History food and local life in North Rome

Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Discover the Colonia Roma Norte through its history and flavors. Sample a rich cochinita, birria style Jalisco and a thousand-year-old pulque; all of the above while listening to stories and literary references of the people who lived and built the spirit of the neighborhood.

What's included

  • Traditional pulque tasting at the end of the tour.
  • Dining tastings during the tour, including traditional Mexican specialties.
  • Tips (optional)

What to expect

  1. Plaza Rio de Janeiro
    15m
    We will begin our tour in the Plaza Rio de Janeiro, one of the most emblematic spaces of North Rome. Here we will learn the history of Michelangelo’s replica of the David and the iconic Rio de Janeiro Building, popularly known as the Witches Building, as we explore the origin and transformation of this historic neighborhood of Mexico City
  2. 20m
    Its first tasting will be : the cochinita pibil, made with traditional Yucatan ingredients. We will learn about the importance of certifications of origin of some products and talk about Mexican pork pellet, a breed of pork used in high quality preparations for its flavor and gastronomic tradition.
  3. 20m
    We will continue with a Jalisco-style birria tasting, one of the most representative dishes of western Mexico. We will know the origin of this traditional preparation and the differences between the regional versions while enjoying one for gastronomic very popular with the inhabitants of the area.
  4. 10m
    As we walk along the historic street of orizaba, we will know the transformation of the colony Rome throughout the twentieth century. We will talk about the daily life of the neighborhood, the traditional businesses that marked its identity and its influence on Mexican literature and culture. We will explore how these spaces are part of the cultural and historical memory of Mexico City.
  5. 10m
    We will visit one of the most representative parks of the colony Rome. Here we will talk about the urban development of the neighborhood, its characteristic architecture and the transformation of the area into one of the most important cultural and gastronomic centers of Mexico City.
  6. 25m
    We will finish the experience in a traditional pulqueria where we will know the history of pulque, a fermented drink made from maguey with pre-Hispanic roots. Travelers will have the opportunity to taste pulque and learn about its cultural importance in Mexican history

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Find your guide by the central fountain of Rio de Janeiro Square, where the replica of the statue of David is located. We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the start of the experience.

End point

The tour concludes at Orizaba and Queretaro Street in Rome North. Your guide will be available to answer questions and share additional area recommendations.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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