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.
Participant Reviews
Based on 97 Reviews
SHOWING
The trip in January to Mexico City was amazing. The group leader Lorena Gonzalez was fantastic. Her in depth knowledge on Mexico art was extensive. We learned so much on this trip. We are planning to return to this country of wonderful people and amazing art and history.
— Review left January 31, 2026
This was our first Road Scholar trip and we were very impressed. It was really well organized, very educational, and FUN! The leaders and other participants were exceptional. We would definitely do another Roads Scholar trip.
— Review left January 27, 2026
This was our 9th and one of our better RS tours. Mexico City is an amazing walkable city but we could not have done it in a week without the able assistance of Lorena, Georgina and Ava of Geronimo Travel. Our daily guide Karla was well-versed in the history, art and culture of CDMX. Our morning lectures with Alma Lilia Roura opened my eyes to the true melting pot which is Mexico. This tour featured great restaurants, pastelerias, a well-located comfortable hotel, and perfect weather for December.
— Review left December 27, 2025
My husband and myself attended this tour recently. First the positives,
1. a city rich with tradition and interesting museums, 2. safe clean modest hotel in a good location, 3. restaurant choices were usually good, 4. there were many interesting attendees on the trip. 5. the main RS staff were helpful and kind. There are several major criticisms we had about the trip. We deliberately selected the one choice for the trip which was supposed to be easier pace. I believe the daily steps were to be no more than 1.5 miles. This often was not the case. Secondly the streets and stairs in some of the outings were treacherous. I know of at least four people who fell on the street or stairs. I don't believe RS should offer this trip on the less strenuous option because it is not!! Finally there was a local guide that was hired that didn't really have in depth knowledge of where we were going and didn't know ahead of time such items as where the closest restrooms were located. She one time sent some of us ahead on a street with a red light. It was a miracle that noone was hit by the oncoming cars. Finally there was no information presented on current day social or political issues just lectures on past historic events on the development of the City. I think RS staff should review the exertion level for this trip or any of their trips more carefully.
— Review left December 25, 2025
Lorena, Georgina, Eva, Alma and Karla did an excellent job of sharing and profiling Mexico City.
Together as a team, they led us on a “voyage of discovery “ and wonderment day after day as together we uncovered, discovered and increased our knowledge of fabulous Mexico City.
We will return!
— Review left December 17, 2025
I learned so much - there were things that I wanted to see but we saw those and so much more that I would not even known about if I had been on my own.
— Review left November 25, 2025
Our fellow participants were a really warm friendly and collaborative group. The program leader, associate leader, and trainee were helpful and well motivated. The academic content provider, Alma, was spectacular and enthusiastic.
But: Geronimo (local servicer) cut one of her lectures, dropping the total to four from five. We lost valuable content. Alma was the best part.
The daily local expert was unprepared and very much below the standard of the local experts we experienced in our first nine RS trips. She was pleasant and enthusiastic but was disorganized and did not provide meaningful guidance either at the sites or on the bus. All bus time was wasted.
We are among the few who actually knew Marty Knowlton as Elderhostel developed, and fully understand his intent. We saw it actualized on many other trips with daily lectures that prepared us for what we would see that day, and time to explore ideas with the local experts. Not this time.
The on site provider Geronimo appeared to be uncoordinated as to logistics, timing, meals etc. If this were our first RS trip, despite the wonderful fellow participants, we would not have signed up again.
— Review left November 12, 2025
The first but definitely not the last RoadsScholar trip for me.
— Review left October 21, 2025
I really enjoyed this trip and acquired some good friends too. We saw a lot and learned a lot about the Aztec City and also the history of Mexico City. The murals were fascinating and the whole trip was well run with no hitches
— Review left October 17, 2025
i am eternally grateful to Teri and Marina and Juliette who led us in the Mexico City trip. They were so kind and helpful. They kept us well informed and comfortable and were genuinely concerned about each one of us. They worked tirelessly to make our trip a huge success but made it all look easy! They are the best tour leaders I have ever had. This was a fabulous trip with wonderful places to see; delicious food; and exquisite art. Thank you, Carol Russell
— Review left October 4, 2025
This trip turned out to be the trip of a lifetime. Our guides Maria Teresa Peniche and Marina made the trip so easy and worthwhile. I also appreciated the outstanding and informative lectures about art and history by Alma. Every place we ate for every meal was memorable. The rest of the group were friendly, interesting, and easy to travel with. It was great getting to know such an accomplished group of people.
I liked the pace of the trip. It was very active, a little too active for some people, but I was comfortable with it. We saw so much and really got to experience the history and culture. My favorite place was Frieda Kahlo's home. It was beautiful, inside the home and outside in the garden. It was very spiritual being there. Thank you Road Scholar for a wonderful experience. .
Jill Parks
— Review left October 1, 2025
Fantastic program if you are interested in Mexico City's History, Art, Culture and Politics. The beauty is over and beyond expectations.
— Review left May 22, 2025
I love Mexico City! It's wild & wonderful in many exciting ways. This is a fantastic program with great group leaders: Arturo Vertiz, Roberto Lopez & Adrian Ortega. The local expert, Alejandra Rojas, is extremely knowledgeable and her presentations were clear, easy to understand & fun. I learned so much. Some of the highlights: Learning about the artists and their murals, Frida Kahlo's house, pyramids, the anthropology museum and one of my favorites - the folklore ballet. The hotel is in a great location with clean, comfortable rooms & great rain-shower. The hotel breakfast buffet was decent, but the buffet dinners were lousy. Overall I feel the food was not terrific. I understand that cuisine was not a focus of this program, but Mexico City is a culinary destination and I had high expectations for experiencing delicious meals. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Maybe arrange for Adrian Ortega (a chef) to prepare a meal? During our free time dinners I found awesome restaurants. Another suggestion is to have a variety of speakers for our lectures. Usually the lectures have been one of my favorite aspects of your tours. One instructor was not so interesting to me.
— Review left May 21, 2025
Amazing trip. So much more to Mexico than I expected. Highly recommend; best to attend earlier in the year such as February or March. The Ballet Folklorico will amaze and delight you!
— Review left May 20, 2025
The guides were great! The trip changed my perspective of Mexico. Thank you.
— Review left May 16, 2025
Where to begin expressing the absolute joy, surprise, excitement of my first trip to Mexico City. The museums, art, music, people and food. I was blown away by all of it.
Haydee, Georgina and Alejandra are instrumental in learning the rich history of their beautiful country.
My next trips, will be to Oaxaca and the Day of the Dead. I am so ready for more of Mexico and yes, have touted this trip to friends and family.
Thank you for my first Road Scholar experience.
— Review left May 4, 2025
Great city - very interesting, clean, friendly, great architecture and history. Great walking city.
Tour guides were excellent.
Can be a physically challenging tour but worth the effort. Better to go in cooler weather; April temps were in the mid-80's which was too warm.
— Review left April 30, 2025
We thought our program was excellent as was Mexico City. It was a great hotel in a terrific location.
We used our free time to try a wonderful restaurant and to visit new museums.
Despite our fears, we felt perfectly safe and did not get sick.
— Review left April 21, 2025
This superb, professionally organized program fulfills its promise: culture, history and art of Mexico City. If you're looking for a more comprehensive, touristy coverage of the country of Mexico, this may not be what you're looking for.
— Review left March 19, 2025
They say the best way to go in life is in the direction of your curiosities, that’s why I went to Mexico City, a complicated and history rich place I’d always wanted to see.
The trip was great! The kindness, professionalism, and expert knowledge of our tour coordinator Beatrice, with the assistance of Cosme, Karla (guide) and Lorena (lecturer) made for a perfect adventure in a magnificent place. I felt cared for and safe every minute I was in their hands and my lifelong curiosities were satisfied. Thank you Road Scholar for helping to make my dream come true.
— Review left March 18, 2025
Mexico City is the 2nd largest city in the world, in a class by itself, rich in history, an old world city rich in architecture and adventures on every street. I will return. Best group of Road Scholars I've met anywhere.
— Review left March 12, 2025
The Road Scholar program on Mexico City history and art was FABULOUS! Strongly recommended!
— Review left March 11, 2025
What a great trip. Mexico City is clean and safe and I would encourage everyone to explore.
— Review left March 7, 2025
The trip to the Teotihuacan archeological site and Ballet Folkloric were the highlights of the program. Thoroughly enjoyed them!
— Review left January 30, 2025
The Mexico City program showed its members a very great deal in the days allotted, with an emphasis on thoughtful information and description to enhance what we saw. A real attempt to be educational, it was very successful and lived uop to its name.
— Review left January 30, 2025
I would recommend this trip for people who want to learn more about Mexico's history and culture from the time before the conquest to the colonial period, independence and the revolution. Each day built on the previous one, and field trips enhanced our experience of Mexico's fascinating story.
— Review left January 28, 2025
Mexico City: History, Art, Culture and Polictics was a terrific learning experience with a respectful and fun group of fellow travelers. Both our guide and our lecturer were knowledgeable and well spoken. The hotel was located in a great place.
— Review left January 27, 2025
The itinerary on our MEXICO CITY: HISTORY, ART, CULTURE & POLITICS trip was full of varied and wonderful sites, from archaeological ruins to cathedrals to arts venues, parks and different neighborhoods. The logistics of navigating this city were flawless thanks to attentive tour leaders. Our daily lectures by a university professor helped us gain background in the history, politics and culture of the sites we would see. The other participants in our group were intelligent, curious and engaged in learning, helping us all to have a more meaningful experience.
— Review left January 24, 2025
Well organized very active program with interesting and varied activities. Numerous top notch museums and the Ballet Folkloric was a treat. Leaders Tere and Arturo were very attentive, helpful and kept tour on track. Local guide, Paco, was informative, approachable and a joy to be around. Hotel was well located and comfortable. Included lunches were very good.
— Review left December 13, 2024
learned a lot about the complexity and depth of mexico. highly recommend visiting mexico city with geronimo travel— local guides were great!
— Review left December 3, 2024
Haydee, Abby, and Lorena were all highly skilled guides, and very smart managers—knowledgeable, tactful and tireless. This trip was packed with stellar destinations—I got to see everything I’d always wanted to see in Mexico City. Food, lodging, and transportation were terrific, as were our fellow travelers. The lectures on Mexican history, art, and politics were as entertaining as they were meaningful. Highly recommended!
Pam, Flagstaff, AZ
— Review left December 3, 2024
Mexico City is a fantastic Road Scholar trip. I learned a lot about the history of Mexico.
— Review left November 30, 2024
My wife and I had hesitated to travel to Mexico as we don't speak Spanish and had heard too many horror stories in the US media about our neighbors being unsafe. Yet I was aware that Mexico City was a sprawling culinary and culture capital—a world-class city just across the border. Most organized trips dip into the City for 2 or 3 days and then move on to a beach resort, but we love to immerse ourselves in cosmopolitan hubs like London, Paris, Vienna, Rome, and Hong Kong, so why not give the same treatment to Mexico? Road Scholar to the rescue: they offer a well-curated 8-day immersion in the rich diversity of this metropolis, fanning out day by day to discover different cultural treasures representing as many historical eras, from pre-Columbian to contemporary. We came back enthused, impressed, and humbled: unlike the US, where we erroneously suggest history began in 1492 or 1619, we discovered on this trip that the history of sophisticated civilizations in the land we call the Americas goes back thousands of years—and continues to thrive today!
— Review left November 23, 2024
My Road Scholar tour of Mexico City sights was wonderful.
— Review left November 13, 2024
Mexico City is a beautiful and fascinating first-rate city. I tried new dishes I hadn't eaten before and learned about history and art that I will continue to research on my own.
— Review left October 22, 2024
We cannot recommend this program more highly. It exceeded my expectations by far. We learned so much and experienced so many surprises. This is what I love about traveling--the unexpected experiences and the opportunity to open your mind and think about things in a different way. One of the best RS trips ever!
— Review left October 1, 2024
The historical and cultural tour of Mexico City was fantastic. This city is a jewel and Road Scholar made sure we saw every one of its unique spots. The tour guides gave wonderful explanations of each site. And did I mention the city is very safe? Don't miss this tour!
— Review left May 1, 2024
This program was everything I was hoping for, and more. Splendid!
— Review left April 27, 2024
This was a terrific week of learning in Mexico City. The staff was welcoming, the lecturer was compelling, the sites were incredible, and the other participants were pleasant and respectful. I look forward to another Road Scholar trip soon.
— Review left April 4, 2024
Wonderful educational and eye opening experience
— Review left March 28, 2024
This trip was flawless. If there were any hiccups, we didn't know about them because they were handled by the Group Leader and her team. This was a great way to see Mexico City. We could never have managed it so well on our own. The scheduling and logistics were impressive.
We enjoyed everything about this trip. The whole program tied together, from ancient history to modern day. The lectures on art and political history were both entertaining and informative. They gave us a good appreciation for what we saw during the day. The walking tours and site visits were just right to give a flavor of the city and the country.
The introduction to classic Mexican cuisine in the different restaurants was lovely.
The other travelers on our trip were interesting and interested. It was a great, easy group to be with.
We expect to return to see more of Mexico.
— Review left March 2, 2024
The trip to Mexico City was fantastic and exceeded my expectations. The group leader, Beatriz, did an excellent job. The schedule was well planned and I learned much. Highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to learn about Mexico. The Ballet Folklorico was a great way to end the trip!
— Review left February 20, 2024
If you have not been to Mexico, or know only a little about it, go on this tour! It is a first-rate introduction to a fascinating country that is right next door.
— Review left February 14, 2024
The Mexico City trip was an eye-opener. There was so much to do and see that was amazing. The art, history, and culture must be experienced to fully appreciate Mexico. What you see on social media is NOT the Mexico you experience by being there.
— Review left February 8, 2024
Fantastic program! Lorena was a wonderful tour leader and the itinerary was perfect: Ballet Folklorico, Anthropology Museum, Frida's Blue House and the Pyramids -- every day was fun and interesting.
— Review left February 7, 2024
This RS program is the ideal blend of education and experience. The presenters were interesting and informative, the tour leaders were caring and capable, and Mexico City is a lively and fascinating place. Plus, there is a focus on the various foods of Mexico—an essential part of the country’s culture. We saw and learned so much. Just go!
— Review left February 6, 2024
Road Scholar programs are always great, but my recent trip to Mexico City was outstanding -- the history, the culture, the art (Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros and Kahlo!), and the FOOD -- BRILLIANT! Muchas gracias Road Scholar!
— Review left January 31, 2024
If you are looking for a comprehensive understanding of Mexican history, culture, and politics, this course is an outstanding opportunity to learn! Experts are available throughout the course to advance your understanding of Mexico, to develop your appreciate for Mexico City as one of the most important cosmopolitan centers of the world, and expose you to the people and places that make Mexico City such a special place!
— Review left January 27, 2024
\What a breath of fresh air it is to visit Mexico and specifically Mexico City.
— Review left December 28, 2023
This was a wonderful introduction to Mexican art, history, and culture--and to the spectacular architecture and art of Mexico City itself.
— Review left December 8, 2023
Mexico City, the homw of wonderful museums, murals, and more history that you can discover with Road Scholar.
— Review left December 8, 2023
Loved our week of learning on this integrated trip to Mexico City. The Lectures and guides were incredible. I learned about art and history of Mexico from a completely new perspective! I want to return and explore more.
— Review left November 15, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this experience in Mexico City! Mexico is a treasure and our leaders opened it up to us.
— Review left October 30, 2023
Run, don’t walk to experience this program. Teri, Lorena, Alma & Beatrice were amazing hosts/educators and I learned so much. I’ve made friends and I am already planning another trip to Mexico. The hotel was wonderfully located, the food wonderful and we were well taken care of. Thank you Road Scholar!
— Review left October 26, 2023
The Mexico City: History, Art, Culture and Politics trip is well worth taking.
— Review left September 27, 2023
I saw everything I wanted to see and learned about a great city!
— Review left May 23, 2023
Excellent introduction to Mexican History from the Mexican perspective, covering all the information I did not learn in High School.
— Review left May 19, 2023
You will see many of the places you want see during your week in Mexico City. The hotel is centrally located, a small bus takes the group to remote sites, the meals are very good, and the other participants bring their curiosity which adds tremendously.
— Review left May 19, 2023
This was a terrific trip that exceeded even my high expectations. The lectures were a high point for me and added greatly to the experiences. There is a lot crammed into this week but I wouldn't have wanted to miss any part of it.
— Review left April 6, 2023
This was an excellent trip. The activities were educational and fun and well paced. The restaurants were well chosen. The guide Arturo and assistant guide Roberto were friendly, kind, knowledgable, and extremely helpful. The hotel was OK, but could have had more amenities (like a luggage rack or bar of soap). But all in all, I highly recommend it.
— Review left April 2, 2023
Mexico City is a wonderful, sophisticated city full of incredible resources and educational experiences. It is a "must visit"! Having knowledgeable guides is essential to getting the most out a a visit.
— Review left March 30, 2023
My second Road Scholar program was as informative and well organized as the first. I learned a great deal about our neighbors to the South. Their history and culture are beautiful and fascinating
— Review left March 29, 2023
First, I would like to give high praise to our team of guides and instructors who were so kind and patient during our tour. To me, the highlights were the trips to the Aztec museum near the central plaza, the visit to the Sun and Moon "pyramids", and the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Museum. The ballet at the Opera House took my breath away and it's not what you expect when you hear the word ballet. You have to see it to believe it. I've posted a blog on our trip https://marcnobletrips.blog/explore/mexico-city-history-art-culture-and-politics/.
— Review left March 1, 2023
The Mexico City: History, Art, Culture and Politics experience is superb. The entire week was delightful: the interesting lectures, the beautiful murals, and visits to the principle sights of the city. The Anthropology Museum is world class and the pyramids are a must see. To top it all off, we saw the colorful, impressive Ballet Folkloric at the Palacio of Bellas Artes. I cannot wait to get back to Mexico.
— Review left February 23, 2023
Thus was my very first trip with Road Scholar and I would recommend it to anyone who loves travel loves experiencing our world and learning with new people, and enjoys the challenge of physical exercise.
— Review left February 21, 2023
I would never have been able to see Mexico City like this on my own — an awesome experience and totally worth it!
— Review left February 13, 2023
Excellent Tour! The two Trip Supervisors were Friendly, Organized and Very Helpful. The Educator was an Engaging and Well-Informed Teacher. She was creative and imaginative in her teaching style. I looked forward to each session with her. The Guide was equally engaging and well-informed. Paco was very easy to be with and learn from. Paco was patient, knowledgeable and funny. This Team was the best a traveler could hope for! The Hotel was in a good location and the set-up (rooms/lobby/staff/restaurant) were efficient. The Hotel Restaurant Food was of average quality. The Restaurants we visited were interesting and the food was varied and nicely prepared. The wonderful places we visited in Mexico City will be never forgotten memories!
— Review left November 1, 2022
This was an outstanding program. Extremely well-organized. I would definitely recommend it!
— Review left September 27, 2022
An excellent way to see Mexico City and surrounding areas and to understand the history of Mexico.
— Review left May 13, 2022
What a great introduction to this very cosmopolitan, European-like city, in our own hemisphere! If you think you've seen Mexico because you've been on a cruise or at the beach resorts -- you have a surprise coming. This is a city of museums, archaeological ruins, music and dance performances, and great shopping.
— Review left March 30, 2022
Very informative and worthwhile ...
— Review left March 25, 2022
What a great trip with excellent leaders and teachers. There is so much to learn and see in Mexico City. Road Scholar provided a very enjoyable way to do it. Bravo!
— Review left March 22, 2022
Mexico City with Road Scholar offers a trip of wonderful experiences with outstanding historical sites, tree lined streets, great art, and delicous foods. The people of city were welcoming to their world of multi-cultural events. Road Scholar does an excellent job exposing you to the highlights of the city.
— Review left February 28, 2022
I was reticent about going on a group tour because the only one I ever experienced before (Not RS) seemed to be focused on eating and shopping. Road Scholar provided the type of trip I need- active and full of learning. I enjoyed the people in the group who wanted the same type of experience.
— Review left February 26, 2022
This is a fantastic tour with an emphasis on local anthropology and archeology, murals, and so much great food. Maria Teresa and Beatriz did an incredible job of managing the logistics and making everyone feel so welcome. There is so much to see and do in Mexico City.
— Review left February 18, 2022
Viva Mexico
— Review left February 15, 2022
A great introduction the Mexico City. I'm encouraged to go again.
— Review left November 23, 2021
History, Art. Culture and Politics of Mexico City Program immerses participants in experiences of historical significance affected by cultures of the world over thousands of years. It is rich in customs of a romantic people, music, archeology and outstanding political and cultural art, architecture and graphic details of its cultural past. We learned much by attending this tour.
— Review left March 5, 2020
If, like me (before participating in this program), you have never visited Mexico, you should seriously consider taking this trip. The week spent here will grearly enhance your understanding and appreciation of our neighboring nation. The staff, lecturer, and guide are all first rate. The itinerary includes a high percentage of the area's top cultural, artistic, and historic attractions. And you will learn first hand that most of the concerns that some people have about visiting Mexico are invalid, or at least overblown.
— Review left March 4, 2020
This tour covers the highlights of Mexico City with excellent guides. Nice group of lifelong learners. Well located hotel but just adequate food. However, the overall experience was very positive.
— Review left March 3, 2020
This is an excellent program. I would highly recommend it. The morning lectures by Alma Roura were superb;I learned a lot from them and they enhanced the program. The field trips were all very good and Paco is as very good guide. Our program coordinator, Beatriz Villegas kept us all organized. This is a very active trip with lots of stairs and uneven walking surfaces,. With that in mind, you can't go wrong with this program.
— Review left March 3, 2020
This is an active trip with multiple opportunities to learn about Mexican history,art and culture. Loved it! The guides were all excellent and the variety of field trips was wonderful.
— Review left March 1, 2020
This program was busy, active, lots of urban walking at a reasonable pace. Mexico City is very large, oozing history out of every pore, good Mexican food, wonderful staff and accomodation. I feel I learned a lot about Mexican pre-history, art and recent history/politics. I have been to Mexico a number of times and I came away from this trip feeling that I learned a lot and developed a deeper affection for the country and its people.
— Review left February 27, 2020
This week in Mexico City was jam-packed with learning opportunities and field trips to the sites that are on most peoples' wish list when visiting - Teotihuacan, Frida Kahlo's Blue House, National Museum of Anthropology, Templo Mayor, Diego Rivera and others' murals, plus many more. We were so well taken care of by our tour leaders Arturo and Arturo, our tour guide Paco, and our lecturer Alma. They were so darn nice on top of being well organized and knowledgeable. What a great value for the money!
— Review left February 3, 2020
This was my first Road Scholar trip and my first trip of many I hope to take as a solo traveler. I was a little anxious In case I ended up as the only single in the group. I am thrilled to say it was about 50/50 couples and singles, and I got to become friends with some amazing people who were friendly and willing to share their experience with me. And I learned from the experienced ones in the group that that is usually the case. I couldn’t be happier about it.
— Review left January 22, 2020
Another winner for Road Scholar. The Geronimo guys, Arturo and Arturo and Cosme are all just great. They took great care of us and really made sure we were having a great time. Alma Roura is a jewel and helped so much with my understanding of our amazing neighbor to the south. They were all so appreciative of our visiting and a chance to display their wonderful city. Great food, nice hotel, great location, convivial group...a wonderful trip.
People do need to realize that there is a lot of walking and standing on marble and concrete, so assess your abilities realitically. Further, to enjoy Teotihuacan, being able to climb stairs certainly helps. Also, realize that Mexico City is at 7000+ feet, so if you are prone to altitude sickness, aka mountain sickness, be aware of the possibility and plan accordingly. But the city and the country offer so much, it is all well worth the effort. Viva, Mexico!
— Review left December 2, 2019
This program is an immersive experience in Mexico City, which is an exciting, vibrant world-class city with a rich history and multifaceted culture, wonderful architecture, outstanding archaeological sites, and beautiful art.
— Review left November 27, 2019
This was a fabulous trip. I learned so much about Mexican history and culture. The staff was extremely helpful. Mexico City is a vibrant, beautiful place and I highly recommend it.
— Review left November 26, 2019
Mexico City is an amazing, vibrant and beautiful city that is full of surprises. This is a trip not to be missed! Road Scholar provides 5 lectures, daily outings to historical sites, knowledgable guides and very good accommodations. Participant safety is paramount; we were met at the airport upon arrival and put in a cab for departure back to airport. This group is very well organized and it shows. I highly recommend this tour as it clearly puts in perspective the pre-columbian history, European & US invasions as well as 20th century art & culture. Many of us have been to the beautiful resorts in Mexico; don't miss the heart of the country. I gained an understanding of Mexico from their perspective. This culture has a richness that needs to be experienced!
— Review left November 25, 2019
This program is a fascinating introduction to the arts and history of a great city.
— Review left November 18, 2019
We had a MARVELOUS time on this trip and are so grateful to Terri, Arturo, Rafi and Alma for their absolute devotion toward making this top-notch experience educational, comfortable and exciting. We fell in love with Mexico and Mexico City by seeing it through the eyes and experiences of these local experts/citizens/educators who shared their knowledge with love and pride. We were inspired to continue to study the language and history after our return and are planning to book a trip to San Miguel de Allende...hopefully with Arturo. A BIG thank you to everyone that made this adventure so fun and exciting!
Linda Bunting-Blake
— Review left June 11, 2019
Rafi and Alma were wonderful, and many of us wanted more time with Alma about the history and culture. We would have met 30 minutes earlier to do that.
Beto and Rafi both lifted our spirits and had enthusiasm throughout the day. Rafa knows so much and is a great person!!!
My husband and I both were disappointed in the food. We had hoped for more of the great regional variation in food in Mexico, but we had a lot of repetition of similar things. For out of the Centro Historic you have to use the restaurants that are available and mostly they were good or ok. I liked buffets where there was choice. It would have been great to have at least 3 dinners on our own with recommendations of VERY GOOD restaurants close by. We bought a book and got good recommendations of restaurants, went before the trip and made restaurant reservations before we flew, and we stayed a day late. Other people said they wished they had done the same. We had great meals at Limosnares and Azul Historic (1 1/2 blocks from the hotel) in an amazing space with lots of regional excellent food. We greatly enjoyed (as did others from the trip who also went along) having drinks at the bar at the top of the fantastic hotel looking at the Zocalo. People should know about these things. Many of the people on this trip were experienced travelers and wanted some really good regional food. In Palm Springs at the film festival 2 or 3 meals were on your own but the Road Scholar staff took everyone who wanted to go together to a specific restaurant. This could be done in Mexico City so that inexperienced people would feel ok about getting to the restaurant.
I really enjoyed seeing and hearing about the things we saw, and the people on the trip were great!!!
— Review left May 15, 2019
The history, art, and culture of Mexico City is amazing. You can only scratch the surface in a week but the Road Scholar trip covers a lot and whets your appetite for a return.
— Review left May 14, 2019
This tour had great variety and was well planned to give us all a taste of many aspects of Mexico City. I especially enjoyed all the art.
— Review left April 20, 2019
Mexico City was the perfect Spring Break Getaway. The weather in March was fabulous, the history of Mexico city is mesmerizing, the cuisine of the area is unique, and the hospitality is very welcoming.
— Review left March 25, 2019
I have participated in three Road Scholar programs (1 within the US and 2 international). This was undoubtedly the best of the 3 programs in my estimation. Although the others were very good. The staff for this program was excellent in every respect. The capstone component for me was the understanding of the history of Mexico through its peoples, their cultures and art that has contributed to the evolution of present day Mexico. This information was effectively conveyed in lectures, fieldtrips, discussions with the group leaders and among the other participants. Our fellow participants were like-minded individuals who were not only delightful to travel with but were also individuals who were excited to learn and contributed their individual opinions, interpretations, and facts, which further enhanced this program for me. As the relationship between the US and Mexico remains strained and politicized, I would recommend this program to anyone who genuinely wants a more accurate understanding of this intriguing nation and it's people.
— Review left March 25, 2019
My wife and I recently returned from the Mexico City History,Art, Culture and Politics program.It was outstanding from beginning to end.We couldn't have had a better travel experience. The group leaders Arturo, Roberto, Paco and Alma were top notch, most caring and professional. Mexico City is a vibrant city with much to see and do.
Mark
Class of 2018
Brooklyn, N.Y.
— Review left March 24, 2019