Tianguis Cultural del Chopo

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"Not just an open-air Hot Topic, this market became my go-to spot for counter-culture: dozens of vendors sell clothing, souvenirs, ‘zines, CDs, and records for darks, emos, punks, rock n' rollers, and metaleros, and there are often live music shows on a small stage while people hawk vegan tortas and make their own clothing and magazines. I found the market’s energy very DIY and vibrant; it started in the ’80s as a meeting point for alternative youth and music cultures and is held every Saturday on Calle Juan Aldama (east of the Buenavista train station) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m." - Scarlett Lindeman, Lauren Stroh