Llegué de noche. Viajaba en un...
by Juanjo
Llegué de noche. Viajaba en un jumbo Madrid-Mexico D.F., vía Montreal. Llegar de noche volando a esta ciudad te impresiona. La extensión de luces es inagotable.
Sinceramente viajaba un poco intranquilo, coincidí en el avión con un matrimonio de 'ricos' mexicanos que venían de realizar una gira por Europa, y las cosas que me contaban a nivel de inseguridad me intranquilizaban.
Nos hospedamos en un hotel de la zonal rosa (Crown Plaza), hotel magnífico en sus instalaciones, de esta ciudad recuerdo su majestuiosidad en lo grande, y también sus tremendas bolsas de pobreza. El ver los chamizos en dónde vivian hacinados millones de personas sin servicios mínimos, realmente te causa un mal sabor de boca.
Por lo demás, lo típico, visita a Gudalupe, los Jamelgos, Palacio de la Opera con un espectáculo de bailes tradicionales, y sobre todo la visita a Teotihuacan, ruinas aztecas localizadas a unos 40 km. de la ciudad de mexico (el paseo de los muertos, la pirámide del sol, la luna,....).
La visita a la plaza de las tres culturas es de obligado cumplimiento, así como la visita a su catedral y al ayuntamiento de la ciudad.
Traditions
by acemj
In the center of the main square (the Zocalo), there is a giant Mexican flag that is ceremonially lowered each day at sundown (around 6pm). A group of guards comes out from the National Palace which is located right on the square and with plenty of flair they lower the flag and fold it neatly into a small bundle. After about a half hour, the flag is raised again.
Works Everywhere in the World
by Asyngin
For women, I highly suggest carrying a small messenger bag. You can find the perfect size in the men's department at Benetton, H&M or other metrosexual stores. The don't look touristy like backpacks, but they also don't look like targets for a purse snatching, as you can wear them across your chest. I manage to stuff a lot of souvenirs, beret, gloves, etc. into mine to keep-up with the ever changing weather from morning to night. Get a rain proof, tailored, trench coat that comes with a warm, zippered lining that can be removed. This coat carries me from warm, rainy days to cold, snowy nights anywhere I go in the world. Then, buy some nice leather, riding boots because they are stylish, won't hurt your feet too much after 8 hours of sightseeing and keep your feet and legs dry from the rain and snow. Bring little packs of tissue paper. Some tourist spots run out of toilet paper, or the bathroom matron hands you such a small wad, you don't have enough. It also helps for runny noses, impormptu napkins or to wipe down wet, bus seats.
Teotihuacan: City of the Gods
by ExGuyParis
50 km northeast of Mexico City, you will find the ancient city of Teotihuacan. Walking on the wide avenues and climbing the pyramids is "another-worldly" experience.
The main avenue, "The Avenue of the Dead" (cheery name, isn't it?), is breathtaking. This is one of those places with an incredibly-high awe factor. The Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan is the world's third largest.
See my travelogue for more scences from this amazing place.
In every color and size imagineable...
by morgane1692 about Basilica of Guadaloupe religious articles shop
...these shelves full of Nativity sets amaze and amuse you. Think about getting one for a friend back home, then think better of that because remember, you have to tote everything you buy in your carryon and it all adds up and the weight will eventually growing to a crushing amount and...it's the thought that counts anyway. ;-O
Museo mural Diego Riviera.
Xochimilco
Bertico Cafe
Diego & Frida in National Palace
