Virtual Tour of Tacuba Street in Mexico City

Overview 

Join this virtual tour to discover the old road Tacuba Street, which is located in the heart of the historic center of Mexico City. Built in the 14th century, Tacuba (formerly called "Tlacopan") was one of the original avenues that connected the Aztecs’ capital city Mexico-Tenochtitlan, an island, to the mainland. Since then, it has been used consistently and is even mentioned in some of the first dispatches from Spanish colonizers. As a result, it has been a location of both happy and sad historical events, and been witness to the daily life activities of its inhabitants for centuries. Connect to your expert guide live and hear the incredible history of this monumental street!

Highlights

• Discover some interesting aspects of the daily life on this historic road in Mexico City.
• Learn about this ancient street through the architecture of the buildings along Tacuba Street. 
• Hear fascinating stories about historical buildings dating to the 14th century. 
• Get acquainted with the daily life of the people who live and work in this historic area.

Why take virtual tours with us

• Interactive: each experience is a real-time conversation with a local host.
• Authentic: learn about and discover unique places via live-streaming.
• Convenient: travel without leaving home over a high-speed internet connection.
• Personalized: share your interests with us to customize the experience.

How it works

1. book your date and time;
2. receive a Zoom link from us;
3. connect at the agreed time and enjoy the tour.

Equipment needed: Zoom app (free version is enough); PC, tablet, or smartphone with a mic and speaker (most devices have this built-in); high-speed internet connection (>3 Mbps).

Notes

• For FAQs and more info about virtual tours click here.
• The price is per tour - as many people as you want can attend (sharing 1 screen - 1 Zoom link will be sent).