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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
Delve into Mexico City’s most enigmatic side with “Prophecies of Power: Corn, Tarot and Mexican Spirits,” a historical and sensory journey that reveals how divination, mysticism and the supernatural have influenced Mexico’s construction from pre-Hispanic times to the modern era. Walk among ancient temples, viceregal buildings and cultural spaces to discover Mexic rituals related to corn, omens and the cult of Tezcatlipoca; learn about the arrival of tarot, astrology and witchcraft practices during New Spain; and explore the rise of spiritualism, occultism and esoteric currents that marked the art and politics of the 19th and 20th centuries. Among stories of gods, mediums, symbols and prophecies, you will also enjoy a tasting of chocolate and mezcal, flavors deeply linked to the Mexican spiritual tradition.
What's included
We'll try a cocoa drink to cool down.
Government Fees
Public transportation
It is suggested according to the performance of the guide.
At the end of our tour you can visit a canteen, consumption is individual.
Meals
What to expect
Museo del Templo Mayor
30m
We will understand with the help of the models and ruins of the Templo Mayor how the geography of the Mexico basin influenced the religion and worldview of the Mexicas (Aztecas).
Museo de Arte SHCP Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado
30m
We will see the remains of one of the temples dedicated to the god Mexica (Azteca) of the divinatory arts.
30m
We will visit the ruins of a convent of Nuns to learn the stories of divinatory practices during the Spanish colony
15m
We will visit the Casa de la Primera Printing House in Mexico, to talk about the Tarot in the new Spain.
Academia de San Carlos
30m
We will learn about the building of the first school of Plastic Arts in America and how divinatory arts, chiromancy and spiritualism have influenced Mexican art.
20m
We will visit the space of the old New Spain Mint and later became the first Museum of Archaeology in the American continent.
Palacio Nacional de Mexico
25m
We will know about the history of the 20th century and the rise of spiritualism in Mexico, as well as scroll photography.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet me at the entrance of the Cultural Center Spain. Red building with the flag of Spain.
End point
We can finish our tour by visiting a canteen with 136 years of history.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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