Avenida Ámsterdam is an elliptical, tree-lined thoroughfare in the Hipódromo neighborhood that encircles the heart of the area with a wide pedestrian median. Its distinct oval shape traces the course of the Hipódromo de la Condesa, a horse…
Avenida Amsterdam Walk
Follow the elegant path of a historic 20th-century racetrack along Mexico City's famous elliptical avenue, enjoying shady park paths and local cafes.
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1. Ámsterdam
2. Parque México
Parque México is defined by its distinct oval footprint, a shape inherited from the horse racing track that occupied this land when it belonged to the Jockey Club de México. Opened in nineteen twenty-seven, the park features winding,…
3. Fuente de los Cántaros
The Fuente de los Cántaros, or Fountain of the Pitchers, is a three-meter-tall sculpture of an Indigenous woman holding a water jar under each arm. Created by the artist José María Fernández Urbina in nineteen twenty-seven, the figure…
4. Elotes y Esquites Los Juniors
A small stand serving steamed corn, known as Elotes y Esquites Los Juniors, sits tucked along the edge of the elliptical path. This spot offers a snack that has become a staple for those wandering the former racetrack circuit. Workers…
5. Ámsterdam 107
The building at Ámsterdam one hundred and seven is characterized by a facade of apparent concrete and clean, modern lines that contrast with the surrounding neighborhood. Completed in two thousand fifteen by architect Jorge Hernández de la…