Overview
The Palacio Postal (Main Post Office) is a lavishly decorated Beaux-Arts and Art Nouveau building completed in 1907, still functioning as a working post office.
Highlights
- Grand staircase: Ornate bronze and marble staircase with Florentine-inspired ironwork.
- Mail hall: Gilded ceilings, stained glass, and polished brass fixtures.
- Facade: Quarried cantera stone carved with Renaissance and Plateresque details.
History
Designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari and completed in 1907 during the Porfirian era of modernisation.
Visitor Tips
- Free entry: Simply walk in during business hours.
- Send a postcard: International stamps available.
- Duration: 15-20 minutes.