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Gabriel, Director of Strategy and Business Development, ANZ and LatAm, shares his top tips for a trip to his home town, Mexico City.<\/em><\/p>\n

Mexico City<\/a>\u00a0is full of culture, energy and everything your senses could possibly ask. Here are my must visit spots.<\/p>\n

Strolling through Z\u00f3calo<\/h2>\n

You have to go to Z\u00f3calo. You just have to. This is the city\u2019s main plaza, located in the historic downtown. It\u2019s also close to the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, the Plaza of the Three Cultures. You have a beautiful cathedral and an archaeological site all in the same place. You\u2019ll see Aztec, Spanish and the blended cultures all together. It\u2019s very much about walking around and visiting. Sometimes there will be festivals or events in the plaza and a fantastic restaurant nearby is Azul Historico. It serves Mexican cuisine, but not as you know it!<\/p>\n

Exploring Colonia Roma\u00a0and Colonia Condesa<\/h2>\n

These suburbs have transformed over the years from a traditional residential area into a cool bohemian spot full of little restaurants and bars. If hipsters are not your thing, then think it twice as you\u2019ll find your fair share around here. Seafood lovers should definitely go to Contra Mar for traditional Mexican seafood dishes such as ceviche, tostadas y tacos de pescado.<\/p>\n

Eat at the markets of Centro de Coyoacan<\/h2>\n

This is like stepping into a beautiful Colonial town in the middle of Mexico City. The architecture is fascinating and worth a wander. Make sure you\u2019re hungry \u2013 the markets here are a great spot to try traditional Mexican food. The fresh, handmade tortillas . A market is a good spot to try traditional food.\u00a0\u00a0For a fancy meal, try Los Danzantes. \u00a0If you’re interested in art, the nearby Frida Kahlo Museum is definitely worthwhile.
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Visit Museo de Antropolog\u00eda<\/h2>\n

This is one of my favourite museums all over the world. If you want to learn about the history of Mexico from the very beginning, to see how all the different Indigenous cultures evolved, from the Aztecs to Mayans, it\u2019s a must. The museum is suitable for kids and adults \u2013 it\u2019s not catering especially for children but older kids will still get a lot out of it.<\/p>\n

Try a taco al pastor<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll find this street food all over Mexico, not just in Mexico City. And it\u2019s not something to miss. You can identify them by the kebab-style set up \u2013 essentially meat is sliced from the spit into a tortilla. The taquero is the person slicing the meat straight onto the taco. There are plenty of places to try tacos but\u00a0but to keep your belly safe avoid street stands. El Califa if you are in La Condesa is a great option.<\/p>\n

Visit the Teotihuacan Pyramids<\/h2>\n

This must-visit spot is about an hour and a half drive from Mexico City and is a fascinating archaeological site that dates back to 300 BC. It\u2019s a great spot to gain incredible insight into the Aztec culture, so give yourself a half or full day. Make sure you have enough time to go all the way up to the Piramide del Sol, the Sun Pyramid. It is the third largest pyramid in the world.
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Go for a ride in Xochimilco<\/h2>\n

This suburb is home to a canal river system where you jump on a Trajinera \u2013 colourful flat boats filled with flowers with tables. You go here with friends; you sit, eat and drink as you\u2019re polled through the canals. You don\u2019t do the rowing, it\u2019s similar to a ride on a gondola in Venice.<\/p>\n

Take the kids to Papalote Museum<\/h2>\n

This is a museum for kids. It has a technological, interactive theme. There\u2019s a few Mexican-themed exhibitions but a lot of the displays are science based projects. Guaranteed fun for a few hours with the little ones.<\/p>\n

Listen to Mariachi<\/h2>\n

What is a visit to Mexico without hearing a Mariachi band? Plaza Garibaldi is a good spot to sit at a bar, drink tequila and listen to this traditional folk music.<\/p>\n

Try Tequila and Mezcal<\/h2>\n

Mexico\u2019s national drink is served in every bar around town. But extend your horizons and try mezcal as well. La Condesa, La Roma and Polanco are all home to plenty of cool restaurants and bars. Puebla 109 and Artemisa in Colonia Roma and Jules Basement in Polanco are a few of my favourites.
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Forget the stereotype<\/h2>\n

Mexico is known for not being a safe place but as long as you\u2019re sensible and don\u2019t flaunt wealth, you\u2019ll be fine. Mexico City is a big city, the same as other big cities so just be aware.<\/p>\n

Getting around<\/h2>\n

Take taxis. They\u2019re cheap. For someone that is backpacking, or on a tight budget, you can take public transport. But the taxis are cheap. Make sure you take one from a Taxi Rank. They should have meters. Sometimes they won\u2019t have a meter but they\u2019ll have established rates you agree on beforehand. Uber works very well in Mexico City too!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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