Day 2 - El Centro

Lots and lots of people. And cars. At one intersection we crossed there had to be 100+ people on both corners crossing when the light changed.

We walked to the main square in Mexico City is The Zócalo (officially named the Plaza de la Constitución), located in the historic center. Measuring 240 by 240 meters, it sits directly over the ancient Aztec ceremonial center of Tenochtitlan and serves as the vibrant cultural and political heart of the nation

We visited the metropolitan cathedral, got pitched by a tour guide for the Temple Mayor ( we declined), visited the Temple Mayor on our own. The ruins of the temple date to pre colonial times.

We walked through the principal market La Merced . The main buildings cover almost 22 acres with space for over 5,500 merchants. It is the largest traditional retail market in Mexico City. We stopped at line of many small food vendors for lunch.

We rested a bit in the shade of the Alameda plaza.

The Latin American Tower gave us a fantastic view of the city. About 550 ft high, visibility for miles despite a little smog.

We used the metro a couple times, fare was five pesos. Very easy to use. First ride was very crowded.

We headed back to the apartment and had a beer on the patio.

We ate tacos at El Pescadito and had drinks at El Aserrin, including mezcal and pulque. Pulque is an ancient, traditional Mexican alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of the maguey (agave) plant, known for its milky appearance, foamy texture, and sour-yeasty flavorRead more