Mexican Cultural Institute in San Antonio, Texas — Attraction in San Antonio

The Instituto Cultural de México is always a wonderful destination for cultural and artistic events. The Vanilla and Chocolate Fest is an enlightening and tasty exhibit about two crops that originated in Mexico, Vanilla and Cacao. Opening night was SENSATIONAL, with the Gaya family, producers of Vanilla, and Somos Cultura y Más researchers and lovers of chocolate, Merri Gutierrez, Rebeca Barrera, and Carmen Perez in charge of a fun and informative presentation. In attendance were San Antonio luminaries Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, Mexican Consul General Ruben Minutti Zanatta, Director Sergio Zapata, UTSA Dean Dean Hendrix, Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark, Attorney Margie Vera, and poet Nephtali De Leon, among many others. The Instituto Cultural de México is definitely a wonderful place to stop and enjoy the...

The Día de Muertos event was exquisito! November 1, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00pm, we viewed the crazy beautiful altar installation, enjoyed DJ Rambo’s music, pan de muerto and drinks, met fabulous people. Minister Sergio Zapata welcomed us. Master of Ceremonies was none other than Poet Laureate Carmen Tafolla. Ramon Vasquez y Sanchez spoke of hosting the first Día de Muerte in the USA here in San Antonio. The audience enjoyed Master Calaverista Nephtali De León, Healer Joyous Windrider Jimenez, and the Artivist who designed & installed the amazing Dia de Muertos Altar, David...

This is ALWAYS a Great place to visit even if there ISN'T a special event going on. The best thing it's FREE and the Art exhibits change periodically depending on the time of season. It is a walking distance from the entrances regardless of where you park. Taking a stroll to get to the building is always nice and shady. The summer time can be extremely hot so make sure to take bottled water. This location does have elevators depending on an event they may block off that area but accommodations can be done. There are Restrooms available for those visiting and it is...