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The Viceroyal Museum of Zinacantepec, State of Mexico

Zinacantepec, Estado de México 1 día

About this tour

Travel to the heart of the ancient Toluca Valley to discover one of the best-preserved treasures of New Spain’s heritage: the Viceregal Museum of Zinacantepec, located in the majestic 16th-century former Franciscan convent. Through its impressive cloisters, murals, altarpieces, and valuable collections of sacred art, we’ll learn about religious, artistic, and everyday life during the Viceroyalty of New Spain.

During this tour, we’ll also visit the historic temple in Zinacantepec, where we’ll admire its architecture and learn about the region’s importance in the evangelization and development of central Mexico. In addition, we’ll enjoy traditional cuisine from the State of Mexico and the landscapes surrounding this charming “Town with History.”

This tour combines history, art, architecture, traditions, and good food, making it ideal for those who want to explore the colonial legacy from a cultural and enjoyable perspective. It’s an opportunity to travel back in time and discover how the past lives on in one of the most important historic sites in the State of Mexico.

About the guide

Hist. Daniel Alcalá

History

Itinerary

Day 1

  1. Departure from Mexico City

  2. Breakfast at La Marquesa

  3. Visit to the Virreinal Museum of Zinacantepec and the Former Convent

  4. A Tour of the Zinacantepec Temple

  5. Food in Toluca

  6. Return to Mexico City

  7. Arrival in Mexico City

What's included

  • Ground Transportation
  • Exhibitor
  • Assist Card
  • Guided Tour

What's not included

  • Meals
  • Tips

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