Artistic Mexico

Mexican art is exemplary and Mexico City contains a rich plethora of art, ranging from paintings to pottery, artisan craftwork, architecture, photography and murals. Mexico City is rich in heritage and this art tour will show you some of the best examples of its rich heritage. This will include works by the Socialist muralist Diego Rivera and his wife Frida Kahlo who worked in the capital in The 1920s-1940s. Their home, designed by architect Juan O'Gorman, is now a museum dedicated to the couple and filled with their work and possess...

Today we will head out to the ancient town of Cuernavaca, which was founded in 1,200 BC. We will visit the Robert Brady Museum, named after the American artist and collector who lived there for 24 years. There are several paintings by famous Mexican artists, including Frida Kahlo, but the main feature is the sheer immensity and diversity of the collection. We will then continue to the stunning colonial town of Taxco. Along the way, we will appreciate rugged mountains and agricultural land. Arriving at the town, white houses will gree...

In the morning, we will travel to the historical San Miguel Allende. The elegant colonial buildings and cobbled streets are picture-perfect. There is also a fine selection of art galleries, boutiques and restaurants to explore. The artistic spirit of colonial Mexico is perfectly represented at San Miguel de Allende. Nestled in Mexico’s central highlands, San Miguel de Allende expresses the rich heritage and vibrant cosmopolitan spirit of Guanajuato’s famous "art–tastic" colonial city. 

San Miguel de Allende is considered to be the artistic centre of Mexico, with painters, sculptors, artisans and jewellers from all over Mexico, as well as other countries, have made this town their home. No doubt attracted by the stunning colonial architecture, tree-filled plazas and picturesque mountain setting. As a result, there are several galleries featuring the work of both Mexican and international artists. We will visit the exhibits in the galleries, the artisan market and the main square. There is a spectacular amount of Mex...

Today is a free day to explore this delightful town and to wander its colonial, cobbled streets and art galleries. 

Today is the final day of this artistic celebration of Mexican artwork. We will head back to Mexico City airport for your flight back home or on to your next exciting destination.