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Mexico City – A photo gallery

Posted on August 31, 2022December 28, 2023

The time finally came to discover a familiar novelty

A couple walks out the Chapultepec Forest
A couple walks out the Chapultepec Forest

In the summer of 2022, I made time to visit Mexico City. Contrary to other more exotic destinations I have had the pleasure to travel to such as India or South Korea, Mexico, and particularly its capital city did not have this “novelty factor”. This is because the influence of Mexican culture in the neighboring countries  through music, movies and food is just undeniable. El Salvador, my home country, is of course no exception to this.

However, this sense of familiarity allowed me to explore in a more fluid way, walking its streets, exploring its museums and speaking their language with no problem whatsoever. The photographic opportunities that this city offers are far beyond what I collected in just a week. One would need much more time to find out which church interior is the most beautiful, which building has the most unique artistic display, or, of course, where to find the best tacos in town.

Despite this, here is a selection of images by day of my trip to CDMX (Ciudad de México, in Spanish). It is my hope that these still pictures can do at least a bit of justice to the charm of the city and its very unique personality.

Day 1: Puebla and Cholula

Puebla and Cholula are just a few hours of driving from CDMX. These two adjacent towns have experienced a recent burst in popularity among tourists. As I arrived, I could easily understand why: vivid colors of the alleys and the traditional markets of Puebla, and the striking 360-degree view from Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Sanctuary which just happens to be sitting on the top of an ancient Aztec pyramid.

Life in Puebla Mexico
Balconies of Puebla
Colorful streets of Puebla
Puebla public square
Alley of the Frogs in Puebla
Stores in the Alley of the Frogs
Tourism in Puebla
An old couple finds shade under the noon sun
Talavera workshop in Puebla
Cathedral of Puebla
Altar inside the Cathedral of Puebla
Inside view of the domes of Cathedral of Puebla
Tourism in Cholula
Streets of Cholula
Nuestra Senora de los Remedios Sanctuary
Dwarf volcano seen from Cholula
The Popocatepetl Volcano covered in clouds
Convent of San Gabriel Arcangel
Churches of Cholula
Cholula Parish of Saint Andrew
A family of farmers travel on a tumbril
Ex convent of Calpan
San Andres Calpan

Day 2: A laid back Sunday for forest and city alike

A Sunday with no strict schedule to follow. We headed to a national park called La Marquesa, searching for a hearty breakfast and lunch. Back to CDMX in the afternoon, I walked across the Avenida Francisco I. Madero and headed to the Templo Mayor Museum. Overall, it was an afternoon for indoor museum exploration.

La Marquesa National Park
A cabin in the woods southwest of Mexico City
Soccer match at La Marquesa Mexico
Leisure life at La Marquesa Mexico
The woods at La Marquesa
The Angel of Independence of Mexico
A walk down the Juarez Avenue
The population of Mexico is nearly 127 million

Day 3: A full day for a photowalk in Mexico City

If there was a day for full freedom to roam and take the time to explore the city through my lens, it was this Monday. First, I got to the Monument to the Revolution, and then continued to walk through the Alameda Central Park, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Francisco I. Madero Avenue, and finally got inside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City.

A calm Monday in Mexico City
Monumento a la Revolucion in CDMX
Ornaments of the Monument to the Revolution
Streets of Mexico City
Alameda Central is the oldest public park in Mexico City
Bohemian vibes on the streets of CDMX
Architecture and design in CDMX
Architecture concept of cubes and squares
Torre Latinoamericana in Mexico City
Observation deck on top of Torre Latinoamericana
Pedestrians walk on the streets of Mexico City
Palacio de Bellas Artes on a cloudy day
Front portrait of the Palacio de Bellas Artes
The life and works of San Francisco portrayed on murals
Depiction of the trinity and the faithful monks
The shrine of the Church of San Francisco
The big hall of the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
Daylight comes through the windows of the Metropolitan Cathedral
Wooden chandeliers in the shape of catholic saints
The altar of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
The ample halls of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
Workers take an afternoon break in Mexico City
Street sweepers take a break in Francisco I. Madero Avenue
Magazine kiosk in Mexico City
An organ grinder spotted on Francisco I. Madero Avenue
Wide angle view of The House of Tiles
The House of Tiles in Francisco I Madero Avenue
Golden hour in Mexico City

Day 4: Exploring Chapultepec

The day came to explore the Chapultepec Forest. I spent the first half of the day exploring the forest itself, and the second half enjoying the views from the Chapultepec Castle and the indoor exhibitions. Although the castle and its museum are a must for anyone visiting CDMX, the  opportunities for travel photography are somewhat limited. I also had my only opportunity for night photography this evening.

Clear summer skies in CDMX
Street view of Paseo de la Reforma Avenue
A couple walks into the Chapultepec Forest
Chapultepec Castle sits at the top of a hill
The museum corridors empty just before closing time
The upper garden of the Chapultepec Castle
A playground within the clouds
Chapultepec Castle view of Paseo de la Reforma
Panoramic views from the Chapultepec Castle
Pemex Headquarters in Mexico City
Posh apartment towers in CDMX
A couple walks out the Chapultepec Forest
Monumento a la Revolucion at night
Angel de la Independencia at night

Day 5: A visit to the pyramids of Teotihuacan under the summer sun

I definitely could not leave Mexico without seizing the opportunity to visit the famous Teotihuacan pyramid complex. On a perfect summer day, I took a tour bus to reach the site and spend most of the day exploring the area.

Hills covered with houses in Mexico State
A peddler sets up his stall for the day in Teotihuacan
A peddler waits patiently for tourists under the scorching summer sun
A tourist frames her shot of one of the many pyramids in Teotihuacan
A tourist next to one of the structures for scale reference
The remains of the Teotihuacan constructions
Tourists explore the ruins of Teotihuacan in the summer
Summer sky in Teotihuacan
The Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan
The pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan landscape
A wild nopal grows near the Teotihuacan ruins complex
Nopal flourishing with prickly pears in the wilderness
Prickly Pear bloom
Tiled external walls of Pocito Chapel

Day 6: The Anthropology Museum and the Soumaya

I spent most of my day trying to finish the vast number of exhibition rooms of the Anthropology Museum and literally just a few minutes to sprint-run the floors of the Soumaya Museum, right before the closing time. I considered both places a must during my trip. The first for its incredible collection of artifacts, including the impressive Aztec sun stone. The second, for its majestic and iconic architectural design (although the collection is nothing short of amazing). Thus, here is just an image of the stone, and a few images of the outside of the Soumaya Museum from different angles.

Aztec sun stone in the National Anthropology Museum
Soumaya Museum in the golden hour
Soumaya Museum in Nuevo Polanco
Hexagonal tiles make the facade of Soumaya Museum
Wallpaper shot of Soumaya Museum

Additionally, here is a video two-part vlog of my time in Mexico City:

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