I snapped this photo of the Estadio Olímpico while zipping through C.U. (Ciudad Universitaria, the main campus of UNAM) on my last visit to Mexico City. The stadium opened in 1952 and was also used for the 1968 Olympic games. The mural on the outside of the stadium as pictured here, titled "La Universidad, la Familia y el Deporte en México," was created by the famous Mexican artist Diego Rivera. The stadium is one of our favorite places, especially because it's the home of the Pumas—our favorite soccer team. Read more about the history of the stadium in Spanish on UNAM's website.
- Have you been to the Estadio Olímpico? What's your favorite part about it?
Unknown Mami says
I'd love to see it in person some day.
Patty says
Great picture! I so hope to visit Mexico soon 🙂
Bren says
ive never been to MC but hope to go one day! 🙂 been to many other states and cities in Mexico that I just looove!
Aurelia @ PowerfulLatinas says
Great pic from a moving car?!? I'm impressed! Never have been, even though I lived in DF for a year. I'm told it was one of the huge things I missed. But I have been so many other places... Love the mural, though, and thanks for the history. I may have to check it out one of these days after all. 🙂
Carrie at TikiTikiBlog! says
OK, when are we going together?
Bonnie at Sweet Life says
Great pic!! It's been too long since I have visited Mexico City. We are in the stages of planning a trip, as soon as our lives become less stressful!!
take care