Coyoacán - in southern Mexico City- is a very popular tourist destination, for locals and foreigners. Most folks who visit stick to old central Coyoacán. That makes sense, since the central historic area is packed with bars, restaurants, and street vendors. Central Coyoacán also home to popular sites such as the Museo Frida Kahlo (The Blue House), Museo Casa de León … [Read more...] about Exploring Southeast Coyoacán In Mexico City
The Best 5-Star Luxury Hotels In Mexico City
Mexico City can be a surprisingly luxurious travel destination. Some exclusive areas, such as Polanco and Paseo de la Reforma, are known for their high-end restaurants, boutiques, and of course, many luxury hotels. In this post we’ll explore just a few of the best 5-star hotels in Mexico City (along with one famous 4-star hotel). Camino Real Polanco Mexican … [Read more...] about The Best 5-Star Luxury Hotels In Mexico City
How To Learn Spanish Before Visiting Mexico
Before moving to Mexico City, I arrogantly overestimated my ability to learn Spanish fast. No problem, I thought. After living there for a few months, I should pick it up quickly and be fluent in no time! Unfortunately, the reality was quite different. After moving to Mexico, my Spanish was terrible. I really struggled to communicate with the locals. So, I did not feel … [Read more...] about How To Learn Spanish Before Visiting Mexico
7 More Secret Spots in Mexico City (Part II)
Mexico City has many must-see landmarks like the Zócalo, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Ciudad Universitaria, and Palacio Nacional. These famous Mexico City tourist attractions are important, but they’re just the beginning! In the first part of this series, 7 Secret Spots in Mexico City Part I, we explored little-known, but compelling, destinations in CDMX. In this post, I’ll show … [Read more...] about 7 More Secret Spots in Mexico City (Part II)
Visiting the Prettiest House Museum in Roma Norte
The Casa Museo Guillermo Tovar de Teresa in Colonia Roma Norte was inaugurated in December 2018. So it’s one of the newest museums in Mexico City. This elegant house museum sits inside a lovingly restored Porfirian mansion. Built in 1911, this gorgeous classic house has parquet floors, white crown molding, private library, inner patio, and lush gardens. It’s the former home of … [Read more...] about Visiting the Prettiest House Museum in Roma Norte