The best way to know a society is through its markets, since these were and keep being the meeting point of its inhabitants. A clear example of this fact is Mexico City, which was born of the commerce.
If you go to the Federal District for the first time, you will realize that Mexico City is full of markets, from the most traditional to the most peculiar ones. Below you will find a list of the 7 markets in Mexico City that you can not miss.
Sonora Market
It was founded in the 50's and is known for being the place where you can find everything related to magic and esotericism. Here you will also find exotic animals, medicinal plants and a wide variety of party items. If you are in Mexico City you should visit it, it will certainly be a great experience.
Where? Calle Fray Servando Teresa de Mier 419, colony Merced Balbuena.
La Merced Market
This is the oldest and most traditional market in Mexico City, as it has existed since the colonial period. It is currently the main distributor of food at the retail level of the federal district. It opened in 1863 and here you will find fruits, vegetables, seeds, spices, meat and much more.
Where? Calle Rosario s/n, Colonia Merced Balbuena.
Market Abelardo L. Rodríguez
Located in the historic center of the city, it is housed in a building that was built 80 years ago and represents a mix between Art Deco, Art Nouveau and neocolonialism, a mix that blends perfectly with its grandiose neighboring buildings, including the Town's Theater. The wonderful murals that were painted by Diego Rivera's students are striking. The market also boasts an auditorium and a library.
Where? Cjon. Giron, Cuauhtémoc, Centro.
Jamaica Market
The Jamaican Market has a tradition of almost six decades, and is the perfect place to find any flower or plant you can imagine. It is estimated that approximately 1500 species of flowers and plants are sold here. A little more than 100 years ago, in the same area, was the Canal de la Viga, one of the last waterways that crossed the eastern Valley of Mexico, where flowers, food and animals were sold. This market is the heir of that ancient tradition.
Where? Calle Guillermo Prieto 45, Colonia Jamaica.
La Lagunilla
In the middle of last century the government of the Federal District ordered the construction of new markets, due to the growth of capital population. In some cases this involved the demolition of the oldest, among them, La Lagunilla, an architectural masterpiece of the nineteenth century. The new market was built in 1957 and since then it has become one of the most emblematic places of the capital's culture.
On Sundays in the surrounding streets takes place the country's most famous flea market.
Where? Calle Allende s / n, Colonia La Lagunilla.
San Juan Market
The market of San Juan is the ideal place for the most demanding clients, as chefs or tourists with adventurous palate and people with exotic and refined tastes. Here you can find meat from any living animal, extinct or mythological, the finest European cheeses and even the rarest herbs and edible flowers in the country.
Where? Calle Ernesto Pugibet, between Luis Moya and Buen Tono streets.
Central de Abastos
Given the lack of space, and the size and age of some markets, the Government built the Supply Center, an immense distribution center, at the south east of the city. It is the largest wholesale trade center in the world. All food consumed daily in the Federal District and the metropolitan area come from the Central.
Where? Canal Río Churubusco, between Avenida Tezontle and Trabajadores Sociales.
Cover Photo By Thelmadatter.
