Mexico City
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Welcome to Mexico City
Much-maligned Mexico City is cleaning up its act these days. Revamped public spaces are springing back to life, the culinary scene is exploding and a cultural renaissance is flourishing. On top of all that, by largely managing to distance itself from the drug war, the nation’s capital remains a safe haven of sorts... Read More
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Pujol in Mexico CityMexican
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El Hidalguense in Mexico CityMexican
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Contramar in Mexico CitySeafood
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Corazón de Maguey in Mexico CityMexican
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Hostería de Santo Domingo in Mexico CityMexican
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El Cardenal in Mexico CityMexican
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Fonda El Refugio in Mexico CityMexican
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Lampuga in Mexico CitySeafood
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Azul y Oro in Mexico CityMexican
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Lucha libre – an introduction to Mexican wrestling
Mexico’s version of professional wrestling (the term literally means free-style wrestling) is one of the country’s biggest spectator activities today, eclipsed only in popularity by soccer. Characterized by colorful masks, flamboyant personalities and a whole lot of Spandex, it’s an edge-of-your-seat spectacle like no other and something that shouldn’t be missed.
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Creepy dolls welcome you to their island home. Image by John Hecht / Lonely Planet
First Time Mexico City: make sense of the Distrito Federal
Plaza de la Constitución aka El Zócalo, is the heart of Mexico City. Image by Jeremy Woodhouse / Getty Images
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6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City
See the top attractions in Mexico City and its surrounding area on this activity-filled, 5-day, 6-night tour. Spend your first day getting to know Mexico City on a hop-on hop-off tour. During the rest of your five full days, travel to many historical and cultural sites, including the Shrine of Guadalupe , the Teotihuacan Pyramids and the cities of Cuernavaca and Taxco. This comprehensive tour is an excellent and convenient way to see the historical and cultural features of Mexico City, as well as other important destinations in central Mexico.
8-Day Best of Mexico Tour: Mexico City to Cancun
Why fly from Mexico City straight to Cancun when you can make your way there on this convenient eight-day tour, stopping at some of Mexico’s most important historical and cultural sites? From Mexico City, you'll make your way to the famous Mayan ruins of the Yucatán Peninsula, stopping along the way in fascinating places like the ancient city of Palenque and the pretty town of Campeche. End your tour relaxing on the breathtaking Caribbean beaches of Cancun or the Mayan Riviera.
Mexico Monarch Butterfly Trail
For the nature lover who also appreciates cultural luminescence, this butterfly adventure captures the brightest colours of Mexico in just ten days. From the historic streets of Mexico City, you'll travel through stunning national parks, colonial towns and beautiful countryside as you follow the migration of the monarch butterfly. Wander through flutters of butterflies in the reserves of El Rosario and Sierra Chincua. Off the beaten path, this quirky adventure will give you a unique insight into the people and 'mariposas' of Mexico.
3-Day Acapulco Adventure from Mexico City
If you love the beach, this is the tour for you! On the first day, you will get to know with the beautiful town of Acapulco and practice the water ski in an beautiful lagoon. The second day, you will discover the Quebrada site where some cliff divers jump into the sea. At night, everyone will party an the best bars or clubs in town! On the third day, you will take our surf lesson and then relax in the jacuzzi before your return.
International Balloon Festival of Leon Weekend Trip from Mexico City
Live a unique experience attending the incredible Balloon Festival of Leon, one of the most important air ballooning events of the world. You'll camp in one of the official areas of the festival, enjoy a great time with all travelers in a bar and take a ride by boat on the lake of Metropolitan Park of Leon. During the trip, a professional photographer will be taking a video and photos that will be sharing in social networks.
7-Day Tour from Mexico City: Monarch Butterfly Migration Experience
Enjoy a 7-day tour from Mexico City and have a breathtaking experience as you witness the monarch butterfly migration. See one of the most incredible journeys of nature while you also enjoy the outdoors and explore parts of the Mexico City. This is a great mix of nature and culture to give you a truly memorable time.