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Cultural Arts of City 9 Days The Perfect Balance of Learning, Fun and Culture

Starting in 2012, Experience set out on a journey to bring learning to life through travel and immersion. In collaboration with top universities and industry innovators, we provide unparalleled experiences that inspire students to excel in their educational and career goals. Engaging students in education through travel increases cultural awareness and broadens students’ horizons, inspiring a lifetime of discovery.

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All-Inclusive Pricing Activities, transportation, meals and services throughout our educational tours are covered, as stated on the program itineraries. We have no hidden fees and any out-of-pocket spending is designed to give our travelers the freedom to explore. Guides and drivers are well-compensated as part of our services included, so the trip can move along smoothly without worrying over the details. Once the program begins, there’s nothing else left to do but experience! Daily Itinerary (9 Days)

DAY 1 TRAVEL TO to local history back to the time of the and features Travel to Mexico City and meet the Tour Director upon arrival. painted by . Visit the nearby Robert Check in to the local-area hotel and share dinner. Brady Museum, where every corner of the former residence • Arrive in Mexico City and meet the Tour Director is covered in art from cultures all around the world and local • Check in to the hotel artists, including Kahlo. View the artwork of at his former home and studio, which is now an art DAY 2 MEXICO CITY gallery and artists’ residence in Cuernavaca. Travel back to Spend the day exploring the Historic Center of Mexico City, Mexico City at the end of the day. the Zócalo or the Plaza de la Constitución. At the • Spend the day in Cuernavaca Museum, see the wall of skulls and discover monoliths found • Explore the Cuauhnáhuac Regional Museum, the former within the excavated temple ruins of the Mexica and Aztecs. of Hernán Cortés Since the Metropolitan Cathedral dominates the north side of • Visit the Robert Brady Museum next to the Cuernavaca the square, it is hard to miss and happens to be ’s Cathedral oldest and largest cathedral. On the east side of the Zócalo is the • View the art of Siqueiros at La Tallera gallery , where there are murals crafted by Diego Rivera. • Return to Mexico City See where the muralist movement was nurtured into a true skill at the Former College of San Ildefonso. Among one of the notable DAY 4 MEXICO CITY artists of the muralist movement, Diego Rivera’s murals are also On a walking tour from San Ángel to Coyoacán in Mexico City, up at the Secretaría de Educación Pública for all to see. visit the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y , the • Spend the day in the heart of Mexico City, the Zócalo former home of these two amazing artists. Next stop on the • Discover ruins and relics of the Mexica and Aztecs at the walk is the Arte Carrillo Gil Museum, a constantly growing Templo Mayor Museum collection of local and international art. Continuing on, arrive • Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace and Former at the to explore the life and work of one College of San Ildefonso of the best-known artists of the 20th century in her former • See the murals of Diego Rivera at the Secretaría de home. End the tour at the peaceful Frida Kahlo Park, featuring a Educación Pública sculpture of the artist and dedicated to her memory. • Full-day walking tour from San Ángel to Coyoacán DAY 3 MEXICO CITY AND CUERNAVACA • Start the tour at the Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Take a private tour of Cuernavaca today, known as the City of Frida Kahlo Eternal Spring in recognition of the local abundance of flowers • Visit the Arte Carrillo Gil Museum and moderate climate. Standing out in the center of the city • Explore the Frida Kahlo Museum is the Palace of Hernán Cortés, now a museum dedicated • End the walking tour at Frida Kahlo Park DAY 5 MEXICO CITY, TEOTIHUACÁN AND TEPOTZOLÁN DAY 7 MEXICO CITY Travel far back in time today to discover ancient civilizations At the Museo Diego Rivera, view “Dream of a Sunday and religious history. Starting at the ancient City of the Gods, or Afternoon in Alameda Park,” which was inspired by the nearby park. San Juan Teotihuacán, go on a guided tour of the Avenue of the Enter the to see their collection of murals Dead, Pyramid of the Moon, Temple of Quetzalcóatl, Pyramid and architectural decorations that represent local traditions. On of the Sun and Palace of Quetzalpapalotl. In the afternoon, a visit to the (MUNAL), explore the vast continue on to Tepotzotlán to visit both the National Museum of galleries with impressive artworks by the three main leaders of the Viceroyalty and the Templo de San Francisco Javier. After a full muralist movement: Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco. day, return to Mexico City for the evening. • Experience the Museo Mural Diego Rivera • Guided tour of the ancient remains of San Juan Teotihuacán • Enter the Palacio de Bellas Artes • Continue to Tepotzotlán to visit the National Museum of • Explore the galleries of the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) Viceroyalty and Templo de San Francisco Javier • Return to Mexico City DAY 8 MEXICO CITY Join the pilgrimage to the shrine of Mexico’s patron saint, the DAY 6 MEXICO CITY Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Enter the New Basilica, For the day, go to the oldest and largest public park in Latin where the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe is artfully America, best known as Bosque de Chapultepec. Explore the placed so that visitors can see her from any angle in the building. local cultural roots on a visit to Museo Nacional de Antropología While here, explore the surrounding buildings, including the Old (National Museum of Anthropology; MNA). Visit the art museum Basilica and the exact site on Tepeyac Hill where the Virgin of dedicated to the legacy of David Alfaro Siqueiros, Sala de Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego. Afterwards, go shopping at Arte Público Siqueiros. View Frida Kahlo’s “” one of the largest and oldest markets in Mexico City, painting at the Museo de Arte Moderno, among a vast gallery Market. Take a walking tour of the Avenida de los Insurgentes, of other artworks by , Diego Rivera, David Alfaro known as the longest avenue in Latin America. On this tour, Siqueiros and José Clemente Orozco. view the World Trade Center, stop at the Polyforum Siqueiros to • Explore the cultural roots evident at the Museo Nacional see the largest mural in the world and end at the Teatro de los de Antropología Insurgentes. For our final evening in Mexico City, relax on a boat • See the artistic legacy left behind at Sala de Arte Público ride through the colorful floating gardens of . Siqueiros • Pilgrimage to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe • View artwork at the Museo de Arte Moderno • Go shopping at • Walk along the Avenida de los Insurgentes • Floating garden boat ride in Xochimilco

DAY 9 MEXICO CITY TO HOME • Depart Mexico City and travel home. Trip Information

Learning Outcomes

On this cultural arts tour of Mexico City, learn about the local ancient civilizations, religious heritage, artists and activists firsthand. Explore the muralist movement, depicting Mexican history and identity, through the murals of Siqueiros, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and other activist artists of that era. Dig into the archaeological past of Mexico, discovering ancient ruins and artifacts of the Aztecs and more. Get to know one of the best-known artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo, whose paintings incorporate indigenous symbolism along with brilliant self-portraits that express themes of identity and human anatomy. Gain a deeper understanding of the Catholic heritage of Mexico, including the story behind the appearance Servicesof the Virgin of Guadalupe Included to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill. With a curated curriculum for educators to apply with the program, students are empowered to put their learning into practice before, during and after the trip.

Services Included

Accommodations Transportation Round-Trip Flights Meals Quality, safe hotels with twin All transportation is provided Airfare covers round-trip All three meals are provided or triple occupancy that are throughout the program. flights from major airports. daily, featuring local cuisine. centrally located.

Education Tours and Activities Curated Experiences Full-Time Tour Directors Interactive learning Scheduled activities, Customized experiences Full-time Tour Directors are experiences designed to experiences and guided developed by travel experts on site for the duration of expand educational and tours are all included. to promote learning and the trip, for an all-inclusive career goals. engagement. experience.

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Our proprietary security software innovates student travel, keeping everyone connected in real time. We provide peace of mind for parents and educators wherever students go, with features that find students immediately and improve communication efficiency. Every educational tour with Experience is equipped with our travel technology, available for use by educators, students and parents.

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