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Linda Martin's Walking Tour of Colonial Churches

In Front of the Cathedral Near the Zocalo, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Philadlephia, PA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

This is not a religious tour. This is a tour that talks about how the chruches interact with the lives of the people. As one can see Churches are very important in the lives of the people. Just walking around the town during the week, you will see the interaction of the people with their churches. On this tour you... More

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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We went on Linda's tour after we'd been in Oaxaca for awhile, and had already visited two of the churches on her tour on our own. But I was amazed at how much we hadn't noticed, and how much we learned about Oaxaca and it's history by visiting them again with her. And she's funny too! Highly recommended. More

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Oaxaca, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

I've always felt that cities hold wondrous stories, but tours often deliver numerous factoids and seem a little dry - this tour was fantastically different and lively! It is the perfect mix for hearing the history, observing the splendor, and having some chuckles along the way. The churches are a great show, but Linda's commentary and delivery make this a... More

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Lake Chapala, Mexico
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
150 helpful votes 150 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

Linda takes you on a tour of four churches /convents near the Zocalo. She briefs you with history, including the Spanish inquisition and the Mexican Independence movement as well as the churches' role in recent political issues. She clearly explains the melding of the indigenous beliefs and symbolism with the Catholic Church. She is irreverent, yet at the same time... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
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This was one of the most interesting, amusing, informational and great fun tours I have ever done. Linda is knowledgeable about the history of these churches and the history of Mexico surrounding the churches and she has the wonderful ability of not letting the church take itself too seriously but still being very nice while discussing a not so nice... More

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