Before instant messages, emojis, and video calls, letters were one of the most special ways to tell someone how much you loved them. Although it may seem like a thing of the past, in Mexico City you can still enjoy this experience for just $7 pesos.
The setting is none other than the Palacio Postal, one of the most impressive buildings in the Historic Center. In addition to admiring its architecture, here you can write a letter by hand, affix a postage stamp, and send it to that special someone just as people did decades ago.
Here’s how to send a love letter from the Palacio Postal
The experience begins the moment you walk through the doors of this iconic venue. Admission is completely free, and inside you’ll find a small shop selling postcards with various designs for approximately $25 pesos.
However, if you want to make it even more affordable, you can bring your own paper and pencil. Once you’ve finished writing your message, all you’ll need to do is buy a postage stamp, which costs just $7 pesos.
The best part is that the Palacio Postal has tables and spaces where you can sit comfortably to write your letter. Afterward, you can drop it into one of the Correos de México mailboxes located inside the building so it can be sent to its destination.
Beyond the cost, the charm lies in reviving a gesture that seems to have been lost over time. Receiving a handwritten letter remains one of the most personal and memorable gestures someone can receive.
There are also free concerts on Sundays
If you’re planning to visit the Palacio Postal over the weekend, there’s an extra reason to do so. Every Sunday at 12:00 p.m., free symphonic concerts are held on the premises.
This cultural activity has become an excellent way to round out your outing, take a leisurely tour of the building, and enjoy a unique morning in the heart of the city.
Amid marble staircases, ornate details, and historic mailboxes, the Palacio Postal proves that some romantic gestures never go out of style.
