In every corner of the city you will find something interesting, from a museum that opens only a few days a year, very old bridges and even a castle in Xochimilco. Dare to know these secret places in Mexico City.
Secret places in Mexico City: Callejón del Beso (Kiss Alley)
Kiss me, kiss me a lot, as if tonight was the last time 🎶. Mexico City has its own kissing alley. It was inaugurated in 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of composer Consuelo Velázquez.
The alley consists of a small street with 5 benches. Around it there are murals showing several couples kissing.
Location: between 16 de septiembre and Libertad streets, downtown Azcapotzalco, a few blocks from Metro Camarones.
The Castle of Xochimilco
Take that, Chapultepec, Xochimilco also has its own castle. It is located in one of the chinampas in the San Diego neighborhood. It was built between 1930 and 1940. It is not known who the original owner was, but it is said that the owner’s wife asked him to build this place so that she would not miss the castle in Europe where she used to live.
Currently it is not possible to enter the place but it can be seen from the outside.
Teoca Volcano and its soccer field
Mexico City has several extinct volcanoes; one of them is the Teoca Volcano. The peculiarity of this site is that it has a soccer field in what used to be its crater. Every Sunday the inhabitants of Santa Cecilia Tepetlapa, Xochimilco climb to the top to play.
The site is cared for by the inhabitants themselves, especially by a brigade that is in charge of keeping the place in good condition and preventing land invasion, illegal logging and forest fires.
Lake of the Aztec Kings
According to information from the Tláhuac municipality, this lake is the last vestige of the waters that covered the entire area of the Valley of Mexico in pre-Hispanic times. You can tour this place and its canals by trajinera from the San Pedro Tláhuac pier.
In addition to incredible sunrises and sunsets, you will be able to see diverse animals such as herons, ducks and even pelicans.
Location: Tláhuac-Tulyehualco Avenue on the corner of Juan Palomo.
The ant at the end of the world
In Azcapotzalco we will find the Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Felipe and Santiago, which has a red ant under the bell tower. Legend has it that once this little animal reaches the top it will mean the end of the world as we know it.
The precinct was built in the 16th century. It is said that one of the last battles of Mexico’s Independence was fought in its atrium. Because of its legends and history, it is one of the places you cannot miss.
Institute of Mexican Sugar Art
This is an incredible place in Mexico City. It was founded in 1959 by Marithé de Alvarado with the purpose of spreading Mexican sugar art.
In this place you will find an infinity of figures and sculptures made with sugar. To attend it is necessary to request a previous appointment to the telephones: 5523 8434 and 5523 7493 or to the mail artemexicanodelazucar@gmail.com.
Location: 950 Cuauhtémoc Avenue, Narvarte neighborhood.
The Chimalistac bridges
Chimalistac is a magical neighborhood in Mexico City, which with its old buildings and cobblestone streets will transport you to another era. One of its main attractions are the stone bridges. They were formerly used to cross the Magdalena River, which was piped in 1935.
Legend has it that the Carmelites used to climb one of the bridges to practice their oratory so that their voice would be louder than the river. This way they could practice and make sure they had the right tone of voice so that everyone attending mass could hear them well.
The atmosphere full of tranquility inspires to take a walk along the bridges and through the streets of this colony.
Calaverita Museum
Just like in the afterlife, this precinct only opens its doors during the Day of the Dead season. More than a museum, it’s a show featuring articulated puppets that make different movements. You will see handmade calaveritas made with reed, wire, paste and corn teeth that represent different cultural, historical and artistic characters.
It is open three days a year: October 31, October 1 and November 2. It is located in Mixquic, Tláhuac, where the most representative activities of the Day of the Dead take place. Its creator is Marco Antonio Galicia Suárez.
Tlatelololco Urban Garden
Next to the Tlatelololco Housing Complex is this urban garden where you can learn about the origin of food and how to harvest it at home. It is an educational space where everyone can participate.
Location: Paseo de la Reforma Norte 742, Cuauhtémoc
Bank of Mexico Museum
In this place you will get to know even the vault. The purpose of the museum is to disseminate the functions of Banco de México, as well as to provide information about money and its social importance. You will also be able to see its numismatic collection.
Location: Avenida 5 de Mayo #2, Historic Center.
How many of these secret sites in Mexico City did you already know?