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If you want to see a perfect view from the Mexico City?? Go to floor 40 and take a breathe, drink a beer or a coquettish drink!!
Mexico's capital south, specially the delegations of Magdalena Contreras, Tlalpan, Coyoacán, Tlahuac and Milpa Alta host some incredible natural reserves, for example Fuentes Brotantes National Park, Ciudad Universitaria-Pedregal reserve, Bosque de Tlalpan reserve and others, this region of the city is knowned for…
It’s the ultimate heart of Mexico City’s counter-culture. It’s not fancy, it’s raw, and the sound is totally unpolished—but that’s the point. The intimacy of the shows there is something you won't find anywhere else. It’s where the real independent scene lives, and the energy of the crowd is 100% genuine. If you want…
Every day at 6 pm, the Mexican Army lowers one of the largest flags flags in the whole world located in zócalo square. The ceremony is really beautiful.
Do not use local cabs/taxis, with or without meter, ALWAYS use Uber and Didi; better prices & service.
No matter what you're in mood for, Mexico CIty has it!! Any kind of restaurant, vegan, kosher, Indian, Colombian, for children, street food, any budget,romantic, with a view... and of course MEXICAN starting on tacos which we have LOTS of types. you just have to know where to go... it may be overwhelming but just…
Every Sunday one of the main ave. of the City closes to cars and only for bikes. The route goes through the most historical places, restaurants, museums, etc. You can rent (by day, week, year), or borrow a bike for for 3 hrs. BUT if you're feeling bold, you can bike through the city at any time, just look out for the…
National park less than an hr away from the city, it has a historic former convent in the middle of the woods, great cheap Mexican dishes and is a great place to trail run. You can spend the whole morning wandering surrounded by tall beautiful trees getting to tour where silent monks found a perfect spot to honor…
A lot of the public taxis have the taximeter fixed up or take you through the long way to charge you more. My advice: ALWAYS know where you're going and, if you must take one, make sure it keeps on wide streets and only for short distances. Follow your gut, if you feel like getting off, GET OFF at a stop sign and once…
This is an open space close to Mexico City where you can enjoy nature to the fullest. You can rent a motor bike, horse, fish your own trout, pick a place to have a nice barbecue with friends or family or bring your dogs for a nice walk. Depending on what you're looking for it can go from free to medium. You can bring…
Night's Museums takes place once a month after-hours. This is a night in which the best museums open freely with special event's and expositions, considerin that Mexico CIty only has more that 150 museums and galleries... it's a very special night!
The best and more traditional venue of original Mexican Wrestling!! It's actually a lot of fun and if you pick a wrestler - buy the tickets that same day at the ticket office (unless you buy them in advance for a special fight or so). Try to avoid street sellers. There are parking lots nearby but the best option is to…
Located in the South of Mexico CIty, you can rent a small boat called "trajinera", traditionally decorated to explore around the channels once essential since it's pre-hispanic origins. Nowadays it's a touristic spot great to discover traditional food, drinks, listen to mariachi or just have a look at. It has a…
Do you want to learn a little bit about Mexico's history in a different way? So you should visit the National Palace, where you will find great murals made by Diego Rivera, which contains passages from prehispanic era to the 19th century. This is an excellent place to learn more about the history of our city and…
If you want to find real and original Mexican Art, from paintings, jewelry, clothes to Mexican craft you have to visit this bazaar in the south of the city. Surrounded by old beautiful houses, this neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city. The bazaar happens only on Saturdays but it is worth to spend the whole…
Another popular dish among Mexicans are sopes, wich is a kind of a large tortilla with mashed beans, a large variety of stews (you choose one), sauce (green or red) and Oaxaca melted cheese on top. This place has also many homemade juices and delicious fruit waters!
Tacos de carnitas are made of fried pork - this place is small, which means that you have to eat stand on the street. But it will be worth it! Ask for the campechano taco, which has a little bit of everything and for me, it's the best one. I highly recommend you to eat them early because this is heavy food and it…
Many people who visit Mexico City want to know about a particular thing: Mexican street food. These places are not particularly touristic but if you want to eat like a real local, you should visit them. Tacos de Canasta: called like that because they are steamed on a basket, this kind of tacos are made from differents…
Mexican Street snacks
They are delicious, cheap and you can find it everywhere and anytime in the hole city. If you are coming to Mexico City you better prepare your stomach, because we, Mexican people love to eat, so if you want to experience the real local culture, these are the main Mexican snacks that you should…
Roma-Condesa: Mexico City has a great archaeological and historical riches, but it is also modern, bohemian, alternative or if you prefer hipster. This area includes the neighborhoods of Condesa and Roma and it has a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, boutiques of independent designers, small hotels, modern art…
National Museum of Anthropology
If you really like to learn about the ancient culture of the country that you are visiting, the National Museum of Anthropology is an excellent introduction to the vast variety of civilizations that inhabited Mexico you’ll find in its halls impressive displays of the Mayan, Toltec, Olmec…
Day trip.
Mexico City has many places to visit, so many that you won’t have enough time to visit all. But if you have opportunity there are nearby places that you will love and will take only a few hours to reach them.
In about an hour and a half from downtown Mexico City there is magical town called Tepotzotlán, a very…
Do you want to avoid the traffic jam of the city?, well Sundays are great because Reforma avenue one of the most representative a beautiful avenues of the city is closed for the people can go to run, cycling or just walk with their families. This is a great day for you to go out and explore the city, take photos or…
Do you want to try and buy mexican fresh and cheap candies, go to the Candy Market in la Merced, you will find a huge variety like "alegrìas, (toasted amaranth seeds and honey), palanquetas ( toasted peanut candy with brown sugar syrup), Cocadas(clusters of coconut)" and many many more. These candies are the perfect…
It's another style of place to eat: the name "Sabor Amor" means something like "Taste Love". The food here is between artistic and traditional Mexican food, with a little touch of an interesant combinations of flavors. The photo I took is a dessert, fondant of chocolate over mezcal creme and vainilla icecream and…
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