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Zocalo

At the intersection of Juarez and 20 de Noviembre | Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06060, Mexico (Centro)
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Ranked #31 of 266 attractions in Mexico City
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Historic Walking Areas
Description: One of the largest public plazas in the world, the Zócalo is the heart of Mexico City and is one of the city's most famous attractions.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This an enormous square dominating the center of the historical district. Around its edges are the National Palace, the Cathedral, artisan shopping, restaurants. Unfortunately one side is currently occupied by a tent city of teachers who are on strike and fighting with the Mexican administration. A large police presence ensures that it is safe, and the striking teachers did not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013 via mobile

This city is great, there is plenty of church's of any type of religion there is plenty of meuseums and most defanatly a ton of attrations there's the actez pyrimids , ryplies beleive it or not meuseum ect . the list goes on & on my favorite restraunt so far has been one called "Wings" Right in front of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Mexico is a wonderful country, and Mexico DF is a very cosmopolitan city, with magnificent mixture of modern and ancient colonial architecture. The Zocalo is the perfect example of how elegant and European looking this city is, the department stores around it are excellent and the food is just fantastic. The Zocalo is surrounded by the government palace, cathedral and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Beautiful square in the heart of the city. Close to many museums, good restaurants, street vendors, and the Cathedral. The only drawback was that there was a protest so we couldn't really walk through the square and the Federal Building was shut down.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

How can you be in Mexico City and not spend time just walking this historic center. It's one of the most fascinating city center anywhere for it's combination of history and modern life. Definitely have lunch or diner on one of the rooftop restaurants overlooking the plaza. Come during late afternoon or early evening for best show.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

this is the center of df and mex city...the buildingd and churches are nothing short of awonder....a must see on your list...catch the local venders selling their wares as well

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

This place is the heart of Mexico City. This is where you want to start from. So many things to see and do and lots of picture taking opportunities. Lots of security as well I never felt in danger.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

This is, in my opinion, the heart of Mexico City. I love to just walk around here and take it all in. I've read a lot about protests, but I've never actually seen one there, however I know they happen there. I would like to see some more green though, it would add some much needed color. A definite must-see,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Third largest town square in the world, and they use it for many interesting events, Don't miss the raising and lowering of the flag every day.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

The army had commandeered the whole square and was setting up a huge display of all things military. Had the display been open, I might feel differently, but it wasn't open, so we could only walk around the perimeter of the Zocolo. Nothing to see, nothing to do, nothing to hear, nothing to watch. Yes it's big alright, if size... More

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