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Plaza Garibaldi
Discover the infectious beats of traditional Mexican folkloric music at Plaza Garibaldi. This is the city’s focal point of mariachi bands, which congregate in the hundreds to entertain couples, families and tourists. Visit a bar on Plaza Garibaldi that lays claim to introducing mariachi music to Mexico City. Learn about the nation’s most-loved liquors at an interactive museum.
Arrive early in the evening, when the bands of guitar, trumpet and violin players begin to descend upon the square. Watch as the musicians sing romantic ballads to those willing to pay for a performance. See men singing with the bands and serenading their loved ones. Admire the large sombrero hats and charro suits, characterized by buckles on the trouser legs. It’s customary to bargain with the bands if you want them to perform for you.
Go to Salón Tenampa to experience a slice of the square’s musical roots. This bar’s owner brought mariachi bands to Mexico City from Guadalajara in the 1920s. Browse photos of legendary mariachi singers on the bar’s walls and attend live concerts. Guadalajara de Noche, which opened in 1937, is another acclaimed venue to enjoy the song and dance of this unique genre.
On the east side of the square is the Museum of Tequila and Mezcal. Find exhibitions about the distillation of the two popular liquors made from the native agave plant. Among the displays are collections of antique bottles and distilling barrels. Sample different varieties of tequila and mezcal at the museum bar. The museum is open daily and has an admission fee.
The square sits at the northern edge of Mexico City’s historic center, less than a 10-minute walk from the Bellas Artes and Metro Garibaldi metro stations. Public buses and a hop-on, hop-off tourist bus also stop nearby. Visit other major city attractions such as the National Art Museum and Palace of Fine Arts.
Police patrol Plaza Garibaldi; however, pickpockets often operate here. Carefully watch your personal possessions. The atmosphere can get rowdy at night, when partygoers leave the bars located in the vicinity.
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Best Lodging Options Near Plaza Garibaldi
Per night/room
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Hotel MX Lagunilla
Riva Palacio 67, Col. Guerrero, Del. Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Downtown Mexico City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Palacio de Bellas Artes and Paseo de la Reforma. Alameda Central and Zocalo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Garibaldi Station is only a 2-minute walk and Guerrero Station is 11 minutes.
Per night/room
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Barceló México Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma, 1, Colonia Tabacalera, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Reforma, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Teatro Metropólitan, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Reforma 222. Zocalo and U.S. Embassy are also within 1 mi (2 km). Hidalgo Station is 6 minutes by foot and Juarez Station is 8 minutes.
Per night/room
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Zocalo Central Mexico City
Cinco de Mayo 61, Centro Historico, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), Zocalo, and Templo Mayor. Palacio Nacional and Palacio de Bellas Artes are also within 10 minutes. Allende Station and Zocalo Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Per night/room
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Hilton Mexico City Reforma
Avenida Juarez 70 Colonia Centro, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Reforma, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Paseo de la Reforma and Alameda Central. Palacio de Bellas Artes and La Ciudadela are also within 10 minutes. Juarez Station is only a 5-minute walk and Hidalgo Station is 5 minutes.
Per night/room
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Gran Hotel Ciudad De Mexico
Av. 16 de Septiembre #82, Col. Centro, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Historic Center, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Zocalo, Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana), and Palacio Nacional. Palacio de Bellas Artes and Templo Mayor are also within 15 minutes. Zocalo Station is only a 4-minute walk and Allende Station is 9 minutes.
Per night/room
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Histórico Central Mexico City
Bolivar No. 28, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Historic Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Madero Street, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Zocalo. Metropolitan Cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana) and Palacio Nacional are also within 15 minutes. Allende Station is only a 4-minute walk and San Juan de Letran Station is 6 minutes.
Per night/room
Apr 18 - Apr 19
Fiesta Americana - Reforma
Paseo De La Reforma 80, Col. Juarez, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Reforma, this eco-friendly hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Reforma 222, The Angel of Independence Monument, and Torre Latinoamericana. Palacio de Bellas Artes and Zocalo are also within 2 mi (3 km). Juarez Station is 10 minutes by foot and Revolution Station is 12 minutes.
Per night/room
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Hotel MX garibaldi
Honduras No. 11, Mexico City, CDMXLocated in Downtown Mexico City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palacio Postal and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Paseo de la Reforma and Zocalo are also within 1 mi (2 km). Garibaldi Station is 5 minutes by foot and Allende Station is 10 minutes.
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