Barrio Alameda

On the Grid : Barrio Alameda

"When a city is nearly 500 years old, a lot of changes will inevitably happen and Barrio Alameda was hasn't been the exception. The building of Barrio Alameda was born in the 1920s and was the home of many doctors, lawyers, journalists and other professionals. Yet throughout the years and the earthquake of 1985, Barrio Alameda was badly affected and deteriorated. In recent years the newly restored building has new tenants and new stories to tell. Including those of Cancino Alameda and Chaya BnB. The building also has one of the best views of the Alameda Central Garden." - Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late

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"Listed as another Mexico City shopping area to explore while visiting, offered as a place to browse and buy local goods during a holiday stay." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Originally laid out during Spanish rule, the Alameda Central was Mexico City’s first municipal park, at one time reserved for the elite. Today it’s a well-manicured garden for all, especially popular with working-class crowds on Sundays. Its willow-lined lanes lead to old-fashioned statuary, fountains, and a gazebo (where something’s always going on), as well as a rotating calendar of contemporary sculpture exhibitions. On the park’s western edge and occupying a beautifully restored art deco structure, the shopping and design center known as Barrio Alameda houses edgy boutiques, a chic guesthouse, and trendy restaurants whose outdoor seating is a people-watcher’s delight. Duck in for a glimpse of how the city center continues along its gentrifying course."