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CDMX Hidden Gems Tour: Floating Library, Secret Murals & Pulque
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CDMX Hidden Gems Tour: Floating Library, Secret Murals & Pulque

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Run by a local guide · Andres Olivera Ramirez

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Explore the vibrant charm of Santa María la Ribera! This guided walking tour takes you from the stunning Vasconcelos Library to hidden murals and secret bookstores. End your day with an authentic drink at a traditional pulquería.

Duration
3 h
Destination
Mexico City
Meeting Point
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Provider
Andres Olivera Ramirez

Description

Begin your adventure at the spectacular Vasconcelos Library, the world-famous "Floating Library,' and admire Gabriel Orozco's "Mátrix Móvil." From there, dive into the neighborhood's "urban archaeology" to find the 1957 mural by José Gordillo—a hidden masterpiece that has survived earthquakes and time itself.

Continue toward the explosive colors of Gilberto Aceves Navarro's "War and Peace' mural, showcasing the shift into Mexico's modern art era. But the true soul of the Porfiriato awaits at Niña Oscura, a "secret" bookstore housed in a classic 1900s mansion. Here, among vintage shelves and high ceilings, feel the elegance of old Mexico City while browsing through unique literary finds.

Finally, visit the legendary Moorish Kiosk (Kiosco Morisco), a cast-iron jewel in the heart of the Alameda, before closing the day at La Joya de Santa María. At this traditional pulquería, toast with authentic "curados" (fermented agave sap or a beer if you want), tasting the real, unfiltered pulse of the city.

Includes

  • Biblioteca Vasconcelos
  • Moorish kiosk

Meeting Point

Biblioteca Vasconcelos

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How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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