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Santa Maria la Ribera The Best Kept Secret of CDMX

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover Santa Maria la Ribera, one of the most historic and authentic neighborhoods of Mexico City, on a tour full of architecture, culture and hidden corners.

During the experience we will visit emblematic places such as the Vasconcelos Library, the University Museum of the Chopo, the historic Opera Theatre, the Parish of San Cosme y San Damian, the House of figureheads and the Church of the Holy Family.

We will also enjoy traditional gastronomic stops as we explore the local life of the neighborhood. The tour includes the iconic Moorish Kiosk, the fascinating Museum of Geology and ends in the classic Salon Paris.

Perfect for travelers looking to discover a different, authentic and cultural face of CDMX.

What's Included

  • Museum entrance Geology
  • Certified Guide
  • Meals Does not include food or beverages
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Eje 1 Nte. S/N
Buenavista, Cuauhtémoc, 06350 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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End point

Jaime Torres Bodet 151
Sta María la Ribera, Cuauhtémoc, 06400 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

We ended up in the oldest canteen in the area, salon Paris famous because there he composed several songs José Alfredo Jiménez, the king of ranchera song

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Biblioteca Vasconcelos

We start at the most beautiful library in the CDMX
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museo Universitario del Chopo (pass by)

A place where Mexican rock starts
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Cine Opera

An abandoned cinema we will tell its story
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tacos "El Paisa"

taste the best tacos in town, tacos el paisa with a michelline star
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

UNAM CENTRO MASCARONES- (DGTIC-ENALLT)

A colonial house that has to do with the history of the colony
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Casa Siza (pass by)

Modernity of the colony
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Parroquia Josefina de la Sagrada Familia

A unique church of its kind Neo-Byzantine style
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kiosco Morisco

a kiosk symbol of porphyriate
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museo de Geologia de la UNAM

an impressive museum where we will see dinosaurs and a mammoth
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Salón París

We finish the tour in a typical canteen of the colony
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Maria la Ribera The Best Kept Secret of CDMX?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Museum entrance Geology
  • Certified Guide
  • MealsDoes not include food or beverages

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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