare fares from all over the world and pick the one that suits you best.

Book your accommodation

The next thing you have to do is secure your lodging. Whether you prefer a hostel, a guesthouse, a B&B, or a hotel, you can find them all on Booking . You can find lodging of all kinds ranging from cheap to expensive and somewhere in between. Many people have scored good deals using it.

Another popular option is Hostelworld . This website focuses on hostels as opposed to hotels.

Book a tour

In some places, you might want to hire a tour. Not all places are equally accessible to visit by oneself. It helps enormously when you visit with a local guide who can show you around and answer any questions you might have…all in your native language. My to-go place is Viator as they offer tours of all kinds and have a presence all over the world.

Public transportation is usually cheaper than renting a car, but it’s sometimes more complicated and time-consuming. That’s a reality. In some cases, it’s more convenient to rent a car. My recommendation is Rentalcars.com . Here you can compare rates and choose the one that fits you best.

Book your bus tickets

You can save money by booking bus tickets online. My favorite site to do this is Busbud .

Get travel insurance

Never travel without a travel insurance policy, especially during these days! Travel insurance can save your life. My recommendations are World Nomads and Insured Nomads . Both companies cover COVID-19 related incidents, which is crucial these days.

More resources

Just click on the “Plan your trip” tab at the top of this page, and you will find more resources like getting Mexican insurance for your foreign car, buying travel accessories, and learning Spanish. And, of course, don’t forget to check back often to read about more tips on Mexico travel.

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Reading this article had some happy moments for me in that this is one of the places I would love to visit. Your article brought Mexico and the wonderful places you’ve highlighted to life. Can’t wait to visit there when this COVID madness is over. Thank you for the virtual tour to Mexico.

You’re welcome. Hope you visit someday.

I was surfing online dreaming of travelling when I found your site! I took the virtual tour of Mexico. I would however preferred to go there and see all the places like Yucatan and all the Maya sites. I have never been to Mexico so it is definitely on my travel list. Who knows when we will be able to travel normally again? Meanwhile I am glad I found a place to travel virtually. I think this will be the way of travelling in 2020 for most people. 

Yeah, I agree virtual travel is not the same thing, but it’s a good alternative these days. This will be the way of traveling for quite some time, but sooner or later, everything will go back to normal.

Thank you for your virtual tour of Mexico to us! It’s an opportunity to tourist and to travel lovers from around the world to discover and explore the attractions from MEXIQUE, from the confort of their homes.

You’ve invoqued the lockdown period due to Covid-19: this is maybe the reason for those who used to travel and who have the means to. But there is another category of target: those who live very far from Latin America, and who want to discover best and great places as you’ve presented. I’m among those in the last category, because I’m from Rwanda, a country of 1000 Hills, located in the heart of Africa, in its Eastern part, not far from Kenya, Ouganda and Tanzania. You can imagine with what interest I read your post. I liked all the places as presented and the way you did it.

I can tell you that I bookmarked your website to comeback to it to discover other awedome places you’ll be presenting to virtual tourists next time.

Thank you for your post.

You’re most welcome. I’m glad to be of assistance to all those interested in visiting my country.

Many countries are talking about tentative dates to lift the lockdown, but they will assess the situation and could extend it instead. In the meantime, we can explore the world from our computers. We will be able to travel again soon.

I hope you visit Mexico someday. I’m sure you’d love it.

I haven’t considered going on any virtual tours of Mexico. Since we are housebound due to the Coronavirus it is nice to have entertaining but educational options like this to do. I am interested in the Bonampak archaeological sites Temple of the Murals. I thought the Mayans were peaceful. Were they warriors instead? Is this tour offered in English?

With this lockdown in place, we have to make the most out of it. Although virtual travel is not the same thing as real travel, it’s a great alternative to beat the lockdown.

Answering your question, the Maya were not peaceful people like we thought. The murals helped debunk this myth.

Unfortunately, the tour is only in Spanish. English would be a great addition. Hopefully, they’ll include it, too.

Thanks for commenting.

It is really frustrating and painful that this present pandemic – Covid-19 has brought us all to this level where we can’t even go out on a tour any more. Anyways  I so much love tourism it’s actually one of my hobby and I am so glad that even in this present time one can still do a virtual tour even though the feelings and experience wouldn’t be as the original (lol) just as you’ve mentioned but I think it’s still ok. I love art so much so I would like to take a virtual tour on museo de arto modeno so as to see some modern art works. I am so happy it’s free, no fee attached. Thanks for this informative article.

Yes, it’s a shame, but hey, nothing lasts forever. We will be able to travel again soon.

You will find lots of cool options to look at. Take your time and use your creativity.

I hope you visit someday. Thanks for commenting.

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Visit the Museums and Sites

Mexico City houses numerous sites and attractions which are captivating for many reasons. One such reason is historical and cultural value, definitely found in The National Museum of Anthropology. This museum is an institution dear to Mexico, and is the largest and most widely visited museum in the nation. To learn more about The National Museum of Anthropology, be sure to read the blog by A Blog Voyage  and listen to a podcast from Wonders of the World . You can also watch an exploratory video from Eileen Aldis , which comes with auto generated captions. 

Another fascinating site is the Palacio de Bellas Artes, or the Palace of Fine Arts. Originally opened in 1934, the palace is a prominent cultural center, hosting a variety of performances, literature events, exhibitions and galleries. For more information on the Palacio de Bellas Artes, you can check out the blog from Belair Unique  and embark on a virtual tour of the space . The virtual tour has a 3D explorer, a video with closed captions, and an exhibit. 

Zócalo, formally known as the Plaza de la Constitución, is the main square in Mexico City. Before the colonial period, it was an Aztec ceremonial center, in which rituals, ceremonies, and parades took place. Now, it is home to bustling restaurants, Aztec ruins, museums, murals, and more. To learn more about this fascinating space, be sure to visit the blog from Nat Packer  and watch the video from David Ostrowski . The video comes with auto generated captions. 

An important symbol of Mexico’s vast history is the Chapultepec Castle, one of the only royal palaces in North America to be inhabited by monarchs. The fortress was home to many Mexican leaders, including Emperor Maximilian and Porfirio Diaz. Want to learn more about the site? Read through the blog from The Froggy Adventures  and watch the video from Ben Troy Outdoors , which comes with auto generated captions. For the Spanish speakers — or those who just want to practice their Spanish — you can also listen to this informative podcast from Easy Espanol. 

For a more outdoorsy attraction, look no further than Alameda Central — a public urban park in downtown Mexico City. One of the oldest public parks in the Americas, Alameda Central hosts green gardens, paved paths, decorative fountains, and captivating statues. To learn more about the park, be sure to check out the blog from Discover Walks  and watch the video from Eddie Voo Wanderlust , which comes with auto generated captions. 

Tune in to Shows and Movies About Mexico City

Mexico City, and Mexico generally, holds great influence in the world of film and television, serving as the backdrop and plot device for many movies and shows. For one, the film Roma  delivers an emotional portrait of Cleo, a domestic worker in 1970s Mexico City. After marital drama with the family she works for, Sofia, Cleo’s boss, brings the young woman on an unforgettable vacation with her children. Roma  is available on Netflix , and comes with English closed captions and Spanish audio description. 

A gritty coming of age story, Güeros  follows the exploits of three restless teens as they search for folk singer Epigmenio Cruz during the student strikes of 1999. Teenage Tomás is sent to live with his brother Sombra, who shares an apartment with Santos — their journey is electrified by the general unrest of the youth during this time. Güeros can be watched on Netflix , and comes with closed captions. 

Starring actress Salma Hayek, Frida  tells the story of real life artist Frida Kahlo as she fostered her artistry and managed a variety of relationships. Whether it was the tempestuous relationship between herself and her mentor or the many illicit affairs, Kahlo’s boldness and forward thinking personality set the world ablaze. Frida  can be rented on YouTube , and includes closed captions. 

As for television shows, The House of Flowers  may be just what you are searching for. This darkly humorous comedy series follows a family-run flower business — though they seem perfect on the outside, much dysfunction and chaos is hidden beneath the surface. The House of Flowers can be viewed on Netflix , and has English closed captions and Spanish audio description. 

High Heat  is just what it sounds like — intense, hot, and volatile. The series explores the lives of the brave firefighters who put their lives on the line day after day, even as their personal lives become complicated and burdensome. High Heat  is available on Netflix , and comes with English closed captions and Spanish audio description. 

Get Lost in Books About Mexico City

Sick of the silver screen? No worries — we have an array of great books about Mexico City and its culture set to entertain you. 

Caramelo  by Sandra Cisneros seeks to examine how family narratives are spun and how they survive. When Lala — the younger daughter of a recently immigrated Mexican family — tries to tell the story of her Awful Grandmother and how she became so awful, grandmother accuses her of exaggerating. Soon, this multigenerational tale of family warps, complicates, and becomes a whirlwind of storytelling. Caramelo  can be found on Amazon , and has a Kindle and audiobook version. 

A masterpiece of the surreal, Pedro Páramo  by Juan Rulfo tells the otherworldly tale of a man looking to find his father. Swearing to his dying mother that he would find his lost father, Pedro Páramo, the man heads to the fading town of Comala, haunted by spirits, memories, and hallucinations. You can find Pedro Páramo on Amazon , and it has a Kindle version.  

Written by famed author Jack Kerouac when he was living in Mexico City, Mexico City Blues  contains some of his most important verse work. Inspired by jazz, blues, fantasies, and dreams, the book incorporates all elements of his spontaneous composition. Mexico City Blues is available on Amazon , and has a Kindle version. 

1889, Mexico. A civil war is brewing. Teresita, the daughter of wealthy rancher Don Tomas Urrea, has risen from death with the power to heal. Now, she must endure trials and tests to overcome her loss and pain as she is becoming known as the “Saint of Cabora”. This is the plot of The Hummingbird’s Daughter  by Luis Alberto Urrea, and the book is available on Amazon. There is also a Kindle and audiobook version. 

Lost in Oaxaca  by Jessica Winters Mireles tells the story of a solitary piano teacher, Camille Childs, investigating the disappearance of her star student Graciela — who has gone back to her family’s home in Oaxaca, Mexico. Camille goes on a journey to bring her back in time for a concert, meeting friends — and love — along the way. Lost in Oaxaca is available on Amazon , and has a Kindle version. 

If you are also interested in purchasing books from Mexican-based online bookstores, please visit the site Biblio , containing insights into bookstores available. The above books are just a few, widely accessible options that are wonderful reads. 

Bring Mexico City to Your Kitchen

Aside from enchanting sites and stories, Mexico City has a strong culture of delicious, inventive foods. We have provided a short list of a few vegan and gluten free recipes that harken back to Mexican culinary traditions. 

A staple in many Mexican households, salsa roja is a refreshing, easy to make dish that can be served as a snack or as an appetizer. It is also a great way to sneak some veggies into your diet. My Latina Table has a solid vegan and gluten free salsa roja recipe  that will leave you wanting more. Dip away!

For a hearty lunch or dinner, pozole is definitely the way to go. Pozole is a comforting soup made with pinto beans, hominy, jalapenos, and other such ingredients. The vegan and gluten free pozole verde recipe from Simple Veganista  is ideal for a cold, rainy night when you need some extra warmth. 

Of course, no meal is complete without a little sweet treat. This time around we have chosen the classic Mexican dessert — flan! Although the Spaniards originally took flan to Mexico, Mexican cooks have made the recipe their own through a few changes, like adding vanilla. Minimalist Baker has a simple, no fuss recipe for vegan and gluten free flan , so be sure to try it out!

Where to Next?

Thanks for wandering Mexico City with us virtually. Join us next time as we explore Madrid, Spain.

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Mission: To invite the world to an aesthetic experience and personal encounter with Frida Kahlo in her most intimate spaces, where we promote knowledge and the preservation of her legacy, as well as her relationship to art and Mexican traditions.

Vision: To be the beacon and hub for research, dissemination, and understanding of Frida Kahlo’s life and work, as well as of her artistic, ideological, and social milieu, in a moving experience that goes beyond inspiration and personal empowerment.

• To achieve economic stability to keep the Frida Kahlo Museum and Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli Museum open to the public.
• To have security systems for the stewardship of the building and the work.
• To offer visitors a meaningful experience and attention of the highest caliber.
• To raise funds for the conservation and restoration of the collection and building housing the Museum.
• To expand the Museum’s variety of cultural activities to generate greater public interest in Frida Kahlo’s life and work.
• To promote the development of artistic sensibility as an integral part of the life of individuals.
• To offer different experiences in the Museum such as visits with video guides, kids’ tours, dramatized visits, and tours for people with disabilities.
• To train Museum personnel to offer the optimum service and protect the collection.
• To spread awareness of the legacy of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Perla Labarthe Álvarez General Coordination [email protected]

Administration [email protected]

Public Relations and Public Outreach [email protected]

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Downloadable files

• Frida Kahlo Biographies
• Bibliography Mexican art
• Bibliography Mexican muralism
• Bibliography Frida Kahlo
• Bibliography Diego Rivera
• The Blue House
• FK's Dresses
• BIOGRAFIA DI FRIDA KAHLO
• TRASCENDE L’EREDITÀ PIÙ MODERNA
• LA CASA AZUL: L’UNIVERSO INTIMO DI FRIDA KAHLO
• BIOGRAFIE FRIDA KAHLOS
• DAS BLAUE HAUS: DAS INTIME UNIVERSUM FRIDA KAHLOS
• DAS MODERNSTE VERMÄCHTNIS WIRD DURCHDRUNGEN

LA CASA AZUL

CONSERVATION OF THE COLLECTION

ARTWORK REPRODUCTION REQUESTS

To request permission to reproduce artworks by Frida Kahlo or Diego Rivera:

In Mexico, contact the Fideicomiso de los Museos Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo, del Banco de México: Lic. Luis Rodrigo Saldaña [email protected] Lic. Carla Barri Rosendo: [email protected] Telephone: 555237 2144

From abroad, please contact the Artists Rights Society: Maria Fernanda Meza: [email protected] Address: 536 Broadway, Fifth Floor / New York, NY 10012 Telephone: (001) 212 420 9160 Website: www.arsny.com

Consulting the Archives The Archives are currently closed for reorganization. Thank you for your understanding. Xochiquetzal González [email protected]

FACILITIES´ RENTAL

The Museum opens its doors to create the ideal atmosphere for your event. The gardens, architecture and location of the Casa Azul will make your event unforgettable. Contact us.

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JOIN OUR TEAM

What do we offer?

Students can fulfill their social service or professional practice requirements through activities or projects in which they can apply their skills in the Museo Frida Kahlo.

Students can also learn new skills to gain professional experience, such as learning about how museum work is conducted, organizational capacity, cultural promotion development, design, outreach, attending to the public, infrastructure maintenance, specialized maintenance, educational communication, and getting an idea of how exhibitions are managed and installed.

We offer a pleasant workplace where students can work more closely with art.

Support Areas

• Communication and Graphic Design
• Research and Registrar’s Office
• Exhibitions
• Restoration and Conservation
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Specialized Maintenance
• Visitor Services
• Educational Communication
• Public Relations
• Cultural Promotion

If you are interested, please send an e-mail to [email protected] , with the following information: Your area of interest Name of your university and your major area of study Attach a CV and a portfolio, if relevant

VOLUNTEERS’ PROGRAM

The Museo Frida Kahlo Volunteers’ Program is designed for all those who have an altruistic interest in supporting the museum and wish to contribute to the Museum’s work by serving as volunteers, who seek to be more involved in the life of museums, and who would like to promote and strengthen the city’s art and culture.

The program seeks volunteers who wish to offer support to Museum personnel in performing different activities in the areas of: Visitor Services, Guides, Cultural Activities, Communication and Design, Exhibitions, Restoration, and Specialized Maintenance.

If you are interested, please send an e-mail to [email protected] , for further information.

OPEN INVITATION

The Museo Frida Kahlo invites you to collaborate with its online translation program, from Spanish to French or English .

If you can help us, please send your CV to  [email protected]

If you are a native speaker of another language, please indicate what language(s) you speak.

Places of interest

a) Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli Museum b) Leon Trotsky House Museum c) National Museum of Popular Cultures d) National Museum of Watercolor “Alfredo Guati Rojo” e) Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Study House Museum

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PRIVACY NOTICE

FRIDA KAHLO MUSEUM WEBSITE POLICY CONCERNING PRIVACY AND THE USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 

Entity Responsible for Protecting Your Personal Information

Banco de México is the Fiduciary of the Trust for the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museums, through the Directorship of the Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli Museum and Frida Kahlo Museum, domiciled in the Frida Kahlo Museum, at Londres 247, Colonia Del Carmen Coyoacán, Alcaldía Coyoacán, C.P. 04100, Ciudad de México.

In compliance with the provisions of Article 15 of the Federal Law of Protection of Personal Information in the Possession of Private Parties, we communicate our policy concerning privacy and the use of personal information:

1. Your personal information will be used to be able to contact you about your questions, requests, or comments, to evaluate the quality of our services, to conduct studies on consumer habits and preferences, as well as to promote our activities.

2. For the purposes indicated in this privacy statement, we can collect your personal information in different ways: when you provide it directly, through our bulletin and our surveys. The information that you provide will not be shared, distributed, or sold.

The personal information that we collect through the bulletin are name and e-mail; information collected through surveys conducted by the Museum are name, gender, age, municipality of residence, occupation, level of education, and e-mail.

3. If you wish to be removed from our database or to update your information, you may at any time request to be removed or to have your information corrected via an e-mail to: [email protected] or in writing to the Dirección del Museo Frida Kahlo, Londres 247, Colonia Del Carmen Coyoacán, Alcaldía Coyoacán, C.P. 04100, Ciudad de México.

4. Your request might be included in the statistical reports prepared to track institutional advances made by the Frida Kahlo Museum. These reports are solely for statistical purposes and will not include information permitting the identification of individuals. 5. Your personal information can be provided to third parties in accordance with what is strictly stated in the applicable legislation. 6. The entity responsible for the protection of your personal information has sufficient physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect it. 7. Any change in this privacy statement will be made known through communiqués on this website or through messages to the e-mail you have provided for this purpose.

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Jewish immigrants arrived and lived in Mexico City around a century ago, and our guide, Mónica Unikel-Fasja, has dedicated nearly half of her life to walking around the historic streets of the city she loves, narrating the testimonies of Jewish immigrants for tourists from around the globe. She also has studied and published about the synagogues in Mexico, and participated in the revitalization of an abandoned synagogue, which today she runs as a Mexico City’s Jewish cultural center named Nidje Israel.

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