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Zocalo

At the intersection of Juarez and 20 de Noviembre | Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06060, Mexico
Ranked #23 of 247 attractions in Mexico City
4.5 of 5 stars 327 Reviews
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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Fremantle, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This place is huge. We saw it at Christmas time and apparently it does not do justice to it`s size at this time of the year with all the markets erected on the site. Again we visited the Zolcalo with a guide. Well worth it to have the point of interests explained to us. We had lunch at Sandborne, the... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I have been at this great square (Plaza de la Constitución) several times and every time I visit I do enjoy more than before. The activities are amazing, all kinds of music presentations including traditional dancers, the Zocalo has a lot of Historical background and you can also learn a lot from spiritual healers in this place. Wow! What a... More

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slovakia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

big surprise for me was big ceremony starting every day at 18:00. Ceremony starting by soldiers march on square and then some part of them to fall back huge flag and then march away with flag to garrison located in president palace. Big performance with many visitors around More

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Kungsbacka, Sweden
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Zocalo in the downtown center is a place to visit. The culture ambience and the roaring city makes a collision with experience. Having breakfast at one of the rooftops is recommended. Many shows are also played here. The day of the dead 2nd of november the zocalo is full of ofrendas and costumed people. More

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Saint Sauveur des Monts, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

In the middle of the plaza there is a huge flag and at the end of the day, around 5p.m. you have the ceremony of the flag where they bring it down and away. It is very well done and impressive when you think that you need 13 soldiers to transport the flag! This plaza lacks terrace to have a... More

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Merida
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

core of the city, very beautiful even with sooOO many people, by the way you could buy fresh made juice over there More

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Oia
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Beeing in this place, you feel like an aztec !! Live this amazing experience !!!!! Do not miss it !! More

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Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

You cannot leave Mexico City wihout stopping here. Lots to see and plenty of good pictures to take!!!! More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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17 reviews 17 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The majestic Cathedral guards the zocalo almost like a prized possesion. The Palacio Nacional sits catty cornered to it. Old buildings surround the rest of it. Its worth a stroll, many events have taken place in this central part of Mexico City. More

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New Mexico
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

At first glance I was wondering what the big deal was... then you just dive in. Thousands of people, tourists, vendors, businessmen, locals, police, some guy dressed up as the Pope preaching to a crowd. I'm pretty sure the Plaza Meyor and Cathedral Metropolico have their own entries in TripAdvisor, but, they are just a part of the experience. I... More

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