Plaza Garibaldi
The home of mariachi bands. Each night dozens of groups in silver-buttoned charro suits play impromptu, and you can request a song.
This is the center of mariachi music, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Every night, many bands in silver-buttoned charro suits call out to passersby in the square. You can pay per song to request a tune, but agree on the price first. At the Museum of Tequila and Mezcal on the square, you can learn about these spirits and taste them. Nearby old bars such as Salón Tenampa have a century of history. Safety at night in the surrounding area is average, so take a taxi both ways, go in a group, carry little cash and keep an eye on your belongings. It is about 1 km from the Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Garibaldi station on Metro Line 8 is right there.
Opening hours
Open all day; liveliest in the evening
Nearby sights
- Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL)
- Palacio Postal
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Casa de los Azulejos
- Torre Latinoamericana
- Templo Mayor
- Zócalo / Metropolitan Cathedral
- Plaza de las Tres Culturas