Gay Side of History through Plazas & Temples Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Mexico City, Distrito Federal, 6010, Mexico
location pin icon Mexico City
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Overview

It bridges forgotten pasts and vibrant futures of the hidden rainbow of Mexico City's past! You will embark on an eye-opening journey through the vibrant LGBTQ+ history of Mexico City with our exclusive "Gay Side of History, Plazas and Temples" walk. This isn't your ordinary walk - it is a time-traveling adventure that will challenge everything you thought you knew about Mexican culture and history!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside Number 15, República de Argentina Street, curbside, right at the door marked with #15. It is the main door and it is not at the corner. It is at the heart of Mexico City's Historic Center.

End Point

End point

At the Historic Center's second largest plaza, Plaza de Santo Domingo. At the corner of República de Venezuela and República de Brasil streets.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Librería Porrúa
Rooftop balcony overlooking the Palace of the Royal Duty, the Hideaway Rooms of Frida Kahl, and the Great Aztec Temple's ruins.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Museo del Templo Mayor
The Templo Mayor (Spanish for "Great Temple") was the main temple of the Mexica (former Aztec) people in their capital city.
3. Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is the cathedral church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico.
4. Zocalo
The central plaza. The heart of city and country. The meeting place since the 16th century.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Palacio Nacional de Mexico
The National Palace (Spanish: Palacio Nacional) is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. Since 2018 it has also served as the official residence for the President of Mexico.
6. Centro Cultural Espana en Mexico
The Centro Cultural de España (Cultural Center of Spain in Mexico) is located at 18 Guatemala Street in the historic center of Mexico City. In the late 1990s, this old mansion just behind the Cathedral was in ruins when the Mexico City government ceded it to the Spanish government. When restoration work was finished, the new Centro Cultural de España was inaugurated by the King of Spain with the President of Mexico in 2002.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Ex Old Customs
The Old Customs Building is located on the east side of Santo Domingo Plaza between Republica de Venezuela and Luis Gonzalez Obregon Streets just to the north of the main plaza of Mexico City.
8. Plaza de Santo Domingo
Plaza Santo Domingo is flanked to the west by the Portal de Evangelistas, which is a Tuscan colonnade with round arches. Scribes with typewriters and antique printing machines work in this Portal.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Antiguo Palacio de la Santa Inquisición
The Spanish Inquisition was the civilian institution in charge of executing convicted homosexuals between 1521 and 1821.
10. Santo Domingo
The Church of Santo Domingo is located on the north side and faces the Santo Domingo plaza. The starting point of El Camino Real, from Old Mexico to New Mexico, a trading route and a safe haven for gay male couples.

Inclusion

Digital LGBT+ map of the Historic Center and extra resources.

Local guide

Downloadable PDF copy of e-book RAINBOW MEXICO: Bridging Forgotten Pasts and Vibrant Futures.

Bottled water

Tea and coffee

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Minimum age is 18 years

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

You will walk for 1 mile in 3 hours.

Supplied by Mex at Max

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