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11 October, 2020
Activities for Summer in Mexico City
24 June, 2024In pre-Hispanic times, Colonia Roma was an islet surrounded by canals, a neighborhood called ‘Aztacalco’, which means ‘place of the herons’, according to historian Manuel Orozco y Berra. Today Colonia Roma is barely a century old and has currently positioned itself as one of the most important neighborhoods in Mexico City. In this period of more than 100 years, many episodes have happened in its streets and houses, and so much so that it has become involved in the history of cinema and literature like few areas of Mexico City.
Today, La Roma is one of the trendiest areas of Mexico City with countless galleries, cafes, bookstores, museums. But it also houses buildings where incredible stories happened that transport us back in time. Beyond the tangible, Colonia Roma is all those stories that make it so magical and present.
Walking through this neighborhood is living it, and that is why at Stanza Hotel we have decided to write about our experiences and share with you the best walks in the neighborhood. So we made a list of walks categorized by type of activity so you can explore one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City.
Museo Casa del Poeta Ramón López Velarde.
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If you are staying at Stanza Hotel, you can walk along the iconic Avenida Álvaro Obregón, and at number 73, you will find the Museo Casa del Poeta Ramón López Velarde. This was the home of this emblematic figure of Mexican poetry, and the beautiful Porfirian-style building was restored and transformed into a cultural space dedicated to literary dissemination. In this space, you will find graphic works by prominent designers, both national and international, mainly in the poster format—a classic medium for dissemination and artistic expression. The Casa del Poeta enhances its attractions with the Biblioteca Salvador Novo y Efraín Huerta. With just over eleven thousand volumes, this cultural space becomes a must-visit for those interested in national literature and a specialized study center for poetry. The service is available for in-room consultation.
Turn the corner to continue onto Colima Street, and at number 145, you will find the Museum of the Object (Modo). This museum houses more than a thousand pieces, some dating back to 1810, representing the historical stages Mexico has gone through since then.
Fotos: Museo del Objeto México
Panadría Rosetta
We recommend stopping by the bakery at Rosetta for a delicious coffee and pastry to continue your walk. Created by the renowned chef Elena Reygadas, this cozy spot is one of the most beloved places in Roma for its homely charm. It offers options for vegans and vegetarians, and its puff pastry cake and red berry desserts are particularly famous. It is located at Colima 179.
On the other side of the street, you will find the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana, at number 196. It features temporary exhibitions that honor and remember the work of engravers and painters who bring, and have brought, color to Mexico. Practically, “all current trends in Mexican art and all generations of artists have a place in this venue.”
Salón de la Plástica Mexicana
Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo
You can continue by turning the corner onto Tabasco Street, where you’ll find Arróniz Arte Contemporáneo. Although it is not a museum but an art gallery, it is conveniently located along this route. Arróniz was born out of a particular interest in working with a new generation of artists from Mexico and Latin America. They strive to support and closely follow the careers of their artists both locally and internationally.
Casa Museo Leonora Carrington
Also, at Chihuahua 194, you’ll find the Museo Casa Estudio Leonora Carrington. This is the house where the renowned surrealist painter lived. You’ll take a journey through her intimate space, from which she was surely inspired to bring us her characters.
Casa Museo Guillermo Tovar de Teresa.
Foto: Excelsior.
Very close to the Glorieta Cibeles, at Valladolid #52, you’ll find the Casa Museo Guillermo Tovar de Teresa. Here, you’ll discover the personal collection of this historian, as well as the third venue of the Museo Soumaya.
