Pop superstar Taylor Swift kicked off the Latin American leg of her Eras Tour this weekend with four sold-out shows in Mexico City. Mexican fans welcomed Swift with open arms, putting their own cultural spin on the concert experience.
This marked the first time Swift has ever performed in Mexico during her nearly two-decade career. The shows at Mexico City’s Foro Sol stadium on August 24-27 were highly anticipated.
Videos show Swift fans exchanging friendship bracelets with Spanish puns like “Taynochtitlan” and “Taymalez.” Even a Supreme Court justice joined in the tradition.
Other clips show offerings left for Aztec gods asking for good weather, underscoring the shows’ significance. Fans waited for hours in lines to snag coveted merch.
Swift seemed eager to embrace the Mexican culture and language. At one point she appeared to tell a young fan “Te amo” – Spanish for “I love you.”
She also let a dancer replace lyrics in her song “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” with the Spanish word “nunca,” meaning “never.”
After the final show, Swift posted gratitude to her Mexican fans for an “unforgettable” experience. She wrote “Te amo” and said she felt grateful for the memories made.
The concerts featured Swift’s signature production, chronicling her musical journey from country to pop. Surprise songs included Spanish fan favorite “Lover.”
Mexico City was the first stop on the tour’s international run after conquering U.S. stadiums this spring and summer. Additional dates across Latin America and Europe will keep it going into 2023.
Swift has credited her fans for getting her to play Mexico City after years hoping to visit. The adoring crowds did not disappoint, underscoring her worldwide appeal.
The passionate fanbase customized every aspect to make Swift feel at home. This included nodding to her past use of Aztec imagery by invoking those gods.
Swift’s willingness to incorporate Spanish phrases showed genuine effort engaging the culture. She continued her tradition of making each tour stop unique.
Her Mexican concerts exemplify the singer’s expanding global reach. While already a superstar in the U.S., she continues growing legions of fans worldwide.
The Eras Tour’s personalized approach, honoring Swift’s connection with audiences, succeeds because it allows for organic local flair.
As she broke records across America, Swift has now opened new frontiers by finally performing in Mexico. If fan and critic reactions are any indication, it will be the first of many trips there.
Swift’s conquest of Latin American audiences only expands her unprecedented touring domination. The path ahead promises more unprecedented moments as she ventures across new borders.
