For the Love of Frida Art Tour 2017
“For the Love of Frida” Mexico Art Tour 2017
FOR THE LOVE OF FRIDA ART TOUR
Including Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival)
October 27 November 11, 2017
For all booking and to ensure flights are coordinated please contact our
Travel and bookings co-ordinator Judy Watters of Hello World Travel to discuss your flight requirements:
[email protected] or call 0417 637 445
For more information and any questions on the tour please contact either
Shelley McDonald [email protected] or call 0402 485 974
Or Samadhi Hart on [email protected] or call 0401 064 408
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Itinerary
Friday 27 October Leave Australia to arrive in Mexico City on the 27th October. To book your
flights, contact our Travel Co-ordinator Judy Watters via email [email protected] or call 0417 637 445.
Friday 27 October Arrival Day - Welcome to Mexico City! We will be greeted at the airport by our local tour guide Leo and transferred to Chaya Bed and Breakfast the most amazing
but we call it home when in Mexico City. You can chill out in the rooftop cactus garden, sit around in a hammock or take in the view. This is an absolute gem of a property. Located on the rooftop (third floor) of a very art deco
style artist hub, opposite Almeda Park and right next door to one of Diego Riveras most famous murals we are within walking distance to so much that Mexico offers.
We will arrive late but there are numerous restaurants available downstairs to grab
something for a late dinner. There is great coffee on the ground floor and a yoga
studio right underneath us and so many young up and coming artists studios in this building you could spend a whole afternoon in here alone!
Stay 8 nights
CHAYA B&B Doctor Mora 9 Piso 3, Cuauhtémoc, Centro, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Phone: +52 55 5512 9074
Please note there is no elevator in this building. Once you recover from the news that
there is no elevator, you will be pleased for the location, the excellent coffee available
on the ground floor and the great breakfast each morning with your choice of Mexican or Western options. (Staff will transport your luggage to the top floor)
Art Deco building under Chaya B&B, twin room and the view from the rooftop
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Saturday 28 October Walking Tour After a leisurely breakfast at CHAYA, Leo our tour guide will meet us for a full day walking tour taking in the historic centre of Mexico City. Features will include the Zoccolo, the largest city square in Mexico, the murals of Diego Rivera in the National Palace, ruins from the main temples of the Aztecs, and a welcome lunch at the Azul Historico, a hip downtown restaurant. During the afternoon we will check out the Pastellerias and the
Panaderias (Bakeries and cake shops) and even a visit to the famous El Morro for authentic
National Palace and the murals of Diego Rivera, making tortillas at Azul Historico and walking the streets in downtown Mexico City
Meet the locals in the Zoccolo – all dressed up for the Day of the Dead
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Frida’s home “Casa Azul” (The Blue House) Coyoacan
Sunday 29 October - 9am we will be collected at our Hotel by Leo and driven to
the bohemian disctrict of Coyoacan. The neighbourhood of Frida Kahlo. Our first stop
will be Casa Azul, Frida s lifelong home. Time permitting, we will do some sketching
in the gardens where inspiration abounds! After we have recovered from being in
Tostadas a traditional Mexican food at a place Trip Advisor gives a 5 star rating to!
The afternoon is then yours to wander the local neighbourhood and food and art
markets. This is a great place to start your shopping you will find everything here
from clothing to sculpture, to handbags and every possible Mexican craft you can imagine! Prices are great and the locals are friendly. You will also see this area at its
most colourful as festivities are beginning for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos (Day
of the Dead Festival). Make sure you have your cameras this is truly a spectacle!
ighbourhood,
you can also visit the Leon Trotsky Museum for a dose of Russian history, or any
number of local museums or galleries we can give you a list of your options on the
day! Hang on to your Casa Azul ticket too folks as this also gives you free admittance to
Diego Riveras pre Columbian Sculptural Museum in San Angel. 6pm - Leo will pick us up in Coyoacan and return us to our hotel. The night is your
own!
Coyoacan: Mercado des Artisanias, Fridas Studio, Frida Mural, Tostadas in the Market, Frida’s wheelchair
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Monday 30th October Free Day - Because by this stage, we expect everyone to be well and truly exhausted this is a free day for everyone to do their own thing. We can provide a list
of suggestions and maps for a number of walkable options you might like to visit the palace of fine Arts, check out the Diego Rivera Murals, go shopping, head to the local artist market, or even a leisurely sleep in and lunch so many options!
Local Sculpture, The famous Diego Rivera Mural of Almedia Park, Palacio de Bellas Artes, The two Fridas at Gallery of Modern Art
Tuesday 31st October Teotihuacan Pyramids - After breakfast, Leo will collect us for a 9am getaway we will head to the Aztec Pyramids in the famous Teotihuacan region, built
in Mesoamerica. We will aim to climb the Pyramid of the Sun, the third largest
Pyramid in the world. We will also visit the ruins of homes still standing from the Mayan times. This is a truly fascinating experience. It is important however that we pace ourselves as Mexico City is located 2225 metres above sea level and it takes a
while to adjust to the altitude. After our climb we will have lunch at a local restaurant
and then call in to a wholesale art market where you can purchase black clay and
obsidian carvings before heading back to our hotel for a rest before the night s
festivities.
The Sun Pyramid at Teotihuacan, Climbing highly recommended but not mandatory!
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Tuesday 31st October Day of the Dead Night It s time to party and dress up (optional of course) but where else can you let your hair down and make a fool out of yourself where no-one knows you? Leo will transfer us back to Coyoacan for the beginnings of the Halloween and Day of the Dead festivities everyone takes part in the dress ups here this is an experience to remember. You can choose to do your own makeup and Frida hair, or have the locals do it for a few pesos whatever you do make sure
you have your camera. We will grab dinner at one of the local Coyoacan restaurants and party until e had enough, or just sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy the parade as it passes. Either way you will have a ball!
10Pm Leo will pick us up and return us to our accommodation for the night.
Coyoacan Artists Market, Dressing up for Day of the Dead and Halloween
Los Dias de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is an annual Mexican tradition which sombre event, rather a chance to remember those no longer with us. People return
to the family home over the two day event to gather and pray with friends and family
members all with the aim of helping those who have passed on their spiritual journey.
Coyoacan Art, face painting, sculpture and Shrines are all part of the Day of the Dead festivities
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Wednesday 1st November Artists Market After a leisurely breakfast, we will walk to the largest Arts and Crafts market in Mexico City that offers a one stop shopping experience for every imaginable artform from all over Mexico! Enjoy a morning of non-stop This is art market paradise and you could easily stay the entire day. The prices here are very good and you will not tire of the incredible variety of works here. Choose from indigenous clothing and textiles, felt and pom poms from Chiapas, clay
sculptures from Puebla and Oaxaca, black clay and the magnificent and endless versions of the Tree of Life (pictured bottom right), tinwork and nichos (retablos), beadwork and the colourful and creative Alabrijes (fantastical creatures).. the list goes on and we promise you will not leave empty handed.
Mercado De Las Artisanias, textiles, weaving, tin nichos, embroidery and colourful clay work
Day of the Dead Parade For those that wish to view the Day of the Dead street Parade, we will make our way back to the historical centre to view the
and only the second time the parade has taken place so expect large crowds. Bring your camera and video as this is guaranteed to offer you a visual feast for the eyes! For those that may not want to tackle it, you can always keep shopping!
To watch a video of the 2016 street parade, click this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWwT-r2uBv4&t=88s
The Day of the Dead Street Parade
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWwT-r2uBv4&t=88s
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Thursday 2nd November Frida and Diego Day 9am start for a FULL DAY sightseeing on our tour bus to visit the Delores Olmedo museum in Xochimilco, Southern Mexico City which
lifelong friend of Diego Rivera and upon his death, was bequeathed his estate . It also
includes his collection of pre-Hispanic, colonial, folk, modern and contemporary art.
The manicured gardens feature numerous peacocks and a number of native Mexican
Xoloitzcuintles of Diego and Frida s very own dogs. These dogs are not pretty so be sure to get a selfie with them!
Museo Dolores Olmeido, the very attractive “Xoloitzcuintles” dogs, Diego bust and colourful sculpture
After the Delores Olmedo museum we will have lunch and then travel on to the
upmarket area of San Angel where we will visit the house that Diego built. This is the home that included a smaller home for Frida which was accessed by a roof top
walkway. This is where Diego lived and worked in his magnificent light filled studio.
Diego’s home and Studio in San Angel. Now known as Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo
Return to Hotel ..the night is your own.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-Hispanichttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Hairless_Dog
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Friday 3rd November A walk back through Time Following Breakfast, Leo will pick us up and take us to the National Museum of Anthropology national treasure. so much about the beginnings of Mexican Culture and why history is so important to its people. Featuring artefacts from pre-Hispanic and pre-Columbian heritage, one of the highlights is the Aztec Calendar stone of the sun.
Ancient Artefacts including anoriginal shrine or offering to the departed, The stone of the sun and Xochiquetzal, Goddess of Artists
Chapultapec Castle Afterwards we will stroll down the avenue and head up to Chapultapec castle.
Military Academy, Imperial residence, Presidential home, observatory, and
presently, the National Museum of History. More recently it was used as the setting
of the movie Romeo and Juliet. The views are to die for and the roof top gardens give
you a glimpse into the closeted life that the imperial family once lived in.
Transport back to hotel. Night is your own.
Chapultapec Castle (Chapultapec means “at the Grasshoppers Hill) is 2325 metres above sea level)
Leadlight windows of the Imperial residence, manicured rooftop gardens and the view from the Top!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observatoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Museo_Nacional_de_Historia
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Saturday 4th November. Goodbye Mexico City, Hello Oaxaca! Today we leave CHAYA and head via private bus to Oaxaca in the South. We will have a short stop to break the journey and have some lunch in Puebla, known for its churches and its Talavera Pottery. Arrive Oaxaca late afternoon and check in to the Hotel Trebol.
Stay 6 nights
Hotel Trebol Ricardo Flores Magón 201 Oaxaca. C. P 6800 Phone: +52 951 5161256 (52) 951 5162929
Twin Share room at the colourful Hotel Trebol, historic centre of Oaxaca
Known for its 9 Moles (sauces)
in Chili) are also a local delicacy. We will have the chance to try some of these while we are in town.
Sunday 5th November. Walking Tour of Historic center After a leisurely breakfast, we will head off on a walking tour of the historic part of town to orientate ourselves. We will
visit the Zoccolo (city square) a fabulous place for coffee and people watching. We
will then make our way to the Artisan Market, a great place for very well priced art and craft items. We will lunch in the local food market before heading up to the
Basilica De Solidad, a Roman Catholic Basilica which was built between 1682 and
1690, and is a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Solitude, patron saint of Oaxaca. There is a great gift shop here and you might like to pick up some bits here for our surprise art workshop.
Basilica De Soledad and templo de santo dominico
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Monday 6th November Your Day to Explore Today will be yours to do as you please! There is some much to see and do in beautiful downtown Oaxaca, we feel it s best to do it in your own time. You can choose to wander the many shops selling all manner of artisanal items, head up to the botanic gardens, check out the templo de santo dominico, head back to the art market this is a fabulous small city and so much to see and do we will give you a list of suggestions that are all within walking distance.
Templo de santo Domenico, the Botanical Gardens and colourful street art
Tuesday 7th November Surprise Art Workshop After a relaxing breakfast, we will be travelling to a special venue to spend the day making art! Our theme will be revealed early in
the trip so you will have collected items to help you create your own masterpiece!
Everything will be provided including your lunch! The idea is to have fun, free up and play with being creative! The night will be your own.
Wednesday 8th November Lunch with Frida After breakfast we will head out to Ocotolan, a small village south of Oaxaca. On the way we will visit the folk art museum and the black
clay market. We will then travel on to Ocotolan where we will lunch with Frida Kahlo (o ake the
opportunity to try the local speciality a Chicken Enchilada with A milder mole (sauce) than most! Thoroughly recommended! After lunch we will call
in to meet the Aguilar family who are a family of sculptors. This family descends from Josephina Aguilar who was considered a master sculptor today her children and
grandchildren continue the tradition and are known for their quirky figurative
We will then head back to our hotel and the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours.
The Aguilar family of sculptors, Lunch with Frida, sculpture from the Folk Art Museum
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Thursday 9th November Wood painting workshop After breakfast, Leo will take us back towards Ocotolan, this time to the Angeles Family who own and run a thriving Wood
carving studio very own Spirit Animal
you will then spend the day painting your own spirit animal. You can also purchase high quality artworks here should you wish to. We will lunch here also before heading
home mid afternoon with your own hand painted creation.
After a re-group back at the hotel, we will head out for a farewell dinner at a local Italian restaurant with patio views over the Zoccolo.
Friday 10th November Adios Oaxaca Today we say goodbye to beautiful Oaxaca via private bus to Mexico City. We will be stopping off half way to break our journey in Puebla.
5pm approx. Arrive back in Mexico City and delivered to our hotel for our last night.
Fiesta Inn Boulevard Puerto Aereo 502, Mexico City, Distrito Federal 15500 MX
Saturday 11th November Adios Mexico and Muchos Gracias. Transfer to Airport for those finishing their trip.
Adios Mis Amigas
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Who’s looking after you? Glad you asked! Artists and Frida lovers, Shelley McDonald and
Samadhi Hart undertook a trip to Mexico in 2016. It was a whirlwind
3 week adventure that resulted in sheer Frida overload (and near
total exhaustion bought on by excessive amounts of shopping).
These girls fitted more in than was humanly possible, all for the sole
purpose of creating an art tour for fellow Frida lovers. The
result? Well, come along with us on this trip and you will NOT be
disappointed. Your tour leaders are passionate about Frida Kahlo and Mexico you will be in
great hands.
make sure that it was affordable and
Both Shelley and Samadhi are experienced travellers. Samadhi speaks great Spanish. Shelley
her super power. She has an internal GPS which means
But if you need to know where the toilet is, ask Samadhi.
Our Local tour guide, Leo Aguilar is a highly
experienced Tour Leader and will be
accompanying us for our entire trip both in
Mexico City and in Oaxaca. Leo has a great
sense of humour, speaks fabulous English
and has a brand new and very comfortable
14 seater bus that will transport us on all
our tours and excursions. We can t wait for
you to meet him and make a friend for life!
Leo has lived in Mexico City is whole life and has a wife and three daughters.
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Costings and inclusions:
Boutique accommodation throughout twin share (single supplement additional) (last night
in Mexico City is Twin Share for all)
Breakfast daily and selected meals
Welcome Lunch on Day one at Azul Historico Mexico City
9 Tours including admission fees
Two full day Art workshops including lunches and all materials
All transport whilst on tour private bus 14 seater
Farwell Dinner last night in Oaxaca
All transfers including to and from airport
Free Gifts
TOUR COST $3100 per person (BASED ON TWIN SHARE)
Single Supplement per person add $790
Deposit to secure your place $700 (non-refundable)
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