Mexico City is a place that tells stories on its own, and every corner bears witness to the passage of time and the significance of this place. The historic center is the best example of this. The history of this city is visible in its constructions from pre-Hispanic times to the present day. The color of this city is painted from its roots to the bustle of urban folklore and its people.

In this list, we present the best places to take pictures worthy of storytelling.

Alameda Central

The Alameda Central is one of the main avenues of Mexico City in addition to its recognized historical landmarks such as the hemicycle to Juárez and a perfect building for a beautiful photograph. If you are lucky, you will find that in spring, this avenue turns purple thanks to the jacaranda trees that adorn the streets of Mexico City during this season.

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Chinatown

As you may have already noticed if you took a look at our articles on New York, we also talk about Chinatown, well this metropolis also has its own Chinatown in the Downtown area. This is a trade area from this country, and many Chinese merchants settled, as in NY, with restaurants, shops, and all kinds of commerce. It is a very picturesque area and contrasts with the central urban spirit of this area, and it is a lovely spot to take a beautiful photo.

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Palace of Fine Arts"Bellas Artes"

The emblematic Palacio de Bellas Artes is the cultural venue considered the most important in the manifestation of the arts in Mexico and one of the most renowned opera houses in the world. This is a sacred place for musicians and artists in the country. This construction, in itself, is an exquisite work of art and an observer's delight. This lavish museum and theater built in marble, which includes murals by Diego Rivera and other artists, have to be on your list to visit and delve deeper into Mexican culture.

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Quetzalcoatl's nest

This place is completely amazing. It's like being in the Aztec version of Alice in Wonderland. El Nido was designed by the Mexican architect Javier Senosiain and is one of the leading examples of so-called organic architecture. And this photo is just one example of what you will see because inside you will find a ceiling of colored glass that will blow your mind.
It is not located in the historical center area, and it is necessary to make an appointment for the guided tour. But we believe it is worth the try.

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Gates of the “Palacio Nacional”

The National Palace is located right in front of the Zócalo plate. This space contains many stories of Mexican politics and is where the president gives the traditional cry of Independence. The architecture of this space and most of the historic center belongs to the time of the Spanish conquest. The magnificence of this door is ideal for a beautiful photograph.

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“Templo Mayor”

As surprising as this place in the middle of the city may seem, it is home to pre-Hispanic Aztec ruins, a place that bears the name of Templo Mayor. It is a museum of Ruins right next to the Metropolitan Cathedral and National Palace, in front of the flat plate. The photo option that we present to you, it is located in the "El Mayor" Restaurant Terrace, ideal to end the tour of the Historical Center area.

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México City or also known as CDMX, is indeed a very special City, and it takes some time to get to know it but totally worth it!