Azotea

When the babysitter comes at 7, we'll head out for rooftop drinks at La Azotea (a Toro Bravo for me, thank you), overlooking the zocalo, then back again toward our own neighborhood, for a long and relaxing cena at La Hosteria at the foot of the Callejon.

36 Hours in Your Part of Mexico 2007

When the rapid movement of the clouds through the sky made it difficult to capture them photographically, Weston found new subject matter close by, producing the group of photographs from which Tina on the Azotea almost certainly comes.

Covered and Uncovered The Year in Pictures 2008

When the rapid movement of the clouds through the sky made it difficult to capture them photographically, Weston found new subject matter close by, producing the group of photographs from which Tina on the Azotea almost certainly comes.

Archive 2008-10-01 The Year in Pictures 2008

But the frank sensuality embodied in Tina on the Azotea would never be as fully realized in Weston's later work as it is in this photograph.

Covered and Uncovered The Year in Pictures 2008

“Tina on the Azotea” was made in 1924 on the terrace of the house Weston and Tina Modotti shared just outside of Mexico City.

Covered and Uncovered The Year in Pictures 2008

“Tina on the Azotea” was made in 1924 on the terrace of the house Weston and Tina Modotti shared just outside of Mexico City.

Archive 2008-10-01 The Year in Pictures 2008

But the frank sensuality embodied in Tina on the Azotea would never be as fully realized in Weston's later work as it is in this photograph.

Archive 2008-10-01 The Year in Pictures 2008

La Azotea, the bar/restuarant atop the Hotel Los Juaninos is elegant and has a great view of the city.

Night life in Morelia 2004

But for a true night view, mount upon the Azotea, and see all Mexico sleeping at your feet; the whole valley and the city itself floating in moonlight; the blue vault above gemmed with stars, and the mountains all bathed in silver, the white volcanoes seeming to join earth and sky.

Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country Frances Erskine Inglis 1843

We somewhat doubted her assertions, but the next morning found that the men had in fact escaped by the Azotea, a great assistance to all Mexican depredators.

Life in Mexico, During a Residence of Two Years in That Country Frances Erskine Inglis 1843