Things to do in Mexico
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La Lomita
The ‘Little Hill’ serves good, cheap Mexican food in a small, colorful setting between Allende and Uribe. Seafood and chicken dishes predominate. Try the fantastic bean and avocado soup, or ceviche.
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Walking Tours
The city tourist office offers free daily guided Walking Tours of the historic center (sometimes in English), focusing on Plaza Grande. Tours depart at 09:30 from in front of the Palacio Municipal.
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Chamonix
The pretty garden atmosphere at this restaurant offers a more upmarket, yet relaxed setting and a high-quality international menu and regional specialties. Organic produce is used where possible.
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Danés
Dessert lovers flock to this neighborhood bakery that turns out a luscious array of Mexican and European pastries, from dark chocolate-oozing pan de chocolate to fruit-stuffed empanadas.
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Antojitos Mimi
Try Antojitos Mimi, opposite Hotel Calakmul, for some pretty fine salbutes (tortillas fried until they puff up) and an ice-cold agua de jamaica (hibiscus tea).
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Instituto de Lenguajes Puerto Escondido
Offers good language classes taught by native Spanish speakers, with an emphasis on conversation skills, plus a variety of complementary activities, including surfing, cooking and salsa lessons.
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Casa Fuerte
This place leans toward fine dining, with an elegant bar, refreshing garden patio and a menu priced like an upscale Mexican restaurant in California. It’s one of the more popular spots in town.
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Ismael Navarro
A licensed guide and naturalist worth seeking out for a tour of the local flora and fauna. Besides the flamingo expeditions, Ismael takes four-hour shorebird tours along the mudflats in winter.
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Cenaduría Selecta
This family-run diner is a Mexicali institution specializing in antojitos like beef tacos and burritos. Some swear this is the best Mexican food in town. The set meals are a bargain.
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Berlin
Stop in this cool, artsy spot for a tasty blend of German and international food. The bar is very Euro and if you eavesdrop, you may get the scoop on where to find the next hip art opening.
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Pane e Vino
This Italian-run joint serves tasty antipasti and salads (with olive oil and balsamic vinegar if you wish), lasagna, fish, meat and a selection of respectable wines by the glass or bottle.
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K Sadillas del Jalisco
For a cheap lunch on this side of town, head over to the palapa-shaded K Sadillas, where the friendly owner, Javier, serves up super-cheap lunches and, you guessed it…quesadillas.
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Emiliano’s Moustache
This large, enjoyable place specializes in tacos filled with combinations of meat, vegetable or cheese. The meat filetes are also excellent, and vegetarian possibilities exist.
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San Agustín
A ‘don’t leave San Miguel without…’ experience. This is a sweet tooth’s paradise and the best place to go in Mexico for chocolate and churros (doughnut-like fritters; M$35).
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Mi Antiguo Café
A friendly place to drink coffee with the locals, this busy café on the eastern side of the zócalo serves crepes, good espresso, breakfasts and a decent set lunch (M$60).
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Cetlalic
Emphasizes language learning, cultural awareness and social responsibility. Offers a large range of social justice programs including specially tailored gay and lesbian programs.
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Miso Sushi
Mazatlán has several sushi restaurants, but none as cosmopolitan as this trendy favorite, recommended for its hipster decor, good music and super-fresh, well-presented fare.
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Piedra de Fuego
You’ll get a generous serving of fish fillet or prawns, accompanied by rice, salad and tortillas at this superbly simple, family-run place. It’s a good value and highly popular.
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Palacio Nacional
Home to the offices of the president of Mexico, the Federal Treasury and dramatic murals by Diego Rivera, this palace fills the entire east side of the Zócalo.
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El Carruaje Restaurant
This colorful place on the plaza caters to day-tripping families with live music from Thursday to Sunday and a popular weekend breakfast buffet (M$70) and lunch buffet (M$90).
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Fractal Naturaleza
A great place to check out souvenirs made by local Tuxtla artisans is Fractal Naturaleza, a store that does its best to support local art and textiles.
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Alux
About three blocks west of Hwy 307, the Alux is an amazing must-visit. It’s a restaurant-lounge situated in a cavern: stalactites, stalagmites, pools and all.
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Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies
Part of the Universidad Internacional, the CBMS is accredited by the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos and affiliated with many foreign universities.
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Acrópolis Café
This Greek-owned café with slightly overinflated prices is popular with locals and visitors, more for its location than its meals – light snacks and coffees.
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El Paraíso
This smart bar in the southwest corner of the Mercado González Ortega attracts a friendly, varied, mostly 30s clientele; it’s busiest on Friday and Saturday.
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