ZÓCALO (MEXICO CITY) | Eileen Aldis

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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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