As women & diversity allies, we conduct the first Mexico City walking experience devoted entirely to sharing women’s history & influence at their homes & tributes.

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Join us for an enlightening journey through the Historic Center of Mexico City, where we will explore the legacies of some of Mexico’s most influential women. This tour will take you through key landmarks in the northern quarters of the city, unveiling the remarkable stories of these women and their impact on Mexican history. Here’s a detailed outline of what to expect on this immersive experience:

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1. Frida Kahlo’s Former High School​

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• Significance: This is where Frida Kahlo began her formal education, a crucial period that influenced her future career and artistic vision.

• Experience: Explore the history of the school and discuss how Frida’s early education contributed to her development as an iconic artist.

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2. Plaza de Santo Domingo​

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• Significance: A historic square in the heart of the city, known for its rich cultural and political history.

• Experience: Discover stories of influential women who lived or worked in this area. Discuss their roles and contributions to the city’s cultural and social life.

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3. Palace of the Spanish Inquisition​

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• Significance: A key site in the Spanish Inquisition’s history in Mexico, impacting many aspects of colonial life.

• Experience: Learn about the experiences of women during the Inquisition, including notable figures and their struggles.

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4. Old Medicine School (Escuela de Medicina)​​

 

• Significance: One of the earliest institutions for medical education in Mexico.

• Experience: Highlight the contributions of women in medicine, including Matilde Montoya, Mexico’s first female physician, and her pioneering work in the field.

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5. El Camino Real​

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• Significance: A major route that played a critical role in commerce and development.

• Experience: Discuss the role of women in commerce and social life along El Camino Real, focusing on their influence in shaping the city.

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6. Working Federal Offices​

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• Significance: Reflects the evolution of Mexico’s political landscape and the involvement of women in government and administration.

• Experience: Explore stories of women who played significant roles in the political and administrative spheres.

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7. Old Central Customs House​

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• Significance: A historic site related to trade and commerce.

• Experience: Discuss the contributions of women in trade and commerce during the colonial period and their impact on the city’s economy.

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8. Museum of Women (Museo de la Mujer)​

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• Significance: Dedicated to showcasing the history and achievements of Mexican women from a gender perspective.

• Experience: Explore exhibits that highlight the contributions of women throughout Mexican history, providing a broader understanding of their impact.

 

This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Mexico City's Historic Center, focusing on the influential women who have left a lasting mark on the city's history and culture.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

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The tour takes you through the Historic Center, a World Heritage site, passing or visiting magnificent landmarks including beautiful former Catholic schools & convents. We will unravel incredible stories at every turn, such as our Catholic Patroness Guadalupe and our founding mothers: Leona, Josefa & La Güera, plus world celebrities like Sor Juana Inés & Frida Kahlo, in multiple landmark buildings, museums, and monuments.

 

From ancient times to date, we will recall women who had a defining role in history, politics, arts, literature, education, religion, sports & science like Matilde Montoya, Mexico's first female physician.​ You will learn about Mexico's greatest women whilst meandering through the streets in which they lived, finishing at the Museum of Women, displaying history from a gender perspective.

 

WHERE YOU WILL BE

 

After starting next to Frida Kahlo’s former high school, we will visit it before proceeding to Plaza de Santo Domingo, the Palace of the Spanish Inquisition, the Old Medicine School, El Camino Real, working Federal Offices, the Old Central Customs House and the Museum of Women, all in the northern quarters of the city’s Historic Center.

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At two of the main squares within the 16th century city limits, we will discover where all these famous women lived and worked by walking on the scene and sharing stories seldom told.  We will see historical sites, the home of the first Náhuatl-Spanish interpreter and another of one of our founding mothers among many others.

 

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

 

From Coatlicue, the mother of all Aztec deities, to Frida Kahlo, you will learn of many women who marked 700 years of Mexican History from the life of the Aztec to the “adelitas” (weapon carriers in the Revolutionary Civil War) of which one went on to become what today would be called a trans-man, including a lieutenant nun and other scholars.

 

STARTING POINT, ENDING POINT, FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

 

The experience begins at the southern gate to the San Ildefonso compound. Visits do not return to the starting point. This experience ends at Museo de la Mujer, close to Metrobus station República de Argentina on Line 4N.  Zocalo metro station is six blocks away. 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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