As we conclude the posting of photos from our trip to Mexico City and its surrounding area, here is a collage of images from the historic center, with the flag of Mexico as its background.
Mexico City Historic Center
The Avenue of the Dead, 1.5 miles long, is the grand, 40-meter-wide main causeway of the ancient city of Teotihuacan in Mexico, connecting its major monuments, such as the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon.
Walking Towards the Pyramid of the Moon
Avenue of the Dead
Temple of the Sun from the Back
Two characters on a mural below a stone wall at Teotihuacán, a powerful, influential, and massive pre-Columbian city in central Mexico, near modern-day Mexico City, which was the largest city in the Americas at its peak around 500 CE.
Two Murals
Teotihuacan was a dynamic and economically powerful center in central Mexico, dating back more than 1,900 years. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins of the ancient city lie about 30 miles northeast of Mexico City and are the country’s most visited archaeological site, seeing millions of tourists each year.
Teotihuacan Recovered
Ruins from the Past
An eagle devouring a snake sculpture, Glorieta de la Lealtad, Bosque de Chapultepec Park, Mexico City. The statue depicts the 1325 sighting of the eagle devouring the serpent on a cactus, representative of the imagery on the flag of Mexico.
Glorieta de la Lealtad
Glorieta de la Lealtad from Other Side
Flag of Mexico
The Plaza de la Fundación (Foundation Plaza), located around the historic center of Mexico City, commemorates the legendary founding of Greater Tenochtitlán in 1325. The plaza’s best-known feature is the work of artist Carlos Marquina. The 1970 sculpture depicts the 1325 sighting of the eagle devouring the serpent on a cactus, representative of the imagery on the flag of Mexico.
Monument to the Founding of Mexico
Flag of Mexico
In addition to the protest for Mexico’s teachers, it was interesting to see a chalk sign wanting freedom for Palestine in the Zocalo in the historic center of Mexico City
Free Palestine Protest in the Historic Center
Three-wheeled human-powered scooters (motonetas in Mexican Spanish) and small-engine motorcycles are becoming a significant part of Mexico’s major urban areas. They can be seen in smaller cities and even more rural areas.
Water Delivery
Three-wheeler Transport Vehicle
Uber Food Delivery
These are but a few of the subjects that cover the walls of Mexico City’s Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP). This federal government building houses the Ministry of Public Education. The enormous mural cycle celebrates Mexico: its festivals, industries, and people in over 100 panels artistically.
Colorful Scene
Urban Scene
Sitting
There are decorative plaques in the Secretary of Education building corners representing different deities from cultures from Spain, Mexico, and India
The Houses of Spain
Feathered Serpent Mexico
Buddha India
The National Palace is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. Since 2018, it has also served as the president’s official residence. It is located on Mexico City’s main square, the Plaza de la Constitución.
While we could not take a full photo of the National Palace due to tents in the square in the historic center, here are some images.
Side View of the Presidential Palace
Advertisement in front of the Presidential Palace
Main Entrance to the Presidential Palace
We visited Mexico City, Mexico, in June. We will be posting a series of photos from that city.
Mexico City is the densely populated, high-altitude capital of Mexico. Home to over 22 million people, it is a ginormous metropolis that blends ancient history with modern innovation, making it one of the most unique cities in the world.
We stayed at the modern version of Mexico City at the JW Marriott in Polanco, and a renovated historic building for the Hampton Inn in the historic center, to photograph different images of this city.
Mexico Flag
JW Marriott
Marriott Sign
Hampton in Historic Mexico City
Hampton Entrance
The varying shades of blue in Cancun, Mexico circa 1984
Shades of Blue in Cancun
Captured a Mayan in full dress in Cozumel, Mexico
A Mayan Warrior in Full Dress
Ocean waves washing the coral rocks off Cozumel, Mexico ….
Waves Washing the Coral Rocks
Waves splashing against the rocks in Cozumel, Mexico
Splashing Waves
Having coffee and enjoying the view in Cozumel, Mexico …..
Coffee with a View
A variety of ships on the waters off Cozumel, Mexico
Ships on the Sea
A picturesque scene from the island of Cozumel, Mexico
Postcard View from Cozumel