Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Parks & Nature
Парк Аламос
Great for walks and resting between sightseeing the neighborhood.
There are several alamedas in Mexico City, literally they are places with poplar trees. (Funny thing, our apartment is in Colonia Los Alamos, which also means the poplar trees.) The Central Alameda was recently remodeled by the city, and is now kept clean, well-lit at night and safe. It oozes history as well, being the place the Inquisition used to carry out its sentences. Several museums surround it, including the Franz Mayer museum (now featuring Tim Burton artwork). The Alameda Central is the backyard of the Palace of Fine Arts. You will find nature, monuments, fountains, street performers, street food, hand crafted art and more.
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Аламеда Сентраль
s/n Avenida HidalgoThere are several alamedas in Mexico City, literally they are places with poplar trees. (Funny thing, our apartment is in Colonia Los Alamos, which also means the poplar trees.) The Central Alameda was recently remodeled by the city, and is now kept clean, well-lit at night and safe. It oozes history as well, being the place the Inquisition used to carry out its sentences. Several museums surround it, including the Franz Mayer museum (now featuring Tim Burton artwork). The Alameda Central is the backyard of the Palace of Fine Arts. You will find nature, monuments, fountains, street performers, street food, hand crafted art and more.
Food Scene
El papá de Los Naranjitos
732 Isabel La CatólicaOur favorite place for tacos! Explore the menu, everything is delicious!!
Sightseeing
The heart of the city, El Zocalo comes up constantly in Mexico's ancient and recent history. Zocalo is the starting point for discovering Mexico. The Templo Mayor is only meters away from the beautiful and sinking Cathedral. The Viceroy's Palace faces one side of it, alongside the Presidential Palace. Amazing restaurants surround it. The Palace of Fine Arts is in walking distance. High class stores and street vendors mingle, each giving it a special something. No need for a car, just pop in the Metro and get out at Zocalo station (only 5 stations away from our apartment).
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Zócalo
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThe heart of the city, El Zocalo comes up constantly in Mexico's ancient and recent history. Zocalo is the starting point for discovering Mexico. The Templo Mayor is only meters away from the beautiful and sinking Cathedral. The Viceroy's Palace faces one side of it, alongside the Presidential Palace. Amazing restaurants surround it. The Palace of Fine Arts is in walking distance. High class stores and street vendors mingle, each giving it a special something. No need for a car, just pop in the Metro and get out at Zocalo station (only 5 stations away from our apartment).
Accessible both by Metro Revolucion and Metrobus Plaza de la República, the Revolution Monument is not only impressive from ground level. Jump on the elevator and enjoy the sight from atop the monument itself. See the children dash in and out of the fountain at its feet. Street vendors, beggars, people taking selfies and flying kites. The cafe at the top is the perfect excuse to sit down a few minutes and let the Mexican air fill you up. After that, walk down to Reforma Street and see for yourself why it is the most emblematic street in Mexico City.
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Kinderboerderij de Naturij
s/n Pl. de la RepúblicaAccessible both by Metro Revolucion and Metrobus Plaza de la República, the Revolution Monument is not only impressive from ground level. Jump on the elevator and enjoy the sight from atop the monument itself. See the children dash in and out of the fountain at its feet. Street vendors, beggars, people taking selfies and flying kites. The cafe at the top is the perfect excuse to sit down a few minutes and let the Mexican air fill you up. After that, walk down to Reforma Street and see for yourself why it is the most emblematic street in Mexico City.
Casa de los Azulejos is the first iconic Sanborns store ever built in Mexico City. As such, much thought was put in its architecture, decoration, symbols and art. To say it is a department store is an understatement. Yes, it sells stuff and stays current to consumer tastes, but to climb its stairs, eat in its 2 restaurants, gaze from its balconies... Whether for supplies or a taste of Mexican cuisine, it is a don't miss place. Accessible from Metro stations San Juan de Letran and Zocalo.
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Дом плитки
4 Av Francisco I. MaderoCasa de los Azulejos is the first iconic Sanborns store ever built in Mexico City. As such, much thought was put in its architecture, decoration, symbols and art. To say it is a department store is an understatement. Yes, it sells stuff and stays current to consumer tastes, but to climb its stairs, eat in its 2 restaurants, gaze from its balconies... Whether for supplies or a taste of Mexican cuisine, it is a don't miss place. Accessible from Metro stations San Juan de Letran and Zocalo.
The best place for a view of Mexico City. Ride the elevators, peer through the telescopes, and get a feel of the lay of the land. Get a local friend or tour guide to point out the landmarks-downtown is full of them! Morning, afternoon or night, get a good look at traffic on some of our busiest streets, and how public transportation tries to make it more bearable and efficient. Right outside Metro station San Juan de Letran, across the street from Bellas Artes.
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Torre Latinoamericana
2 Eje Central Lázaro CárdenasThe best place for a view of Mexico City. Ride the elevators, peer through the telescopes, and get a feel of the lay of the land. Get a local friend or tour guide to point out the landmarks-downtown is full of them! Morning, afternoon or night, get a good look at traffic on some of our busiest streets, and how public transportation tries to make it more bearable and efficient. Right outside Metro station San Juan de Letran, across the street from Bellas Artes.
Okay, it is a government facility. And not strictly touristic. But get there and see what I am talking about. These buildings are covered with colorful murals made with rocks. Rocks! It has been a landmark for many years. Sadly, the recent earthquake in September damaged it and rumor has it, will be removed and rebuilt with something new. So enjoy it while you can, whether during one of your commutes to downtown on Eje Central or just strolling through the neighborhood.
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Centro SCOP station
XolaOkay, it is a government facility. And not strictly touristic. But get there and see what I am talking about. These buildings are covered with colorful murals made with rocks. Rocks! It has been a landmark for many years. Sadly, the recent earthquake in September damaged it and rumor has it, will be removed and rebuilt with something new. So enjoy it while you can, whether during one of your commutes to downtown on Eje Central or just strolling through the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
The Palace of Fine Arts contains much of the Mexican culture. Built in the times of Porfirio Diaz, the building itself portrays the unique mesh of identity you will find all over Mexico. Greek-style muses alongside Eagle Warrior busts. Architecture, painting, muralism, modern and classic art, all live here harmoniously. On permanent display are the amazing murals by Orozco, Siqueiros, Rivera, Tamayo and Gonzalez Camarena. When you want to take a break from walking, here's a tip: go across the street to the Sears building. Go up to the 8th floor and grab a coffee and snack in the Cafe de la Gran Ciudad. The view of Bellas Artes alone is worth it. Only 10 minutes away from our apartment.
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Bellas Artes station
The Palace of Fine Arts contains much of the Mexican culture. Built in the times of Porfirio Diaz, the building itself portrays the unique mesh of identity you will find all over Mexico. Greek-style muses alongside Eagle Warrior busts. Architecture, painting, muralism, modern and classic art, all live here harmoniously. On permanent display are the amazing murals by Orozco, Siqueiros, Rivera, Tamayo and Gonzalez Camarena. When you want to take a break from walking, here's a tip: go across the street to the Sears building. Go up to the 8th floor and grab a coffee and snack in the Cafe de la Gran Ciudad. The view of Bellas Artes alone is worth it. Only 10 minutes away from our apartment.
Munal, or the National Museum of Art, is the home of Mexico's art history. Hours will fly by as you explore enormous room after room filled with early religious art, modern art movements and more. A couple of blocks away from Metro Bellas Artes, it is a jewel among Mexico's museums.
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Художественный музей Museo Nacional De Arte (MUNAL)
8 Calle de TacubaMunal, or the National Museum of Art, is the home of Mexico's art history. Hours will fly by as you explore enormous room after room filled with early religious art, modern art movements and more. A couple of blocks away from Metro Bellas Artes, it is a jewel among Mexico's museums.
Frida Kahlo's house is so many things. Picturesque. Emblematic. Strongly iconic. So Mexican. Whether you admire her artwork or not, her house preserved as a museum transports you through time to a home with deep Mexican identity. Colonial and prehispanic, all in one. We suggest calling first to make sure it is open for visiting. If you plan to spend time in the Coyoacan area, the Blue House is worth your while. Not too close to a metro station, you can catch a bus right outside Metro General Anaya (just 5 metro stops from our place).
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Музей Фриды Кало
247 LondresFrida Kahlo's house is so many things. Picturesque. Emblematic. Strongly iconic. So Mexican. Whether you admire her artwork or not, her house preserved as a museum transports you through time to a home with deep Mexican identity. Colonial and prehispanic, all in one. We suggest calling first to make sure it is open for visiting. If you plan to spend time in the Coyoacan area, the Blue House is worth your while. Not too close to a metro station, you can catch a bus right outside Metro General Anaya (just 5 metro stops from our place).
Shopping
Live the local mercado experience with abundant fresh produce in one stall, home made Mexican food ready to eat in the next, and every odd and end imaginable. Here you can get key copies, pet supplies, fresh meat, fish, poultry, you name it. Support the local market and be part of the Alamos community!
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Mercado Álamos
30 Simón BolívarLive the local mercado experience with abundant fresh produce in one stall, home made Mexican food ready to eat in the next, and every odd and end imaginable. Here you can get key copies, pet supplies, fresh meat, fish, poultry, you name it. Support the local market and be part of the Alamos community!
Whereas Mercado Alamos is great for every day shopping, the enormous Mercado de Jamaica is unmissable, simply for living the experience of its maze of stalls, each more interesting than the last. We recommend getting a local friend to show you around, or if that isn't an option, La Milpa Food Tours is an amazing and affordable service. They navigate you to the best places in the market to taste the wonderful variety of Mexican cuisine.
Mercado De Jamaica, Salidas Metro Jamaica
105 Av. MorelosWhereas Mercado Alamos is great for every day shopping, the enormous Mercado de Jamaica is unmissable, simply for living the experience of its maze of stalls, each more interesting than the last. We recommend getting a local friend to show you around, or if that isn't an option, La Milpa Food Tours is an amazing and affordable service. They navigate you to the best places in the market to taste the wonderful variety of Mexican cuisine.
This little store has a surprising variety of fresh and packaged food. From blue corn tortillas to fruit and vegetables, pick up some of their oaxaca cheese and make your own quesadillas. Also, on Mondays only, the street outside this store is a tianguis (non permanent market). Only 1 block long, this tianguis offers cooked and raw food, supplies and services.
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169 ToledoThis little store has a surprising variety of fresh and packaged food. From blue corn tortillas to fruit and vegetables, pick up some of their oaxaca cheese and make your own quesadillas. Also, on Mondays only, the street outside this store is a tianguis (non permanent market). Only 1 block long, this tianguis offers cooked and raw food, supplies and services.
Getting Around
Although certain stations can be hard to navigate during rush hours (7-9am and 4-7pm) and rainy days, the Metro is the cheapest transportation (only 5 pesos). These long train tracks run through most of the city. If the Metro doesn't get you where you are going, it gets you pretty darn close. Our apartment is only 1 block away from Xola station. From there you can go north (downtown to the Zocalo and beyond), south (towards Xochimilco), connecting with lines in all directions. It takes you to the airport and major bus centrals from where you can explore nearby states like Puebla, Morelos and Queretaro.
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Metro Xola station
Although certain stations can be hard to navigate during rush hours (7-9am and 4-7pm) and rainy days, the Metro is the cheapest transportation (only 5 pesos). These long train tracks run through most of the city. If the Metro doesn't get you where you are going, it gets you pretty darn close. Our apartment is only 1 block away from Xola station. From there you can go north (downtown to the Zocalo and beyond), south (towards Xochimilco), connecting with lines in all directions. It takes you to the airport and major bus centrals from where you can explore nearby states like Puebla, Morelos and Queretaro.
An alternative to the Metro, you can use the Metrobus with your Metro card-it works for both. Although 1 peso more expensive (6 pesos a trip), the Metrobus is especially made for pedestrian transportation. All its stations and buses are accessible to wheelchairs, guide dogs, and have special guides for blind canes. It is a good east-west option if stairs are not your thing.
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METROBUS XOLA station
XolaAn alternative to the Metro, you can use the Metrobus with your Metro card-it works for both. Although 1 peso more expensive (6 pesos a trip), the Metrobus is especially made for pedestrian transportation. All its stations and buses are accessible to wheelchairs, guide dogs, and have special guides for blind canes. It is a good east-west option if stairs are not your thing.
Drinks & Nightlife
If dancing is your thing, Mama Rumba is the place for Salsa, Cumbia and other Latino rythms.
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Мама Румба
230 C. QuerétaroIf dancing is your thing, Mama Rumba is the place for Salsa, Cumbia and other Latino rythms.
Wallace Whisky Bar
45 Av. TamaulipasGreat for drinks and night life.
For enjoying drinks and the night life.
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Celtics Pub Irlandés Condesa
37 Av. TamaulipasFor enjoying drinks and the night life.
Salon Pata Negra
30 Av. TamaulipasA mix of night life, good drinks and dancing.