Plaza Garibaldi Plaza

Address: Plaza Garibaldi, Centro Histórico, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Hours: Public square (open 24 hours)

Plaza Garibaldi is a public square in Mexico City’s historic inner area, in the Colonia Guerrero district just north of the central Zócalo. The square is best known for its association with mariachi musicians and with music venues in the immediate vicinity.

The area around the square hosts numerous bars and venues where mariachi groups perform; performances and hiring of bands happen nightly, with particularly high activity at weekends and on holidays. A number of music-related businesses and museums lie nearby, and the square functions as an evening entertainment hub rather than a large formal plaza.

The square developed as an urban meeting place during the 20th century and became strongly associated with mariachi culture over the same period; it continues to serve as a focal point for musical performance and nightlife. Several nearby establishments cater specifically to visitors seeking mariachi performances.

Plaza Garibaldi sits north of Mexico City’s main historic square, within walking distance of the historic center, and is served by the Garibaldi metro station for straightforward public-transit access.

• Mariachi gatherings: A long-established gathering point for mariachi bands who perform in and around the square, particularly in evenings and on weekends
• Public transport access: Served directly by the Garibaldi metro station, providing easy access from central Mexico City

What to See#

• Plaza Garibaldi: A compact public square in central Mexico City, historically and currently associated with live mariachi performance, surrounded by restaurants and music venues.

Garibaldi metro station (Lines 1 and B) serves the plaza directly. It’s in the historic downtown area and is easy to reach by taxi or local buses; from the Zócalo it’s a short cab ride or a longer walk.

• Evenings are the liveliest-mariachis often begin to appear after sundown; if planning to hear music, arrive after 8pm.
• Use the Garibaldi metro station (Lines 1 and B) for direct access to the square.
• Exercise normal urban caution late at night-stick to well-lit streets and main squares.