Art Déco in Mexico City - Small Groups

The Art Déco period was key in the history of Mexico; in many cases, artists melted this sense of modernity with the roots of the country. We are going to see monuments, apartment buildings, an opera house, and even a bank that show how this style developed in the city. This walking tour is for people who don't really know what exactly art deco is, all the way to experts who would like to know what makes the Mexican movement special and unique.

1. 1

   Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion

   30 min

   An introduction to Mexican Art Déco, its formal characteristics and its nuances with the Mexican Revolution War, the influences from other countries, but also how this movement talks a lot about the indigenous past of Mexico since it developed during the creation of a national identity. We are going to explore the outside of the monument and discuss other Art Déco buildings in the area.  We do not enter this museum because there are no Art Déco elements on display. Later, we are going to visit the inside of the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Bank of Mexico Museum.

2. 2

   Museo de Arte Popular

   Pass by

   Details on the influence of the prehispanic world in mexican Art Déco.

3. 3

   Alameda Central

   30 min

   We will discuss the imapct of the earthquake of 1985 in the Art Déco architecture of the city.

4. 4

   Palacio de Bellas Artes

   45 min

   The muralist movement within the Art Déco movement.

5. 5

   Museo Banco De Mexico

   30 min

   This neoclassical building from the first decade of the XXth Century was renovated by 1927 and transformed into an Art Déco masterpiece.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The total duration of the tour includes the travel time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.