Private tour in Puebla Maria del Socorro V
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Hi, I would be happy to guide you through my hometown Puebla. I'm a Medical Doctor specializing in Ethnomedicine. I research traditional techniques of Aztec medicine and its transformation through the history of Mexico. As part of my specialization, I have been studying the Aztec culture, cosmovision and the colonial & viceregal history of Mexico & Puebla. I have participated as a lecturer in conferences and events in various states of Mexico and abroad, plus I write for international magazines about ethnomedicine and Mexican culture. With me you will discover the most unusual, mysterious, unknown places of Puebla to delight your eyes and your palate for unforgettable memories. I want to bring you closer to all that magic, tradition, and culture that my city offers. And if your interest is focused on highlights, I will make you discover a hidden side of them thanks to my local expertise. I know the mysteries and secrets that those places keep. If you are interested in pre-Hispanic traditions such as temazcals, oracles, rituals, and mysticism, you are with the right person! I collaborate with the line of research on Shamanism and traditions of the Alfonso Vélez Pliego Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities. I will show you how Nahuatl, the language of the Nahuas (The Aztecs), is formed, what they mean, and how Nahuatl is part of the names and meanings of too many places in Puebla, not only prehispanic ones. Nahuatl is a very poetic language! I can also offer a gastronomic discovery to experience the flavours of the poblana cuisine which has been an Intangible World Heritage since 2010 (UNESCO). I will you make experience these unique and sophisticated flavours with a mixture of pre-Hispanic and European ingredients that make it Mexico’s best gastronomic destination. You could taste traditional dishes, drinks, and sacred beverages in places only for connoisseurs as I tell you about the history, ingredients and legends of these dishes, and if you like to cook, ask me for the recipe! Besides all my tours are accompanied by a welcome kit with local products. I only offer private tours. I know by experience that a private tour is the only way to truly learn about a city, a culture, or a country. My tours are tailor-made experiences, and although there is a route you can follow, they will be entirely adapted to suit your preferences. I know how to customize to the unique needs of my travellers and offer them an experience tailored to their tastes and personalities. I'm able to delve deeper into certain subjects or go for more amusing but historical anecdotes. You choose exactly what you want to visit at your own pace with privacy and flexibility. I like to share the knowledge and passion I have for my culture, my country, and my city. I want your experience with me to make you feel that every moment and place is unique and wonderful, plus that in the end, you take a little bit of the heart of Puebla with you. Also, as a health professional, you will always be safe if you have any situation that I should know about or to take care of, as well as any health situation that may arise while we are together. My motto as a guide: More than a tour, an experience. My Credentials -Biomedical Doctor by the BUAP and Physiologist by the Institute of Physiological Sciences of the BUAP. -Collaborator of the Department of Sociocultural Anthropology of the Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities of BUAP. -Teacher of History and Philosophy of Medicine (UVP, USEP) -Nahuatl studies (the Aztec language) in the Academia de Lenguas Clásicas Fray Alonso de la Veracruz -Diploma in First Aid, in force, by Cruz Roja Mexicana Tours Offered: - Pre-Hispanic Archaeology and Beverages. - Mexican Baroque and Baroque Gastronomy - History and Gastronomy of Puebla - Architectural Jewels of the City - Mysteries and secrets of Puebla - Markets and daily life - Wrestling and Contemporary Culture - Pre-Hispanic Temazcal and Wellness Rituals
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I’ll make you discover the Historical Center of Puebla, its colonial history, the Baroque architecture and anecdotes. We’ll visit the majestic Cathedral of Puebla, Mexico’s oldest cathedral, built from 1585 to 1649. You’ll be amazed by the Palafox Library, the first public library in America, founded in 1646 with its collection of 5,348 manuscripts and 800 printed books. I’ll guide you through the Chapel of the Rosary, once known as the “Eighth Wonder of the New World,” built in 1650. We’ll walk down Santa Clara Street, aka the Candy Street. These typical sweets created by nuns are unique for being reinterpretations of Spanish recipes with Mexican ingredients. We’ll climb up to the rooftops of Puebla via a secret access to admire the city from above. We’ll stroll down El Parian, the oldest market of Puebla (1545) and El Barrio del Artista (the artist’s quarter), where you can admire painters in their creative process. You’ll taste an artisanal ice cream in the most famous ice cream parlor of Puebla.
-We’ll visit the Cathedral of Puebla. Marvel at its two 74-meter-high towers and 58 angel statues. -We’ll explore the Palafox Library with its books from the 15th century, covering history, theology, poetry, and more. -We’ll enter the Chapel of the Rosary and admire its 24-carat gold sheets and extraordinary decorations with naturalistic evocations. -We’ll stroll down the Street of Candies located near the 17th-century convent of the Poor Clare nuns of Puebla. You’ll learn all the stories, legends and recipes of these sweets. -Visit to the mercado El Parian. It is where commercial deals were carried out between Mexico, Europe and Asia from the 16th century to the 18th century. Discover the colorful stands of traditional crafts and Talavera poblana, the emblematic ceramics of Puebla (UNESCO intangible cultural heritage). -Visit to El Barrio del Artista, considered Puebla’s “little Montmartre” -Enjoy an artisanal ice cream with Puebla’s flavors: Aztec corn, cheese, lemon pie, rose petals, Rompope, and more.
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Avenida Don Juan de Palafox y. Mendoza, Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza, Puebla, 72000, Mexico
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