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Archive for Abril, 2008

The tamed wilderness, Xochimilco

 
Xochimilco present us with the opportunity to imagine the former character of this region, which was the main water catchment area for Mexico City. The tamed wilderness, or the country in the city, are two of the likely descriptions which can be applied to this lake which struggles to survive against the encroaching  urban mass.
Xochimilco […]

Posted on Miércoles, Abril 30th, 2008- Filed Under Activities in Mexico City, | Leave a Comment

The Alameda Park

 
The Alameda Park  is located in Avenida Hidalgo y Avenida Juárez, México City.
A pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, this charming green park has sparkling fountains, shady trees and interesting sculptures such as ‘Malgre Tout’ and ‘Despoire’, by Jesús Contreras. This tourist attraction, recreation space for the local populace was created […]

Posted on Lunes, Abril 28th, 2008- Filed Under Activities in Mexico City, | Leave a Comment

DF: One nigth in The Condesa’s

The Condesa neighborhood is Mexico City’s a charming mix of the old and the new, answer to New York’s East Village or London’s Notting Hill Gate. The area boasts a slew of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, bars, clubs and cultural centers. Although older residents complain of the traffic on weekends when capitalinos literally invade […]

Posted on Viernes, Abril 25th, 2008- Filed Under Activities in Mexico City, | Leave a Comment

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