Vasconcelos Library and Santa Maria la Ribera

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About this activity

️ Santa Maria la Ribera: A Journey Through Time

Discover the fascinating Santa Maria la Ribera, Mexico City’s first modern colony, where the splendor of the Porfiriato still resonates.

On this tour, you will reveal the hidden history behind its iconic houses and marvel at the geometry and light of the iconic Moorish Kiosk, a true heart of the neighborhood.

But the Ribera is also cutting edge. Explore contemporary architectural gems such as the impressive Vasconcelos Library and the enigmatic Chopo Museum.

This tour is a complete immersion that unites history, art, science, gastronomy and the vibrant pulse of urban life. An experience that guarantees an unforgettable perspective on the evolution of the capital. Join and live the Ribera!.

Surprise yourself and delight the great variety Gastronomic is recommended several places where you can enjoy several dishes.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Aztecadventour

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation
Included: Bottled water: Blocker, umbrellas/umbrellas, water, churros and ice cream.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Alameda de Santa Maria La Ribera

30 min Admission included

Start at the Moorish Kiosk and Alameda de Santa Maria la Ribera (25 - 30 min)

Morisco Kiosk: Marvel at this architectural gem. History, Mudéjar style, focal point of the neighborhood.

Central Alameda : Observe daily life.

Emblematic Buildings : Brief description of the surrounding architecture.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos

30 min Admission included

Step into one of the most iconic and avant-garde spaces in Mexico City: the Vasconcelos Library. Known as the modern “megalibrary” or “Noah’s Ark”, this tour will take you to explore Alberto Kalach’s striking architectural design, hanging bookshelves, art collection and innovative concept as a center of knowledge and culture for the 21st century. Discover how this building redefines public space and the reading experience.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

On axis 1, front door, reference green coffee stand pickup Coffe
On the side where this 7 raise
In front of the steps of the Moorish Kiosk

End point

On axis 1, front door, reference green coffee stand pickup Coffe
On the side where this 7 raise
In front of the steps of the Moorish Kiosk

Pickup points

Hotel Black Boutique
Casa Almamia
Hostal Reforma
Nido Condesa by RentinBA
Novotel Mexico City Centro Historico
Hotel Santa Maria
Hotel Casa Ensenada Luxury Boutique Hotel
Punta Alameda
Ubicuo
Hotel Escala Centro Historico
Coliving Casa kubo
Capitalia - Apartments Reforma Centro

and 329 more pickup points

At the place where both parties conclude the collection. The tour has a start time/ the appointment is before for the pickup, depending on the traffic in the city the mode of transfer is by public transport (metrobus) to speed up the arrival of the starting point of this tour, CDMX has demonstrations and some traffic when using this means of transport speeds up mobility in the city because they have the freest traffic.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Gastronomy of the Barrio

Gastronomy and cravings Mexican

Duration: 3 hours

Mexican Cravings and Pulque

kiosk, Dalia market,: Class of origin of pulque, food, tastings and pulque.
Vasconcelos Library and Santa Maria la Ribera