About this tour
Mexico City preserves spaces that, from the colonial era to the present day, have been home to the religious practices of the surrounding community but go unnoticed by visitors. Many of the surviving chapels were established as boundaries of the city, as manifestations of Christianity in indigenous neighborhoods, as expressions of the religiosity of the gemios, or as part of more formal institutions. On this tour, we’ll explore the origins of these sites and reflect on the transformations they’ve undergone over time.
About the guide
Dra. Carmina Pérez
Historian and Historical Communicator
I love dogs, horror movies, classic Mexican cinema, and I’m an avid knitter. I enjoy capturing life’s smallest details, taking photographs of everyday places or objects that go unnoticed amid the hustle and bustle of the present. I believe we can see the world around us with fresh eyes and be amazed by the obvious things we’ve never really paid attention to.
Ph.D. in History from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Member of seminars and research teams at El Colegio de México and the UNAM Institute of Historical Research. Has been involved in the dissemination of history since 2017.
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Meeting at Plaza Tlaxcoaque (Fray Servando Teresa de Mier, no number, corner of Av. 20 de Noviembre, Col. Centro)
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Start of the tour
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Description of the Chapel of Saint Anthony the Abbot
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Visit to the Chapel of Mary Magdalene and Saint Luke
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Visit to the Chapel of St. Michael the Archangel
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Chapel of the Immaculate Conception
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Chapel of Our Lady of Bethlehem
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End of the tour
What's included
- Exhibitor
- Guided Tour
- Audio System
What's not included
- Meals
- Tips
- Tickets
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