Walk in Chicago # 10, an air of Mexico in Pilsen

Walk in Chicago # 10, an air of Mexico in Pilsen, is an unusual self-guided tour made for you if you like all things South of the Border and Mexican in particular. It will be a feast of colors and sounds in a very friendly neighborhood.

It mainly meanders in a day-to-day part of the city -except for a very interesting Museum, and it gives you a unique perspective on it.

That's what makes it unusual compared to what you can find elsewhere, and you should count to spend about 2 to 3 hours there if you tour the museum and stop for a drink.

🥐There is an excerpt of it below to give you an idea of what ​​it is.

💥Otherwise, it is available in full for a few $ on Payhip/ImagesVoyagesImpressions in a PDF file  that you'll be able to download on your phone.

🎈NB: 

• You can read much more about the general content and philosophy of these walks on the home page and see some comments there too.
• The excerpt is the beginning of the description (a bit truncated here), after the full map and the useful info about highlights, metros, buses, bikes, restrooms, and so on. 🚟
• The letters correspond to points indicated on the map, so you always know where you are along the trail or where you're heading.

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A: When you arrive at the ... station, head preferably west and then turn right onto ... Ave and then right again onto ... St.

You will see murals when you exit the metro and on ... St, you will be in a quiet street where the inhabitants have taken particular care to decorate their houses in an original way. This will give you a good idea of the neighborhood.

B: Once you reach ... Ave, take a right to see other mural and a tortilla factory, then retrace your steps to see more superb murals.

Those on the left were made by Hector Duarte, an artist of Mexican origin whose works inspired by his native culture can be found throughout the city.
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Those on the right were created by Caesar Perez, a Chicago native influenced by Latin and Caribbean folklore that he depicts all over the world.

C: Turning then right onto ...St, you will be ready to continue your exploration of Latin American culture since you will arrive in front of the ...  

It is very well done, its entry is free, the works it offers in large rooms each dedicated to a particular theme speak as much about the turbulent history of immigration as about the reality of Mexico.
 
Some are old, some contemporary, some tender, others critical, and the visit which will take you at least an hour will allow you to learn a lot about the culture of the country.

​(The rest is on the pdf...)

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Ready to explore the city on your own?

Find this Walk in Chicago # 10, an air of Mexico in Pilsen, at Payhip.com/ImagesVoyagesImpressions along with some of the 12 others of the same series that you might like, all updated regularly, and you’ll soon be on your way to unique adventures!

​NB: In case you haven't seen it already, the map showing you where all these walks are is on the Walk in Chicago page, as well as links to some walks’ bundles offers and suggestions for your first visit.