Uploaded on 2016-12-29 by Axel Sotelo

The main avenue in the photo is the Reforma Boulevard. It’s one of the most important ways in the city, connecting the Bosque de Chapultepec, the CBD, the historical centre, and the Calzada de Guadalupe, a direct path to the Basílica. Reforma is a corridor where the corporate offices, hotels and services can be found in a great proportion (that can be noted in the architecture), making it one of the most transited and congested avenues of the city. However, it’s one of the most loved places of the city because the french influenced urban design in it. I took this photo in December 11. In December 12, a religious holiday is celebrated across the country (Día de la Vírgen de Guadalupe). The cyclists are in route to the Basílica de Guadalupe to attend a ceremony that’s not limited to the December 12. I previously said that this is one of the most congested avenues in the city, but in this photo doesn’t looks so. Then, what’s happening? First of all, i took this photo a Saturday at 1900. Weekends and mostly at afternoon, Reforma is quite calm, because most of the people who transit this avenue, do it because they work here. Also, some days before December 12, it’s advised to avoid to drive in certain avenues (like this one) because they’re expected to be full of people marching to the Basílica. For a newcomer, this is could be an unexpected event and could become trapped in traffic or in a march. Google Maps Street View of the site: https://www.google.com.mx/maps/@19.4353313,-99.149607,3a,36.6y,278.59h,100.29t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sKxjIguLBPWIqXTYvKNvXSA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en