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House museum · Cidade do México, Cidade do México
Casa Luis Barragán
The house and studio of architect Luis Barragán, from 1948, a World Heritage Site since 2004, with colorful walls, filtered light and an enclosed garden.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casa Luis Barragán
The Casa-Estudio Luis Barragán, in the Tacubaya neighborhood, was the house where architect Luis Barragán lived from 1948 until his death in 1988. From the outside it is a simple concrete facade, almost without windows to the street; inside it is one of the best-known examples of Mexican modern architecture.
Barragán, winner of the 1980 Pritzker Prize, worked with smooth walls painted pink, yellow and orange, windows that frame the garden, staircases without handrails and light entering through high openings. The house preserves the furniture, books, art collection and the rooftop terrace, enclosed by colorful walls that only allow the sky to be seen.
UNESCO inscribed the house as a World Heritage Site in 2004. Visits are always guided, in small groups and by prior reservation, and photographing the interior usually requires a separate permit.
Near the house is Casa Gilardi, another work by Barragán with a pool with colored walls; it is also visited only by reservation.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One hour for the guided visit.
Best time
By appointment only; time slots often sell out. Book in advance on the site's reservation page.
How to get there
Rua General Francisco Ramírez, in Tacubaya. Metro lines 1, 7 and 9, Tacubaya station, then about a 10-minute walk.
Tip
Book the visit as soon as you set your travel dates; groups are small.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa Luis Barragán
How to visit the Luis Barragán House?
Only with a guided tour and prior reservation through the house's website. Groups are small and slots usually sell out.
Why is the Barragán House a World Heritage Site?
For Luis Barragán's architecture, which combined modernism with colors, walls and light from Mexican tradition. UNESCO inscribed it in 2004.
Can you photograph inside the Barragán House?
Photographing the interior usually requires a separate permission. Ask when booking.