The Fountain of Don Quijote is a tribute to Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, father of all novels, to whom the whole world, but particularly Mexicans, owe a lot. The teacher Hernán Lara Zavala is a professor of literature, writer, editor, translator and cultural promoter, and, among his qualities, he is an expert in Don Quijote. […]
When the Quijote Fountain, protagonist of this note, was built, the purpose behind its construction was to create a corner to inspire people to reading in the contemplation of nature inside Mexico City’s maelstrom. The exact date when this place was created is unknown, we know that it was built around the start of the […]
“This fountain tells the adventures of the knight-errand and his faithful squire and servant Sancho Panza.” Around 1920 this small, beautiful square was already one of Mexico city’s favorite cultural spaces. The exact year in which it was built is unknown, but we do know that in the 1920’s this landmark was inside the Catalogue […]
Next to the ‘Calzada del Rey’, between the peacefulness sound of the water and the majestic Ahuehuetes sacred trees, there is a small square that houses one of the most interesting corners of our Chapultepec Forest. It is called the Quijote Fountain or ‘Fuente del Quijote’, it was built in 1921 and is a monument […]
In a hidden corner inside the Chapultepec Forest, one of the most beautiful places around here, tens of hand-painted tiles narrate some of the chapters of the monumental literary work of Hispanic literature ‘Don Quijote’ by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. This fountain was built in 1921 with the unique and incredible purpose of inspiring people […]
By Lauren Cocking. Culture Trip. Chapultepec Castle, situated in the lush and sprawling Bosque de Chapultepec in central Mexico City, is emblematic of Mexico’s capital and has a suitably regal and intriguing history to match. Named for the Nahuatl word chapoltepēc, which means ‘at the grasshopper’s hill’, it sits on what the Aztecs considered a sacred hilltop, meaning the glorious palace […]
By Mexico.mx We hear the name Chapultepec Park and immediately think of any number of well-known spots: the Castle, naturally; and of course the National Anthropology Museum; and the Rufino Tamayo and Modern Art museums; … the zoo, and the lake. But in a 1700-acre park, there can easily be many other great spots, too. […]
By Suzanne Barbezat /TripSavvy. A huge green space at the heart of Mexico City, Chapultepec Park (or Bosque Chapultepec) is a popular area for chilangos and visitors alike to enjoy a wide range of activities and attractions. There are a host of important museums here, an internationally renowned zoo, monuments, fountains and areas for cultural exhibits. There are, of course, […]
Six years ago, Hector Sampson was taking his daily walk in Mexico City’s Chapultepec park when he heard a trace of classical music drifting from the trees. He followed the sound, down a dense corridor of shrubs and bushes, until he found himself in a verdant, sonic paradise. Lush foliage surrounded brightly colored benches — […]
By Catherine Zuckerman. National Geographic. In one giant sequoia’s lifetime multiple generations of humans will be born and die. These enormous trees, native to California, can live for thousands of years. Though that time frame is considerable, writes photographer Beth Moon in her book, Ancient Skies, Ancient Trees, “compared to the age of the stars above, it is […]
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