- Palacio de Bellas Artes - Xiuhtlatzin: female ruler in the Toltec culture
We will begin by talking about a high relief located on the cover of the Palace of Fine Arts of an important character for Mesoamerica “Xiuhtlatzin”: the only female ruler in the Toltec culture.
It should be clarified that we did NOT enter the Museum of Fine Arts.
- Teatro de la Ciudad - Esperanza Iris: Known as the Queen of the Operetta (1900).
- Avenida Francisco I. Madero - “La Guera Rodriguez”
Temple of the Profess: Where we can discuss details about “La Güera Rodríguez”:
Creole woman of extraordinary beauty who participates in the independence war conspiracy.
Temple of the Profess and her house today the Estanquillo Museum.
We entered the Convent.
We do NOT enter the Museo del Estanquillo
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Museo del Templo Mayor - Malintzi: polyglot.
He served as an interpreter for Hernán Cortes.
We do not enter the Templo Mayor Museum
- Casa de Leona Vicario - Leona Vicario. She was a journalist, brilliant intellectual, social activist and notable heroine of the Independence of Mexico. Leona Vicario House, Santo Domingo square
We entered the house of Leona Vicario
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food
- Ticket to the Teotihuacan archaeological zone. $90 per person
5 ICONIC WOMEN FROM MEXICAN HISTORY
DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF 5 SIGNIFICANT WOMEN IN MEXICAN HISTORY AND EXPLORE THE BUILDINGS THAT ONCE WITNESSED THEIR LIFE AND DEEDS IN THE ZOCALO AREA.
WALKING TOUR OF ZOCALO CDMX
Xiuhtlatzin: The only female leader in Toltec culture around 1035. Her representation can be seen at the main entrance of the Palace of Fine Arts.
La Güera Rodríguez: A woman of extraordinary beauty who belongs to the Creole ethnicity, she took part in the conspiracy of the war of independence. Visit the Temple of the Profesa and see her house which has now been transformed into the Estanquillo Museum.
Esperanza Iris: She was renowned as the ‘Queen of Operetta’ in the 1900s. Discover her works at the Esperanza Iris Theater.
Malintzi: A gifted linguist. She acted as the translator for Hernán Cortes. Explore the Zócalo and main temple.
Leona Vicario: A strong woman who played a pivotal role in the realization of Mexican independence. Visit the Casa Leona Vicario.
*This guided tour is devoted to the narrative of eminent Women of Mexico, hence this tour is conducted by women.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
