Mexico City by Metro
If my count is accurate, Mexico City’s Metro has 146 stations.
We thought it might be fun to visit all 146 stations and to introduce you to what’s around them in an occasional series called “Mexico City by Metro.”
The first stop is Chapultepec, the station that is closest to Bosque de Chapultepec, the large urban park in the center of the city.
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When you come above ground at Chapultepec, you’re surrounded by a swarm of mobile commerce. There’s the ice cream vendor with her tower of multi-colored cones and the tortilla vendor, among 100 or so others…
The Chapultepec station leaves you right on the edge of Chapultepec Park (Bosque de Chapultepec), a massive urban green space and home to the city’s National History Museum, zoo, and a number of other great places to spend an afternoon.
I saw this man feeding his child as I was wandering around the National History Museum. Don’t you love these sublime, unscripted moments?
…and I got a handful of shots of this couple, who are clearly very much in love with one another.
Photos: Julie Schwietert Collazo
August 28th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
What a great idea for a series! I love metros, they can be so fascinating and they often provide a window into the culture of a city. Looking forward to seeing other stops
August 28th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
Tanya-
Glad you liked the idea! I’m not sure why it never occurred to me in NYC, but you’re right– I think it could be fun and fascinating anywhere! We’re in Guadalajara, Mexico for a few days, but will likely put up another Metro stop next week, so stay tuned!
August 29th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Lovely photos Julie!
August 30th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Great photos! I love seeing the man feeding the baby… such a sweet moment.
October 17th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
[...] in the same spot as a former summer residence for Aztec rulers, Chapultepec Park is a popular spot, with 1800 acres, several lakes, forested land, museums, and the residence of the [...]
January 20th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Mexico is totally safe for the average visitor. The problems are only inside the government and the Cartel. They very rarely rollover into the tourist or the people!