Free Tour around Latin America's oldest University (UNAM); tales of art, literature, heritage and future.
Hi, my name is Lorena, i'm born and raised in Mexico City. I've master the art of knowing this city like the palm of my hand. My passion is its rich history and hidden gems, telling its tales and discovering all the inspiration behind them, mixing my passion for literature and culture with the places to visit is one of my favorite things to do. Tag along with me to discover how history, art, literature and modernity find a place to stay in this magic capital. If you are looking for more experiences on Mexico City you can always ask me, we have organize lucha libre visits and a taco's experience, you name it we can organize it.
Pickup
We will meet in the steps of the iconic Torre Murano on Insurgentes sur avenue, just outside of Metrobus station DR.GÁLVEZ of the red line. I'll be wearing some cute cat ears for you to recognize me.
Description
Discover a city inside Mexico City, a tour around one of the biggest Universities and the oldest University in Latin America: tales of art, literature, heritage, and future.
UNAM campus is a sight to behold, surrounded with work of art of the most important Latin American artist, covering each building, the beautiful islands of the central campus. And the stories that have taken place in this historic school at the very south of the city.
Discover the colonial origin of this institution up until today.
You will get to know:
At the central campus, the iconic central library and the history represented all over it.
The rectory building and its messages for future generations.
The medicine and architecture school murals and artistic movements.
The olympic stadium front side and its history.
Historic sites and tales from México's 90's student movements.
Walk around the what and how the last century inspired the Mexican youth culture and future art, literature, and political outcome.
And a plus, lovely dogs running happily, since this is a very nice spot to take a walk with your furry friend or to watch them play around.
*Remember to bring comfortable shoes to walk, water and a hat or some shade for the sun.
*Take your precautions, there are not much restrooms near.