Guidebook for Ciudad de México
Food Scene
Best restaurant in Mexico City, french-mexican fusion. Reservations 2 months in advance.
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Máximo Bistrot
65 Bis Av. Álvaro ObregónBest restaurant in Mexico City, french-mexican fusion. Reservations 2 months in advance.
Best chilaquiles in town. (Fried tortilla chips dipped in sauce, topped with shredded chicken or beef, sour cream and cheese). Foodie must.
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Chilakiller's Loungería
107 Av. RevoluciónBest chilaquiles in town. (Fried tortilla chips dipped in sauce, topped with shredded chicken or beef, sour cream and cheese). Foodie must.
One of the best mexican food restaurants in Coyoacán. Try the Tlayuda and the Mole Negro con Pollo.
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Corazón de Maguey
9A Parque CentenarioOne of the best mexican food restaurants in Coyoacán. Try the Tlayuda and the Mole Negro con Pollo.
Foodie heaven. A wide variety of mexican dishes representative from every region of the country. Order a michelada to cool down your body after some sightseeing.
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Los Danzantes
12 Parque CentenarioFoodie heaven. A wide variety of mexican dishes representative from every region of the country. Order a michelada to cool down your body after some sightseeing.
El Mayor
15 República de ArgentinaAmazing food, great drinks and the best view of the Templo Mayor.
Small trendy mall with different restaurants, bars and handcraft shops. Head up to the terrace to enjoy a different view of the historical centre.
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DOWNTOWN MEXICO
30 Isabel La CatólicaSmall trendy mall with different restaurants, bars and handcraft shops. Head up to the terrace to enjoy a different view of the historical centre.
One of the best mexican fine dinning restaurants in Mexico City. Amazing decoration. Expensive but worth it.
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Azul Historico
30 Isabel La CatólicaOne of the best mexican fine dinning restaurants in Mexico City. Amazing decoration. Expensive but worth it.
Limosneros
3 Ignacio AllendeA well kept local secret of fine mexican food.
Very famous cafe/restaurant with colonial decoration. Try the enchiladas.
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Cafe De Tacuba
28 Calle de TacubaVery famous cafe/restaurant with colonial decoration. Try the enchiladas.
Tired of mexican food? Try this awesome steakhouse/italian food restaurant.
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Macelleria Roma
127 OrizabaTired of mexican food? Try this awesome steakhouse/italian food restaurant.
A personal favourite. Great environment, friendly and multicultural. French cuisine at affordable prices, very decent wine selection. Say Hi to Doug if you visit Franca, the owner is a friend of ours.
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Franca
59 Av. Álvaro ObregónA personal favourite. Great environment, friendly and multicultural. French cuisine at affordable prices, very decent wine selection. Say Hi to Doug if you visit Franca, the owner is a friend of ours.
If you want pozole (best mexican soup) this is the place to go. Small size is more than enough, try also the tacos de maciza. Be carefull with the spicy sauce.
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Los Tolucos
40 C. Juan E. Hernández y DavalosIf you want pozole (best mexican soup) this is the place to go. Small size is more than enough, try also the tacos de maciza. Be carefull with the spicy sauce.
Having some asian food cravings? This restaurant offers a wide variety of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes. The decoration and ambience are very particular. Hipster heaven.
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Mog Bistro
168 FronteraHaving some asian food cravings? This restaurant offers a wide variety of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and Thai dishes. The decoration and ambience are very particular. Hipster heaven.
Rokai
89 Río EbroJapanese fine dinning
Tacos al pastor are the most representative dish of Mexico City. This restaurant, the best in town for tacos al pastor.
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El Tizoncito Cholula
362 CampecheTacos al pastor are the most representative dish of Mexico City. This restaurant, the best in town for tacos al pastor.
Fancy, fancy, fancy. Very famous restaurant. Reservations have to be made with at least 1 month of anticipation.
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Pujol
133 TennysonFancy, fancy, fancy. Very famous restaurant. Reservations have to be made with at least 1 month of anticipation.
Just outside our building the best Oaxacan tacos in town. Order the "taco con cecina y queso". Closes at 6pm :(
Los Machetes de Oaxaca
119 Av. RevoluciónJust outside our building the best Oaxacan tacos in town. Order the "taco con cecina y queso". Closes at 6pm :(
This one is for real foodies. Best carnitas (barbecued pork) in the city. It is quite far from our place, but totally worth it.
La Negrita
950 Fray Servando T. de MierThis one is for real foodies. Best carnitas (barbecued pork) in the city. It is quite far from our place, but totally worth it.
Zacazonapan
749 Av. RevoluciónGorditas (Fatties) are just a delicious sin. This one is for the local food lovers.
Ojo de Agua
23C CitlaltépetlBreakfast and cold press juices!!! Also, very nice street.
Mexican seafood is splendid. We believe it is a good remedy for hangovers.
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Fishers Nápoles
197 Calle de DurangoMexican seafood is splendid. We believe it is a good remedy for hangovers.
Street food lovers, here we go! This torta de chilaquiles will give you all the energy you need for a full day of sightseeing. Mon-Fri from 8-12 am. When you see the queue you know you are there.
La fila de Las "TORTAS"
Street food lovers, here we go! This torta de chilaquiles will give you all the energy you need for a full day of sightseeing. Mon-Fri from 8-12 am. When you see the queue you know you are there.
Here you can try some of our tacos de guisados (chicken, beef or pork curry which we call salsa). This is a locals' favorite.
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Tacos Hola
135 AmsterdamHere you can try some of our tacos de guisados (chicken, beef or pork curry which we call salsa). This is a locals' favorite.
Next step on becomming a real chilango. Very spicy beef tacos to ease the most killer hangover. Of course you have to have a beer or michelada.
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El Villamelon
123 Eje 6 Sur TintoretoNext step on becomming a real chilango. Very spicy beef tacos to ease the most killer hangover. Of course you have to have a beer or michelada.
If you are more into street food than to gourmet restaurants, when you visit Coyoacán you ought to try this tostadas. Go to the Mercado de Coyoacán (Local Market) and follow the crowds
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Tostadas
No.49 Ignacio AllendeIf you are more into street food than to gourmet restaurants, when you visit Coyoacán you ought to try this tostadas. Go to the Mercado de Coyoacán (Local Market) and follow the crowds
Some of the best south eastern mexican food. If you haven't tried cochinita pibil you haven't been in Mexico
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Coox Hanal
83 Isabel La CatólicaSome of the best south eastern mexican food. If you haven't tried cochinita pibil you haven't been in Mexico
No need to go to Paris, this petit coffee shop will transport you there with its explendid pastries and coffee. Try the strawberry cheese cake!!!
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Fournier Rousseau
84 CórdobaNo need to go to Paris, this petit coffee shop will transport you there with its explendid pastries and coffee. Try the strawberry cheese cake!!!
A well kept secret. Real coffee lovers will appreciate this hidden gem. Inside the local market Lázaro Cárdenas, in one of oldest residential areas of the city.
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Café Passmar
s/n Adolfo PrietoA well kept secret. Real coffee lovers will appreciate this hidden gem. Inside the local market Lázaro Cárdenas, in one of oldest residential areas of the city.
Give yourself a boost before going explore the city. This coffee shop is around the corner and has great mexican coffee and delicious crepes.
Nikté café
121 Avenida RevoluciónGive yourself a boost before going explore the city. This coffee shop is around the corner and has great mexican coffee and delicious crepes.
Late night tacos!!! When the party ends this is where we go. Great pastor tacos, steak with cheese, and gringas (not american women, barbecued pork tacos with cheese and flour tortilla). Yummy
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El Vilsito
Avenida UniversidadLate night tacos!!! When the party ends this is where we go. Great pastor tacos, steak with cheese, and gringas (not american women, barbecued pork tacos with cheese and flour tortilla). Yummy
Templo Hare Krishna Mexico D.F.
45 Gobernador Tiburcio MontielFor our vegetarian guests.
The quintessential vegetarian restaurant. It has been open since 1963.
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Yug Vegetariano
3 VarsoviaThe quintessential vegetarian restaurant. It has been open since 1963.
Another option for the vegan folks. This one is located in the bustling neighbourhood Roma.
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Pan Comido
91 TonaláAnother option for the vegan folks. This one is located in the bustling neighbourhood Roma.
Centro Macrobiotico
76 CozumelA place for the ortodox vegans.
Cate de mi Corazon
295 Eje Vial 3 SurNew hip vegetarian restaurant
Having a craving for pizza? This is definitely the best one of our neighbourhood.
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Central de Pizzas
20 AstrónomosHaving a craving for pizza? This is definitely the best one of our neighbourhood.
Probably the best mexican breakfast in town. Don't forget to order a hot chocolate and a concha con nata.
Palma 23
23 Calle de la PalmaProbably the best mexican breakfast in town. Don't forget to order a hot chocolate and a concha con nata.
This is for the hardcore coffee lovers. If you happen to be around Coyoacan don't miss the oportunity to try some of our best coffee.
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Café Avellaneda
40-A HigueraThis is for the hardcore coffee lovers. If you happen to be around Coyoacan don't miss the oportunity to try some of our best coffee.
Centro Castellano
16 República de UruguaySpanish food fine dinning. Order the lechón.
Another one for our vegan friends. The architecture of this building is something serious.
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Forever
54 GuanajuatoAnother one for our vegan friends. The architecture of this building is something serious.
American food lovers cannot miss this BBQ. Decoration is quite cool.
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Porco Rosso
102 ZacatecasAmerican food lovers cannot miss this BBQ. Decoration is quite cool.
An amazing old house renewed to delight both eye and palate. You can choose between sea food, burgers, italian, mexican or smoothies.
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Purveyor 46
46 TabascoAn amazing old house renewed to delight both eye and palate. You can choose between sea food, burgers, italian, mexican or smoothies.
Yum yum, best carnitas in Escandon neighbourhood. With almost 50 years of experience, this city classic will exceed any expectations.
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Rincón Tarasco
131 ComercioYum yum, best carnitas in Escandon neighbourhood. With almost 50 years of experience, this city classic will exceed any expectations.
The most trendy mall around centro. Good food, good drinks, barber shops, art galleries, ice cream, etc.
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Barrio Alameda
9 Calle Dr MoraThe most trendy mall around centro. Good food, good drinks, barber shops, art galleries, ice cream, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
M.N. Roy
Best electronic music club in town.
Pizza Félix
64 Av. Álvaro ObregónGreat bar to grab a couple of drinks before going to a club.
Have some cold beers in a super friendly and local environment. We do not drink Corona, try Victoria, Indio, Pacífico or any other mexican beer.
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La Coyoacana
14 HigueraHave some cold beers in a super friendly and local environment. We do not drink Corona, try Victoria, Indio, Pacífico or any other mexican beer.
Hidden inside a jewelry mall in the most famous pedestrian street of the city. Great assortment of beers.
Hilaria
Hidden inside a jewelry mall in the most famous pedestrian street of the city. Great assortment of beers.
Mercado Roma
225 C. QuerétaroCool food and drink market. Hipsters will love.
If you like engaging into dance competitions and having the time of your life listening to high energy, italo and new beat music, this is the place you want to be.
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Patrick Miller
17 MeridaIf you like engaging into dance competitions and having the time of your life listening to high energy, italo and new beat music, this is the place you want to be.
Bailamoooos, when the rythm takes you over bailamooos. Salsa and merengue dance club. They also offer latin rythms lessons.
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Mama Rumba
230 C. QuerétaroBailamoooos, when the rythm takes you over bailamooos. Salsa and merengue dance club. They also offer latin rythms lessons.
For beer fans, the biggest assortment of beers you will see in a teeny tiny but great place.
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La Belga
96 C. QuerétaroFor beer fans, the biggest assortment of beers you will see in a teeny tiny but great place.
Mezcal, mezcal, mezcal in the middle of a beautiful neighbourhood
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La Clandestina
298 Av. Álvaro ObregónMezcal, mezcal, mezcal in the middle of a beautiful neighbourhood
MONO
64 Calle VersallesElectronic music club
The ultimate posh club. Get away from the hipsters to listen a good mix of top 10 pop and electro music. Expensive drinks Vegas style club, dress code is shirt for guys and tight dresses for girl
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Joy Room
843 Av. Ejército Nacional MexicanoThe ultimate posh club. Get away from the hipsters to listen a good mix of top 10 pop and electro music. Expensive drinks Vegas style club, dress code is shirt for guys and tight dresses for girl
The most representative pub of our neighbourhood. Eat and drink like a true escandonian does.
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The Gold Lion Canteen
103-A Av. José MartíThe most representative pub of our neighbourhood. Eat and drink like a true escandonian does.
Searching for some top notch cocktails? Gin Gin is the bar you want to be on a wednesday or thursday night.
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Gin Gin
87 Av OaxacaSearching for some top notch cocktails? Gin Gin is the bar you want to be on a wednesday or thursday night.
Bósforo
31 Luis MoyaOne of the best mezcalerías in the downtown area.
An awesome combinatio of icecream and booze. The name of this bar is a play on words referencing Star Wars. The Dark Side
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Helado Obscuro
158 C. LiverpoolAn awesome combinatio of icecream and booze. The name of this bar is a play on words referencing Star Wars. The Dark Side
One of the best clubs in Polanco. Part of the recently renovated Masaryk corridor.
Av. Pdte. Masaryk 407
407 Avenida Presidente MasarykOne of the best clubs in Polanco. Part of the recently renovated Masaryk corridor.
La No. 20
10 Andrés BelloTraditional mexican pub.
Balmori Roofbar
Roof terrace, great cocktails, cool people.
Grab a cold draft beer, order a choripan and chill in the backyard of this traditional Roma house.
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Traspatio
81 CórdobaGrab a cold draft beer, order a choripan and chill in the backyard of this traditional Roma house.
A place for people that appreciate interior design and mixology
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Parker & Lenox
100 C. MilanA place for people that appreciate interior design and mixology
Mérida 109
109 MeridaLive music, great environment and impressive decoration.
Club San Luis
26 San Luis PotosíA well kept secret, locals go there to dance salsa
Sightseeing
The historic area of the city. Beautiful colonial buildings and great mexican and spanish restaurants around this area.
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Historic center of Mexico City
The historic area of the city. Beautiful colonial buildings and great mexican and spanish restaurants around this area.
The mexican Opera house. It is a must see when visiting Mexico City.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes
S/N Av. JuárezThe mexican Opera house. It is a must see when visiting Mexico City.
Another beautiful building that you cannot miss while sightseeing Mexico City. It is just in front of Bellas Artes.
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Palacio Postal
1 Calle de TacubaAnother beautiful building that you cannot miss while sightseeing Mexico City. It is just in front of Bellas Artes.
The Angel of Independence
Avenida Paseo de la ReformaThe quintessential landmark of the city.
Just walk along this avenue and you will find a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. It is the heart of the coolest neighbourhood in town.
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Avenida Álvaro Obregón
Avenida Álvaro ObregónJust walk along this avenue and you will find a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. It is the heart of the coolest neighbourhood in town.
Some said local food, drinks, music and small boats! One of the most representative places in the surrounding areas of the city.
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Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas Xochimilco
133 C. del MercadoSome said local food, drinks, music and small boats! One of the most representative places in the surrounding areas of the city.
Learn more about our ancient culture. Re-charge your body's battery in the top of the Sun pyramid or visit the insides of the Moon temple.
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Teotihuacan Centro
Learn more about our ancient culture. Re-charge your body's battery in the top of the Sun pyramid or visit the insides of the Moon temple.
This neighbourhood keeps it's authentic mexican small town like appereance even though it is sorrounded by the city. Great place for mexican food restaurants and bars.
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Coyoacán
300 C. ChichimecasThis neighbourhood keeps it's authentic mexican small town like appereance even though it is sorrounded by the city. Great place for mexican food restaurants and bars.
Another must in our list of things to do. This place is just around the corner of our house. Walk along the Chapultpec park and trek your way to the castle. Best city view.
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Chapultepec Castle
Another must in our list of things to do. This place is just around the corner of our house. Walk along the Chapultpec park and trek your way to the castle. Best city view.
This is the center of the posh/fancy area called Polanco. Good restaurants and bars. Expensive but good to watch people pass by.
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Avenida Emilio Castelar
Avenida Emilio CastelarThis is the center of the posh/fancy area called Polanco. Good restaurants and bars. Expensive but good to watch people pass by.
The National University of Mexico holds some amazing murals and some impressive buildings.
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National Autonomous University of Mexico
The National University of Mexico holds some amazing murals and some impressive buildings.
Monument to the Revolution
s/n Pl. de la RepúblicaOne of the most famous landmarks of the city.
This one is for the artistic folks. Some of the best work of Diego Rivera is shown on the walls of our town hall.
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National Palace
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónThis one is for the artistic folks. Some of the best work of Diego Rivera is shown on the walls of our town hall.
Recently renewed corridor, full of restaurants, bars, and a particular college environment.
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Calle Regina
ReginaRecently renewed corridor, full of restaurants, bars, and a particular college environment.
Architectural jewel, house of most renowned mexican architects. A marvel in the middle of chaos and a 20 minutes walk from home.
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Museo Casa Luis Barragan
12 Gral. Francisco RamírezArchitectural jewel, house of most renowned mexican architects. A marvel in the middle of chaos and a 20 minutes walk from home.
This fountain is considered the heart of northern Roma neighbourhood. There are numerous restaurants and bars nearby. Excelent for people watching.
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Fuente de Cibeles
Plaza Villa de MadridThis fountain is considered the heart of northern Roma neighbourhood. There are numerous restaurants and bars nearby. Excelent for people watching.
Most representative catholic landmark in México. It is the heart of our lovely city.
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Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
S/N P.za de la ConstituciónMost representative catholic landmark in México. It is the heart of our lovely city.
Mariachis and tequila, one of our most renowned tourist traps jejeje. It is still frequented by locals that want to hire mariachis to serenade their significant others.
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Garibaldi Plaza
Mariachis and tequila, one of our most renowned tourist traps jejeje. It is still frequented by locals that want to hire mariachis to serenade their significant others.
Ciudadela Park
José María MorelosIf you want to do some souvenir shopping, this is the spot.
If you are into books, architecture and The Matrix, don't miss this incredible library.
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Biblioteca Vasconcelos
S/N Eje 1 Nte.If you are into books, architecture and The Matrix, don't miss this incredible library.
Punk, rock, goth and other urban tribes created this bizarre and eclectic street market. Set aside from the regular tourist and head up to this cultural ground.
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Tianguis Cultural del Chopo
Calle Juan AldamaPunk, rock, goth and other urban tribes created this bizarre and eclectic street market. Set aside from the regular tourist and head up to this cultural ground.
Arts & Culture
Museo Frida Kahlo
247 LondresLearn more about our famous paintor and cultural icon.
If you like to go further the common touristy places you have to visit this museum. It actually contains a bigger collection of Frida's work than the actual Frida Kahlo museum.
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Museo Dolores Olmedo
5843 Av MexicoIf you like to go further the common touristy places you have to visit this museum. It actually contains a bigger collection of Frida's work than the actual Frida Kahlo museum.
If you are thinking about visiting museums, this is one that you don't want to miss. You could visit the castel and then head up to the anthropology museum.
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
s/n Av. Paseo de la ReformaIf you are thinking about visiting museums, this is one that you don't want to miss. You could visit the castel and then head up to the anthropology museum.
Someone said contemporary art and cool architecture building?
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Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo
51 Av. Paseo de la ReformaSomeone said contemporary art and cool architecture building?
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
S/N BalderasOne of the best works of our famous muralist.
Shopping
If you want to do some luxury shopping this is the street for you.
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Avenida Presidente Masaryk
If you want to do some luxury shopping this is the street for you.
OXXO
129 Frontera24/7 convinience store just 1 block away
The Green Corner
81 Avenida MazatlanBuy gluten free, organic or vegetarian items.
Essentials
Supermarket well supplied with anything you will need for your stay at CDMX
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Soriana Híper Tacubaya
4055 C. Gral. José MoránSupermarket well supplied with anything you will need for your stay at CDMX
Everything Else
Hsbc Suc Av. Revolucion
Avenida RevoluciónMoney Money Money Money, ATM a few steps away from home.
BBVA Tacubaya
68-E Avenida RevoluciónAnother ATM just a few steps away from home.
Hospital Angeles México
208 AgrarismoNearest hospital
Angeles Mocel Hospital
29 Gobernador Gregorio V. GelatiAnother option if you ever need a doctor.
There are 3 lines that meet in this station, orange, brown and pink. Our home is closest to the orange line exit in Joublanc street
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Metro Tacubaya L-1
Avenida JaliscoThere are 3 lines that meet in this station, orange, brown and pink. Our home is closest to the orange line exit in Joublanc street
5 minutes away from home is this convenient public transportation method. This will take you to Condesa area in 2 stops.
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De La Salle station
5 minutes away from home is this convenient public transportation method. This will take you to Condesa area in 2 stops.
SANTANDER
400 Avenida A. SerdánNearest Santader bank
Banamex
144 BalderasClosest Banamex bank
Banorte Tacubaya
# 144 Avenida JaliscoBanorte bank close to our place
This is the closest ecobici station. Literally across the road of our house complex you can hire a bike to cycle around using the city bike system.
Observatorio Oriente
Observatorio OrienteThis is the closest ecobici station. Literally across the road of our house complex you can hire a bike to cycle around using the city bike system.