Tepito
Neighborhood in Cuauhtemoc, Mexico CityTepito is a barrio located in Colonia Morelos in Cuauhtémoc, a borough of Mexico City bordered by Avenida del Trabajo, Paseo de la Reforma, Eje 1 and Eje 2. Most of the neighborhood is taken up by the colorful tianguis, a traditional open-air market. Tepito's economy has been linked to the tianguis since pre-Hispanic times. It has long had a "reputation for crime, poverty, and a culture of lawlessness."
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