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Mexico

Mexico City: History, Art, Culture and Politics

Program No. 13964RJ
Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Mexico and learn from experts as you explore renowned museums and national monuments while gaining insight into its neighborhoods and politics.

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Activity Level: Keep the Pace (24)
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Jan 15 - Jan 22, 2024
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2,699
Jan 22 - Jan 29, 2024
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2,699
Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2024
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2,699
Feb 5 - Feb 12, 2024
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2,699
Feb 12 - Feb 19, 2024
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2,699
Feb 19 - Feb 26, 2024
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2,699
Mar 4 - Mar 11, 2024
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Mar 18 - Mar 25, 2024
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Apr 15 - Apr 22, 2024
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May 6 - May 13, 2024
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Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2024
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Oct 14 - Oct 21, 2024
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2,699
Nov 18 - Nov 25, 2024
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2,699
Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2025
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2,849
Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2025
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2,849
Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2025
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2,849
Feb 3 - Feb 10, 2025
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2,849
Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24 - Mar 3, 2025
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2,849
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Mar 10 - Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 24 - Mar 31, 2025
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Apr 28 - May 5, 2025
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2,849
May 12 - May 19, 2025
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2,849
Activity Level: Keep the Pace (24)
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Jan 15 - Jan 22, 2024
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3,259
Jan 22 - Jan 29, 2024
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3,259
Jan 29 - Feb 5, 2024
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3,259
Feb 5 - Feb 12, 2024
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3,259
Feb 12 - Feb 19, 2024
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3,259
Feb 19 - Feb 26, 2024
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3,259
Mar 4 - Mar 11, 2024
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Mar 18 - Mar 25, 2024
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3,259
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Apr 15 - Apr 22, 2024
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3,259
May 6 - May 13, 2024
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Sep 23 - Sep 30, 2024
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Oct 14 - Oct 21, 2024
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Nov 18 - Nov 25, 2024
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3,259
Jan 13 - Jan 20, 2025
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3,439
Jan 20 - Jan 27, 2025
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3,439
Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2025
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3,439
Feb 3 - Feb 10, 2025
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3,439
Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2025
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3,439
Feb 24 - Mar 3, 2025
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3,439
Mar 3 - Mar 10, 2025
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3,439
Mar 10 - Mar 17, 2025
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3,439
Mar 24 - Mar 31, 2025
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3,439
Apr 28 - May 5, 2025
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3,439
May 12 - May 19, 2025
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3,439
Activity Level: On Your Feet (1)
DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Nov 4 - Nov 12, 2024
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2,799
Activity Level: On Your Feet (1)
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Nov 4 - Nov 12, 2024
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3,379

At a Glance

Embrace and explore Mexico City as it showcases all facets of Mexico’s national character. In a place where many public buildings are built from the stones of Aztec temples, past and present are inextricably linked, so that around each modern street corner is another opportunity to delve into the history of Mexico. Ballet folklórico, mariachis and a cosmopolitan mix of museums and neighborhoods adorned with the art of the great muralists illustrate the story of Mexican antiquity alongside pre-Aztec pyramids and colonial squares.
Activity Level
Varies by date
Varies by date. On Your Feet: Walking up to one mile daily over varied terrain. Keep The Pace: Walking up to 2.5 miles daily. Elevations of 7,200 feet.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Trace the history of Mexico City with local historians and in a variety of museums.
  • Study the life and work of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in museums and exhibitions.
  • Explore quaint and historic neighborhoods like Coyoacan and San Angel.

General Notes

Dates with an On Your Feet Activity Level are eight nights to allow for a more relaxed pace.
Featured Expert
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Arturo Vertiz
Arturo Vertiz knew from an early age that he wanted to work in the travel industry, focusing on learning English and French in school. Graduating with a degree in tourism and business administration, he worked in the hotel industry before founding his own travel agency. Arturo’s greatest honor was being chosen to manage the housing complex for athletes participating in the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara. As a Group Leader and a Mexican national, Arturo loves interacting with visitors in search of learning experiences.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Arturo Vertiz View biography
Arturo Vertiz knew from an early age that he wanted to work in the travel industry, focusing on learning English and French in school. Graduating with a degree in tourism and business administration, he worked in the hotel industry before founding his own travel agency. Arturo’s greatest honor was being chosen to manage the housing complex for athletes participating in the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara. As a Group Leader and a Mexican national, Arturo loves interacting with visitors in search of learning experiences.
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Haydee de Hoyos View biography
Originally from the northern state of Sonora, Haydee de Hoyos learned English through her interest in American television, especially “Sesame Street.” Her affinity for American culture led her to pursue a career in the travel industry with a degree in tourism and business form the University of Guadalajara. Haydee has worked for Geronimo for more than 20 years and served as a Group Leader on programs focusing on art, culture, history, the environment and Mexican cuisine, developing an encyclopedia of knowledge of all things Mexico.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Mexico City
by Cory, Steve
Mexico City: A Cultural and Literary Companion
by Caistor, Nick
History of the Conquest of Mexico
by Prescott, William H.
The Course of Mexican History
by Meyer, Michael C. and William L. Sherman
A Concise History of Mexico
by Hamnett, Brian R.





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