EXPLORING MEXICO CITY
My belief is that Mexico City is best
experienced by visiting small enclaves
on the side streets. Spend a day in each
section to really experience it. But you
must seek local advice. On your own, you’ll
be underwhelmed since no one is putting
things into context for you. With our guide,
we got reliable advice on where to go and
he took us to places perfectly suited to
our liking.
On the day I had to conduct meetings,
my wife read a book and worked out at
the hotel. When I returned at 3pm, we
immediately went down to the Museo
Frida Kahlo, also known as the Casa Azul
(Blue House). It’s located in her former
studio space that has been converted
into a museum. Guided visits are offered
Tuesday to Friday by appointment only.
For even more art and history of Mexico,
spend a few hours in the world-famous
Palacia de Bellas Artes (Fine Art Museum)
or the Museo Nacional de Antropologia
(National Anthropology Museum).
MEXICAN CUISINE
Mexico City is a cultural melting pot when
it comes to food. Whether it’s in a fine
dining restaurant, neighborhood café or
a simple street cart, Mexico’s capital city
is the perfect place to sample traditional
Antojitos or some of the world’s best Tacos
al Pastor. At La Buena Barra, we dined
on soft shell crab tacos and tasted the
local delicacy, ant larva in mole sauce.
And the margaritas were off the charts.
For a real show, visit the lively La Merced
Market, where you can buy everything
from an entire cow to crispy-fried crickets
and grasshoppers.
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