If you are one of those people who go out for a dose of city air, you will know that there are streets that are the perfect place to put your mind at ease. Here we recommend five of the most beautiful ones for you to enjoy whenever you want.
Francisco Sosa
In Coyoacán, this street is one of the most recognized as it leads to the center of the most famous magical town in all of CDMX. Unlike others, here you will find many cultural centers such as the Fonoteca Nacional, the Italian Institute of Culture, Los Talleres, Jardín La Mano and more. And, of course, its cobblestones are unmatched. We recommend you go on a Sunday, which is when the sounds of the neighborhood do their thing and the scenery becomes even more beautiful.
2. Avenida de la Paz
Although it is very similar to Francisco Sosa, this street is basically the heart of San Angel, one of the cultural neighborhoods with great appeal not only for activities but also visually, thanks to the facades of the houses that accompany the beautiful cobblestones of the street, as well as its red, brown and pink colors. There are also hidden markets -such as the one located in the Plaza de San Jacinto- where you can go to buy products from local stores.
3. Amsterdam
Although it’s hard to pick just one street in all of La Condesa, this one has the particularity of being oval-shaped. The reason? There used to be a racetrack right there. All along the street, there is a walkway surrounded by trees and vegetation that makes it very pleasant to walk along. In addition to numerous stores, bars, cafes and designer stores. It is also a good option for jogging.
4. Regina
Perhaps one of the most emblematic of all the Historic Center due to its large number of places to eat super rich and very cheap (such as the restaurant Los Canallas under the Hotel Regina). In addition, in front of the Templo de Regina Coeli and the Antiguo Hospital Concepción Béistegui, you can sit and read and there is an esplanade that is ideal to be with your dog.
5. Álvaro Obregón
During the day, this street is perfect for a leisurely stroll through its boulevards or to sit for a few minutes by the fountains along the way. At night, on the contrary, it is a spectacle of lights and restaurants and people walking. This street is very dynamic, but no less valuable for that: one of the locations you should always keep an eye on to see what’s new.
6. Champs Elysées
Want to feel like you’re in France? Walking on this street is really a rest for the soul. Among its trees that lead you to traffic circles, the silence of the facades of the mansions and the little traffic of cars, you will feel how tranquility flows. Another good option nearby is Presidente Masaryk Street.
7. Paseo de la Reforma
Built as part of a gift from Maximilian of Habsburg to Carlota, this great avenue has the advantage of housing monuments such as the Angel of Independence, the Glorieta de Colon, the Reforma 222 plaza, all the way to the Nonoalco Tlatelolco Urban Complex, so rest assured that while walking you can be like a tourist in your own city.