Avenida Presidente Masaryk
The Avenida Presidente Masaryk is the main street in Colonia Polanco in Mexico City .
history
The avenue bears the name of the first Czechoslovak President, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk . The importance of this street goes back to the time when many immigrants settled here, including numerous Spanish, Lebanese and Jewish traders. Over time there was vigorous urban development and the whole look of the area has changed completely since then. The reputation of the avenue has grown with its wealth.
The Avenida is considered the most expensive shopping street in Latin America , comparable to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills or Fifth Avenue in New York City , USA . Several renowned shops from Dior to Gucci are located here, as well as several restaurants and luxury hotels such as Habita. The PwC Office Building ( PricewaterhouseCoopers ) is located nearby .
Culture also finds its place here, with museums such as Rufino Tamayo or Museo de Arte Moderno.
shops
A large number of shops from famous brands are located on Avenida Presidente Masaryk.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Masaryk, the most luxurious street in Mexico (in Spanish)
- ↑ ebookers.de: Hotels in Mexico City , accessed May 6, 2011
- ↑ finanzen.net: New Charm of the Boring , accessed on May 6, 2011
- ↑ explorandomexico.com.mx: Av. Presidente Masaryk , accessed May 6, 2011
Web links
- Polanco in the official city guide of Mexico City (English and Spanish)