Discover the fascinating history of the Jewish community in Mexico, from their arrival with the conquistadors to their contributions to the textile and jewelry industries and the modern financial system.
Discover the fascinating history of the Jewish community in Mexico, from their arrival with the conquistadors to their contributions to the textile and jewelry industries and the modern financial system.
- Librería Porrúa - The journey begins with an introductory chat from a terrace overlooking the ruins of the Great Aztec Temple, highlighting the harmonious coexistence of religions in modern Mexico.
- Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico - A walk behind the Metropolitan Cathedral leads to the Chapel of the Souls, where teachings against…
- Librería Porrúa - The journey begins with an introductory chat from a terrace overlooking the ruins of the Great Aztec Temple, highlighting the harmonious coexistence of religions in modern Mexico.
- Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico - A walk behind the Metropolitan Cathedral leads to the Chapel of the Souls, where teachings against heresy (other religions) are displayed. This spot offers a view of the colonial architecture, designed during the Spanish Inquisition to “keep the Jews away.”
- Plaza de Santo Domingo - Explore the main trading marketplace from the 16th to the 19th centuries, where Jews in hiding traded their goods under the watchful eyes of the Palace of the Inquisition. At the palace, uncover its hidden anti-Semitic messages, as well as those on the Santo Domingo church, marking the start of El Camino Real, a safe route for Jewish traders of the era.
- Antiguo Palacio de la Santa Inquisición - Pass by the Inquisition’s Administration building and living quarters, adjacent to its Perpetual Prison, where Jews faced torture and execution.
- Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso - View from the outside the place where Diego Rivera (of Sephardic origin) met Frida Kahlo (of Ashkenazim origin). Learn about the Mexican anti-Fascist movement’s role in canceling the first and only anti-Semitic national convention and welcoming Lev Davidovich Bronstein (a.k.a. Leon Trotsky) as a refugee.
- Plaza Loreto - At Plaza Loreto, pass by the first purpose-built synagogue, Sephardic Mount Sinai, in Mexico, and the neighboring Nidjei Israel, the first Ashkenazim synagogue, where the experience concludes.
- Sinagoga Historica Justo Sierrra - Visit the decommissioned first Ashkenazim synagogue in Mexico.

- Entrance fees to select public and private venues included or waived.
- Entrance fees to select public and private venues included or waived.
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Discover the rich tapestry of Mexican Jewish heritage!
Take a historical journey through 500 years of Jewish life in Mexico.
Experience a unique adventure that intertwines history, culture, and remarkable human resilience.
Visit the first Sephardic temple, a vibrant testament to cultural preservation, and explore the historic first Ashkenazi synagogue,…
Discover the rich tapestry of Mexican Jewish heritage!
Take a historical journey through 500 years of Jewish life in Mexico.
Experience a unique adventure that intertwines history, culture, and remarkable human resilience.
Visit the first Sephardic temple, a vibrant testament to cultural preservation, and explore the historic first Ashkenazi synagogue, where the echoes of past generations can be felt.
From the crypto-Jews of the Viceregal era to 20th-century refugees in search of a new home, every stone, every building, and every story holds a profound tale waiting to be uncovered.
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