Timeline
17:02
Walk from Auditorio Nacional to the base of the Monumento a la Independencia. Arrive before the light hits the column to find a good vantage point on the roundabout side.
17:47
Watch the golden light illuminate the victory column. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the monument's details against the morning sky.
18:02
Head to La Cicciolina, just one block away. It is open from 07:00, so you can grab a coffee or a personalized pizza while the morning energy builds.
18:47
End your morning at Handshake Speakeasy. It opens at 18:00, so this step is only valid if you shift the plan to an evening golden light session. However, given the 'sunrise' theme, this step is excluded as it is closed. Instead, stay at La Cicciolina or walk to Casa Portuguesa for a full breakfast if it is before 09:00.
Local tip
Handshake Speakeasy is closed in the morning. For a post-sunrise coffee, La Cicciolina is open early and nearby. Casa Portuguesa is also an option for breakfast if you arrive before 09:00 on weekdays.
Check before you go
- La Cicciolina opens at 07:00.
- Casa Portuguesa opens at 07:30 on weekdays and 09:00 on weekends.
- Handshake Speakeasy opens at 18:00, so it is not suitable for a sunrise plan.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mexico City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).