Mexico Architecture

The Legacy of Mexican Architecture

Mexican architects rank among the finest in the world, drawing from a deep and dynamic design tradition visible across the country’s cities and landscapes. While Luis Barragán is perhaps the most internationally celebrated figure, Mexico’s architectural story extends far beyond his iconic work. Throughout the 20th century, visionary architects like Juan O’Gorman, Mario Pani, Teodoro González de León, and Pedro Ramírez Vázquez helped shape the nation's identity through bold and innovative projects. Today, a new generation continues to redefine the architectural landscape with fresh perspectives and cutting-edge designs. Often overlooked, the breadth of their work spans functionalist social housing, monumental civic buildings, private homes, churches, and experimental forms — each reflecting a distinct aspect of Mexico’s design heritage. To explore this rich and multifaceted legacy, we invite you to join one of our curated architecture tours below. Each offers a deeper look into Mexico’s unique design culture and the creative minds behind it.

The Traveling Beetle offers several tours that delve into architecture, design and art in Mexico.

For those interested in exploring this further, TTB offers curated tours guided by licensed architects, curators & artists.

Luis Barragán

The Luis Barragán (Half-Day Tour)

This shorter version of our full-day Luis Barragán Tour takes you to the south of Mexico City to experience two of his most iconic works: the Convent of Las Capuchinas and Casa Pedregal, also known as Casa Prieto López.

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The Luis Barragán Daylong Tour

On this daylong Luis Barragan Tour, guided by a licensed architect, follow in the footsteps of one of Mexico's most emblematic, but also most intensely-private architects: Luis Barragán. From his childhood and early career in Guadalajara to his move to Mexico City, our Luis Barragan Tour will have you discover this illustrious precursor of Mexican modern architecture.

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Modernism tours by The Traveling Beetle

The Homes of Luis Barragán

The Homes of Luis Barragán tour is a journey into the deeply personal world of one of the 20th century’s most poetic architects. In the heart of Mexico City, explore two homes Barragán designed for himself, not merely as dwellings, but as emotional landscapes where architecture becomes a sanctuary for the soul.

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Born From Ashes: The Pedregal & Mexican Modernism

While Diego Rivera was the first to see the potential of this inhospitable landscape, Luis Barragán quickly had the vision to develop it. A place like no other, El Pedregal is nowadays the best example of Mexican Modernism in Mexico City. Join us on a 4 1/2 hour tour that will have you discover a neighborhood like no other through some of its most iconic houses.

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