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Mexico City Poetry Tour

Location Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico
$49.63
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Mexico City offers a unique lens through which to view its rich history and vibrant culture, and the Poetry Tour invites you to delve into this artistic journey. Perfect for those curious about Latin American perspectives, this tour requires no prior expertise—just an open heart and mind.

  • 📖 Guided Poetry Tour: Enjoy a two-hour exploration led by a knowledgeable bilingual guide, immersing yourself in the poetic heritage of Mexico.
  • 🏛️ Visit the House of Tiles, where we will read works by renowned poets José Vicente Figueroa, Octavio Paz, and Jaime Sabines, discussing themes of Mexican identity.
  • ⛪ At El Atrio del Templo de San Francisco, engage with the poetry of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, delving into the rich dynamics of Mexican syncretism.
  • 🏙️ In the bustling Zocalo, read "The Anonymous of Tlatelolco," an indigenous testimony that reflects the historical context of the conquest of Mexico.
  • 🏺 Explore the Museo del Templo Mayor, where we’ll read the works of Nezahualcoyotl, an indigenous poet and emperor, highlighting the depth of pre-colonial poetry.
  • 🚍 Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to join this enriching experience.
  • 🌍 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, this tour welcomes everyone eager to connect with Mexico's literary heritage.

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Mexico City Poetry Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • bilingual guide
  • (Variable value in the restaurant)

Meeting point
We meet at the main door. The guide will have a small flag of Mexico.

  • House of Tiles
    In this palace, now Sambors restaurant, we will begin our tour reading the poets José Vicente Figueroa, Octavio Paz & Jaime Sabines. Our conversation will emphasize some elements of Mexican identity: loneliness and communion.
  • El Atrio del Templo de San Francisco
    In this beautiful church we will read Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the greatest reference in New Spain poetry. Likewise, we will discuss the religious and mythical dynamics of Mexican syncretism.
  • Zocalo
    In the heart of the city, right in front of the government palace, we will read "The Anonymous of Tlatelolco", which corresponds to the indigenous testimony against the conquest of Mexico.
  • Museo del Templo Mayor
    In the archaeological windows of the main temple, from the outside, we will read the indigenous poet Nezahualcoyotl, also emperor of Texcoco and engineer. Without a doubt, representative of mythical poetry prior to the vicissitudes of the Spanish conquest.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Mexico City Poetry Tour

    Location Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico
    $49.63
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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