Santa Maria la Rivera floating bookstore, murals and pulque

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About this activity

Start your adventure at the spectacular Vasconcelos Library, and admire Gabriel Orozco’s “Mobile Matrix”. Afterwards, he performs "urban archaeology" of the neighborhood to discover the 1957 mural of José Gordillo, a hidden masterpiece that has survived earthquakes and the passage of time.

Continue to the vibrant colors of Gilberto Aceves Navarro's "War and Peace" mural, which shows the transition to the modern art era in Mexico. But the true essence of Porfiriato awaits you at Niña Oscura, a "secret" bookstore located in an early 20th century house, where you will find old books difficult to obtain.

Finally, visit the legendary Moorish Kiosk, a cast iron jewel in the heart of the Alameda, before closing the day at La Joya de Santa María. In this traditional pulqueria, toast authentic "cured" (fermented agave sap or a beer if you prefer), and immerse yourself in the neighborhood atmosphere!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Andrés

Ages: Children (8–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: A glass of pulque in "The Jewel"

Itinerary

Biblioteca Vasconcelos

30 min

Admire the impressive architecture of the Mobile Library, as well as the skeleton of a gray whale hanging on the first floor, the "Mobile Matrix", by Gabriel Orozco. Get lost among the shelves and locate jewelry of your favorite genre with the help of your guide.
Santa Maria la Ribera

20 min

Visit Gilberto Acevez Navarro’s murals “La guerra y la paz” (1996) on Avenida Alzate and José Gordillo’s murals in the “Casa del Maestro” (1957), works of art lost in the urban jungle and official abandonment.
Kiosco Morisco

20 min

Admire a masterpiece of Mexican architecture, characterized by its intricate design and intense red color, which make it the symbol of the neighborhood.
Stop 4

30 min

Enter a small pulqueria, a bar where this traditional pre-Hispanic drink is sold. It is a place with more than 100 years of history, serving clients since before the Mexican Revolution.