Garibaldi / Lagunilla station
Metro · 8 B Line 8 and Line B
Lines and neighbouring stations
- 8Line 8Terminus Garibaldi / Lagunilla Bellas Artes
- BLine BGuerrero Garibaldi / Lagunilla Lagunilla
The story behind the icon
The station icon is a jorongo and a guitar, the typical dress and instrument of the mariachis.
Garibaldi square is associated with the mariachi, a characteristic figure of Mexican folklore. The town of Cocula, in the state of Jalisco, is the cradle of the mariachi. The word mariachi derives from the French word mariage, or wedding, given to a group of musicians who enlivened marriage ceremonies.
The first mariachi to arrive in Mexico City in 1905 settled in the barrio formerly known as Santa Cecilia (patron saint of musicians). From the Mexican Revolution onward the dress underwent a notable transformation, adopting the charro or Mexican horseman's outfit, exclusive to the upper class, made up of ankle boots, a charro hat, a bow or long tie, a waistcoat, close-fitting trousers without back pockets, a wide belt and bright buttons down the side of the trousers. In Garibaldi you can hear mariachis, trios, norteño and jarocho groups, among others, or enjoy dishes typical of Mexico City and of other regions of the country. The square has undergone many changes since the earthquake of 1985 that damaged the buildings of the area: an underground car park was built for visitors and customers, and statues have been placed of various figures of Mexican music such as José Alfredo Jiménez, Lola Beltrán and Juan Gabriel.
From 9 April 2009 the name of Garibaldi station changed to Garibaldi / Lagunilla.