Self-Guided Audio Tour – Mexico for Beginners

About this tour

Get ready to discover the ABC’s of Mexican culture in a fast and fun way as you walk through the Alameda Gardens. The tour begins in front of the beautiful Bellas Artes building. You will learn how the Aztecs managed to build a floating city on a lake to protect themselves from other tribes. You will also learn some secrets about the Bellas Artes Theatre, where Maria Callas made her stage debut in 1950, as well as some special facts about the Latin American Tower, widely known for its earthquake resistance. As you explore the area, you will understand why the Alameda Gardens are a place where past and present come together. The narrator will explain in detail the history of Dia de Los Muertos, the Catrina and the Mariachis, and even share some interesting facts about old Mexican gastronomy. Your tour will end with you learning about the history of the Second Empire of Mexico and its Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, Benito Juarez and of course Porfirio Diaz.