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...
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,...
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...
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...
Beyond the Zócalo: What (Else) to Do in Mexico City’s Historic Center
You know the Zócalo, Mexico City's famous main square, but there's so much more! Here's my guide to off-the-beaten-track spots in the historic center.
Christmas in Mexico City: Piñatas, Ponche, & Posadas!
For a Minnesotan living in Mexico City, Christmas feels a little different these days. The snowstorms and cold of my childhood holiday seasons just don’t happen here! (No complaints: I love...
Pilgrimage of the Bird-Sellers: A Tradition of Semana Santa in Mexico City
During Semana Santa in Mexico City, hundreds of the traditional bird-sellers of Mexico come to bless their birds and businesses. The result: surreal beauty.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos: A Look Inside Mexico City’s Jaw-Dropping Modern Library
When you arrive at Biblioteca Vasconcelos, you’d never guess that an architectural marvel hides just inside. Yet just beyond this busy street corner lies the crown jewel of Mexico City modern...