With 250,000 students, 50% of all scientific research in Mexico, five internal bus lines, a cultural centre, an olympic stadium and a nature reserve (among other things), University City is an often overlooked but most fascinating spot in Mexico City.
Southern Mexico City. On Insurgentes, or at the Universidad Metro Station.
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Enter the university from the Copilco metro entrance and choose from many different "puestos" of food. Fresh juices, "tacos al pastor" or "alhambre" even sushi. Then walk up to the biblioteca and marvel at the world's largest mural by Juan O'Gorman.
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