The demand for excellent craft beer in the city is constantly on the rise. It feels like virtually every day a new brewhouse opens its door, beckoning you through with hoppy IPAs, creamy stouts, and honey-tinged browns. Some surprisingly...
Where to Stay in Mexico City: A neighborhood breakdown
Mexico City can be hard to navigate the first (second, and third) time you visit. Here is a breakdown of several popular and lesser known neighborhoods where you might want to stay overnight and check out.
Buy the NEW edition of Mexico City Streets: La Roma!
I’m so excited to present the newest edition of Mexico City Streets: La Roma, published by Pengiun Random House Mexico and out now! The new edition is fully updated with the latest and greatest that Colonia Roma has to...
Five Coworks near Condesa and Roma
Coworking is becoming more and more popular in Mexico City, both for digital nomads and location-independent workers as well as local start-ups and freelancers. I thought I would take a look at the coworks that are closest to the...
Mexico City Restaurant Suggestions
When exploring a new city, one of the most delightful experiences is discovering the best restaurants and hidden culinary gems that reflect the local flavors and culture. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, navigating the gastronomic...
Cheap Mexico Airport Transportation for Bargain Travelers
*Last updated June 2023* For me, one of the most frustrating things about traveling is arriving at the airport. Wherever you are in the world, it seems transportation from the airport to the hotel or city center where you...
Tours: Street Art Chilango
You know a place is getting hip, when suddenly a tour of the most rebellious urban art form — street mural and graffiti — is offered up to tourists at 25 bucks a pop. But there is something to appreciate...
Mexico City Day Trips: Teotihuacan
The more I learn about Teotihuacan, the more I find myself impressed by these incredible ruins only 45 minutes outside Mexico City. For several centuries (100AD to 750AD approximately) Teotihuacan is believed to have been Mesoamerica’s economic powerhouse. The...
Mexico City Flea Markets
The recent popularity of my post on the La Lagunilla flea market (and the subsequent outpouring of requests for tours there!) started me thinking about other Mexico City flea markets that I like. The Saturday market in the Jardín...
Mercado Hidalgo – Colonia Doctores
So the Mercado Hidalgo is only about a 25-minute walk from my house and I’d never been there until my friend Alecs Montes, started taking me on these delicious mini-outings to sample gorditas de chicharron prensado or his favorite carnitas. As...