Heroines and Villains in the History of New Spain
The Heroines and Villains of New Spain tour during the 16th and 17th centuries is special because it will allow you to get to know the B side of history. It makes visible the role of women in the conquest of Mexico, Spanish soldiers such as Maria Estrada, Beatríz Bemúdez de Velasco, the cacicas, encomenderas, Isabel de Moctezuma, the mediators between armies such as Maliche and Luisa Xicotencatl, the nurses and first educators of girls.
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Heroines and Villains in the History of New Spain
What's included in Heroines and Villains in the History of New Spain
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museo del Templo Mayor
In the Models of the Templo Mayor and in the ruins outside, I will explain the history of the founding of Tenochtitlan and the myths of the founding goddesses of this city, the importance of the eagle warriors and self-sacrifice.
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
We will visit the window of the Souls of Purgatory at the back of the Cathedral to talk about the role of the Nuns in Mexico City in the 17th century to save the souls and the role of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz in this place
Centro Cultural Espana en Mexico
We will visit the Site Museum of the Spain Cultural Center, the Calmecac, children's school, children of the indigenous nobility, the education of Nahua women, the role of the cheerleaders and the women who died during childbirth. Painters of pre-Hispanic codices and their role as warriors. The importance of color in the codices
Inclusions
- Headphones and radios so you can listen when the guide speaks
- Specialized live and real-time guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are no health restrictions
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Entrance to the Templo Mayor Museum, outside, do not go down the stairs, I will wait for you at the entrance
End Points
- The tour ends inside the Museum of the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, it is the Old Palace of the Archbishopric on Moneda Street next to the National Palace
