Architecture of Mexico City's La Condesa: Audio Guide
Trace the neighborhood's evolution from a horse racing track to a cultural hub on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through La Condesa, Mexico City.
La Condesa holds up a mirror to important architectural movements from the neighborhood’s development in the 1900s, at a moment when the country was struggling to redefine its identity.
On this walking tour with artist and professor Julio Pastor, you’ll discover the neighborhood’s soul as you walk in the footsteps of the architects who built it, explore multiple architectural styles, and peer into busy cafes.
As you wander through streets adorned with Mayan arches and Art Deco flourishes, you’ll understand how earthquakes have shaped the landscape, sparked architectural innovation, and created societal shifts, transforming Condesa into an enclave for artists and a beacon of urban renewal.
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Architecture of Mexico City's La Condesa: Audio Guide
What's included in Architecture of Mexico City's La Condesa: Audio Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start your tour at the iconic Edificios Condesa apartment complex. Learn about its significance in the neighborhood’s development and its role in the transformation of La Condesa into a residential and cultural center.
Visit the elegant Hotel Condesa DF, a prime example of modern aesthetics blending seamlessly with the historical charm of a 1928 building. Marvel at the hotel’s design and its contribution to the neighborhood’s architectural landscape.
Stroll through Parque México, a lush haven adorned with trees and plants from around the world. Discover how this park serves as the green heart of La Condesa, providing a serene escape within the bustling city.
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
- Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The walking tour starts in front of the on Avenida Mazatlan 5 in the La Condesa neighborhood. Travelers can take the subway number 2 or the 19F till the Av. Sonora - Durango station to reach the starting point.
End Points
- The tour ends at Foro Lindbergh.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
