Thirty ways in Ten days to enjoy Mexico City

 Thirty ways in Ten days to enjoy Mexico City note: sites with links and stars require reservations sometimes weeks in advance ⭐ denotes a Michelin starred-restaurant

Chicōmecōātl Maize goddess and deity of food, drink and human livelihood Casa Azul, Frida    Kahlo collection.








  1. Basque de Chapultepec Miguel Hidalgo largest and oldest urban park in Latin America

  2.  Chapultepec Castle one of two palaces in North America once inhabited by monarchs

  3.  Maizajo ⭐ Fernando Montes de Oca 113, Colonia Condesa, Taqueria & fine dining

  4.  Casa Azul Londres 247, Del Carmen, Coyoacán Museo Frida Kahlo make reservations

  5. Amatista  Centenario no. 31, Col. Del Carmen Coyoacán Tostada heaven expect a line

  6. Mercado de Coyoacán Ignacio Allende s/n, Del Carmen, Coyoacán  a public market 

  7. San Juan Bautista Church and Monastery, Ignacio Allende s/n, Del Carmen, Coyoacán

  8. Contramar Dgo. 200, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc Fine seafood dining relaxed atmosphere

  9. Cityzen Rooftop Bar  Av. Paseo de la Reforma rooftop bar recommended by cabbie

  10. Palacio de Bella Artes Av. Juarez S/N, Centro Histórico Art gallery Diego Rivera murals

  11. El Zocalo Cuauhtémoc, a UNESCO World Heritage site & Historic Centre of Mexico City 

  12. Templo Mayor Zocalo temple of the Mexica people in their capital city in 1325

  13.  The Metropolitan Cathedral Zocalo Assumption of the most blessed virgin 

  14. Taquería El Califa de León ⭐Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc

  15. Mi compa chava Marisqueria Zacatecas 172 Roma Nte. beach vibe seafood done right

  16. Em ⭐ 33 Tonalá Mexico City, CDMX 06700 Seven course wine pairing extremely inventive

  17. Casa Luis Barragan General Francisco Ramírez 12, Colonia Ampliación Daniel Garza

  18. Hugo El Wine B Av. Veracruz 38, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc Lower East side casual vibe 

  19. Cafe de Tacuba Calle Tacuba No.28 Traditional Cuisine in an historic setting with a house band and bakery. Reportedly an international war erupted over the cakes. 

  20. La Lagunilla Market Sundays  Tianguis La Lagunilla, C. Comonfort 32, Peralvillo, Morelos, Cuauhtémoc for tchotchkes, tacos and Micheladas 

  21. Teotichuan and my Grandma’s mole Airbnb tour extraordinaire with Hugo and Gabriel

  22. Museo Nacional de Antropología Av. Paseo de la Reforma and Gandhi Street s/n Chapultepec. The largest and most visited museum in Mexico.

  23. Foro Lindbergh Parque Mexico Condesa An art deco plaza dedicated to Charles Lindbergh. A nice place to chill, skateboard and stroll. 

  24. Easy Street Records tons of used and new vinyl and CDs Roma Norte

  25. Tuesday Market Pulchua St Condesa a weekly market great for fresh fruits and veges

  26. Olmec head vs. Tesla Roma Norte Art installation 

  27. Libreria La Torre de Lulio Roma Norte used book store 

  28. Ceremonia de Peyote San Andreas mountains Informes IG wirikuta2019

  29. Brunch at Condesa df Condesa Luis Barragan designed hotel atrium dining

  30. Lucha Libra 189 Calle Dr. Vista Colonia Doctores Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays







Chapultepec Castle, Juan Escutia a "los Niños Héroes," who defended the Castle from American invaders in 1847. He jumped from the walls of the castle wrapped in the Mexican flag and is depicted on the ceiling to keep the flag from the Americans. His enduring legacy is emblematic of Mexican Nationalism. There were many vendors and parties in Chapultepec Park which is the oldest and largest urban park in Latin America.


El Zocalo, Temple Mayor, Cathedral Centro El Zocalo is the historic center of Mexico City and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The size of ten football fields and home to the ancient ruins of Temple Mayor and Cathedral Centro built over 250 years in four distinct styles. 




MI Compa Chava Marisqueria restaurant in Roma Nte. and El Nacional Archeologica Museo 

Aguachile Verde and Piedra del Sol Aztec Sun Stone 10’ diameter in the Archeologica Museum




Coyoacán is named for the persistent coyotes that ruled the valley before humans arrived. A waterfall in the town center depicts two coyotes facing each other. Casa Azul the Frida Kahlo Museum is located here along with Chicōmecōātl and Amatista, a Tostada restaurant that often has a line outside. Also, in Coyoacán is the Market and San Juan Bautista Church & Monastery

A ten block walk North to Lagunillas Sunday Market from El Zocalo. Micheladas in a thunderstorm at the Lagunillas Sunday market after lunch at Cafe de Tacuba, a Historic restaurant. Lagunillas has over 2,000 vendors and comprises twelve city blocks!


Teotihuacan Sun Temple and Grandma's Mole. Our first Airbnb tour including transportation, breakfast, an expert tour of the pyramids and Grandma's mole along with Cervezas and Pulque

taste. The highlights of our trip were the pyramids and museums not to mention the amazing restaurants and markets we visited. Travel tip: use Uber or pay cash for taxis since our 3 km cab ride for 433 pesos got converted to 433 USD. Ciudad de Mexico Decembre 2024

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