Mexican (cosmopolitan) novelist, historian, journalist, essayist, lecturer, and ambassador. Fuentes portrays Mexican history, politics, and especially "people" through his short stories/novels. Some examples are: "La Región Más Transparente" (The Most Transparent Region, 1958); "Terra Nostra" (1975); "El Espejo Enterrado" (The Buried Mirror: Reflections on Spain and the New World, 1992); in "Nuevo Tiempo Mexicano" (A New Time For Mexico, 1994) he gives a sharp criticism on ex-president Salinas de Gortari's economic policies; "La Frontera de Cristal" (The Glass Frontier, 1995); among others.

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Often overlooked by guidebooks (probably because this is not the "typical" museum that you would visit in Mexico), the Soumaya holds one of the biggest collections of sculptures by Auguste Rodin in the world (really impressive!). There are also works by Degas, Renoir, van Gogh, Murillo, 'EL Greco', Miro, Tamayo, etc. Entrance fee is 1 euro (10 pesos) (Sundays and Mondays free). It is located in the south part of the city (San Angel area), you can stop by on your way to/from Ciudad Universitaria.

Plaza Loreto
Av. Revolución y Río Magdalena -eje 10 sur- Tizapán, San Ángel.
www.soumaya.com.mx

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'Pan dulce' (sweet bread) is the Mexican equivalent of what scones are for British people and Danish pastries for the Danes (???). They are sold in any "panaderia". From mantecadas (cup cakes) to conchas (lightly sweet bun with a crumbly outer coating -vanilla or chocolate), they are baked daily early in the morning (5:00) and around 18:00. Definitely worth trying. Do not be shy and mingle with the locals in one of these panaderias.

Anywhere in the city.

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This beautiful palace is located next to the Alameda park. In its interior, one can observe a perfect mix of neoclassical, art nouveau, and art deco styles, together with murals by Rufino Tamayo and Diego Rivera. Besides the spaces dedicated to art exhibits, it has an enormous hall where you can enjoy a Mexican Folkloric Dance show on Wednesday and Sunday nights (35 to 60 euros). Seasonal tip: during Christmas season "The Nutcracker" is performed here. Closed on Mondays. Sundays free entrance (rest of the week: 3 euros).

Av. Hidalgo 1, Col. Centro.
Nearest station: Metro Bellas Artes.

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Located just across the Museo de Antropologia e Historia, this zoo is the biggest in the city. This place is home to more than 200 species of animals including a giant panda. The zoo was remodeled during 1992-1994 considering their real habitat, so they do not live in cages but in environmentally enriched spaces. Entrance is free!

Located at Primera sección del Bosque de Chapultepec. Main entrance on Avenida Reforma. The nearest station is Metro Auditorio.

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