Culture And Capital Bus
Mexican culture is very vast and rich, and it’s not enough for a single tour of the city to see it all, so Capital Bus offers themed tours in which you can observe the rich history that houses our beautiful CDMX and, in this article, we present two of the most important and emblematic tours that Capital Bus offers:
Mariachi Night Tour
According to UNESCO, Mariachi is the traditional Mexican music, and it’s a very important element to preserves the culture of our country; these tours have more than two musicians dressed in characteristic Mexican charro costumes; the orchestras are formed by trumpets, violins, vihuelas, guitars, and guitarrones, with which they play a variety of songs from different parts of the Mexican territory, being the most popular the corridos, serenades and traditional songs that tell stories of love, fights, and adventures that the people have had throughout history.
The mariachis transmit diverse values like the promotion of the arts, culture, and respect for the homeland and nature, and also help to know local and national history.
It was named Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in November 2011. In the patriotic month, takes an impressive force and is present in every celebration that occurs, their sounds are the best accompaniment to traditional dishes and drinks; for this and more Capital Bus invites you to walk the streets of Mexico City and enjoy these cheerful and traditional musicians and their emblematic songs in the tour called MARIACHI NIGHT TOUR, for a very affordable price, this service includes transportation by bus, where you will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view, you will listen live to the mariachi and, you will not have to worry because Capital Bus has the traveler insurance service.
Historia De Catrinas
The Day of the Dead is a national tradition of pre-Hispanic origin that is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd; in 2008, UNESCO recognized this festivity as the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
As we already know, this festivity consists of placing an offering with the favorite food and the things that characterized the deceased he or she was alive, to remember him or her, and with the belief that these days are spent with loved ones.
On the other hand, the catrina is an icon for which Mexico is recognized worldwide, this emblematic character was created by painter Jose Guadalupe
Posada, in ancient times the catrina was used as a symbol of rejection of the indigenous roots by the people, but it was also used as a mockery of the poverty of that time since it was not dressed and only wore a hat.
Today it is something characteristic of our culture and is one of the most popular costumes to celebrate these dates thanks to its colorful colors and reminds us that part of life is death and that this is not a loss, but rather the celebration of our life.
That’s why Capital Bus offers you the tour HISTORIAS DE CATRINAS to enjoy an hour with these famous characters, so you can visit the most emblematic places on these dates and they will tell you Mexican stories that will make you remember those who have passed away with much affection.
This tour includes transportation in a double-decker bus, guides, and traveler’s insurance.
Come and learn a little more about the roots of our country and have fun with CAPITAL BUS.
