Photo Walks in Mexico City
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"To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place... I've found it has little do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them."
(Elliot Erwitt)
(Elliot Erwitt)
THE HISTORIC CENTRE AND MAIN SIGHTS
Mexico City's top spots
Around the Zócalo
The heart of Mexico City with 700 years of history in one square
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Around the Alameda Park
Elegant palaces, museums and modern architecture around a park
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Plaza Santo DomingoA square where the scribes once sat, plus Diego Rivera murals
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Off the Beaten PathSurprising gems: a library, the first hospital in America and more...
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Street art in the CentreUrban art transforms the streets in the Historic Centre
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Plaza CiudadelaHandicrafts, a magnificent library and dancing in the square
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The Revolution Monument and Colonia TabacaleraViews over the city and an Art-Déco gem with murals
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Plaza de las
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Chapultepec Castle, the Park and Flying MenThe only royal castle in the Americas and more...
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Chapultepec Park Sec.2Nature and wildlife, lakes and museums in the park
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Basilica de GuadalupeThe most visited Catholic site after the Vatican
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Anthropology MuseumPre-Hispanic treasures and indigenous culture
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Paseo de la ReformaMexico City's business district with skyscrapers
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XochimilcoThe canals of Mexico City and colourful trajineras
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Chapultepec ParkNature photography and hidden gems in the park
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The Cathedral bell-towersCathedral bell-towers and views over the Zócalo
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Street art in Col. GuerreroAn entire street painted with bright murals
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San Juan MarketsTwo photogenic markets, one gourmet and the other for locals
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Desierto de los LeonesA former monastery complete with tunnels in a National Park
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Dolores Olmedo MuseumA colonial hacienda full of art and
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Canals and "chinampas"Cultivating crops on islands along canals, like the Aztecs did
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Museo Nacional de ArteMexican art in an architecturally stunning building
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Shady Chapultepec ParkThis park has many hidden corners and quiet spots
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UNAM Campus and muralsWorld Heritage Site with interesting architecture and murals
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Casa-Estudio Diego RiveraTwin houses for Diego and Frida in San Angel
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Cuadra San CristobalStunning architecture by Luis Barragán
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Los PinosElegant residence of the Mexican Presidents in Chapultepec Park
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Casa Luis BarragánContemporary architecture by Luis Barragán
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MUJAMEccentric old toy museum overflowing with memories
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NEIGHBOURHOODS
Mexico City's most interesting "barrios"
CondesaLeafy parks with dogs, pavement cafés and Art-Déco architecture
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Colonia Roma 1Wide avenues, restored buildings, cafés and street art
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San AngelCobbled streets, Colonial mansions, churches, markets and colour
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CoyoacánColour, crafts, markets, culture and more
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Coyoacán 2One of the loveliest streets in Mexico City
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Santa Maria La RiberaA Moorish kiosk, a German building and a spectacular library.
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Polanco - Parque LincolnDesign Week México, Parque Lincoln and two unknown places
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Polanco - Plaza CarsoModern architecture in Polanco's Plaza Carso
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ChimalistacCobbled streets, Colonial mansions and bridges
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Colonia Roma 2Street art and architecture in Roma Norte
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Tlalpan Historic CentreHistory, art and culture in a colorful colonial town
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Colonia Roma 3Street art and laid-back atmosphere
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Colour in CoyoacánSearching for shades and hues in this colourful neighbourhood
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Colonia Roma 4Indigenous-themed street art and more
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Roma SurA traditional neighborhood where the movie "Roma" was filmed
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San Miguel Chapultepec
Tree-lined streets and art galleries
FESTIVITIES AND FAIRS
Major holidays and interesting fairs
Mexican IndependenceSeptember is the Patriotic month with flags everywhere
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Day of the DeadMexico celebrates its Day of the Dead with ofrendas and colour
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Christmas in MexicoPiñatas, poinsettia flowers, traditional decorations, ice-rinks
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Pilgrims at the BasilicaPilgrims celebrate the day of the Virgen de Guadalupe
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Indigenous FestivalFestival celebrating Mexico's indigenous heritage
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World FairFeria de las Culturas Amigas, almost 100 countries take part
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Mexico FairMéxico en el corazón de México Fair - different regions
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Expo Pueblos IndígenasExhibition featuring indigenous artisans, crafts, food and culture
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Carnaval in XochimilcoTraditional Chinelos dancers, music, food and crafts
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© Margaret Metcalfe Photography