About This Tour
Explore the iconic Colonia Roma neighborhood of Mexico City on a guided walking tour featuring wireless headphones and a curated soundtrack of popular music. Led by visual artist Gabriel Acevedo Velarde —who holds a master’s degree in Fine Art— you’ll uncover surprising connections between architecture, history, and vernacular music. Starting in the historic town of La Romita, this immersive experience traces the evolution of Mexican identities, from a 16th-century chapel to the rise of modern urbanization. Along the way, discover cultural landmarks and stories, including the origins of the tortilla and the African roots of mariachi music. - Connect Mexican popular music with the nation's architecture and history - Visit historical sites, like the iconic La Romita chapel - Explore themes of identity, music, and Latin American idiosyncracy
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Meet you in front of the chapel's main entrance, I'll be wearing a green hat.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Gabriel Acevedo Velarde
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