IMEX Madrid

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María José from Madrid

""IMEX" in Madrid is the Institute of Mexico in Spain. I love it for their library and their Dia de los Muertos celebrations. It's like a second home for me"

It may sound strange to visit a place dedicated to Mexican culture in the heart of Madrid, but for me it's like my second home. I love culture and especially everything that has to do with the traditions of different countries.

At the Institute in Mexico in Spain (IMEX) you can always see an exhibition of visual arts, or in case you want to read or learn more about Mexican culture, there is a library that has the name Octavio Paz in honor of the Nobel Prize for Literature. In the library you will find titles of authors and scholars from different genres related to Mexico. I also recommend you check their Facebook page and subscribe to their newsletter because they always have very interesting activities to attend.

Another thing you can't miss is their Día de los Muertos celebrations, one of the most popular Mexican fiestas around the world. They usually build an altar and you can taste the "bread of the dead" combined with a delicious hot chocolate, Mexican style.

And the best of all is its location: in the center of Madrid, it's very close to Congreso de los Diputados and the Plaza de Las Cortes and El Neptuno. You will find a Mexican flag at the entrance.

Long live Mexico in Madrid!

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Madrid Spotter María José

About me I was born in Venezuela and I've lived in Madrid since 2010. I am a social communicator, travel lover, journalist and of course I love Madrid. I'd love to show you the places that I usually go to and take you to the secrets places of the city. Why Madrid When you come to Madrid, you will see why! The beat of the city is wonderful, cosmopolitan and at the same time traditional. There is much to share and lovely places to collect them. The joy of the people, the food, the conversations, its streets that I never tire of walking on and of course the deep blue sky....

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