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Mexico City image gallery (55)

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  1. Metropolitan Cathedral (Cathedral Metropolitana) from Zocalo.

    Zocalo, Mexico City

    by Dan Herrick

  2. Bicycle parked on Hamburgo St, Zona Rosa.
  3. Photo exhibit marking the anniversary of the earthquake in Mexico City.

    Photo exhibit, Mexico City

    by John Neubauer

  4. Shaman treats two visitors to Mexico City.

    Shaman, Mexico City

    by John Neubauer

  5. Native dancers from Tlaxcala, dressed in ribboned headwear, performing outside Basilica de Guadalupe.
  6. Fruit stall at a market in San Angel.

    San Angel, Mexico City

    by Rick Gerharter

  7. Pharmacy on a street corner at Plaza Hidalgo.

    Plaza Hidalgo, Mexico City

    by Rick Gerharter

  8. Taxi passing Palacio Nacional.
  9. Boy from Tlaxcala on his mother's back, who's dancing in performance at the Basilica de Guadalupe.
  10. Casa de Cortes, the former Coyoacan town hall, said to be the spot where the defeated Aztec king Cuahutemoc was tortured to reveal the whereabouts of hidden treasure.

    Casa de Cortes, Mexico City

    by Rick Gerharter

  11. A man preparing carnitas (stewed pork) with what looks more like an oar than an ordinary kitchen utensil, for a Quinceanera (girls fifteenth birthday) celebration.

    Quinceanera, Mexico City

    by Rick Gerharter

  12. A vendor selling religious paintings and statues on the grounds of Basilica de Guadalupe.
  13. Mexico city is famous for,amongst other things, its VW taxis that fill all streets,lanes and roads

    VW taxis, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  14. Mexico City from the Latin America Tower (Torre Latinoamerica).
  15. Stone relief detail of the Mayan rain god Chac in the Maya room of Museo Nacional de Antropologia
  16. The stone sun 'calendar' of the Aztecs (or Mexica) in the Museo Nacional de Antropologia.
  17. 3D mosaic by Siqueiros sitting above a lawn at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), the largest university in Latin America.
  18. All decked out in celebration of the Day of the Dead, a common sight throughout Mexico is finely attired skeletons

    Day of the Dead, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  19. Dining outdoors in San Angel, Mexico City

    San Angel, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  20. Traditional sombreros for sale at the Centro de Artesanias la Ciudadela in Mexico City
  21. The Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, the front courtyard area is thought to have been the site for religious dancing

    Teotihuacan, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  22. Fabrics and textiles for sale at the Saturday Bazaar in Mexico City

    Saturday Bazaar, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  23. Aztec dancers perform on the sacred precinct of Aztec Tenochtitlan,not far from the Zocalo in Mexico City

    Aztec Tenochtitlan, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  24. The fountain and Iglesio de Santo Domingo in the plaza of the same name in Mexico City
  25. A small taco stand near the Zocalo in Mexico City

    Zocalo, Mexico City

    by Richard I'Anson

  26. Overhead of ceremonial lowering of Mexican flag in the Zócalo (main city square), Mexico City

    Zócalo, Mexico City

    by John Neubauer

  27. Exterior wallsof Frida Kahlo Museum.
  28. Clowns reading menu at clown convention.

    Clown convention

    by Christian Aslund

  29. A pedicab on Calle Rep. de Argentina ( Argentina Street ) fronting the National Palace
  30. Families, friends, lovers, travellers and vendors crowd the waterways of the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Mexico City
  31. The embracadero at the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, Mexico City
  32. Heavy traffic.

    Heavy traffic, Mexico City

    by John Neubauer

  33. Cooking of sopes (corn dough) tortillas and gorditas (fried maize with refried beans).
  34. A crucified Jesus figurine and other Christian paraphernalia for sale in Mexico City. About 90% of Mexico City's population are Roman Catholics.
  35. Mariachis of the modern kind catering to the tourist trade - Mexico City
  36. Tacos el Pastor (with meat) - Mexico City, Mexico
  37. Close detail of the House of Tiles (Casa de Azulejos) in Mexico City

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    by Richard I'Anson

  38. Palace of Fine Arts (PAlacio de la Bellas Artes).

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    by Richard I'Anson

  39. Aztec's perform on the sacred precinct of Tenochtitlan in Mexico City's Zocalo

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    by Richard I'Anson

  40. Courtyard of the National Palace in Mexico City

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    by Richard I'Anson

  41. Just another beautiful domed church roof in Mexico City

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    by Richard I'Anson

  42. The old and the new on Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City

    Image_2671-16

    by Richard I'Anson

  43. Mexico City.

    Image_2672-20

    by Richard I'Anson

  44. Marionettes dance a jig at the Centro de Artesanias la Ciudadela

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    by Richard I'Anson

  45. The great colours in Mexican traditional ponchos or sarapes in the Centro de Artesanias la Ciudadela

    Image_2672-31

    by Richard I'Anson

  46. Statue in front of the Palace of Fine Arts ( Palacio de Belles Artes ), a splendid white marble concert hall and arts centre

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    by John Neubauer

  47. Actors portraying Mary Magdalene and Peter at annual Passion Play, Ixtapalapa.

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    by John Neubauer

  48. Actresses portraying Virgin Mary and other characters in historic costume at annual Passion Play, Ixtapalapa.

    Image_6081-16

    by John Neubauer

  49. Cathedral in the main plaza.

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    by Aaron McCoy

  50. Mangos on display at a public market.

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    by David Ryan

  51. Fountain in city centre.

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    by Aaron McCoy

  52. Detail of painted boats in Xochimilco.

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    by Jeffrey Becom

  53. Man painting his boat in Xochimilco.

    Image_17720-13

    by Jeffrey Becom

  54. Colourful tiles.

    Image_24152-35

    by John Sones

  55. Interior of TAPO bus terminal.

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    by Paul Kennedy

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