ENJOYING THE MARIACHI MUSIC IN PLAZA GARIBALDI IN MEXICO CITY June 23
Mexico City hosts a unique evening Mariachi event in Plaza Garibaldi, near the Zocalo. The square has become a popular place for tourists and locals to spend the afternoons listening to traditional Mexican songs.
The square is surrounded by Cafes and Restaurants, much favoured by tourists, and in these and in the square itself, groups of musicians play folk music. Most of these groups are Mariachis, dressed in Charro costumes and playing trumpets, violins, guitars and the guitarron. However, there are usually also other groups from other parts of the country such as Veracruz. You will see these musicians in white costumes with straw hats, and playing harps and small guitars.
Locals planning weddings and special events come to Plaza Garibaldi to select a group to play in their party. So you pay they play, its the way it goes.
Coming to this square is a really fascinating experience for foreigners looking for a taste of the Mexican culture. Not only because the mariachi music, but also because of the different restaurants and bars that make people travel to the past, when mariachi music was the most popular music in the country.
To have a better taste of the music, a tequila shot is an essential part of the mariachi music experience.
