MEXICO CITY
Accommodation
In Mexico City is a huge amount of hotels, hostels, guest houses, hostels. The main problem to choose one among so many different lives in the area where you want to live in Mexico City for an extension is incredibly enough. In most areas it is not appropriate for someone who recently installed comes to town unless you have someone you know who guide them in their installation, if so, the zones be reduced basdicamente rated field where few travelers usually arrives themselves.In the historical center, probably the most recommended if you plan to be for a short time, because although it is somewhat noisy and has some aprtes a little dangerous (and discuss these limits in another section) is generally an area with a large number security and where you can walk, even at night in streets alguans as can be done in many other cities worldwide. But above all, my recommendation is because in the Centro Historico table was a large amount of services and Mexican cultural elements that are quite interesting to know by the traveler.Museums, murals, galleries, bars, plazas, ruins, etc. Prices vary from about 120 pesos (100 USD) to several thousand dollars per uan night.Usually there is a wide variety of small hotels often walk by the 200 - 300 USD per day, but there are options to share and thus lowering prices.One can also stay in a cheap and eating out to the street for a few dollars a day, there are also small bars called cantinas where you can drink beer for a dollar and sometimes meet interesting people, although most of the cases the traveler will be addressed by "linkers" of foreign (os), but the area is safe in general.
Another area that is frequently used by travelers, though these tend to be more like "tourists" is Coyoacan, located south of the city, about 10 kilometers from downtown and can be reached by subway and walk a bit or taking local transport. Coyoacan is a upper middle class area where he lives in a comfortable but expensive. The houses and parks of the place is pleasant, without emabargo people tend to be rather heavy as they have the stupid idea to live there think that automatically makes sophisticated or educated beings, something completely false. So if someone wants to stay in this place will have to be considerate usually a minimum price of USD 300 onwards for a room in a house that surely will be architecturally pleasing.
There is an area similar to the previous and not clearly defined because it includes more than a colony but as the area could be located Countess Rome, where he installed many of the foreigners who reside in Mexico for some time, for work or study or pleasure, is a colony like coyoacan well designed, with a story and all services. The only two downsides that I see is, first the price is the same as in Coyoacan or even slightly higher in the case of the Colonia Condesa. Second, people tend to live often has a tendency to snobbismo or conservatism, not all of course, but this is quite often abut ...
There are many other places where you can install one to live in the city, but their access or lack of promotion are normally outside the reach of the tourist and traveler, but later we will discuss more about these other options.
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Interesting places to get a drink in Mexico City
Of course there are, I suppose, thousands of places in a city like this but Voya be giving my suggestions in mind their peculiarities, accessibility and safety, and well, as the main criteria will be your originals and either show their ability to handle particular aspects of Mexican culture.
Plaza Garibaldi . This is within the Centro Historico, is a place where people rtadicionalmente will listen to mariachis, Mexican musicians known. Is a median square where several groups of musicians, in addition to mariachis, there jarochos and northerners, are playing according to the customer asks for the music. Around the square there are shops that sell alcoholic beverages and food, also a pair of records. " Prices are higher than the street and the days are recommended for Friday and Saturday especialemnte so there are more people. It is interesting for the traveler who uqiere observe some behavior patterns of Mexican society, especially aquelals that occur in public places at night. Personally I think it is good to visit at least once in a while, drink a beer and walk around.However, they must take several precautions, is a high risk at night, ie when more interesting. While there are police surveillance, the police in Mexico as we know are extremely corrupt, so you should not rely on much of its presensia visitor, while being alert because of this. Usually assaults and robberies frequently. There are many people trying to link to foreigners by sex, money or life expectancy, there are indeed people who are dedicated almost in a "professional" to this practice, so caution, though of course, that deprendera of what you're looking for really! , No?.Precautions also power struggles, it is not advisable to consume those who may be RISG usually sold as some with signs of decomposition.
On the other side to reach the site is necessary to walk straight on the bench of Lazaro Cardenas Avenue, or Central Axis, you can go a walk from the central post office building to the square, but be careful especially a pair of blocks before the square it is a marginalized area with many people in the streets, so we should not bring valuable things economically. On the return we must strengthen the caution and I would not recommend being in the square beyond the 11 or 12 at night ..
Cantina Level . At the corner of Plaza de la Constitucion, on one side of the archaeological site of Templo Mayor. Has the reputation of being the first bar in Mexico City, and the first to "flavor" I'd say. It is worth visiting for the evocation of a piece of the history of the city, but the service is very bad, they always want more cash for servers and what is not the cheapest, so if it is dirty and smelly.
Kloster Cantina . It is located in the Republic of Cuba Street, two blocks from the zocalo or tress, right where it divides the safe travel of the Historical Center and the area begins to be dangerous, but you can still go smoothly, especially in the evening . This place is the back of the Representatives of the Federal Assembly, which is something like the chamber of deputies of the City and is a small site, smelly .. unless the level! but that has two charms that make me suggest, first beer is the cheapest in the city 1 USD each, and second there is often, especially on Fridays, a curious hybrid environment, it may sometimes be people of the press or While some artists, also a transvestite ball quickly, and this has helped to make this an extremely common among people looking for more "alternative", so maybe worth a shop around there to meet him.Eye, the bathrooms are terrible.
While the Kloster has been known for a long time, years, in recent months has cut its relatively sensitive customers, it is not yet clear the reason but I personalemnte plots is due largely to the changing profile of who visits the area of Downtown. Up to some months, maybe a year, most young people commonly "antre" on weekends and usually live in the southern parts of the city, areas with more economic resources, be considerate of the center as a danger zone dirty and was almost forgotten for many, was an area of "nacos (and expand on this curious term used in Mexican society), but was the historic area par excellence, not only of the capital, if not the country probably integer. This has been transformed over the past governments of "left" that has allowed large capitalist monopolies such as Carlos Slim buying large properties in this area and other clubs and bars have installed fine, and so people with more resources is beginning to have the control center, displacing the former inhabitants to other sites. Because of this phenomenon, as the Kloster canteens are suffering a lack of "understanding" from the new visitors as its main attraction was, besides the price, slovenly folk and visitors customary. Now, the new guys "chic" see it as a filthy and noisy.
Just around the site above, on the streets of Chile and from the corner of Cuba and the street address Donceles, there are at least 2 more with cheap beer places where many young people gather, can be found aunqe remains of the drunks who usually visited these bars, but have begun to migrate to other places and people "milling" of the city begins to gain posiscion. It is an option for a U.S. $ 1 beer and usually close, unlike the oft Kloster which closes at 8:30 to 9:00 pm, about one or two o'clock, but often disturbing the application tips ..
Market places EN LA CIUDAD DE MEXICO
Well, at this time prevented from starting this section I have little idea of how complicated it can become the subject espercialemente in the case of tiaguis, I think need a large space. We'll see.
First "tiaguis" in Mexico refers to a kind of market that tends to be a natural menara according to the general cultural conditions of a certain area ..
Flea market and "La Lagunilla"
This site is very close to the city center (metro station Lagunilla) contains two formal markets and flea, the flea market is usually well known for its abundance of frequently used items related to art, literature, collecting, etc. At that site is usually a lot of people on a regular basis and yet be widely known, vendors are already well prepared their pricing scheme is difficult to find real bargains, though still possible. We must have some precaution with robberies in the areas surrounding it since it's a very popular area is not rare to fall prey to any assault, especially at the exit of flea.
Tianguis "San Felipe de Jesus" . While no formal market also with the same name, which corrsponde to the colony where the importance lies in the tiaguis is installed early Sunday, around 8-9 am and 5-6 until pm depending on the type of merchandise you are searching. It is possible, according to certain criteria that could be the biggest or at least be among the largest in the continent, a few years ago appeared a notice in the newspaper La Jornada which was called the biggest in Latin America.Its extension is uncertain because of its changing nature, but you can walk many streets without being run out of jobs. It is impossible to review all in one day, and somehow there is any order with respect to goods, ie, there are certain streets that specialize in certain things and others that have more variety. There is a very broad range of products and items that are sold and there are good deals to find inconceivable Possibly, because the sellers manage lots of different goods, there is little chance that you can know the value of each of the objects offer ..
Around the City, appealing and easy places to visit
Teotihuacan
There are a lot of places around the City to visit, whether you want to know where the middle-class tend to spend their holidays or weekends, and on the other hand, places of great interest to those who want to dig inside deep in Mexican culture, is just a matter of having a little patience to locate the sites and spend a few days .. or more if you can! .. to have a very good idea, better than having many people in this area, historical and natural sites around the City of Mexico. From now on, no order of importance if I agreed as I go several places, and remember that my criterion for identifying its importance is historical, archaeological, artistic, gastronomic, naturalist, ecological or cultural in general, sorry, I do not normally much fixed in place to "party", but that's for sure find it in any other web ...
Teotihuacan archaeological site important, the first spectacular features accessed by the visitor if you come by plane to Mexico and Mexico City.It is located about 50 km from this town and one and a half and two hours away and then doing it for Metro bus line, much faster s is by car. The cost in the economic version (metro-bus) is about 30 pesos and so forth back, 2 pesos for Metro and other bus line. There are also many "tours" that are advertised in hostels or hotels in the city but I have heard and known about specific people is very often the poor service offered by these, surely there must be some good agencies, but have not known In short, I recommend made by Metro and bus, is quite sure if it comes and goes with good hours (between 9 am and 4 pm, preferably) The general instruction that works for me is: get by Metro to the station of Metro North Central is in the yellow line that runs from station to station Pantitlan Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, and in the North Central station, exit one side of the station is buses, as is a line that runs at ground level is total look from before leaving the terminal side is that there is no confusion whatsoever. arriving in front of the station and entering the front door, she must go to the left and up practimaente the end of the counter, there, one or two counters before the last will read the names of some small lines, one says "Teotihuacan", and immediately asked a lady also determining tickets indicate the cost should be around 30 pesos simple. Buses leave approximately every 20 minutes, right there indicate the site of addressing, which is right around where you buy the ticket. Always ask more than once staff if ql bus leaving Archaeological Zone in the entrance door (on the pavement) because there are other buses .. normally do not go there .. they "pass" for teotihuacan and if you take one of them there will be enough and peude qu ecaminar result in the loss of the road for those who do not know, so make sure worth a stop within the zone archaeological, and before going down to ask where exactly .. per exactly! .. would take the back, as well as several bus pass can go to the city but can get other esatciones ra subway or even not arrive at any station, you have to ask to be very clear, remember that a common feature Mexicans is the lack of accuracy for many things, the information is one of them. The journey takes one hour more or ess, when they arrive they find the entrance, the staff there give you a ticket archaeological site that should cost around 35-40 pesos, about $ 4, no discount for students if they have the international credential , and that sometimes is not even the respect for the discount, otherwise, Sunday museums and archeological sites are free, yes, but for Mexicans, so you pay anyway, but sometimes tend to be flexible and can be accessed while being abroad without paying, but not in Teotihuacan and not often. There are guides who rent their service in, I recommend reading a bit better before, learn and make the trip yourself. Carry a bottle of water and something to cover the head as the sun can be very loud ...
Tepotzotlan
"Only 40 kilometers from the city of Mexico, Queretaro highway, is located Tepotzotlán population despite its small size is recognized worldwide and is a legitimate pride for mexiquenses.Tepotzotlán houses one of the most important works of art the colonial period: the former convent of the Jesuit novices, with its beautiful church dedicated to San Francisco Javier. In this space, now a National Museum of Viceroyalty, presents art masterpieces of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth . The Jesuit novitiate, founded in 1586, was declared a national monument in 1933 and shortly afterwards left in the care of the National Institute of Anthropology and Historia.La facade of the temple, white quarry, has been called "the shining jewel in the crown churrigueresco Mexican art, and is characterized by the ornate carvings with religious and artísticos.En inside the former convent are countless paintings, wood carvings, ivory, lacquer, metalwork, ceramics, religious ornaments, weapons and armor of the time colonial.Además the church of San Francisco Javier, the convent has several chapels and cloisters, or patios, and gardens that transport us to the past, the atmosphere of the viceroyalty, and at the same time we call the gathering ... "From:www.mexicodesconocido.com
Acolman
"One of the most striking of the state for its size and architectural design. It was built by the Augustinian friars between 1539 and 1560 in the style of strength so characteristic of the sixteenth century. Its facade, at the bottom of a large square courtyard, consists Cover the temple topped by a steeple, an open chapel attached, and the goal of the convent. The cover is one of the most admirable of Plateresque architecture of the period, by the beauty of both his columns and decorative details the frieze and the arch of the door as the sculptures that crown the frieze and two angels flanking musicians, and the window of the choir. The church's interior surprised by the high walls, the remains of ship some well-crafted baroque altarpieces and warn the presbytery interesting examples of murals with images of Augustinian saints, priests and popes. The Convent has two cloisters, one small, simple architecture, and the main or large cloister, which exhibits beautiful architecture Plateresque and topped with carved columns at the bottom of stone spheres. In the spaces between the arches of the cloister can be seen under a series of stone carvings with scenes from the Passion of Christ and the monograms of Jesus and the Virgin. The walls of the upper cloister remain excellent examples of mural paintings depicting scenes reminiscent of the Passion and death of Christ. At this level you access the open chapel, in which the main wall there is a painting with the image of St. Catherine of Alexandria. "Taken from:www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx
Note: The convent is abrierto from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The site is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Mexico City and can be reached by taking the bus to be at Teotihuacan ...
Malinalco
"Malinalco is located south of the State of Mexico at 70 km. From the city of Toluca and just two and a half hour commute from Mexico City. Enjoys year round warm climate is mild and humid attracted more residents of Mexico City that have established their homes this weekend lugar.La Malinalco story is very old and dates back to prehispanic times to have been populated by cultures Teotihuacan, Toltec and Aztec matlazintla. In the latter two cultures, still remains a very important archaeological site, located at the top of Cerro del Idols west of town. In this place came the knights eagle esoteric rites, his initiation as Aztec warriors. In this archaeological site can locate several buildings, the most outstanding, the "House of the Eagles and the Tigers", a pyramid - temple carved directly on the stone from the mountainside. The space around the door of which is represented the mouth of a serpent, symbolizing for pre-Hispanic warriors Mictlan doors or underworld, where after logging in and making a series of ceremonies and ritual magic, returning to the world of living men turned into the legendary Eagles hosts the Cerro mexicas.Debajo rests idols Malinalco village, it was the first to be colonized by the Spanish arrival in Mexico in the fifteenth century. Evidence of this is the chapel of Santa Monica and the Temple of the Divine Savior, highlighting the latter by the beautiful performance of the annexed convent, the Convent of the Transfiguration, the same that has a beautiful central courtyard flanked by arches, following the traditional pattern of this type of construction in New Spain, but with all interior walls and ceilings covered with beautiful fresco murals baroque motif representing the most important plant species indigenous to the region, which is one of the first signs of cultural mixing Mexican art. Also at the entrance of this magnificent complex there is a garden with species native to the area and a beautiful stone walls, which time has given a dark patina that enhances the place ... "
From: www.ciudadmexico.com.mx / cercanias / malinalco.htm
Tepoztlan
Here is some information found on the net on loq ue can see here very close to the City, "the archaeological site of TEPOZTECO. An ancient pre-Columbian temple, dedicated to the god 'Ometochtli Tepuztécatl'. It is at the top of the hill the same name and from here you can see much of the landscape tepozteco. It is said that here was the idol Ometochtli, fragments can be seen in the Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art "Carlos Pellicer Camara." THE EX-CONVENT OF THE NATIVITY . This old building dating from the sixteenth century, was built under the orders of Dominican friars who came to Tepoztlan to evangelize. In addition it has been declared 'World Heritage', is also home to the 'Museum and Historic Documentation Center of Tepoztlan' . The former convent is part of the Parish of the Nativity in the center of Tepoztlán.LA CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY. old building dating from the XVI century, is located next to Ex-convent and together they form an important building that stands in Tepoztlan. The main religious festival of this church was held on September 8, together with the celebrations of the Challenge to Tepozteco. The parish also has a large atrium in which there are 4 'chapels' in each corner and a atrial cross whose arms terminate in a fleur de lis, characteristic emblem of the Order of Friars of prehispanic art Dominicos.MUSEO "Carlos Pellicer". This small but interesting museum came about thanks to well-known poet and anthropologist Tabasco of the same name, who lived Tepoztlan, being and decided to donate his collection of antiquities to be guarded "to arrive DFDesde bus from Mexico City, take the bus (Pullman de Morelos or Christopher Columbus) in the South Terminal (Station Tasqueña the Metro Public Transport System) the trip takes 1 hour and 10 minutes, although it can take a bus from Red Star line, but we must descend into the toll booth of Tepoztlan, to board a taxi or walk Tepoztlán.Desde to downtown Cuernavaca Morelos, deals with the truck line carrier "Ometochtli" Market "Adolfo López Mateos", located about 5 blocks from the Zocalo and the Government Palace. Travel time is 45 minutes.
From: www.tepoz.com.mx
Oxtotipac
San Nicolas Oxtoticpac: "A sum of surprises await those who visit this unique piece of architecture built by the Friars Minor. The most outstanding is its faculty, as opposed to other imposed by its height, this is distinguished by its tiny size, making it very cozy. How do you justify the small size of the faculty?. "dwarf monks or builders?," Franciscan poverty?, "shortage of materials or labor?," Hispanic proportions of the platform where built?, "short to ground in a cavernous basement? .. Either way, this site was not a permanent home for the beggars, only came to visit for liturgical celebrations and a minimum space was enough to rest or sleep in case necesario.El Oxtotipac term meaning 'on the hole. "Oztotl is derived from' cave 'and ICPAC' up." Formerly, the site was important for its volcanic rock mines. Nicolás de Bari, patron saint of the temple, as well to be advocate for children, the apothecaries, sailors and marriageable girls among others, he was also of the miners, while the Germans named the nickel with the name derived from nickel and Nickolaus, ie Nicholas. "
From: http://www.mexicodesconocido.com
Xochicalco
Xochicalco, Morelos: Xochicalco archaeological zone is located southwest of the state of Morelos, 38 kilometers from the city of Cuernavaca. Take the Highway 95 Mexico-Acapulco until you reach the exit to Alpuyeca, before finding the gap The Rodeo will find the state road that will take Xochicalco.quiere say "In the place of the house of flowers", is located on a series of low-lying hills, the main ones are La Bodega, La Malinche and Xochicalco, the latter , was leveled to build the most important buildings, the slopes had to be modified to allow the construction of houses and forming a series of terraces that prevented free access to the site. " From: www.cnca.gob.mx / CNCA / inah / zonarq / xochica.html
Alchichica
Alchichica: "In this area there is a large basin formed by the runoff of the Malinche volcano. In turn, here is a large body of water that resembles a lake. Its depth is not large and varies with the time because the bottom of limestone, often absorbs water. The surrounding landscape consists of rocks and vegetation of semi-desert climate, which gives the place a strange appearance. About 10 km to the south, by the people of Chichicuautla You can see two other small ponds: The Beautiful and Quechulac, both are known as Alapascos, or lakes formed from a volcanic cone. The lava containing many thousands or millions of years reached a level of underground water and exploded, forming a great crater flooded. Some ajalapascos not have a bottom and the water may contain high concentrations of salts and minerales.Se located 109 km northeast of the city of Puebla, on Federal Highway No. 150 D. quota Left shift on highway No. 140. Perote. "
Original note: www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx
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