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Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución)
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays offers calmer plazas and easier photos; late afternoon provides dramatic light and the flag-lowering ceremony.
Budget tips
Plaza access is free; Palacio Nacional is free to enter for its murals, while nearby museums like Templo Mayor charge admission and offer free Sundays for Mexican residents.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, First-time visitors, Urban explorers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Hitre informacije: A hum of mariachi and footsteps mixes with the scent of street tacos as crowds gather beneath an enormous flag that commands the open space. Hundreds of thousands can gather for major events, and archaeological remains under the square are displayed in a nearby museum so you can sense layers of the city's past.
Vrhunci: In the heart of the city a 1978 excavation pulled back the paving to reveal layers of the Aztec capital: shards of polychrome pottery, a carved jaguar relief, and foundation stones from a 14th-century palace that now lie just beneath the plaza's worn flagstones. At dusk a nightly military flag-lowering halts traffic and conversation, people fall silent as a lone bugle sounds and the air fills with the metallic tang of gunpowder and the flurry of hundreds of pigeons taking off from colonial rooftops.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, cobblestones and long walks are common.
- Arrive before 9am for unobstructed photos of the cathedral and wide open space.
- Stand near the central flagpole for the evening lowering ceremony, arrive early to secure a spot.
- Keep valuables in a front pocket and avoid using phones openly in dense crowds.
Kliknite za brezplačen peš ogled v Mexico City, Mexico
Najboljši način za doživetje mesta z lokalnim vodičem.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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