For
travelers looking to experience the art and cuisine of Mexico City, consider
Tia Stephanie Tours (www.tiastephanietours.com). Since 2006, Stephanie
Schneiderman, founder of Tia Stephanie Tours, has been running tours in Mexico
on art, architecture, culture and cuisine. This year she enhanced her offerings
with five in-depth Mexico City Cultural Journeys.
The 2016 options follow, with dates and prices.
Mexico
City 101 — Tia Stephanie takes travelers from the Historic Center, with
its baroque and neoclassical architecture; the Palace of Fine Arts with its
Tiffany glass curtain, murals by Rivera, Orozco and Tamayo; the National Museum
of Anthropology; Polanco neighborhood; the cobblestone streets of San Angel;
and city markets. Available at any time upon request. Pricing upon request.
Mexico
City: Art, Culture, and Cuisine — The tour delves into the Mexican Muralism Movement, with
an in-depth look at Diego Rivera. It also looks at the highly personal work of
Frida Kahlo and how the vision of these artists is used as a window to the
history and politics of Mexico. Aug. 14 to 21, from $2,435 per person.
The
Enduring Legacy of Frida Kahlo — Travelers experience Frida
mania. This special Anniversary of Frida’s Birth Journey will showcase some
special exhibits of Frida’s artwork and her collection of indigenous clothing. July 3 to 10, from $2,440 per person.
The
Mexican Rebozo Tour — The rebozo (traditional shawl) is an emblem of Mexico. This year, Tia
Stephanie’s annual rebozo trip is scheduled around the Feria del Rebozo in
Tenancingo, an area near Mexico City that is the country's rebozo mecca. In
Mexico City, visit the shrine of Nuestro Senor del Rebozo and see the Franz
Mayer Museum's antique rebozo collection. Sept. 8 to 17, from $2,685 per person.
The
Culture and Cuisine of Mexico: Traditional to Contemporary — This tour takes travelers on a
journey to explore the ancient foods of Mexico. In Mexico City they see how
heritage foods, such as ancient corn, vanilla and amaranth, are being
interpreted in very contemporary ways at restaurants such as Enrique Olvera’s
Pujol and Jorge Vallejo’s Quintonil. Available any time
upon request. Pricing upon request.