Hola¡ I am Armando Santini.
I am a historian and a professional tour guide, specialized in the cultural divulgation of Mexico.
My tours are made for tourists who are interested in deepening their knowledge of Mexican culture, in learning about and appreciating the art, gastronomy, architecture, as well as understanding the complex historical processes of Mexico that can be observed when sightseeing in the city.
I was born and raised in Mexico City, passionate about art, history, literature, cinema, gastronomy and I want to share my knowledge, experiences and travel tips with you, so that your trip to Mexico is more interesting and smooth but more importantly you will understand the Mexican culture.
I have more than 10 years of experience working with tourists from USA, Canada, England, France, Italy and Brazil, organizing private tours for small or large families also large corporate groups personally customized, I also have daily group tours, all my tours are personally curated, they are unique, I always take into account the practice of responsible tourism with the 4C's: Community, Conservation, Culture and Commerce.
Visit Mexico City with me!
I am a professional tour guide base in Mexico City, I organize tourist experiences, if you want to book a private tour or want me to organize your vacation I can also help you, I have a network of suppliers throughout the country and if it is a group I can accompany you and give you the guide in any part of Mexico.
I love to travel and an avid reader and writer, It is a dream come true for me to open this blog, where I can make a cultural disclosure of my country and for you friends it will be an interesting perspective to get to know Mexico, without the influence of a predominant news discourse.
I consider living in Mexico City a privilege, is a city full of history, great food and friendly people, however there are many challenges that come with a city of over 20 million people, the inequality, the ecological disaster, and the lack of access to services in some parts.
I personally consider responsible tourism as a pillar of the economy, where the community benefits and not feel attacked or invaded, on the contrary there is a mutual benefit where the tourist feels welcome and the community integrated.
I come from an illustrious family of professors who liked to visit archaeological sites and museums, thus fostering curiosity for the history of Mexico. My path to becoming a cultural communicator was not a quick one, but the combination of being a tourist service professional and a historian helps international tourists make their stay in Mexico the best of both worlds, leisure and culture.
The goal of this blog is that you leave prejudices behind and visit this wonderful country, for this reason I will make the blog without pretensions, I will speak and write with the truth, touching uncomfortable topics, without losing sight of the fact that the blog is dedicated to the dissemination of culture and tourism in Mexico.
For Collaborations please send an email to mexicowithalocal@gmail.com
Let me take you around Mexico City on a Cool adventure.
For tours mexicowithalocal@gmail.com