Practical information to help you plan your next trip to Mexico City.
Recently I read that Mexico City now had a taqueria that had been awarded a Michelin Star. I couldn’t wait to see which taquería had won. When I heard that it was El Califa de Leon, I was surprised and disappointed. I had been there and I have never been back. I wandered in there…
I have been living in Mexico City for 6 years. Last year, 2022, Mexico City completely melted down during Day of the Dead. Getting to, and seeing, the Parade was literally impossible. Less difficult, was seeing the Catrinas in Zocalo (Mexico City’s Famous Main Square), but you really needed some skill in order to go…
About Me, Tracey Parker Most people only stay in Lima a few day to one week, at the most, on their way to Machu Picchu or the Amazon. I wanted to spend more time to get a feel for what it was like to be gay there. I have lived in Mexico City for 6…
Downtown Museums – Lima’s Historical Center Downtown Lima hosts some of the best Museums in Lima Peru. Here is a list of my favorites. MALI – Museo del Arte Lima Very impressive collection of art by Peruvian Artists. This is a must see. I can’t recommend it enough. The Museum is housed inside of an…
If you are looking for something to do on a Sunday in Mexico City, there are few places that capture the essence of Mexico City better than, La Lagunilla. What is Lagunilla? Lagunilla is a Tianguis in El Barrio de Lagunilla in Mexico City. Tianguis are street markets. The word Tianguis is not Spanish. It…
Spending a day in Mexico City’s Famous Parque Chapultepec is a must for even the shortest trips to Mexico City. How do you Maximize your time there? Well for starters keep in mind the following shortcomings to workaround. Most Important! For this reason it is highly recommended that you get an early start. Spending the…
I often hear people say that Mexico City has more Museums than any other city in the world. Who knows if this is true. Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world, so it is not surprise that they have the most of anything. If you haven’t learned this hard truth already,…
For those of you who are like me, gay, and predisposed to the promises of art, even if we may not be educated formally in the discipline, the world of art seems to offer a promise to outsiders like me and it’s hard for me to turn my back on it, even if it is…
Personally, what fascinates me most about Mexico City was the Mexico City Gay underground Sex Parties and cruising. These are the first things that I wanted to cover on this website and I think they are the most unique to Mexico City and you are least likely to find anything like that scene in other…
Monday in Mexico City can be tough. Most of the things the city is known for are closed. Museums are closed, Zona rosa is sleepy, Chapultepec is closed, It’s challenging. But don’t worry. You have come to the right place for some great suggestions on how to make the most of a Monday in Mexico…