Exploring Mercado de Jamaica

Chapter 1

The water highways of Tenochtitlan

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Chapter 2

The modern market of 1957

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Chapter 3

The 24-hour flower kingdom

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Chapter 4

Piñatas, marigolds, and seasonal magic

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Ch 4 · Piñatas, marigolds, and seasonal magic

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Glossary

aztecas (sustantivo)
Civilización ancestral que creía que el aroma y color del cempasúchil guiaban a las almas de regreso. El Mercado de Jamaica mantiene viva esta mística tradición que nos conecta con nuestros seres queridos.

Jul 18

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choko This flower market actually tops its street food with fresh blossoms!

Jul 18

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choko Turns out this family has built massive, colorful chili pyramids since 1957.

Jul 18

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Fun Fact

Spicy flower shop: Despite its floral name, La Flor de Jamaica actually specializes in dried chiles, preserving Mexico’s colorful, spicy culinary heritage with over sixty aromatic varieties.

Jul 14

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bolita These giant, elegant skeletons show how beautiful honoring the dead can be.

Jul 14

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bolita Millions of these marigolds are grown just to guide spirits back home. 🧡

Jul 14

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Gossip

Which cempasúchil style reigns supreme for your festive altar?

Jul 12

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Jul 10

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Jul 10

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Jul 10

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Jul 10

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At Jamaica Market, the flowers bloom all night! (Oh, they bloom all night!) / From Aztec waters to piñatas shining bright! (Yeah, we're shining bright!)

Jul 10

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Jul 10

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Jul 10

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Fun Fact

Piñata clay cores: Traditional piñatas sold here contain a hidden clay pot inside, which makes a loud, satisfying crash when finally broken.

Jul 10

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Jul 10

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Glossary

cempasúchil (noun)
A species of yellow or orange marigold native to the Americas, widely used in Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. Vendors at Mexico City's Jamaica Market sell truckloads of these vibrant flowers every autumn.

Jul 10

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Quiz

Which ancient culture's belief that marigold scents guide souls back home is celebrated at the market?

Jul 10

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Gossip

Which seasonal treat is best?

Jul 10

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Quiz

Which bright orange flower dominates the Mercado de Jamaica during Day of the Dead celebrations?

Jul 10