Xochimilco & Colonial Coyoacan Trip
ID: GYG3739-3739
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Country: Mexico
Country: Mexico
Duration: 05:00 hours
Description
Travel the ancient Aztec canals in Xochimilco and explore the colonial city of Coyoacán, with murals at the National Library and centuries-old houses in the neighborhood.
A panoramic tour highlighting the Siqueiros Cultural Forum, which houses the largest mural in the world, "The March of Humanity," by David Alfaro Siqueiros; the Mexico Bullring, the largest in the world with a capacity for 50,000 people; the Insurgentes Theater, famous for the gigantic mural by Diego Rivera adorning its facade, which also features Cantinflas; the Olympic Stadium; and University City, which, due to its architecture and murals by some of Mexico's greatest muralists, holds the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will also explore the lava gardens of the Pedregal de San Ángel.
Continuing our journey, we will visit Xochimilco, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will enjoy a ride on an Aztec boat, known here as a "Trajinera." We will also explore the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán with its 16th-century mansions and the impressive Church of San Juan Bautista, whose vault features spectacular paintings by Juan Fabregat created in 1944. Additionally, we will take a panoramic tour of the mansions of the Spanish conquistadors and the exterior of Frida Kahlo's Blue House.
A panoramic tour highlighting the Siqueiros Cultural Forum, which houses the largest mural in the world, "The March of Humanity," by David Alfaro Siqueiros; the Mexico Bullring, the largest in the world with a capacity for 50,000 people; the Insurgentes Theater, famous for the gigantic mural by Diego Rivera adorning its facade, which also features Cantinflas; the Olympic Stadium; and University City, which, due to its architecture and murals by some of Mexico's greatest muralists, holds the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will also explore the lava gardens of the Pedregal de San Ángel.
Continuing our journey, we will visit Xochimilco, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will enjoy a ride on an Aztec boat, known here as a "Trajinera." We will also explore the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán with its 16th-century mansions and the impressive Church of San Juan Bautista, whose vault features spectacular paintings by Juan Fabregat created in 1944. Additionally, we will take a panoramic tour of the mansions of the Spanish conquistadors and the exterior of Frida Kahlo's Blue House.
Highlights
- Enjoy a relaxing, scenic journey on a traditional Xochimilco canal boat
- Visit the famous university library that features mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman
- Explore Coyoacan’s colonial district with its rambling 16th-century houses
- See the impressive mansion of the Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please contact the local partner to confirm your pickup time and location at least 24 hours in advance
• Please consider it is a shared service with bilingual guide, not exclusive English or Spanish, depending on the number of participants of each language.
• Please consider it is a shared service with bilingual guide, not exclusive English or Spanish, depending on the number of participants of each language.
INCLUDED
- Pickup from meeting point
- Admission fees
- Bilingual guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.