From the location of the very first movie theatre in the Americas we will take a short trip of Mexico's movie history before visiting many locations of international productions, even of Academy Award winning films.

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• Step into the world of cinema with a tour that takes you through over a century of film history in Mexico City.

• Explore iconic locations in the Historic Center that have been pivotal in the development of Mexican and global cinematography.

• From classic films to modern blockbusters, discover how Mexico City has shaped and been shaped by the world of film.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

 

From the location of the very first movie theatre in the Americas we will take a short trip of Mexico's movie history before visiting many locations, even of Academy Award winning films, within the Historic Center.

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In the late 19th century, Mexican President Porfirio Díaz became the first acting Chief of State to appear on a moving picture. The very first screening of movies in the Americas took place in 1896 at Chapultepec Castle, followed immediately with the first public showing at 'Droguería Plateros' and then, the establishment of a dedicated theatre, 'Salón Rojo.'

 

We will visit the locations of these two places while I share the history of movies and the Mexican influence in Hollywood through Dolores del Río and Ramón Novarro. As we arrive at the main square of town, we will visit locations of acclaimed productions like Roma, Missing, 007 Spectre, 007 License to Kill, Frida and many others.

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We will be at the places visited by Denzel Washington, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Salma Hayek, Daniel Craig, Leonardo di Caprio, Jack Lemmon and many others. At the end of the experience, we will finish at the locations for sci-fi movies like Godzilla: King of Monsters and that of Mexican wrestlers of 'Lucha Libre' like Santo and Blue Demon.

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WHERE YOU WILL BE

 

At three of the main squares within the 16th century city limits, we will discover the locations of famous productions by walking on the scene, sharing stories seldom told.  We will see historical sites, the site of the first dedicated movie theatre in the Americas, the Mining School Palace, the Old Customs Office of 400 years ago and many others.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

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• The experience's specialized host and expert.

• Small group access.

• Introductory chat with coffee service.

• Multiple stops. 

• Entrance to open, private, or public, locations whose internal visit is mentioned and that might or not require reservations or tickets.

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THE EXPERIENCE

 

On this experience you will discover the origins of cinematography as an entertainment media in the Americas, see the location of the very first movie exhibit place in the Americas and where theatres were later built. Stroll past locations of famous movie franchises like 007 and Godzilla and many more individual Academy Award-winning productions. All of this only within the Historic Center and its three main plazas.

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STARTING POINT, ENDING POINT, FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

 

This experience begins at Tolsa Plaza. Visits do not return to the starting point. This experience ends at Plaza de Santo Domingo, close to Metrobus station República de Chile on Line 4N.  Zocalo metro station is five blocks away. Uber or other cars can pick you up on #96 República de Cuba street at Domingo Santo Hotel & Restaurant. Your host will always remain with you until he makes sure everyone has the right directions and/or help for their next destination.

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