Learn about the arrival of the first African man in Mexico in 1519. The importation of slaves due to the dwindling native populations suffering from chicken pox. San Lorenzo de los Negros became the first African Independent state in the AMericas by 1620.

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What You Will Do

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You'll learn of the founding of Mexico next to the Great Aztec Temple, the first Catholic cathedral & the first Protestant church; during an intro chat, we hear of the arrival of the first African man along the conquistadors, 500 years ago.

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History will unravel as we share how Mexico became a pole of attraction as the economic capital of the Spanish Empire, ruling from Colorado to Costa Rica & from Puerto Rico to the Philippines.

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The history of Black Mexico has often been hidden, and sometimes with reason, for it was part of the nation's survival post-Independence. Mexico’s Black roots have been subjected by many movements in history including: slavery, racial violence, European ideals, and national identity. We will learn about a Founding Father of Mexico amd of its Second President ever, both AfroMexican.

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We will see the Zócalo, place of the arrival of Juan Garrido, an African man which came along Hernán Cortés in 1519 and also place of the beheading of 33 African slaves in 1612, when fears of a rebellion arouse among the Europeans.

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At the Metropolitan Cathedral, we will admire masterpieces by AfroMexican artist Juan Correa dating back to the 17th century.

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We will go to the square in front of the ancient Customs' House, where slaves were brought in to be branded and kept before they were set up in auction at the most important trade crossroads of the Spanish Empire.

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We will be at the starting point of El Camino Real at Plaza de Santo Domingo, which has been dedicated as a Site of Memory of Slavery by UNESCO.

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Where You Will Be

 

We will be in the Historic Center of Mexico City.

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What Is Included

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·        The experience's host and expert.

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·        Entrance to some private or public locations has been agreed and is fully included.

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·        A complimentary bottle of water or soft drink will be offered.

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The Experience

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On this experience you will discover 500 years of black history in Mexico. You will see the development of the community from their first arrival to date in very significative sites.

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Ending Point, Facilities and Transportation

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Visits do not return to the starting point. Please contact us for precise instructions. Uber or other cars can pick you up at the end.

 

Your host will always remain with you until he makes sure everyone has the right directions and/or help for their next destination.