Corredor Cultural Roma-Condesa

Roma-Condesa: Mexico City has a great archaeological and historical riches, but it is also modern, bohemian, alternative or if you prefer hipster. This area includes the neighborhoods of Condesa and Roma and it has a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, boutiques of independent designers, small hotels, modern art galleries, plazas and parks. If you like walking to know a city these places are excellent. Roma neighborhood was one of the first modern areas that existed in the city, mostly home of wealthy European immigrants and today many of its buildings are Art Nouveau and eclectic French style. Around 1,500 buildings are found here and they were turned into artistic monuments. Among which you will find, “Casa Lamm” a cultural center and the House of Bruges, both on the Orizaba street and Rio de Janeiro square that has a replica of Michelangelo's David, an excellent place to take some refreshment at the cafes that are found in this area with tables outside so you do not miss anything. If you want to buy handicrafts, clothing, shoes and jewelry of excellent quality, come to visit the bazaars of Roma where Mexican designers will offer unique, original and very nice pieces, one of them is "Trafico Bazar", usually you find them in “Centro Gallego” gallery in 194 Colima street, follow them on Facebook for dates of their upcoming events www.facebook.com/BAZAR.TRAFIC For lunch I highly recommend the Roma market, a gourmet space where you will find varied food like Arabic, Mexican, tapas, burgers, beers and ice creams, gourmet cheeses and hams, etc. It is located at 225 Queretaro street, open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and the restaurant area on the first floor from 9:00 am to 24:00 hours, be sure of visit it. If you want to take a good cocktail or beer I recommend the bar "Chuchito Perez" a great place to have a good time and good music located near the Cibeles Fountain and Durango street. Condesa or Countess Neighborhood in English, belonged to the Countess of Miravalle, hence the name and in the nineteenth century had a racetrack, hence making their way roundabout Amsterdam. Start by walking on Alfonso Reyes Avenue, arriving at the corner of Tamaulipas street, on the left side in the mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., you’ll see a long line of people waiting to buy a “Torta de chilaquiles”, if you want to try a traditional Mexican dish for breakfast buy one and sit on one of the benches that are on the avenue. The restaurant located in the same corner "El Zorzal" is an excellent Argentine restaurant for lunch. Following on Alfonso Reyes street and Tacámbaro corner street on the left side you will see the "Farolito" tacos are the main dish in its menu, for lunch or dinner this restaurant is an excellent choice, ask the pastor tacos, jerky tacos or any of its specialties, they are really delicious. Arriving at the Mazatlan Avenue walk to the right, this avenue it is very pretty so you can walk peacefully, when you reach to Michoacan street walk to the right you will find many restaurants, bars and cafes that suits to all the tastes and budgets, following on Mazatlan Avenue and the corner of Fernando Montes de Oca street to the right side is the Roxy ice cream shop, with traditional and delicious ice cream flavors. If you continue walking on Mazatlan Avenue and reach Veracruz Street turn to the right and walk to the Spain Park, a very quiet place and where dog lovers often take their pets for a walk. I also recommend walking on Amsterdam square and Mexico Park, this whole area is very beautiful, you'll love it. If you are in bohemian mood and if you want to do something different, ask to your local friend to take you to any of these two wonderful neighborhoods, I assure you that you'll have so much fun.