Avenida Reforma: Old Buildings and New Towers, Mexico City

High rise development in Mexico City
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma in Mexico City showcases the city's rapid development, juxtaposing mid-20th-century architecture with contemporary skyscrapers. The older buildings, some showing signs of wear and graffiti, represent the city's past, while the towering glass and steel structures like Torre Reforma, Torre BBVA, and Torre Mayor signify its status as a major financial center in Latin America. This thoroughfare, a key artery of the city, facilitates westward traffic towards Chapultepec Park, reflecting the continuous growth and dynamism of Mexico City.
Photo taken in April 2018.
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Centro Histórico, Paseo de la Reforma, Metro and Ecobici; architecture, street life and transit in Mexico City
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