Embark on a dynamic journey through the ABC’s of Mexican history and society, navigating the enchanting Alameda Gardens. Your adventure springs forth before the magnificent Bellas Artes building. Uncover how the Aztecs ingeniously crafted a floating city atop a lake as a safeguard against rival tribes. Unravel hidden tales about the Bellas Artes Theatre, where the illustrious Maria Callas first graced the stage in 1950, and gain insights into the well-known Latin American Tower, famous for its seismic endurance. As you traverse this realm, you will appreciate how the Alameda Gardens unite the old with the new. Your guide will shed light on the lore surrounding Dia De Los Muertos, the Catrina and the Mariachis, sprinkling some curious facts about antiquated Mexican cuisine. Concluding the tour, you will be enlightened about the history of Mexico’s Second Empire and its reigning figures - Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, Benito Juarez, and notably, Porfirio Diaz.