CityBuddy
Ángel de la Independencia (The Angel on Paseo de la Reforma)
Melhor época para visitar
Early morning on weekdays offers soft light and far fewer tourists, ideal for photos. Late afternoon around sunset gives warm tones and lively parade atmosphere on celebration days.
Dicas para economizar
Access to the roundabout and monument base is free; occasional guided climbs inside the base open on special dates and may charge a small fee, so check schedules ahead.
Recomendado para
Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, City walkers, Solo travelers
Planeje sua visita
30-45 min
Sobre
Fatos rápidos: Golden light splashes off the gilded statue at sunset, turning the column into an irresistible backdrop for wedding photos and nightly photographers. Below the pedestal lies a crypt with independence heroes, and the plaza becomes a charged gathering point after big sports triumphs or political rallies.
Destaques: A gilded winged figure about 6.7 meters tall and weighing roughly seven tonnes perches atop a 45-meter column, so when the sun hits its gold leaf at midday the whole statue flashes like a coin seen from blocks away. Locals have a quirky habit of turning the circular plaza into a roaring party after big soccer wins, thousands squeezing into the roundabout to drape flags, climb the low steps, and sing beneath the gleaming figure.
Dicas de quem conhece
- Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for cobblestones and crossing busy roads.
- Best photo angle is from the Reforma median looking north at sunrise, or from Chapultepec Park for a wider skyline.
- Avoid weekends during national holidays if you dislike crowds, parades draw large gatherings and road closures.
- Keep valuables secure and use marked pedestrian crossings; pickpocketing can occur in busy areas.
Where to Stay in Mexico City
Selected by City Buddy based on guest reviews and proximity to top attractions
Search all hotels in Mexico CityPowered by agoda
Você já ouviu falar de tours a pé gratuitos?
Após viajar para mais de 30 países, há uma coisa que gostaria que alguém tivesse me dito desde o primeiro dia, e isso mudou completamente como eu experimento novas cidades.
Tours a pé gratuitos. Sim, realmente gratuitos. Sem necessidade de cartão de crédito. Sem pegadinhas.
Guia local, 2-3 horas
Principais pontos turísticos, joias escondidas, histórias locais
100% baseado em gorjetas
Guias ganham apenas gorjetas, então dão o seu melhor
Você dá a gorjeta que achar justa
No final, apenas dê a gorjeta que achar justa
Fiz esses tours em dezenas de cidades e eles foram o destaque de quase todas as viagens. Se você estiver visitando Mexico City, Mexico, faça isso no seu primeiro dia. Você vai me agradecer depois.
Mais atrações em Mexico City
Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución)
Catedral Metropolitana (Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral)
Templo Mayor Archaeological Site and Museum
Palacio Nacional (National Palace)
Most popular itineraries!
Browse trip plans created by other travelers