Bad Bunny’s recent visit to Mexico City, on the occasion of his eight concerts of the DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour at the GNP Seguros Stadium, was not only marked by musical success and the euphoria of the public, but also by an episode that caught the attention of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
The Puerto Rican singer, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, took advantage of his stay in the capital to visit some of the country’s most emblematic cultural and tourist sites.
During his visit to the city, Bad Bunny visited the National Museum of Anthropology (MNA), located in the Chapultepec Forest.
Through stories posted on his Instagram account, the artist shared images and videos in which he is seen touring rooms dedicated to the archaeological legacy of the peoples of Mesoamerica, surrounded by sculptures, pre-Hispanic symbols and representative pieces of various native cultures.
In one of these videos, widely disseminated on social networks, the singer of Pitorro de coco appears briefly placing his hand on a pre-Hispanic stela, an action that generated comments and criticism among users, who recalled the prohibition of touching archaeological pieces.
INAH’s statement by Bad Bunny
After the circulation of these images, INAH issued a statement on December 27 to clarify what happened. In the text, the institute confirmed that Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio visited the National Museum of Anthropology on Wednesday, December 17 and specified that the contact with the piece was momentary.
He also explained that throughout the tour the singer was accompanied by museum staff.
“When the artist placed his hand on the stela, museum staff reiterated that the pieces could not be touched, to which the musician removed it,” said INAH.
The agency also stressed that, as is public knowledge, physical contact with archaeological property is strictly prohibited, as these actions may affect the conservation of Mexico’s historical and cultural heritage.
A cultural tour of the city
Beyond this episode, Bad Bunny shared on social networks various fragments of his experience in the Mexican capital. His posts included images of the city’s avenues, pilgrims walking along Paseo de la Reforma, street musicians and different cultural spaces that reflect the daily life and cultural richness of Mexico City.
The artist, also known for his love of sports, attended a Lucha Libre show at the Arena Mexico, one of the most emblematic venues for this spectacle. He also visited the Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacán, where he toured the rooms that exhibit personal objects of the painter, such as her kitchen, brushes, bottles and the mirrors she used to paint her self-portraits.
After concluding his series of concerts and cultural tours, Bad Bunny posted a message on social networks to thank the Mexican public for the affection received. In his text, he highlighted the bond he has maintained with the country for several years and the inspiration he finds in its culture.
“From Mexico I have so much and so much to say that I would not give me a single storie. I will only say thank you for embracing me with so much love for so many years. You inspire me so much with your culture, your passion and the heart of your people,” she wrote. Finally, she added: “These weeks in your beautiful land are forever in my memory. I promise I will come back. Viva Mexico!
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