Zócalo Square

Centro Historico is Mexico City's historic center as well as its throbbing heart. It's colorful, bustling, and frequently crowded, much like Zócalo, the name of its main square or Plaza de la Constitución. The magnificent square was built about the 14th century AD and previously functioned as a ceremonial center for the Aztec metropolis of Tenochtitlan. The historic site make you witness Mexico's birth and began to take shape during the post-colonization era, owing to the architectural efforts of Alonso Garca Bravo, a Spanish mercenary who participated in the Conquest of Mexico. Zócalo Square is the largest plaza in Latin America.

Centro has a unique vibe because to its taquerias, murals, secret corners, and interesting architecture. This enormous area is bordered by a massive flagpole flying the Mexican flag. Prior to the Spanish conquest, El Zócalo was the Aztecs' primary ceremonial place. It is now one of the most important venues for politics, cultural events, and music. Because to the absence of shade, the plaza can seem like a hell's kitchen at times, so go during the cooler part of the day for the best experience. You may also stroll up to the terrace of the Hotel Gran Ciudad de México for beautiful photographs, or enjoy lunch at Balcón del Zócalo, a rooftop restaurant at the Zócalo Central Hotel that offer an amazing site of the plaza.

Location: Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Opening hours: 3 PM - 12 AM

Phone number: N/A

Rating: 4.5/5, 5591 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: https://www.zocalopublicsquare.org/