Fun Fact
Floral exports: While Mexico City's 24-hour Jamaica Market rules local sales, nearly 90% of Mexico's flower exports journey straight to the United States in chilled trucks.
Chapter 1
The water highways of Tenochtitlan
Chapter 2
The modern market of 1957
Chapter 3
The 24-hour flower kingdom
Chapter 4
Piñatas, marigolds, and seasonal magic
YOUR GOAL
Master of Exploring Mercado de Jamaica
Ch 3 · The 24-hour flower kingdom
bolita The 24-hour flower kingdom
Five thousand flowers in the neon light (yeah-yeah!) / Jamaica Market's open all through the night! (all through the night!)
Fun Fact
Midnight blooms: The market never closes, and the freshest flowers arrive at 3:00 AM, when most of the city is fast asleep.
Glossary
puebla (noun)
A state in central Mexico known for its mountainous terrain, historic cities, and fertile volcanic soil. Thanks to its wet climate, it is a prime region for growing the vibrant flowers that fill Mexico's bustling markets. If you visit, you can see endless colorful flower fields framed by towering, snow-capped volcanoes.
A state in central Mexico known for its mountainous terrain, historic cities, and fertile volcanic soil. Thanks to its wet climate, it is a prime region for growing the vibrant flowers that fill Mexico's bustling markets. If you visit, you can see endless colorful flower fields framed by towering, snow-capped volcanoes.
Quiz
What is the main method of public transportation located directly in front of the Mercado de Jamaica?
bolita Discover the history, tradition, and artistry of the famous Jamaica flower market in Mexico City through this detailed visual infographic.
Glossary
flower (noun)
The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla. Since 1957, Mexico City's Jamaica Market has sold over 5,000 varieties of these blooms day and night.
The seed-bearing part of a plant, consisting of reproductive organs that are typically surrounded by a brightly colored corolla. Since 1957, Mexico City's Jamaica Market has sold over 5,000 varieties of these blooms day and night.
Quiz
Which of the following Mexican states is NOT a major supplier of flowers to the Mercado de Jamaica?
Quiz
Around what time in the morning do flower trucks typically begin arriving to unload fresh stock?
Quiz
Approximately how many different types of flowers and plants are sold at the Mercado de Jamaica?
Quiz
How high can some of the largest floral arrangements and funeral wreaths at the market stand?