Art Déco in Mexico City - Small Groups
The Art Déco period was key in the history of Mexico; in many cases, artists melted this sense of modernity with the roots of the country. We are going to see monuments, apartment buildings, an opera house, and even a bank that show how this style developed in the city.
This walking tour is for people who don't really know what exactly art deco is, all the way to experts who would like to know what makes the Mexican movement special and unique.
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Art Déco in Mexico City - Small Groups
What's included in Art Déco in Mexico City - Small Groups
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion
An introduction to Mexican Art Déco, its formal characteristics and its nuances with the Mexican Revolution War, the influences from other countries, but also how this movement talks a lot about the indigenous past of Mexico since it developed during the creation of a national identity. We are going to explore the outside of the monument and discuss other Art Déco buildings in the area. We do not enter this museum because there are no Art Déco elements on display. Later, we are going to visit the inside of the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Bank of Mexico Museum.
Museo de Arte PopularPass-by Only
Details on the influence of the prehispanic world in mexican Art Déco.
Alameda Central
We will discuss the imapct of the earthquake of 1985 in the Art Déco architecture of the city.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- English, Spanish and French speaking guide
- Museum Tickets
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The total duration of the tour includes the travel time.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We are meeting right under the dome of the Monumento a la Revolución. By the glass elevator.
End Points
- This tour ends at the most impressive building from that era: the Bank of Mexico Museum.
