On the streets, bridges and even on rooftops; our city is full of street art. Just go out for a walk to find works made by different artists. We bring you some instagrammable murals in CDMX.
While there are plenty of unmissable works, this time we will only present a small sample of what you will find in the streets, parks and some museums in Mexico City. Get your camera ready and get ready to take the best pictures.
Get to know these Instagram-worthy murals in CDMX
Former flour factory
This is a place full of urban art. It has several food and video game establishments; however, it attracts a lot of attention because of the graffiti and murals in each of its spaces.
You can take pictures with your cell phone without any problem. Of course, we recommend you go at a good time and during the week so you won’t find so many people.
📍Primavera 106, Miguel Hidalgo
Weavers of Dreams
In museums we will also find incredible murals. Such is the case of the National Museum of Popular Cultures, in whose facilities we can find the work entitled “Tejedores de sueños” (Dream Weavers).
This mural has just been restored and represents different regions of our country. It even alludes to the symbolism of indigenous peoples and communities. It was created by artists Edgar Flores and Carlos Segovia, who were also in charge of the restoration.
📍Hidalgo Avenue 289, Del Carmen neighborhood, Coyoacan mayor’s office.
Parcur
Do you remember the Atlantis water park? The space where it was was rescued and turned into an Urban Culture Park at the beginning of 2022. The whole place is full of amazing murals and graffiti.
In addition to learning how to skateboard, you can also take pictures. Each piece represents different scenarios. You are sure to find the perfect spot.
📍Constituyentes Avenue, third section of Chapultepec Forest, almost in front of the Hacienda building.
Iztapalapa mural
During the last few years this municipality has been filled with murals. As part of the Iztapalapa Mural project, 9 thousand 191 murals and artistic interventions have been made.
They are mainly located in the area of Line 2 of the Cablebus and in the Caminos Mujeres Libre and Seguras. The idea is to dignify public spaces through art, as detailed through the project page.
More than 100 artists have participated. Themes such as traditional trades, gender equality and the identity of native peoples are depicted. Some of the murals can be seen from the Cablebus. On this page you can see some of the works and their location.
Tree of life
It was presented in 2018 and elaborated by artists Adri del Rocío, Rubén Poncia and Carlos Alberto. You can see it on the facade of the Hotel Fontán.
Despite the fact that it has been there for several years it is in perfect condition, so you will find a piece full of color.
📍Paseo de la Reforma Avenue 24, Centro neighborhood.
Mural of El TRI
Did you know there is a mural dedicated to El Tri in CDMX? It is located in the vicinity of Plaza Taxcoaque in the Historic Center of Mexico City. It was made in 2018 and seeks to make a tour of 50 years of Mexican rock.
📍surroundings of Plaza Tlaxcoaque, Historic Downtown of the CDMX
Chabacano Subway
Outside some stations of Metro Line 2 you will find many murals, especially in Chabacano. They are made by various artists. Obviously you can’t cross the street to take pictures with the works, but you can create interesting compositions.
Some of the murals are just outside the station, in correspondence with line 2.
📍Metro Chabacano, at the San Antonio Abad exit.
Lucerna Dining Room
This count could not miss a mural dedicated to Frida Kahlo. There are several in CDMX but one of the best known is the one found in the Lucerna dining room. It is full of color and has been there for several years.
📍Lucerna 51, colonia Juárez
What other Instagrammable murals in CDMX would you add to the list?