{"id":490,"date":"2018-09-20T13:01:54","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T13:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=490"},"modified":"2020-04-11T19:21:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T19:21:22","slug":"mexico-city-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"SIX REASONS YOU&#8217;LL LOVE MEXICO CITY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-498 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0062-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0062.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0062.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0062.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0062.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Mexico City is a destination that&#8217;s love at first sight. You won\u2019t need to look for things to do here with the endless museums, art galleries, trendy bars, delicious food and <\/span><span class=\"s2\">ancient Aztec ruins all throughout the city.<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0As the largest Spanish speaking city in the world, Mexico City can be daunting for even the most experienced traveler, but once you find your way <\/span><span class=\"s2\">&#8211;<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">you\u2019ll never want to stop exploring the heartbeat of Mexico\u2019s Capital.<\/span><\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Mexico City has become more popular in recent years, and it seems as if<span class=\"s4\"> everyone is in on all the cultural experiences this city has to offer its guests.\u00a0<\/span>I bet you didn\u2019t know that <strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Mexico City ranks as the city with the second-highest number of museums in the world<\/span><\/strong> (right after Paris)! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Or, if you\u2019re a foodie<\/span><span class=\"s2\">,<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> Mexico City has over 40,000 restaurants from\u00a0 Michelin star restaurants to <\/span><span class=\"s3\">taquerias! Your hardest part isn\u2019t finding food, it\u2019s deciding what to eat!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> For a weekend getaway to Mexico City here are the experiences you won&#8217;t want to miss!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#1_Fly_in_a_Hot_Air_Balloon_over_the_Teotihuacan_Pyramids\" >1. Fly in a Hot Air Balloon over the Teotihuacan Pyramids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#2_Explore_Mexico_Citys_Museums\" >2. Explore Mexico City\u2019s Museums<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#National_Museum_of_Anthropology\" >National Museum of Anthropology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#Museo_Frida_Kahlo\" >Museo Frida Kahlo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#3_Discover_the_Best_Churros_in_Mexico_City\" >3. Discover the Best Churros in Mexico City\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#Churreria_El_Moro\" >Churrer\u00eda El Moro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#4_Visit_Mexico_Citys_Iconic_Landmarks\" >4. Visit Mexico City&#8217;s Iconic Landmarks\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#Palacio_de_Bellas_Artes\" >Palacio de Bellas Artes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#The_Zolaco\" >The Zolaco<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#5_Eat_at_a_Local_Taqueria\" >5. Eat at a Local Taqueria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#El_Tizoncito\" >El Tizoncito<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#Contramar\" >Contramar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#6_Splurge_on_a_Luxury_Hotel_in_the_Heart_of_the_City\" >6. Splurge on a Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#Safety_in_Mexico_City\" >Safety in Mexico City<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/mexico-city-guide\/#Transportation_Safety_in_Mexico_City\" >Transportation Safety in Mexico City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fly_in_a_Hot_Air_Balloon_over_the_Teotihuacan_Pyramids\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">1. Fly in a Hot Air Balloon over the Teotihuacan Pyramids<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">See the historic Teotihuacan Pyramids from the best view you could imagine- from the sky! Don&#8217;t pass up on this unique experience. Hot air balloons are so<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> relaxing, and I love seeing the world from a new perspective.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">I highly recommend choosing <a href=\"http:\/\/flyingpictures.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flying Pictures Mexico<\/a> for your hot air ballon adventure. Flight time in your balloon is around an hour. <strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">You&#8217;ll be picked up on your way to the pyramids early in the morning (pickup is usually around 5AM) to ensure that you\u2019re up in the air for sunrise.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The pyramids are around a 50-minute drive outside of Mexico City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1041.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hot Air Balloons Over the Pyramids at Teotihuacan\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1041.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1041.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1041.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1041.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1041.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-499 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0025.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hot Air Balloons in Mexico City\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0025.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0025.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0025.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0025.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-500 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0029.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mexico City Hot Air Balloons\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0029.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0029.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0029.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0029.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Teotihuacan Pyramids (aka the City of the Gods) date back to 100 BC. It&#8217;s comprised of three main ruins: the Moon Pyramid, Sun Pyramid and Temple of Quetzalcoatl. The Sun Temple alone is the third largest pyramid in the world!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: If you still want to maximize your day in Mexico City, I would opt out of the breakfast option that&#8217;s usually included in your hot air balloon tour and arrange for earlier transportation back home. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Tour Company | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/flyingpictures.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Flying Pictures Mexico<\/span> <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Cost Per Person | $145 USD<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Explore_Mexico_Citys_Museums\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>2. Explore Mexico City\u2019s Museums<\/strong> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_502\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-502\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-502 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image-1.jpeg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Entrance to the Museo Nacional de Antropologia\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image-1.jpeg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image-1.jpeg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image-1.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-502\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Outside the Museo Nacional de Antropologia<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">With hundreds of museums, there\u2019s no way you could see all of them in just a weekend trip!\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>For your first visit I recommend the <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #339966; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Museo Nacional de Antropologia and the <\/span><span class=\"s1\">Museo Frida Kahlo.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Museum_of_Anthropology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">National Museum of Anthropology<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">The design of the <a href=\"http:\/\/mna.inah.gob.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museo Nacional de Antropologia<\/a> (National Museum of Anthropology) museum is truly spectacular. The center fountain in the courtyard <\/span><span class=\"s2\">has a giant \u201cumbrella\u201d like waterfall which is supported by a single pillar that seems to defy gravity.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_504\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-504\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-504 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0185.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Museo Nacional de Antropologia\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0185.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0185.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0185.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0185.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Museo Nacional de Antropologia Center Courtyard<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-505 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0209.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aztec Sunstone Mexico City\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0209.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0209.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0209.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0209.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The most popular piece in this museum is the Aztec Sunstone<\/span>.<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It&#8217;s become the modern-day emblem of Mexican culture.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: If you are on a time crunch and have only one day to visit the National Museum of Anthropology, skip the 2 first halls and jump directly in to the Teotihuacan hall. The Teotihucan hall is where you&#8217;ll find the Aztec Sunstone. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Admission \u00a0| $3.50 USD<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hours | Tuesday &#8211; Sunday 9AM to 7PM. Closed on Mondays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museo_Frida_Kahlo\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Museo Frida Kahlo<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museofridakahlo.org.mx\/es\/el-museo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museo Frida Kahlo<\/a> has become a must see in Mexico City attracting visitors from around the world who want to try and understand a little more about the fascinating life of the artist Frida Kahlo.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1332\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1332 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1043.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1043.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1043.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1043.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1043.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1043.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Blue Wall at the Frida Karlo Museum makes for the perfect backdrop!\u00a0<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>museum is also known as &#8220;Casa Azul&#8221;, or the blue house, named after the color of the walls<\/strong><\/span>. This building was the birthplace of the artist and the home in which Frida grew up. She lived here with her husband, and fellow Mexican artist, Diego Rivera for several years, and eventually died in one of the upper rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Popover Tip: Lines for this museum are <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\">notoriously<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0long! Be sure to buy<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0your tickets in advance <a href=\"http:\/\/www.museofridakahlo.org.mx\/es\/el-museo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a> to avoid waiting a long queue.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Entry Fee<b> | <\/b>$10.50 USD<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hours | Tuesday-Sunday 1000-1800<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Discover_the_Best_Churros_in_Mexico_City\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>3.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> Discover the Best Churros in Mexico City\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-508 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0087-1440x973.jpg?resize=1291%2C872\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0087.jpg?resize=1440%2C973&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0087.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0087.jpg?resize=800%2C540&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0087.jpg?w=1695&amp;ssl=1 1695w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Churreria_El_Moro\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">Ch<\/span><span class=\"s1\">urrer\u00eda El Moro<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">Welcome to the Cafe du Monde of Mexico City. <\/span> <span class=\"s1\">What beignets are to the Big Easy<\/span><span class=\"s3\">,<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> churros are to Mexico City! Stop <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">in the oldest churrer\u00eda in the city, <a href=\"http:\/\/elmoro.mx\/\">Churrer\u00eda El Moro<\/a>, and watch the cooks dip, fry, roll, and sugar coat these mouthwatering churros.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Your order of churros (just 20 pesos) comes with a cup of hot chocolate for dipping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0077.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Churrer\u00eda El Moro Mexico City\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0077.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0077.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0077.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0077.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-527\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-527 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0080-1.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Churrer\u00eda El Moro\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0080-1.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0080-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0080-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/IMG_0080-1.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a moment to appreciate the tiled walls around the restaurant decorated beautiful blue graphics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Bite into a hot churro and sip on a cafe con leche, or one of <a href=\"http:\/\/elmoro.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Churrer\u00eda El Moro\u2019s<\/a> famous hot chocolate<\/span><span class=\"s3\">s and watch the world go by you. These churros are made fresh when you order them, and they&#8217;re open 24 hours a<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hours <b>| <\/b>Open 24 hours\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Visit_Mexico_Citys_Iconic_Landmarks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">4. Visit Mexico City&#8217;s Iconic Landmarks\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Palacio_de_Bellas_Artes\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Palacio de Bellas Artes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-496\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-496 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image.jpeg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Palacio de Bellas Artes\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image.jpeg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image.jpeg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/image.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Beautiful Palacio de Bellas Artes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">As a UNESCO heritage site<\/span><span class=\"s2\">,<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is possibly one of the most beautiful buildings in Mexico City. You\u2019ll immediately notice the beautiful yellow domes at the top of the building. To enter, you\u2019ll need a ticket to the museum, and you can only visit the theatre if you\u2019re watching a performance. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The building is used as a concert hall for operas, ballet and symphony performances. You can find art exhibits on the inside including paintings created from Diego Riveria. <\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: For a really spectacular view, go across the street to the Sears building and take the elevator up to the outdoor cafe terrace.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Zolaco\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Zolaco<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1329 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1049.jpg?resize=1291%2C1674&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Zolaco Mexico City\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1049.jpg?resize=1440%2C1867&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1049.jpg?resize=300%2C389&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1049.jpg?resize=1185%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1185w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1049.jpg?resize=800%2C1037&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1049.jpg?w=1580&amp;ssl=1 1580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">The Zolaco, or the Plaza de la Constitution, is one of the world\u2019s largest city squares. You can\u2019t miss it once you<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> see the massive Mexic<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s2\">an flag waving at you in the center of the square. It&#8217;s bordered<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>by the Palacio National (the Presidential P<\/span><span class=\"s1\">alace), the baroque Cathedral Metropolitana, and government offices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: Be aware of your surroundings when you visit the Zolaco. The Zolaco is a place of celebration and festivals, but often can be the site for contests and protests. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eat_at_a_Local_Taqueria\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">5. Eat at a Local Taqueria<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In Mexico City, you can trip and fall and truly stumble on the best taco of your life. Trust me when I say that you really haven\u2019t really eaten tacos until you\u2019ve been to Mexico City.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Tizoncito\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">El Tizoncito<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1334\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1334\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1334 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1045.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"El Tizoncito Mexico City\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1045.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1045.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1045.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1045.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1045.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1334\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have You Ever a Seen a Prettier Guacamole?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g150800-d811315-Reviews-El_Tizoncito-Mexico_City_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">El Tizoncito<\/a> continues to hold their crown for one of the best tacos al pastor (marinated pork flavored with various spices and pineapple). Tacos al Pastor have become a sta<\/span><span class=\"s2\">ple of Mexico City. Watch chefs skillfully shave meat and pineapple into tiny corn tortillas, then add your own onions, cilantro and salsas to complete this masterpiece of a taco that will truly blow your mind! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hours | Sunday- Saturday 12:00PM -3:30AM<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contramar\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">Contramar<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you\u2019re a lover of good seafood, look no further than the Pescado al Pastor tacos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.contramar.com.mx\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contramar<\/a> in the Condesa neighborhood. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.contramar.com.mx\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contramar<\/a> has a beach-like vibe with marine murals and white tablecloths with seafood focused dishes. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.contramar.com.mx\/english.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contramar<\/a> is one of the most popular places in Mexico city for both tourists and locals alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re an adventurous eater, I challenge you to try the pescado a la talla. One side of the butterflied snapper is covered in a red spice rub, while the other half is smothered in a green, parsley-heavy salsa. The grilled fish is served with tortillas on the side- allowing<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> you to the perfect opportunity to build your own fish taco from the freshest ingredients.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hours | Sunday through Thursday, 12 to 1830 and Friday and Saturday, 12 to 2000\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Splurge_on_a_Luxury_Hotel_in_the_Heart_of_the_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">6. Splurge on a Luxury Hotel in the Heart of the City<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/mexico\/\">Four Seasons Mexico City<\/a> has a perfect location near the Chapultepec park with walking distance to the <span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mna.inah.gob.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Museo Nacional de Antropologia.<\/a> As always, the Four Seasons has incredible hospitality and their Mexico City location has a tranquil courtyard that is truly stunning.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1337\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1337\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1337 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1047.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Four Seasons Mexico City\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1047.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1047.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1047.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1047.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/img_1047.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1337\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtyard at the Four Seasons Mexico City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Four Seasons Mexico City has one of the most acclaimed bars in the city, a charming secret garden and excellent on-site restaurants (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/mexico\/dining\/restaurants\/il_becco\/\">Il Becco<\/a> for dinner and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/mexico\/dining\/restaurants\/zanaya\/\">Zanaya<\/a> for breakfast), there&#8217;s no better hotel option for the perfect Mexico City weekend getaway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_in_Mexico_City\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Safety in Mexico City<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s my opinion <\/span><span class=\"s2\">that most people have the wrong impression about Mexico City. Usually the two words that come to mind when someone hears Mexico City are crime and pollution. I\u2019m not disagreeing that there are areas certainly to be avoided, but to shy away from a city all together because of an impression you have is limiting your opportunities for learning more about such a beautiful culture. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s3\">I\u2019d recommend you research thoroughly<\/span> <span class=\"s2\">what neighborhoods you want to visit and be mindful of your surroundings. Like most major cities, the areas with high crime and poverty and the areas typically visited by tourists do not have much overlap. <span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Always be mindful of your belongings to prevent any pick pocketing temptations.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transportation_Safety_in_Mexico_City\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Transportation Safety in Mexico City<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Transportation will be your biggest concern you need to be mindful of while visiting Mexico City.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Uber is going to be your best resource for an efficient and safe ride.<\/strong><\/span> Be mindful though not all of your drivers will speak English. I<\/span><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">t&#8217;s also a good idea to contact your hotel to see if they offer any pick-up, or drop-off services to\/from the airport. We used Uber all throughout our trip, and despite not speaking any Spanish we didn\u2019t run into any challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24pt;\">Final Thoughts on Mexico City<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s hard not to love a place with so much history and culture. However you choose to spend your time in Mexico <\/span><span class=\"s2\">City, I<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> promise it will be memorable. Don\u2019t bypass a chance to visit this under-the-radar hidden gem of a city!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Have you been to Mexico City, or has this post inspired you to go? 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