amefoto Photography Portfolio and Blog by Anne-Marie Eitreim
Posts Tagged ‘gardens’
Coyoacán Mexico City
Coyoacán is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Mexico City. Formerly a colonial village, it is best known as the home of Frida Kahlo and La Malinche, Cortez’s Aztec translator. Also the site of Leon Trotsky’s murder. Coyoacán retains an artsy and hippie vibe despite extensive gentrification.
Puebla Zocalo
The zocalo in Puebla is one of the most beautiful in Mexico and the central gathering spot of the city.
Museo Delores Olmedo Patino, Mexico City
The Museo Delores Olmedo Patino in Xochimilco, Mexico City contains its founder’s excellent collection of works by Mexican artists most notably Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Peacocks, other birds, and Xoloitzcuintle roam the beautiful grounds.