In pictures: Mexico City
Mexico's capital thrives at the corner of grandeur and squalor. Above seven centuries of civilisation, street-level markets and dives provide life's best little pleasures, for those prepared to embrace them.
Published 25 Jun 2019, 15:05 BST
The front gardens of the Palacio de Bellas Artes.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Fruit and veg stalls at the Tuesdays-only tianguis.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Corn tamale and quesadillas fritas, Casa Jacaranda.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Dining room at Casa Jacaranda.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Jorge and Beto at Casa Jacaranda.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Applying the final touches to the quesadillas fritas, Casa Jacaranda.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Buskers on Calle Regina, Centro Histórico.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
The Zócalo, the main city square.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Tuesday market.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Treasures for sale at La Languilla.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Dining room at Lardo.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
Cantina U de G.
Photograph by Lindsay Lauckner Gundlock
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