Paseo de la Reforma
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Paseo de la Reforma is a major boulevard in Mexico City, Mexico. It is known for its monuments and crosses through the downtown area, extending from the northwest to the southeast before turning west at Chapultepec Park. The avenue was inspired by Parisian boulevards and was part of a broader movement to modernize Latin American capitals in the 19th century, reflecting newly diversified export economies and international market participation. Elegant mansions and palaces from the late 19th century line parts of Paseo de la Reforma, particularly in neighborhoods like Colonia Roma and Polanco.12
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