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How I Spent a Week in Mexico City
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Everything I ate, drank, saw and shopped on my trip to Mexico City last year, along with some tips and tricks about your next visit.
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Probably my favorite museum in Mexico City.
Museo de Arte Popular
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You have to email to get tickets but I highly recomend this or any other Barragan houses.
Casa Pedregal
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Definitely buy tickets in advance because it's so popular that it sells out.
Frida Kahlo Museum
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Just trust me when I say you need to visit at least one Barragan house.
Casa Gilardi
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Wasn't able to book tickets online for this but luckily they were able to accommodate us by just showing up and waiting around 30 mins.
Casa Estudio Luis Barragán
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The home of the famous Diego Rivera murals.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
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Tourist but beautiful none the less.
Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
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Eat

 
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The al pastor is heavenly.
Taqueria Orinoco
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So yum if you’re looking for a mediterranean vibe.
Taverna
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Don't let the long lines intimidate you! It moves fast and the Guava bun us WORTH THE WAIT
Panadería Rosetta
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A must eat if you go to Casa Pedregal. It's next door in the property's old horse stables.
Tetetlán
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The tuna tostada and the strawberry cake are to die for!
Entremar
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Contramar and Entremar are essentially the same—you don't need to do both. Just go to whichever one you can make a res at!
Contramar
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Just trust me and order the corn lemonade.
Rosetta
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The most phenomenal meal of our trip, and possibly of my life. Get there early as they don't take reservations and do seatings every 1.5 hours or so.
Expendio de Maiz Sin Nombre
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Best street food we ate.
JENNI'S STREET QUESADILLAS - 82 Photos & 40 Reviews - Yelp - Yelp
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The huitzilacoche pasta has my heart!
Anónimo
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Perfect place to grab a bottle to bring back to your hotel or air bnb.
Vinos Chidos - Roma
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Stopped here for a glass before our reservation at Taverna. They have food too!
Tirasavia
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Shop

 
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Our favorite store that we went back to 2 or 3 times at least. they have two locations so make sure to check both out!
pinguinomexico: Pingüino
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The coolest store that made me want to overhaul my entire home design. Good for window shopping.
ORIGINARIO
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Riso studio and shop that has amazing art prints.
Can Can Press - Studio
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Definitely do a day in the Coyoacan neighborhood. This market is the perfect place to shop/eat post Frida Kahlo house.
Coyoacan Market
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Cute and designy goods for the home.
Utilitario Mexicano
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Cool finds but nothing you cant get in the US.
Vintage Boutique goodbyefolk
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Cool girl clothes by a Mexico City based designer.
Banzo by Camila Banzo Showroom
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Give yourself a full afternoon for this cos there's so much to see. Would reccommend going on a weekday as well if possible since its's much less crowded.
Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela
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Mecca for gorgeous Oaxacan style candles.
Apotheca Botánica
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If you want original art by local artists, go here.
Mooni
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