How to talk about what to photograph in Mexico City without writing a 500 page treatise? Well, it's not easy at all ? . Being able to concentrate the number of places and corners that this huge city full of life, contrasts and history hides is quite a complicated job.
There is no doubt that Mexico City is a city with a fascinating legacy. Its mix of cultures come together to create a unique city where there is no shortage of photographic opportunities either. Its different architectural styles, its traditions, its people, the contrast between modernity and antiquity...
I'm not going to write a 500-page treatise on MXDF, don't worry, but I'm going to leave you a few places so you know what to photograph yes or yes in Mexico DF. Readers from Mexico City, we ask you to expand the list in comments, with your favorite places, since here we can only leave a small list of all its wonders ?
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- 1 Places to take photos in Mexico City (MXDF)
- 2 Mexico Park
- 3 Walk of the reform
- 4 Masayoshi Ohira Park
- 5 Soumaya Museum
- 6 Palace of Fine Arts
- 7 Postal Palace
- 8 Tane's Facade
- 9 Urban Art Corridor
- 10 Gilardi House
- 11 Moorish Kiosk of Santa María la Ribera
- 12 Chapultepec Forest
- 13 Frida Khalo House Museum or Casa Azul
- 14 Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
- 15 Tile House
- 16 Xochimilco
- 17 Other places to take photos in CDMX
PLACES TO TAKE PHOTOS IN MEXICO CITY (MXDF)
Undoubtedly, this city has so much to offer of all kinds, that it is not difficult to find places to take good photos in Mexico City. From its impressive parks, markets, unique architectural elements, to its cultural contrast between one neighborhood and another, even from one street to another.
This city is full of photo opportunities. Below is a small sample of interesting places or spots to take photos in Mexico City.
MEXICO PARK
One of the most popular parks in Mexico City. Located in Condesa, and close to Avenida México. It has an impressive architecture and Art Deco and a modern design, full of ponds, fountains, waterfalls and walks, where you will find people playing sports, walking their pets, relaxing or taking photos ? .
You will also find many species of flowers and plants where you can put into practice your skills as a nature, architecture , portrait or macro photographer .
REFORM WALK
Another essential spot to take pictures in MXDF is the Paseo de la reforma. It is inspired by the Champs Elysees in Paris and you can take photos of the Angel of Independence, one of the most photographed places in Mexico City.
MASAYOSHI OHIRA PARK
The Masayoshi Ohira park is located in the Coyoacán mayor's office. This park is very picturesque as it was remodeled in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira in the traditional Japanese style, which even includes a Torii Gate in the middle of a small lake.
It is common to use this park as a spot to take photos at parties of 15 years, weddings, couples, etc., since in addition to its picturesque corners, it has cherry trees, plum trees, westerias, maples or peonies, typical trees of Japan.
The cherry blossom months offer an even more spectacular setting for aesthetic -type photography in Mexico City.
SOUMAYA MUSEUM
Another place to photograph in Mexico City is the Soumaya museumof Mexico DF located in Plaza Carso. It was designed by the Mexican architect Fernando Romero and inaugurated in March 2011. It is open 365 days a year and access is free.
At sunrise or sunset and at blue hour is when this building is most photogenic, but you can visit it at any time because its architecture is spectacular and, of course, inside you will find a multitude of works by artists such as Monet, Renoir, Degas, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, Agustín Arrieta, José María Velasco, El Greco, Tintoretto, etc.
PALACE OF FINE ARTS
Both day and night, this magnificent palace is a place to take spectacular photos in Mexico City . If you are looking for more impressive images, take a walk at blue hour, or night photography, play with long exposure, with the aperture, the color... A beautiful building that could give a lot of itself.
If you are looking for elevated and unobstructed views of the building, you can have a coffee in the building opposite (Don Porfirio).
POSTAL PALACE
A spectacular place to take pictures in Mexico City is the postal palace. Its architecture dates from the beginning of the 20th century and is in the Elizabethan Gothic style. The interior part is impressive, with its main staircase made of Mexican marble and bronze ironwork.
The interior is full of precious details. The railings, the lampposts, the windows or the columns are painstakingly worked, just like the transparent dome that crowns the building and are a spectacle worth admiring (and photographing).
TANE'S FACADE
This facade of the Tane jewelry brand is a very popular place to take pictures in Mexico City. It is located on Masaryk Avenue. A very instagrammable place where you can take photos with its brightly colored background, its cacti or its neon sign with the words "Mexico my love".
URBAN ART CORRIDOR
If you like urban art, this corridorIt is made up of 11 spectacular murals painted in 2017. Located in Colonia Guerrero, it will allow you to admire large and colorful murals of pre-Hispanic gods, girls, jaguar warriors, marine animals, flowers, etc.
GILARDI HOUSE
Casa Gilardi is designed by Mexican architect Luis Barragán. Its bright and contrasting colors and its geometries are a tribute to Mexican culture and a fantastic place to take photos in Mexico City.
MOORISH KIOSK OF SANTA MARÍA LA RIBERA
A kiosk of Moorish architecture from the late 19th century designed by José Ramón Ibarrola located in Santa María de la Ribera where you can take photos of its details, its architecture, or frame your portraits.
CHAPULTEPEC FOREST
Within this immense forest divided into 4 sections, you will find places like the National Museum of Anthropology, three artificial lakes, a multitude of archaeological remains, a beautiful carousel or the Botanical Garden.
A place full of creative opportunities, from landscape, portraiture, macro photography, architecture, etc.
FRIDA KHALO HOUSE MUSEUM OR CASA AZUL
One of the most representative and universal artists of Mexican culture is, without a doubt, Frida Kahlo. The house that she occupied for years is now known as the Blue House because of the color of its façade. Today it is a very visited and photographed house-museum.
If you are going to visit it, take a look at its façade, its beautiful garden and small corners that are highly photographable. And be sure to enjoy the exhibition of different works, dresses, etc., that it hides inside.
In addition, it is located in the Colonia Del Carmen of the Coyoacán Mayor's Office, near the center, a traditional neighborhood of great beauty that you can walk around taking beautiful photos.
METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL OF MEXICO CITY
Another essential place to take photos in CDMX is this impressive cathedral. Both day and night, it offers an impressive picture.
It is located in the historic center, a place that in itself deserves an exhaustive visit because it hides streets, monuments and architectural relics from all eras.
If you want to have spectacular views of the old town, try from these places:
- Malachite Rooftop
- Cultural center of Spain in Mexico
- viewpoint of the village
- Cathedral terrace
HOUSE OF TILES
Another most aesthetic place to photograph in the historic center of Mexico DF is the Casa de los Azulejos or Palace of the Counts of the Orizaba Valley, as it is also known.
Its façade is lined with beautifully designed tiles, in shades of blue and yellow, a place to practice your architecture or portrait photography.
XOCHIMILCO
xochimilcoIt is located in the southeast of the Mexican capital, a very unique place full of colors, markets, its gastronomy is its nature. A place where you will have many photographic opportunities.
OTHER PLACES TO TAKE PHOTOS IN CDMX
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Mexico City is full of photographic opportunities. The variety of architectural styles, its immense parks full of overflowing nature, the uniqueness of each of its neighborhoods or its celebrations, are just a few examples of what such a spectacular city has to offer.
Do you dare to follow the list of the best places to photograph in Mexico City? I'm sure there will be many interesting contributions, I encourage you to leave us a comment with your suggestions ?
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