What to See in Coyoacán: A Guide to Mexico City’s Colorful Colonia, Part 1
Nearly every visitor to Mexico City sets foot in Coyoacán. They’re drawn here for one major reason: the Casa Azul, or Blue House, iconic artist Frida Kahlo’s home and museum. While...
Return to Chilangolandia: Mexico City Slang Guide, Part 2
Over the years, I’ve published in-depth guides on everything from Mexico City parks to modernist architecture. But nothing has proved as popular as Part 1 of my Mexico City slang guide...
¡Felices fiestas!: 6 Incredible Spots to Buy Artisanal Mexican Christmas Gifts
Whether I spend the winter holiday season with family back in the States, or enjoy my navidad mexicana, this remains my favorite time of year. Christmas is a big deal in...
Mexico City Escapes: 13 Spellbinding Small Towns
Mexico City is rife with charming old neighborhoods and bustling markets — that’s what I love most about living here, after all. Whether I’m in the mood for untouched nature or...
Hidden Gems of Modern Mexico City Architecture & Design
If you’re an architecture enthusiast in Mexico City, world class design spanning every era surrounds you. By exploring the metropolis, you can discover everything from Aztec engineering marvels to cutting-edge skyscrapers,...
Había una Res: A Stunning Slice of South America in Mexico City
As a die-hard fan of gringo supermarket Trader Joe’s and its glorious selection of prepared foods, moving to Mexico was a big shock to my system. The first time I entered...
Mexico City’s Sensational Street Food: How to Eat Your Way Through Town
Mexico City is going through a gastronomic renaissance. The vibrant metropolis is buzzing with new restaurant openings, from flavorful international joints to revivals of. Despite all this hype — some of...
Five Underrated Mexico City Neighborhoods You Need to Visit
All too often, foreign visitors to the capital are directed to the same Mexico City neighborhoods. From Roma to Condesa, Coyoacán to Polanco, there’s nothing wrong with these beautiful areas of...
The Best Mexico City Parks to Enjoy Nature, Wilderness, & Social Distancing
If I’m craving anything during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s nature. Living in southern Mexico City, I’m fortunate to have access to several pretty, quiet neighborhoods and smallish parks for my socially-distanced...
Movie Lover’s Guide to the Best Mexican Films
The coronavirus pandemic and self-isolation are drastically changing the very fabric of society, from the way we work to what we do in our free time. For many of us, this...