In Chapultepec Park there was a bat theme happening just before we left. Entering the park, visitors were greeted by these big bats. (In Spanish murciélagos, a creepy name.)
Just inside the entrance to the park, there was a stunning photographic exhibit of bats that are found on a particular island where they congregate.
On the recommendation of my friend, Jaap, we went to see the Morisco Kiosk (Kiosco Morisco) and explore the surrounding Santa Maria de Ribera neighbourhood. The kiosk is built in the neo-Mudejar architectural style that was prevailing in Spain in the 19th century. It is completely made of wrought iron with a glass cupola dome at the top. The kiosk is made of panels that can be disassembled and moved if needed. The Morisco Kiosk was built by José Ramón Ibarrola as the Mexico Pavilion at the 1884 World’s Fair in New Orleans then used for the Saint Louis Exposition in 1902 after which it was brought back to Mexico.
Just across the street from the Kiosco is the Museo del Instituto de Geología de la UNAM, a geology museum operated by the University. The displays weren’t much but the building itself was remarkable.
Santa Maria de Ribera is an old and diverse neighbourhood with all sorts of architecture.
And flowers……….
Wanderings Onward 