Quick Details
First, here is a quick summary of what to expect on this walking experience:
Start Location: MUSA (Museo de las Artes de la Universidad de Guadalajara)
Tour Format: 100% Private walking tour
Duration: 3.5 Hours (Approx.)
Languages: English and Spanish (Bilingual expert guide)
Final Stop: Agüita Agaveria on Calle Marsella (Includes 1 craft agave beverage or local drink)
Some examples
Casa de los Abanicos
Libertad 1823, Col Americana, Americana, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal.
Casa Cristo
C. Pedro Moreno 1612, Col. Americana, Lafayette, 44600 Guadalajara, Jal.
Casa ITESO Clavijero
C. José Guadalupe Zuno Hernández 2083, Col. Americana, Obrera, 44150 Guadalajara, Jal.
Tour Overview
Additionally, this Colonia Americana architecture tour invites you to explore the evolution of Guadalajara’s most vibrant neighborhood. Guided by a local professional, you will walk through tree-lined avenues to contrast European-inspired Porfirian mansions with the groundbreaking modernist works of Pritzker Prize winner Luis Barragán and the early Tapatía School of Architecture. Furthermore, we conclude this intimate journey with a relaxing drink at Agüita Agaveria, blending rich design history with contemporary local flavors.
Detailed Itinerary
1. MUSA & Expiatorio: Eclecticism & Sacred Art
First, we meet outside MUSA to admire its eclectic early 20th-century design and learn about its historical role. Right next door, we view the majestic Parroquia del Expiatorio Eucarístico, one of Mexico’s finest examples of Neo-Gothic architecture.
2. Porfirian Splendor: Casa de los Abanicos & Clover Lawn
Additionally, we stroll toward Calle Libertad to admire grand mansions from the Porfiriato era. We will stop at the famous Casa de los Abanicos (House of Fans) and the French-influenced Clover Lawn, discovering how French and Victorian aesthetics shaped Guadalajara’s high society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
3. Regionalism & Modernism: Casa ITESO Clavigero & Casa Cristo
Furthermore, we explore the transition toward regional modernism:
Casa ITESO Clavigero: Designed by Ignacio Díaz Morales, an alarife and visionary who co-founded the UdeG School of Architecture.
Casa Cristo: A stunning masterpiece designed by Luis Barragán in 1929, showcasing his iconic use of light, shadow, local clay tiles, and privacy walls.
4. Final Stop: Agüita Agaveria
Finally, we wrap up our walk at Agüita Agaveria on Calle Marsella. Here, you can relax in a stylish atmosphere while enjoying a refreshing craft beverage included with your tour.
Included Services
First, your booking covers the following items:
- Certified bilingual guide specializing in architectural history
- 100% Private walking tour through Colonia Americana
- 1 Craft agave drink or specialty beverage at Agüita Agaveria
Excluded Services
Additionally, please note what is not included in the fee
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off services
- Extra food or additional drinks at the final venue
- Gratuities for your guide