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Mexico City

Accomodations We stayed in an AirBnB in Condesa. Worked out well. Lively neighbourhood, but not too noisy. Lots of restaurants and bars nearby

Getting Around We mostly Uber’ed. Super easy, affordable and less sketchy than cabs. Install the app and set it up before you go (if you haven’t already).

We also walked a ton. There’s so much to see. They have a bike share program. Anna wasn’t really up for that, but it may be your speed

We took the Metro a few times. SO CHEAP (30 cents), fast, esp at rush hour. I’ve heard it can be sketchy, but I didn’t encounter anything like that.

Sights FYI: Most museums are closed on Mondays and free on Sundays.

MAP

Fave museum. Really great folk art https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g150800-d1150578-Reviews-Museo_de_Arte_Popular- Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html

Casa Azul/Frida Kahlo Museum

Super cool, and in a great neighbourhood to explore (Coyoacan) Make sure to book a ticket. It fills up! https://www.museofridakahlo.org.mx/en/the-blue-house/

Teotihuacan

Second tallest pyramid in the world. We got there on a bus, but you can book a tour. Try to get there EARLY by 9am, to beat the crowds and heat

Great museum on-site

Palacio Bellas Artes

Absolutely beautiful art deco building, with amazing murals and touring art exhibits (we saw a Kandinsky exhibit)

Anthropology Museum

Awe-inspiring architecture and phenomenal collection. Nice market out front

Temple Mayor & Zocalo

Worth checking out although not my favourite

La Perla

Cabaret & drag show. Only open Friday and Saturday, make sure to RSVP through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cabaret.laperla/

Food

ElCardenal

The fanciest meal we had, and it wasn’t that pricey and it was so fucking delicious

We went to the San Angel location, but I think Palma is the classic one

http://www.restauranteelcardenal.com/welcome-to-el-cardenal-mexican-gastronomy.html

Street food: a very good, VERY POPULAR street food sandwich 

It was a chaquilles/Milanese sandwich and it was delicious and we were in line for an hour. 

It’s in Condesa. corner of Av Tamaulipas and Ethan Reyes: https://goo.gl/maps/VENwrSM4xqM2

Details here: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/zmy3b4/la-guera-cures-mexico-citys-worst-hangovers-with-her-chilaquiles-sandwiches

Antull Taberna,

Spanish tapas restaurant. We stayed in an apt just above it. Delicious and a great vibe

https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Wine-Bar/Antull-669024143124245/

FondaMayor

We had a delicious brunch here

http://fondamayora.com/carta-menu/

Taqueria El Greco

Greattacos

https://goo.gl/maps/QFZtRJFB4AK2

ElTizoncito

Apparently they invented Al Pastor? Kick ass tacos – http://www.eltizoncito.com.mx

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