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…
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…
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…
In Mexico ‘Past epochs never vanish completely, and blood still drips from all their wounds, even the most ancient. Sometimes the most remote or hostile beliefs and feelings are found together in one city or one soul, or are superimposed like those pre-cartesian pyramids that almost always conceal others. – The Labyrinth of Solitude, by…
Roma Norte is one of Mexico City’s Hippest and most famous neighborhoods. When are the best days to wander around Roma Norte? Any day is a great day to wander around Roma Norte, however the best days to wander around Roma Norte are the weekends. Here’s why. Roma has many pop up bazars on the…
One of the most Iconic images associated with Mexico City is the Cathedral Metropolitana. It is located in El Zocalo, the Main Square of Mexico City. It is a must see on many tourist’s to do list and I’d say it deserves it’s spot there. However, Downtown Mexico City is a very complicated neighborhood. It…
This tour has been updated, for 2023 to include some new cruising spots on Eje Central. In my article What is Gay Travel, I talk about gay traveler’s desire to find a local experience or non-touristy things to do. Mexico City is the perfect place to find these things. This free walking tour Mexico City…
A non touristy Walk Around UNAM and cruising along Camino Verde If you want to go somewhere where the tourists don’t know about but is filled with energy and authentic Mexican experiences UNAM may be the perfect place. Here I will profile a few of the main attractions that you can include on a self…