My trusty guide, Lonely Planet's Mexico City - City Guide, helped me find a most unvisited neighborhood this morning. Santa Maria La Ribera is described as one of the first residential neighborhoods constructed outside the city center. Today, it is a place that is as "regular" as any neighborhood in any city and is easily reached by subway. However, from an architectural point of view, this neighborhood is well worth visiting and its central park - the Alameda Santa Maria is a real gem.
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| The Alameda Santa Maria |
In the center of the park is the Kiosco Morisco. This kiosk was built in 1885 as Mexico's pavilion at the New Orleans World Expo and was relocated here in 1910 as part of the centennial celebration of independence. Its arabesque shape with Moorish archways is capped with a glass dome.
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| Inside the Kiosck Morisco |
Strolling around the neighborhood, one finds numerous eateries, hair salons (more than you can imagine can all be supported), and, of course, a wonderful local market, Mercado Sabino. My easy trip to Santa Maria La Ribera was a nice break from the city center.
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