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Mexico City 🇲🇽 - Part 2

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The long-due second part of our CDMX trip. We explored a few of the nicer neighborhoods, Coyocan, Polanco, Roma Nte, and La Condesa. Also visited Chapultepec Park (the “Central Park” of Mexico City) and the impressive Chapultepec Castle.

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trip-journal-location
Ciudad de México, Mexico City

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Coyoacán - Parroquia San Juan Bautista - Mercado Artesanal mexicano - Mercado de Coyoacán - Los Danzantes

Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán
Coyoacán

Coyoacán

Coyocan has an artistic feel to it (after all this was the neighborhood Frida Kahlo was born and lived in).

Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Parroquia San Juan Bautista

Parroquia San Juan Bautista

Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano
Mercado Artesanal mexicano

Mercado Artesanal mexicano

On the side of the Coyocan Zocola, we found this artisan market for local crafts. The little one is really fond of the handmade Mexican doll in our Airbnb apt so I bought a few at this market. Those dolls have a cute and unique style - they all wear colorful traditional dresses and big hairs. The price at the craft market is 30-50% of what they typcially charge at touristy sites. So shop smartly while you are in CDMX 😉.

Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán
Mercado de Coyoacán

Mercado de Coyoacán

This is the market where you can get some of the best Tostadas, fresh made in front of you. But be aware there are many stalls to choose from. The most famous one is called Tostadas Coyocan and look for the sign "Las Originales" (The Original).

Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes
Los Danzantes

Los Danzantes

Another delicious margarita in Mexico City

trip-journal-location
Ciudad de México, Mexico City

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Paseo de la Reforma - Altar a la Patria - Chapultepec Castle - Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis - Bosque de Chapultepec - Luis Barragán House and Studio - FR-EE - Papalote Museo del Niño - Agua & Sal

Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma
Paseo de la Reforma

Paseo de la Reforma

Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria
Altar a la Patria

Altar a la Patria

Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle
Chapultepec Castle

Chapultepec Castle

It was quite a hike to get to this castle that sits on top of a hill inside the Chapultepec Park. But it was totally worth it. Not only the castle contains a wealth of art and history of the city and the country, it also provides a fantastic view of the city’s main commercial road, Paseo de la Reforma.

Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis
Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis

Área de comida de Chapultepec tortas mabis

Had planned a nice place for lunch in Polanco but it was on the other side of the park. We were so tired after all the hike to see the castle. Once you are inside this gigantic park, there is no easy way out other than walking as cars are not allowed. When we came across this outdoor food service area inside the park, we lost the will to walk further and decided to just have a simple lunch. The food was very average but we did feel recharged after the lunch.

Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec

Bosque de Chapultepec

Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio
Luis Barragán House and Studio

Luis Barragán House and Studio

Arguably the most famous architect of Mexico, Luis Barragan has had quite a influence on contemporary architecture. I wouldn’t want to miss the chance to visit his former-residence-turned-museum in Mexico City. But due to poor planning - didn’t reserve tickets online in advance and was told all spaces were reserved for the day when we got there. when you reserve online, you can pick specifically an English or Spanish tour.

Although we didn’t get to go inside the museum, I took a few shots of the exterior and the street which definitely carried the Barragan-influenced style.

FR-EE Garden Cafe
FR-EE Garden Cafe
FR-EE Garden Cafe
FR-EE Garden Cafe
FR-EE Garden Cafe
FR-EE Garden Cafe
FR-EE Garden Cafe

FR-EE Garden Cafe

We stumbled upon this little garden cafe next to Casa Luis Barragán. We thought the cafe was part of the museum but it’s actually not related. The garden is part of a architecture firm so it cleverly incorporates a few design elements here and there. We had a relaxing coffee break there.

Papalote Museo del Niño
Papalote Museo del Niño
Papalote Museo del Niño
Papalote Museo del Niño
Papalote Museo del Niño
Papalote Museo del Niño
Papalote Museo del Niño

Papalote Museo del Niño

A very impressive children’s museum but the entrance tickets are pricey. Just be mindful that there is not much stuff inside for younger kids (below 3).

Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal
Agua & Sal

Agua & Sal

Had a nice dinner at this seafood restaurant in the posh neighborhood of Polanco.

trip-journal-location
Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc

Day 3 Itinerary

Places visited: Comedor Lucerna - Roma Norte - Cafe Nin - Roma Norte - Plaza Popocatépetl - Mexico Park - Ojo de Agua - Parque España - La Condesa - Plaza de Cibeles - Contramar - Monument to the Revolution

Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna
Comedor Lucerna

Comedor Lucerna

Looks like a fun place to eat. When we checked online, Google showed it opens at 9am daily but when we got there around 11, the place was completely empty. The workers told us it only opens in the evening.

Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte

Roma Norte

We had an hour to kill while waiting for our table at Cafe Nin. We walked around the neighborhood, Roma Nte. There are many cute houses which makes it a much nicer neighborhood than where we stayed (historic center) but some parts still felt a bit rundown.

Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin
Cafe Nin

Cafe Nin

One of those hyped up brunch places. They try to squeeze in so many tables that you could barely walk through to your own table. We had to wait for almost an hour for our table and the food was just soso. NOT WORTH IT!

Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte
Roma Norte

Roma Norte

Plaza Popocatépetl
Plaza Popocatépetl
Plaza Popocatépetl
Plaza Popocatépetl
Plaza Popocatépetl
Plaza Popocatépetl
Plaza Popocatépetl

Plaza Popocatépetl

Mexico Park
Mexico Park
Mexico Park
Mexico Park
Mexico Park

Mexico Park

A neighborhood park with a big playground for kids.

Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua

Ojo de Agua

We had a nice break at this cute cafe/juice bar (it’s a chain I think?) right in front of a cute little square perfect for people watching 😎. The juices are big and delicious and all freshly made with organic ingredients.

Parque España
Parque España
Parque España
Parque España
Parque España

Parque España

La Condesa
La Condesa
La Condesa
La Condesa
La Condesa
La Condesa
La Condesa

La Condesa

Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles
Plaza de Cibeles

Plaza de Cibeles

This is a pretty square not far from the dinner place, Contramar. All the restaurants and bars on the square were already filled with patrons even in the early evening hours. The atmosphere of the whole square was lively. We felt like we were at the center of action.

Contramar
Contramar
Contramar
Contramar
Contramar
Contramar
Contramar
Contramar
Contramar

Contramar

Multiple friends (both locals and past visitors) recommended this popular seafood restaurant in the center of the hip La Condesa neighborhood. We didn’t have a reservation but decided to show up at 5pm and try our luck. And we were lucky! They seated us right away despite being very full and we saw many people get turned away after us.

To be honest, the food was just ok. Their signature grill fish with green and red seasoning was good but we had had much better grill fish elsewhere. Overall we didn’t regret coming here for our last dinner in CDMX as we enjoyed the restaurant atmosphere.

Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution
Monument to the Revolution

Monument to the Revolution

This monument was right behind our Airbnb but we never noticed it until the very last night. We passed it on our way back to the apt when it was all nicely lit up in the dark . We quickly decided to get out of our Uber to check it out. You can purchase tickets to go to the top of the monument. We skipped that as there was a line. The square right around the monument was very lively with music performance and many street vendors.

trip-journal-location
Ciudad de México

Day 4 Itinerary

Places visited: Aeropuerto CDMX

Aeropuerto CDMX
Aeropuerto CDMX
Aeropuerto CDMX
Aeropuerto CDMX
Aeropuerto CDMX

Aeropuerto CDMX

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