Mutem Garibaldi

Plaza Garibaldi, in the northern part of Mexico City's center, is a lively gathering place best known for its mariachi groups. These folk musicians in traditional dress perform for visitors outside the surrounding bars and restaurants. The square is named after Giuseppe Garibaldi Jr., a grandson of the Italian national hero, who fought in the Mexican Revolution. To the east of the plaza, the Paseo de los Ídolos de la Música Mexicana stretches through a pedestrian zone. Ten statues stand there, honoring popular Mexican musicians and composers of the twentieth century and paying tribute to the city's musical culture.