Architecture
Mexico City
Towers of Satélite & Cuadra San Cristóbal Tour
115.00 USD
per person:
Duration:
4 Hours
Tour Guide:
Licensed Architect
Availability:
Daily departures for private and solo passenger tours. Shared tours available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (a minimum of 3 guests is required for shared tours to be scheduled)
Mode of Transportation:
VW Beetle convertible or VW classic Combi bus with a guide & driver
Visited Places:
Las Torres de Satélite, La Fuente de los Amantes, Cuadra San Cristóbal, El Bebedero and more.
Description
On this shorter version of our daylong Luis Barragan tour, we will have you travel north of the city to introduce you to some of the architect’s most iconic works: The Towers of Satélite (Torres de Satélite), Cuadra San Cristóbal (the stables/equestrian estate), the Fountain of the Lovers (La Fuente de los Amantes) and the Through (El Bebedero). During our 4-hour tour, and guided by a licensed architect, discover the distinct elements present in all Luis Barragán’s later works, and how his command of elements such as texture, light and shadow effects, and color so skillfully trigger emotions in the eye of the beholder.
Detailed Itinerary
The Towers of Satélite & Cuadra San Cristóbal Tour includes:
- Torres de Satélite (Barragan/Goeritz/Reyes) 1957-1958
- Fuente de los Amantes (The Fountain of the Lovers)
- Cuadra San Cristóbal (1966-1968)
- El Bebedero/Las Arboledas (The Trough and walkway)
Tour Highlights
All Towers of Satélite & Cuadra San Cristóbal tours are given by professional architects and offer exclusive access to Cuadra San Cristóbal in addition to the stops listed below:
- Torres de Satélite or Towers of Satélite a Barragan/Goeritz/Reyes project, 1957-1958
- Fuente de Los Amantes or the Fountain of the Lovers, Barragan 1964
- Cuadra San Cristóbal, The Stables/Equestrian Estate, Barragan 1966-1968
- El Bebedero or The Through/Las Arboledas, Barragan 1958-1961
What does the tour include?
Your Towers of Satélite & Cuadra San Cristóbal tour includes:
- Transportation in a VW Beetle convertible or vintage VW Combi bus
- Your guide (a licensed architect) during the 4 hour tour
- Admission fee and photo permit for Cuadra San Cristóbal
- Bottled water
- Coffee break
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel for private tours and selected locations across the city for shared tours
Not included in your Luis Barragan tour are:
- Purchases you may choose to make along the way
- Gratuities you may choose to give at your discretion
Rest & Conditions
Shared tour: $115.00 per person.
Travel with other guests on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays. A combined minimum of 3 guests is required for shared tours to be scheduled. If the minimum guest requirements are not met, we will offer you possibility to travel on a private basis.
Private tour: $165.00 per person.
A vehicle and guide will be assigned just to your group. A minimum of 2 guests is required.
Solo passenger tour: $325.00.
Travel on your own with a guide and vehicle just for you.
* Discounts available for groups of 6 or more, please inquire. Children under the age 13 pay half-price.
Book your City Tour now! We only require a small reservation fee.
Full payment by credit card or in cash is only required on the day of your tour.
Reviews
Couldn't have been better!
14/02/2020
5.0
The tour of the Satellite Towers and Cuadra San Cristóbal couldn't have been better with Alfonso as our guide. Being an architect, he was extremely knowledgeable and had a genuine appreciation for the work of Luis Barragán. He ...
A great eye-opening experience.
13/02/2020
5.0
This was a great introduction to Luis Barragan's work. Our architect said that the house/stables were a highlight so due to our limited time in CDMX, we opted for 1/2 day tour... I LOVED seeing the towers as well. All ...
A perfect day!
29/02/2020
5.0
Very enjoyable experience with excellent guides. I will be recommending the tour to all my architect friends.
Couldn't have been better!
14/02/2020
5.0
The tour of the Satellite Towers and Cuadra San Cristóbal couldn't have been better with Alfonso as our guide. Being an architect, he was extremely knowledgeable and had a genuine appreciation for the work of Luis Barragán. He offered a commanding history of the projects, and of architecture in general. His patience and relaxed manner were greatly appreciated by our party of 4. The tour was well worth the investment and I wouldn't have had such a rich experience without Traveling Beetle or Alfonso. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in Barragán.
A great eye-opening experience.
13/02/2020
5.0
This was a great introduction to Luis Barragan's work. Our architect said that the house/stables were a highlight so due to our limited time in CDMX, we opted for 1/2 day tour... I LOVED seeing the towers as well. All went smoothly. The guide gave us sufficient time to absorb all that we were seeing...others on the tour were fun to be with...all in all a great eye-opening experience.
A perfect day!
29/02/2020
5.0
Very enjoyable experience with excellent guides. I will be recommending the tour to all my architect friends.
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