Torre Latinoamericana

The Torre Latinoamericana (Latin American Tower) in downtown Mexico City provides great views of the city (which seems to continue on endlessly to the horizon) and the surrounding mountains. There is an observation deck, however, I opted instead for visiting the bar 2 floors below and still got a lovely (and free) view right around sunset.

View of the city from the tower.
View of the city from the tower.
View of the Zocalo from the tower.
View of the Zocalo from the tower.
Getting close to sunset...
Getting close to sunset…
My friend and I in the tower.
My friend and I in the tower.
Bellas Artes from above.
Bellas Artes from above.
The dirty window is ruining the view here a little, but you can still see.
The dirty window is ruining the view here a little, but you can still see.
Post sunset view from the tower.
Post sunset view from the tower.

Mexico City

Today’s post will be a quickie – just some photos of my time in Mexico City and I will do some other posts about specific attractions and adventures I’ve had here. The capital of Mexico is actually not one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country as many people prefer to head to the beach, however, it does have a lot to offer, as you’ll begin to see over my next few posts. Last year while I was here I took little day or weekend trips out to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, to Puebla, and to the pyramid at Cholula. This year I explored a bit of the city itself and will be sharing some weekend trips that are just a little further away, so stay tuned.

Fun fact: Mexico City is not part of any of the states that make up the United States of Mexico. It is a separate federal district (hence the name México, Distrito Federal) similar to Washington, DC in the U.S. of A.

Mexico City
Snapping some shots around the Zocalo
Mexico City
Outside the huge church in the Zocalo
Mexico City
Random murals – sorry for the fuzziness – it was a friend’s camera, not mine 😉
Mexico City
Palacio de las Bellas Artes
Mexico City
I actually don’t know what this building is but it looks pretty cool, right? Photo credit does not go to me though, thanks, James!
Mexico City
The entrance to Arena México right before we head in to watch some Lucha Libre