My friend and I recently took a fantastic day trip from Mexico City to Tepotzotlan, a charming town in the State of Mexico (Estado de Mexico). It really drove home how big it is because it took us nearly two hours to get home and we hadn’t even left the State! Still, it’s a beautiful […]
Category Archives: Mexico City
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Dec
Dec
How to describe Mexico City’s Historic Center? Well, it’s a place of contrast. It’s hectic, urban, and a little gritty in parts, but it’s also home to incredibly grand historic buildings making up the World Heritage Site that includes Xochmilco waterways. There are markets packed with modern flashy gadgets – mostly knockoffs – alongside historic establishments […]
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Dec
Dec
I recently went hiking in Desierto de los Leones National Park (Parque Nacional Desierto de los Liones), widely considered one of the best places to hike near Mexico City. It’s undoubtedly a beautiful place with sweeping landscapes and views of la cuidad in the valley below. However, I wouldn’t say it’s the easiest hike unless […]
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Nov
Nov
How many coffee shops are there in Mexico City? I’m going to guess thousands! Obviously, some are better than others hence I put together this in-depth guide to the CDMX cafes including where to find specialty coffee, famous historic cafes, and more! Although I have a separate guide to brunch in Mexico City, I’ll obviously […]
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Nov
Nov
Welcome to, in my humble opinion, the most beautiful neighborhood of Mexico City, San Angel. Although Coyoacan also exudes charm by the bucketload, the streets heaving with tourists – and snaking around the corner for the Frida house – stop it from being overly peaceful. In contrast, San Angel becomes bustling on Saturdays for the […]
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Jun
Jun
Whenever I have a free Saturday, I head to the San Angel Market, one of the most quaint and historic neighborhoods in Mexico City. The market has been running since the 1960s and I hope it continues for many years to come. San Angel was a separate town until the 1940s when the sprawling metropolis […]
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May
May
The colonia of Condesa in Mexico City is good for many things, but I would argue one of its finest assets is the copious amounts of outstanding Condesa cafes. If you don’t know already, there are endless Mexico City cafes in every neighborhood from Juarez to Escandon, Centro, Roma, Polanco, Coyoacan, and San Angel. Many […]
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May
May
Since I live here, I go out for breakfast in Mexico City probably every weekend. Whether you’re looking for somewhere fancy and elegant, quirky and cool, or cheap and cheerful, there are abundant options. You’ll find all your classic modern brunch staples like avocado and pancakes as well as typical Mexican breakfast dishes like chilaquiles, […]
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May
May
The unassuming neighborhood of Colonia Juarez (part of Cuauhtémoc) located between Reforma, Centro, and Roma Norte is one of my favorite areas of Mexico City. It doesn’t feel as gentrified and hipster as Roma Norte or as fancy as Condesa. It’s pleasant and relaxed with wide, leafy streets and impressive colonial architecture. Local businesses open […]
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May
May
Now I live here, I’m here to tell you about the many bars in Mexico City, whatever you’re in the mood for. From cocktails in CDMX to craft beer and Mexican beverages like mezcal and pulque, I’ll share the best places to have a drink from upscale bars to rooftops, chilled beer gardens, cool brew […]
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