DAY 17c
Week 3
MEXICO CITY ~ Parque Alameda Central (Ciudad de México, MEX)
Sunday March 31st, 2019
TODAYS MILEAGE – 8 miles / 13 kilometres
TRIP MILEAGE – 14,006 miles / 22,540 kilometres
Established by Viceroy Luis de Velasco II in 1592, the 513 metre by 259 metre (20 acre) Parque Alameda Central (Alameda Central) is the oldest public park in the Americas and took its name from the álamos (poplar trees) planted over its rectangular expanse.
Either located in or adjacent to the park, you can take in the historic buildings and landmarks such as the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts), Parroquia de San Juan de Dios (Church of San Juan de Dios) and the Iglesia de San Hipólito y San Casiano (Church of San Hipolito) that was constructed in 1521.
Surprisingly for such a large public space, don't expect to find any street food or vendors in Alameda Central, - they're banned by the city and that bylaw is enforced rigorously.
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