Mexican architecture: Luis Barragan

The main objective of this trip is to visit mexican architecture through the work of Mexican  architects, without forgetting the traces of the Aztecs. We will focus on new buildings by contemporary architects.

Luis Barragán was one of the most important Mexican architects of the 20th century. His work was refining a language in which we find elements of Maghrebi and African architecture.  Ricardo  Legorreta’s work is based on the proportions of intense color and the conviction of structural and architectural elements.

We will take a guided tour of Mexico City and the surrounding area; Guadalajara and we will stop at other important sites like Toluca, Teotihuacán and Tlatelolco. We will give you a global overview of a good portion of the country through its architecture, not forgetting the historical, cultural and gastronomic aspects.

INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP THROUGH THE MEXICAN ARCHITECTURE

– Preparation of itinerary and tour guided by an architect throughout the trip.
– Lodging in 3* in double room.
– Breakfast.
– Transfer to/from airport.
– Private bus during the day for tours, according to program.
– Transport to/from Guadalajara from Mexico City
– Basic travel insurance.
* Can be changed according to client needs.

DAY 1 – MEXICO CITY (Flight previous day)

Meet participants at airport for check in.

Arrival and meet group in Mexico City.

Transport to hotel, lodging in Mexico City. Dinner and free evening.

 DAY 2 – MEXICO CITY

Breakfast. Visit the historical center: Alameda Central, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Department of External Relations by Legorreta, Palacio de Correos (Art Nouveau) and Torre Latinoamericana.

In the afternoon, we will visit: Madero Street (pedestrian), Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral/Sanctuary, National Palace, Templo Mayor (Aztecs), San Ildefonso College, Legislative Palace by San Lázaro, Walk down Paseo de la Reforma avenue, Ángel de la Independencia, Diana Cazadora, Chapultepec, Viceregal Temples and buildings in the historic center.

Return to hotel, dinner and free evening.

 DAY 3 – MEXICO CITY. BARRAGAN​

Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit:

House-studio Luis Barragán and Gilardi House. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will visit: Las Capuchinas Convert, Papalote Children’s Museum by Ricardo Legorreta and the National Anthropology Museum by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez.

Return to hotel, dinner and free evening.

DAY 4 – TEOTIHUACAN​

Breakfast. Private bus to Teotihuacán (48 km. from Mexico City). In the morning, we will visit the archeological zone of Teotihuacán.

Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will visit Tlatelolco: Plaza de Las Tres Culturas: archeological zone (Aztecs) and Temple of Santiago (Viceregal), University Cultural Center by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Habitable Unit by Mario Pani.

Return to hotel, dinner and free evening.

DAY 5 – GUADALAJARA​

Breakfast. Travel by private bus to Guadalajara (570 km. from Mexico City), lunch included during the trip. We will visit: Satellite Towers by Luis Barragán, stop in Bacardí y Cía by Mies van der Rohe & Félix Candela, Stop in Santiago de Querétaro to visit Nestlé laboratories by Michel Rojkind. Arrive in Guadalajara (approx. 4 hrs.) Rest of the day free. We suggest visiting the historic center.

Check in hotel in Guadalajara, dinner and free evening.

 DAY 6 – GUADALAJARA

Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit: Clavigero House by Luis Barragán in its first stage. Walking tour of: Revolution Park, Hotel del Río and the exterior of 2 houses, all by Luis Barragán. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will visit: Puerta de Hierro Zapopan, Cube Tower by Carme Pinòs and other building by Ignacio Díaz Morales.

Return to hotel, dinner and free evening.

 DAY 7 – GUADALAJARA – M.CITY​

Breakfast. Check out of hotel. Private bus back to Mexico City. Stop in Toluca (about
1 hour from Mexico City) to visit the Museum of Chocolate by Michel Rojkind. Arrive at Mexico City. Visit Santa Fe (development on the outskirts of Mexico City with contemporary buildings).

Return to hotel, check out, dinner and free evening.

DAY 8 – UNAM- COYOACAN​

Breakfast. We will visit the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Includes: University compound by Mario Pani, Olympic Stadium, Central Library by Juan O’Gorman, Department of Architecture, Engineering and Social Sciences, Rectory plaza and tower, University Museum of Contemporary Art, Nezahualcoyotl room. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon, we will visit: House-Studio of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo by Juan O’Gorman, National Center of the Arts (various architects: Legorreta + Enrique Norten, etc.).

Return to hotel, dinner and free evening.

DAY 9 – CONDESA- RACETRACK​

Breakfast. In the morning, we will visit the José Vasconcelos National Library by Alberto Kalach, the Countess National Auditorium by Abraham Zabludovsky + Teodoro González de León.

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon, we will visit: Polanco (various contemporary buildings), Soumaya Museum and Hotel Habita.
Return to hotel, dinner and free evening.

Note: (Day 10 – return flight)​