Plaza de la Ciudadela, Mexico City

Plaza de la Ciudadela extends over 240,000 square meters with a central flagpole and paved paths surrounded by historical structures and government buildings.

The plaza transformed from an open space in pre-Hispanic Tenochtitlan to a Spanish colonial marketplace following the conquest by Hernán Cortés in the 16th century.

Every Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gather at the plaza to participate in traditional Mexican danzón dancing sessions with live orchestras.

The square connects directly to multiple transit lines and provides easy access to surrounding museums, restaurants, and traditional craft markets.

Local dance instructors offer free danzón lessons to visitors, maintaining a tradition that began in the 1950s and continues each weekend.

Location: Mexico City

GPS coordinates: 19.42991,-99.14937

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:41