There are few better ways to end a day in Mexico City than watching the sun set over one of the world’s largest cities while enjoying a cocktail and a selection of Mexican bites. From panoramic views of the Zócalo and the Cathedral to modern terraces overlooking Paseo de la Reforma, CDMX has developed a […]
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While many travellers think of spring or summer when planning a trip to the Mexican capital, locals know that the months between September and November offer some of the city’s most exciting food, cultural and seasonal experiences. Markets fill with special ingredients, bakeries produce limited-edition treats, national celebrations take over public squares and neighbourhoods become […]
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Every year, as autumn arrives in Mexico, bakery windows begin to fill with golden, sugar-dusted loaves that locals eagerly await. This seasonal favourite is pan de muerto, one of Mexico’s most iconic traditional foods. While its name translates literally as “bread of the dead”, the reality is far less sombre than it sounds. Pan de […]
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October is one of the most exciting months to visit Mexico City. As Halloween approaches and preparations for Día de los Muertos begin, the city takes on a festive atmosphere unlike any other time of year. Bakeries fill their shelves with seasonal treats, markets overflow with colourful decorations, and sweet shops display everything from chocolate […]
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Every country has a holiday that brings people together around food. In Mexico, that celebration is Independence Day, observed each year on the evening of 15 September and throughout 16 September. While visitors are often drawn to the famous Grito de Independencia, fireworks and patriotic festivities in the Zócalo, locals know that some of the […]
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Few celebrations capture the imagination quite like Día de los Muertos. Every autumn, Mexico City transforms as marigolds appear in markets, altars are built in homes and public spaces, and families gather to honour loved ones who have passed away. While the vibrant decorations and iconic calaveras often attract international attention, food remains one of […]
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Mexico City is famous for its tacos, tamales and markets, but its culinary identity is far broader than the dishes most visitors immediately associate with the capital. Among the city’s many food traditions is the story of its Jewish community, whose history stretches back generations and has helped create a distinctive culinary culture of its […]
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There are neighbourhoods in Mexico City that seem to have been designed with visitors in mind. Roma Norte, Condesa and Polanco are full of beautiful cafés, acclaimed restaurants and places that have become firmly established on the tourist map. Then there is Doctores. Just south of the historic centre, Colonia Doctores offers a very different […]
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There are plenty of ways to experience Mexico City, but few combine food, spectacle and popular culture quite like an evening of lucha libre. The lights go down, the crowd begins to roar and masked wrestlers make their entrance to a soundtrack of cheers, whistles and good-natured insults from the stands. Outside the arena, the […]
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Few things capture the character of Mexico quite like its street food. Walk through a market or neighbourhood in Mexico City and you’ll quickly encounter the sights, sounds and smells that make the country’s food culture so distinctive: tortillas cooking on a hot comal, corn roasting over charcoal, fresh salsa being prepared and vendors assembling […]
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