México City: Where Ancient Memory Meets Modern Life 2026

Nov 5-13, 2026
Nine Days and Eight Nights

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TRIP

• • •  Discover the magnificent treasures of the Museo Nacional de Arte, exploring masterpieces by Gerardo Murillo (Dr. Atl), José María Velasco, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and other great voices of Mexican modernity.
    • Admire the fascinating work of contemporary artists such as Nahui Ollin, revealing the diversity, innovation, and emotional force of Mexican art from the 19th and 20th centuries.
    • Visit the new museum dedicated to Frida Kahlo—La Casa Roja— a sensitive tribute to her life, legacy, and intimate creative world, located in the heart of Coyoacán.
    • Explore the powerful Museo Casa León Trotsky, a unique window into politics, exile, and the extraordinary cultural atmosphere of Mexico in the 1930s.
    • Experience two extraordinary workshops of Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art: Pedro Ortega and his iconic papel picado tradition, and the Ruiz Brothers, celebrated for their exquisite bone-carving artistry.
    • Walk through two of the most sublime Baroque treasures in Mexico—Tepotzotlán and Taxco— where art, architecture, devotion, and silver craftsmanship come alive.
    • Step inside one of Mexico City’s hidden cultural gems: the murals of the Mercado Abelardo Rodríguez, painted by lesser-known artists who reveal a vibrant and unexpected visual heritage.
    • Immerse yourself in the cultural richness and artistic intensity of Mexico City and its surroundings, discovering a world of beauty, symbolism, history, and creativity at every turn.

GALLERY

ITINERARY

NOVEMBER 5

I will meet you at our  hotel in the center of México City; we will have our welcome dinner around 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 6

We will begin our journey with a visit to the extraordinary Rivera Chapel at Chapingo University, an unforgettable space that beautifully integrates art, spirituality, and Mexican identity. In the afternoon, we will explore the workshop of the Ruiz Brothers, where we will learn about the art of bone carving and admire their exquisite, internationally renowned creations.

NOVEMBER 7

Just a few months ago, a wonderful new museum was inaugurated in honor of the iconic artist Frida Kahlo. Today we will visit La Casa Roja in Coyoacán, and afterward, we will make our way to the León Trotsky Museum, a truly fascinating place that sheds light on a remarkable chapter of Mexico’s cultural and political history.

NOVEMBER 8

Today we will travel to the beautiful city of Cuernavaca, where we will visit the extraordinary Robert Brady Folk Art Collection, explore the historic Palace of Cortés and its magnificent Diego Rivera murals, and continue to Xochicalco to admire its remarkable architecture. We will end the day in the enchanting silver city of Taxco, where we will spend the night.

NOVEMBER 9

Taxco will dazzle us with the exquisite beauty of the Church of Santa Prisca, while we wander through charming cobblestone streets and discover silver workshops filled with artistry and tradition. Every moment in this romantic city invites us to slow down and savor its beauty. We will also visit the luminous murals by Juan O’Gorman at La Posada de la Misión—an unforgettable encounter with one of Mexico’s most imaginative artists.

NOVEMBER 10

Back in Mexico City, we will explore the tranquil canals of Tláhuac and visit the workshop of the great Folk Art Master, Pedro Ortega, where we will learn about the tradition of papel picado and the extraordinary artistry behind it. We will discover how this delicate paper—vivid, colorful, and beautifully ephemeral—creates moments of joy that live at the very heart of Mexican folk art.

NOVEMBER 11

Today we will enjoy two world-class museums: the Franz Mayer Museum, with its magnificent collection of decorative arts, and the National Museum of Art, home to an exquisite selection of Mexican masterpieces. In the afternoon, we will visit the murals of the Abelardo Rodríguez Market, learning about the remarkable artists behind them—Raúl Gamboa, Ángel Bracho, Ramón Alva de la Canal, Miguel Tzab, Antonio Pujol, and Pedro Rendón—together with American artists such as Marion and Grace Greenwood and the sculptor Isamu Noguchi. These murals reveal a powerful visual narrative of social history, workers’ struggles, and everyday Mexican life—an extraordinary encounter with art beyond museum walls.

NOVEMBER 12

On our final day, we will visit Tepotzotlán and enjoy a fascinating tour of the Museum of the Viceroyalty, where extraordinary architectural and pictorial masterpieces illuminate the splendor of New Spain. We will then continue to the Padre Tembleque Aqueduct, an astonishing feat of 16th-century engineering. Stretching more than 45 kilometers, this UNESCO World Heritage Site represents one of the most remarkable hydraulic constructions of the colonial world—an ambitious project that harmoniously combined Indigenous knowledge and European techniques.

NOVEMBER 13

We will arrange your transfer to the International Airport in México City at the time of your convenience.

COSTS (USD) & DETAILS

The tour includes:

• • Transportation
  • Transfer from the airport to the hotel and vice versa
  • Daily tours
  • A guide specialized in archaeology, ethnography and anthropology
  • Entrance fees to all the attractions detailed in the tour description
  • Accommodations
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Welcome dinner and eight lunches

It does not include:

• • Dinners (except for the welcome dinner)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance

This trip was designed for only fourteen travelers.

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