Talking about the origins of the Virgin of Guadalupe

Colonia Roma Historical Walking Tour

Small Group
Digital
135 minutes
English

Explore the vibrant Colonia Roma in Mexico City on a walking tour with a local contemporary artist. After getting a theoretical master's degree in art and theory, Gabriel Acevedo Velarde connects architectural and urban features to the rich cultural and social history of Mexico. Starting in La Romita, this chronological journey highlights the evolution of identity, space, and cultural processes, from a 16th-century chapel to modern urbanization. Discover vernacular elements like the origin of tortillas and the beginning of the devotion for the Virgin of Guadalupe, as they intertwine with Mexico's political history. This tour invites participants to engage with diverse perspectives and enrich their understanding of the region's lively and complex heritage.

  • Connect art, architecture, vernacular music and urban features to national history
  • Visit historical sites, starting from the iconic La Romita chapel
  • Explore themes of identity, space, and Latin American idiosyncracy

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Colonia Roma Historical Walking Tour

From$17.63Per Person

What's included in Colonia Roma Historical Walking Tour

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Itinerary

Colonia Roma

The tour explores Mexican cultural and historical identities, highlighting key moments in its development as reflected in 11 locations throughout Colonia Roma. The whole walk is exclusively in this fabulous neighborhood --with various stops being "not touristic" but fascinating from the points of view of architecture and/or cultural history.

Amazingly, this chapel is from the 16th century. The tiny town that formed around it maintained its identity until the 20th century. Perfect spot to talk about the origin of Virgin of Guadalupe.

MODO - Museo del Objeto del Objeto
Pass-by Only

An amusing museum of everyday life objects from Mexican modern times.

Inclusions

  • A charming guide who loves to share insights from his latest readings :)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Meet you in front of the chapel's main entrance, I'll be wearing a green hat.

End Points

  • This is the main plaza of the neighborhood, actually present in the first plan of 1902.

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Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Operator

Gabriel Acevedo Velarde