{"id":4053,"date":"2023-03-05T13:24:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T12:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infovacay.com\/?p=4053"},"modified":"2023-03-06T12:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T11:29:44","slug":"zocalo-what-to-know-before-visiting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infovacay.com\/zocalo-what-to-know-before-visiting\/","title":{"rendered":"Zocalo – What to Know Before Visiting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re searching for the best spots to visit within Mexico City, the Zocalo is one of them. The Zocalo is a city square among the world’s largest. As a vast square, it’s one of the most prominent places in the city where significant historical events are held. Here, you can enjoy nearby attractions and views you want to take advantage of when you’re in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this reason, we made this article to guide you as you explore Zocalo. You can find all the essential information, such as location, activities, and attractions. We’ll also add some nearby establishments if you want to eat or stay nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, let’s get into it! <\/p>\n\n\n

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About the Zocalo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Zocalo, also known as El Plaza de la Constitucion, is a central plaza and a city square sitting amidst the historical center of Mexico City. This square was once called El Plaza Mayor and Plaza de Armas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This square is quite old and has a rich history. Before the arrival of the Spanish, this was the heart of Tenochtitlan’s Aztec capital. To the northeast of the square, there was a sacred precinct, which contained the Templo Mayor. To the south, several roads intersected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invading Spanish forces kept this open space very much the same after taking over Mexico City. It was Alonso Garcia Bravo who placed the new central Plaza here. Over the ruins of the Aztec palace, a new church (later replaced by a cathedral) was built to the north of the Z\u00f3calo and a new palace to the east.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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