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Free 'Ruta del 85' Turibús Tours Underway in Mexico City

Guided by researcher Iván Salcido, the city-backed route visits 24 emblematic sites to honor victims and encourage seismic preparedness.

Overview

  • The inaugural tour ran on September 17, with additional free departures scheduled for September 20, 25 and 27 at times varying between 9:00 and 13:00.
  • Organized by the SGIRPC and the Mexico City Tourism Secretariat with Turibús, the tours are free but have limited capacity and require prior registration.
  • Buses depart from the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) and conclude at the Plaza de la Solidaridad, the former site of the Hotel Regis.
  • The itinerary covers 24 locations tied to the 1985 earthquake, including Tlatelolco, the Roma and Juárez neighborhoods, the General Hospital, the National Medical Center and the Multifamiliar Juárez.
  • SGIRPC chief Myriam Urzúa said the initiative pays tribute to victims and rescuers and serves as a call to keep memory alive as a form of prevention and resilience.