ZÓCALO (MEXICO CITY) | Eileen Aldis

If you visit Mexico City, you really shouldn't miss seeing the Zócalo and surrounding area. It's a giant plaza with the Metropolitan Cathedral standing tall above it. This has long been a sacred place in Mexico City as it was built upon the site of the Aztec Templo Mayor. If you feel like a pit stop, I suggest grabbing a bite to eat at the nearby Sanborns flagship restaurant. It's a huge Mexican chain (try the chicken soup and guacamole with chips! My personal favourite. Buen provecho!). It's not so much about the food, however, as the building it's in: Casa de los Azujelos or 'House of Tiles', an eighteenth century palace. You'll recognize it right away from the blue and white tiles covering the exterior walls. After that it's only a couple of minutes walk to Mexico City's central post office or Palacio de Correos de Mexico. This is one of my favourite buildings - absolutely stunning architecture with eclectic design. The bronze railings were cast in Florence and you can take gorgeous photos here or mail your postcards! Alameda Central Park is just across the street and behind the Palacio de Bellas Artes. I LOVE the parks in Mexico City and this is one of my favourites. You'll find beautiful fountains, trees, and people enjoying the outdoor space. This used to be an Aztec marketplace before becoming a park. We were excited to find a spontaneous hip-hop battle going on that we stayed to watch. Within view of the park and just across the street is the Latin American Tower or Torre Latinoamericano. It is well known for surviving earthquakes thanks to its brilliant engineering. At 44 stories, it was the tallest building in all of Latin America when it was built in 1956. You can get a ticket in the lobby to go to the observation deck for a view. Finish up your day around the Zócalo with a night performance of the Ballet Folklórico de Mexico at the Bellas Artes. Get your tickets in advance as it's very popular and with good reason. You'll experience traditional dances, costumes, and music from all around Mexico. It's super entertaining and a great cultural experience. I absolutely loved it!

I hope you enjoy this video and find it helpful! What do you think of these places and what your favourite places to check out in and around the Zócalo?

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[EileenAldis]

Have you been to these places? What are your favourite spots in and around the Zócalo?

[beltfed]

A great video and learning experience! I’m learning there is so much more there than I might have imagined!
There is great beauty….talent in so many forms…. a deep culture….world class architecture….people that are gracious and happy…
….a zest for living and celebrating….a way of life that might be envied by many. Gracias Mexico!

[TheMsPants]

Wow! U really make me want to go to Mexico City 👣

[Ghost-Rider]

every time I see one of your videos, it makes me want to go to Mexico city even more.

[marcotorres]

I really enjoy the fact that you don't just go to places and walk around but actually take the time to explain each place.

[mariamar]

Hola Si te gusta México...a mi me encanta Canadá... Yo viví en ese hermoso país... Toronto por st. clear y bathrus...hermoso me gustaría de nuevo vivir allá.

[Vancouver_Dan]

I highly recommend the free walking tour around Centro with Estacion Tours - we started in front of the Cathedral and walked for 3 hours - including all the sites in your video. Our guide was a cultural anthropology student - I cannot believe how much we learned in 3 hours: history, culture, architecture, cuisine, politics. It was a great intro to CDMX!

[nancyjohnson]

You sure get for sharing these awesome places.

[carosreyesguzman]

felicidades Eileen tú si sabes saludos

[DigitalTAC]

I looove the way you talk about my country, you sure make me feel homesick when I look at your videos, I enjoy the way you explore and explain how to go about the city and the places you have been, I grew up in la Zona Rosa and went to school in la Condesa, been away for too many years! But you definitely bring me back!! Please don't stop! Gracias

[juanquintana]

FROM;LAS VEGAS;nice and amusing video; LOVE MEXICO CITY;THANK YOU

[OzzEscudero]

Love your love for Mexico City. I'm from this City and you explained everything perfectly. Thanks for sharing it to the world! 🤗

[lachlach]

Im proud of being Mexican/Canadian... CANADA & MEXICO the jewels of North America 👏👍 Great videos definitely I suscribed :) Orgullosamente mexico-canadiense ... viajen a Canada es un muy lindo país .

[joseafalvel]

I'm so glad you are enjoiying this beautiful city. I hope your fantastic work inspires other people to visit Mexico City.

[coquis]

Hello!
I'm Jorge, and I have seen your Mexico City's videos.
Is amazing how you reaction to my City, because so much people from here don't knows the wonderfulls her own city. Too, i like how you informs about our history, culture and traditions.
A greeting to United States and a greeting to you!

[amishapandya]

I was just in Mexico City 10 days ago and did every single thing in this video! It was all wonderful - thank you so much for all the suggestions!! We also went to the Palacio National and enjoyed Diego Rivera's murals, and checked out Templo Mayor. The walk from the Zocalo to Bellas Artes was really fun too because it was an all-pedestrian street. Although we didn't get to eat at Sanborn's because were short on time, we did go inside to take a peek and it looked awesome! Directly across from it was a pretty impressive Dali exhibit! And I went to the cafe on the 8th floor of Sears across from Bellas Artes. It was tucked away in the furniture section but I found it! After Alameda Central, I walked to the Monument of the Revolution and took an elevator to the top and I highly recommend that. All this was on a Sunday so the streets were closed to traffic which made my walk extremely pleasant! I capped off the day with a visit to Chapultapec Castle and made the hard climb up to the castle itself. But it was so well worth it! The previous day, I went to Teotihuacan in the daytime and went to Lucha Libre that night! It was a very fulfilling trip. I should also mention that I walked along Reforma and enjoyed the Angel and also the Diana fountain. I would like to return so that I can go to Xochimilco next time and I'd also love to visit Museo Soumaya. I was bummed that I didn't get to those on this trip, but we were only there for 2.5 days....

[smythp]

Great really helpful video, looking forward to visiting CDMX!

[yomeroyomismo]

I like the style you apply to the narrative in your short films. You do not get political or sensationalistic like nearly all american travel documentalists

[FlordePrimavera]

Zocalo is one of my favorite places in the mexican capital, thank you Eileen! for showing our country Mexico to the world:D

[majalca]

Don't forget to mention that on the top floor of the Palacio Postal is the Naval Museum maintained by the Mexican Navy, and it's free. Also, the Centro Historico is teaming with great museums, like the Colegio de San Idelfonso, the Museo Nacional de Arte (Munal) and the Franz Mayer Museum (and collection).