Saturdays are a great time to browse Mexico City’s many tianguises, or weekly open-air markets and one of the more interesting and unusual is the Tianguis Cultural del Chopo, or el Chopo. Originally established in 1980 at the Museo Universitario del Chopo, today el Chopo is a popular gathering place among the city’s various youth subcultures. Vendor stalls selling old records, CDs and music memorabilia stretch for several blocks along Calle Aldama and live bands perform on a small stage at the far end of the market.
The Tianguis Cultural del Chopo is open every Saturday from 10:30 AM until around 4 PM. The closest metro station is Buenavista and the Metrobus also passes nearby.
Photo credit: Allie Lefebvre
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