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Zocalo


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 287 attractions in Mexico City
Traveller 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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Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza, Neighbourhood, Historic walking area
Address: At the intersection of Juarez and 20 de Noviembre
Centro Histórico Mexico City 06060
Mexico

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14 Oct 2009

This was a 8 hour layover. My 10 year old daughter and I took a bus to a different terminal and then a taxi to the main plaza "Plaza Mayor", Zocalo. We were hungry, it was around 8:30am and the restaurant of the Grand Hotel was the only one open, very old style and had breakfast there. The great glass... more

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5 of 5 stars
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
6 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

That's when soldiers march out of the Palacio Nacional in the ceremony to take down the gigantic national flag that flies over the square. It's an excellent photo-op, especially from the terrace of the nearby hotel. The Zócalo is often filled with temporary structures, such as the aforementioned ice rink in winter, and stages for free concerts. During the Day... more

Overrated
20 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Unfortunately when I was there, they had a huge ice skating rink in the Zocalo, which makes it not such a nice place, but guess it was bad luck. more

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5 of 5 stars
California
20 Feb 2008
4
people found this review helpful

El Zocalo in Mexico City has so much to see and do. On you're way there stop into one of the churches that lie on the main street leading to el Zocalo. Besdies being historical, they're amazingly beautiful. You can also indulge in the many little stores that line the street. At the Zocalo, there seemed to always be something... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mexico City, Mexico
13 Nov 2009

El Zócalo de la Ciudad de México está lleno de vida. Ahí se dan cita toda clase de personas, nacionales... more

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4 of 5 stars
Venezuela
10 Nov 2009

He leído que es la plaza mas grande del Mundo, tal vez sea exageración, pero en los 15 días que... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rosario, Argentina
28 Jul 2009

Al visitar la plaza del Zócalo uno entiende porque es la plaza mas grande del mundo,en Mexico en realidad casi... more

28 Mar 2009

メキシコを紹介するブイティーアールなどでは必ず出てくる所。 東京でいったら渋谷みたいな感じ。ここに行けば現地の庶民の人... more

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4 of 5 stars
Montevideo, Uruguay
19 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Es probablemente el lugar dónde uno se topa más directamente con la inmensidad de México. El zócalo impacta en tamaño,... more

Vibrante
6 Dec 2008

La Plaza de la Constitución o Zócalo, es la segunda más grande del mundo, y siempre está rebosante de actividad;... more

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Zocalo Address

At the intersection of Juarez and 20 de Noviembre | Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06060, Mexico