Entertainment sights in Mexico
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Palenque de Gallos & Plaza de Toros
A block northwest of the plaza lies a monument to the town’s heyday – the Palenque de Gallos, a cockfighting ring, built like a Roman amphitheater. It was restored in the 1970s and sometimes hosts theater or dance performances. Follow Zaragoza-Libertad north to the edge of the town where there are remains of the former bullring Plaza de Toros; the Capilla de Guadalupe and panteón (cemetery) across the street are free and worth a look.
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Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana
Housed in an imposing neoclassical brick building (the former Escuela Alvaro Obregón, built in 1929) the Casa de la Cultura de Tijuana presents lectures, art exhibitions, film festivals and concerts. The center is located about 1.6km (1 mile) west of Av Revolución. Take any blue-and-white taxi (marked 'Colonia Altamira') westbound from Calle 3a (Carrillo Puerto) or walk up Calle 4a (Díaz Mirón); instead of the busy street, go up the hillside staircase for fine city views.
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Teatro Juárez
Don’t leave without visiting the magnificent Teatro Juárez. It was built between 1873 and 1903 and inaugurated by the dictator Porfirio Díaz, whose lavish tastes are reflected in the plush red-and-gold interior. The outside is festooned with columns, lamp posts and statues; inside the impression is Moorish, with the bar and lobby gleaming with carved wood, stained glass and precious metals. It’s only open when no performances are scheduled; video/camera use is M$60/30.
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Teatro de la República
This lovely old and functioning theater, complete with impressive chandeliers, was where a tribunal met in 1867 to decide the fate of Emperor Maximilian. Mexico’s constitution was also signed here on January 31, 1917. The stage backdrop lists the names of its signatories and the states they represented. In 1929, politicians met in the theater to organize Mexico’s long-time ruling party, the PNR (now the PRI).
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Teatro Hidalgo
The Teatro Hidalgo was built in neo-classical style between 1871 and 1883 on a site originally donated to the city by Miguel Hidalgo. The theater was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1932 and 1941 and rebuilt once more in 1961. It offers a full schedule of cultural events, from dance performances to classical concerts.
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Teatro Peón Contreras
North of the Iglesia de Jesús is the enormous bulk of the Teatro Peón Contreras, built between 1900 and 1908, during Mérida’s henequén heyday. It boasts a main staircase of Carrara marble, a dome with faded frescoes by Italian artists, and various paintings and murals throughout the building.
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Centro de Convenciones
Acapulco's convention center is a huge complex with a permanent crafts gallery (galería de artesanías), temporary special exhibitions, a large plaza, theaters and concert halls. A Fiesta Mexicana is held several evenings each week. Call the center to ask about current offerings.
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Unidad Cultural Profesor Jesús Castro Agúndez
A sprawling concrete edifice, the Teatro de la Ciudad is the most conspicuous element of the Unidad Cultural Profesor Jesús Castro Agúndez, a cultural center that takes up most of the area bounded by Altamirano, Navarro, Héroes de la Independencia and Legaspi.
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La Curtiduría
A diverse cultural center founded in an old tannery by artist Demián Flores Cortés, La Curtiduría stages and facilitates contemporary art exhibits, classes, community projects and assorted events (including films, live music and dance), and runs an artist-in-residence program.
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Los Arcos Amphitheater
This outdoor amphitheater, a Vallarta landmark, is backed by Los Arcos, a row of arches that has become a symbol of the city. It's also regularly used as an open-air theater for cultural performances and festivals on weekends and during holidays.
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Mundo Divertido Río
If Av Revolución (La Revo) is too intense for the kiddies, consider taking them to the American-style amusement park Mundo Divertido Río. It has miniature golf, a huge arcade, batting cages, rides and the essential snack bar.
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Teatro Macedonio Alcalá
The Teatro Macedonio Alcalá was built in 1903 in the elaborate French style that was fashionable under Porfirio Díaz. It has a marble stairway and a five-tier auditorium holding 1300 people.
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Teatro Ricardo Castro
The neoclassical Teatro Ricardo Castro features a large wooden bas-relief of Durango’s founding in its lobby (to enter, go through the door on Martínez and ask in the office).
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Splash Parque Acuático
Done with beautiful white-sand beaches? Kids will go nuts at Splash Parque Acuático, which has 12 waterslides, a lazy river swimming pool and a daily dolphin show.
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Selva Mágica
Off Calzada Independencia Nte, is Selva Mágica. It has four large roller coasters and five live animal shows daily (dolphins, seals and birds).
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Sinfonía del Mar
The magical Sinfonía del Mar is an outdoor stepped plaza that occasionally hosts concerts, but mainly serves as an amazing place to view sunsets.
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Parque Plaza Sésamo
Parque Plaza Sésamo is a vast Sesame Street theme park with dozens of thrilling rides, a waterpark and shows with the famous characters.
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Mundo de Adeveras
Some 10km southwest of Monterrey, Mundo de Adeveras is a hands-on 'town' where kids can work at various jobs like firefighter and pilot.
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Los Arcos
On the sea side of Plaza Morelos is an outdoor amphitheater backed by Los Arcos, a row of arches that has become a symbol of the city.
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Centro Cultural
See if anything is on stage at the city's shiny new Centro Cultural on the outskirts of town.
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Teatro Doblado
The neoclassical 1869 Teatro Doblado stages concerts, dance and drama.
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