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Where to Stay in Mexico City?

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⭐ Our Hotel Block: Arcos Bosques / Santa Fe / Bosques / Interlomas Vibe: Modern, safe, residential / business. We’ve reserved a hotel block at Live Aqua Arcos Bosques. • Easiest option for wedding logistics. • Shuttle service to and from the wedding venue on the wedding day for guests staying here. • Restaurants, malls and services nearby; low-stress base. • A bit farther from Roma / Condesa / Polanco, but Ubers are easy. Best for: Guests who want to be close to the wedding hub and not worry about transport. ⸻ Polanco Vibe: Upscale, polished, “city + park + shopping”. • Masaryk shopping street and many top restaurants. • Safe and walkable, with easy Uber access to museums and Chapultepec Park. Best for: Guests who like luxury hotels, shopping and calmer streets. ⸻ Roma Norte / Roma Sur Vibe: Trendy, walkable, full of cafés, restaurants, bars and galleries. • Many of our favorite food & drinks spots are here. • Great for wandering, eating and going out at night. Best for: Guests who want a cool, “local” city experience. ⸻ Condesa Vibe: Leafy, relaxed, brunch-friendly. • Parks, pretty streets, dogs, cafés and cocktail bars. • Similar to Roma but a little more residential and chill. Best for: Guests who want quiet, walkable, brunchy mornings with Roma and Polanco a short Uber away. ⸻ Coyoacán & San Ángel Vibe: Colorful, charming, almost small-town inside the city. • Cobblestones, plazas, markets and the Frida Kahlo Museum. • Farther from the main “going out” areas but picturesque and calm. Best for: Guests who prefer charm and history over nightlife and don’t mind longer Uber rides. ⸻ Quick Cheat Sheet • Easiest for the wedding: Live Aqua Arcos Bosques (our block) – shuttle to / from the venue. • Best for “cool city weekend”: Roma or Condesa. • Best for luxury & shopping: Polanco.

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Hotel Block

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Live Aqua Ciudad de Mexico Bosques de las Lomas P.º de los Tamarindos 98 Col, Bosques de las Lomas, Cuajimalpa de Morelos, 05120 Ciudad de México, CDMX Block Code: G1VM0E@AQB Booking Link: https://www.corpo-rate.com/login?groupId=G1VM0E@AQB

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Near Live Aqua CDMX Bosques

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Arcos Bosques (by the hotel) Right around the hotel Live Aqua is attached to the Arcos Bosques complex, so you can: • Shop at high-end boutiques and international brands. • Catch a movie at the VIP cinema. • Walk to tons of restaurants in the same complex (Italian, Japanese, steak, seafood, etc.). A few options: • Negroni (Italian) • Mochomos • Hotaru (Japanese) • Elia Estiatorio (Greek/Mediterranean) • Costa Guadiana (Mexican) • The whole area is very safe and walkable within the complex – perfect if you’re jet-lagged and just want something easy without dealing with city traffic. At the hotel • Live Aqua has its own restaurant and bar, a great spa, gym and full “urban resort” vibe – ideal for relaxing between events or after sightseeing. • Ubers from here to Roma, Condesa, Polanco or Centro are very straightforward; just plan a bit of extra time since this is more of an office/residential area. ⸻ Santa Fe About 10–15 minutes from the hotel (depending on traffic), Santa Fe is another modern district with big malls and a beautiful urban park. Highlights • Parque La Mexicana – a large, modern park with lakes, walking paths, skyline views, and lots of restaurants and cafés around the edges. It’s especially pretty at sunset when the city lights come on. • Centro Santa Fe – one of the biggest malls in Latin America, with tons of shops, restaurants and entertainment. Great if you want a full shopping day or need to pick something up. • City Market Santa Fe – an upscale supermarket/food hall with amazing prepared foods, snacks and groceries. • Other malls like Samara plus many restaurants line Av. Santa Fe. When to go If you’re already staying in Bosques for the wedding, Santa Fe makes an easy half-day: • Walk or jog in Parque La Mexicana, then grab brunch or dinner at one of the restaurants around the park, and/or • Do a shopping run at Centro Santa Fe or Paseo Interlomas (about 10 minutes away).

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Neighborhoods & Classic Sights

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CENTRO HISTÓRICO (Historic Center) Perfect half- or full-day walk. • Zócalo – Main square with Cathedral, Palacio Nacional and Templo Mayor ruins. • Bellas Artes – Iconic white marble palace; go inside or just see it from Torre Latino’s rooftop view. • Alameda Central – Historic park right next to Bellas Artes. • Palacio de Correos – Beautiful old post office, worth a quick pop-in. • Food nearby: – El Cardenal (at the Hilton/Sheraton) – Classic Mexican breakfast (order hot chocolate & conchas). – Los Especiales – Super casual but legendary “tacos de canasta” (basket tacos). ROMA & CONDESA – Leafy, walkable, café/bar heaven Reddit + travel blogs all agree: this is the area to wander, eat and bar-hop.  • Stroll around Parque México and Parque España (Condesa) and Plaza Río de Janeiro (Roma). • Stop for coffee, pastries and people-watching. • Great base to combine breakfast, long lunch, and evening drinks all in one neighborhood (see food list below). POLANCO & CHAPULTEPEC • Bosque de Chapultepec – Huge city park; you can easily spend half a day. • Castillo de Chapultepec – Castle with city views. • Museo Nacional de Antropología – #1 “must-see” museum according to basically everyone.  • Nearby: Tamayo and Museo de Arte Moderno. • Walk Parque Lincoln and Av. Masaryk (Polanco’s fancy shopping street). • Ice cream at Roxy and eat it in the park. COYOACÁN & XOCHIMILCO (South City) • Coyoacán Market • Casa Azul – Frida Kahlo Museum (book tickets online in advance). • Leon Trotsky House Museum. • Main square for coffee at El Jarocho, churros, and street snacks.  • Xochimilco • Colorful trajineras (boats) with music, food and drinks – very fun in a group and very “Mexican cliché in the best way” DAY TRIP: TEOTIHUACÁN PYRAMIDS • Ancient pyramids about 1 hour from the city; highly recommended for first-timers. Many tours include transport from the city and sometimes a hot-air balloon at sunrise.

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Museums & Culture Hit List

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1. Museo Nacional de Antropología – The must-see museum. 2. Castillo de Chapultepec – Views + history. 3. Museo Frida Kahlo (Casa Azul) – In Coyoacán, book ahead. 4. Museo Jumex & Soumaya – Modern art + crazy shiny building. 5. Museo Tamayo / Museo de Arte Moderno – By Chapultepec. 6. Memoria y Tolerancia – Powerful museum on human rights and genocide. 7. Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Museo de Arte Alameda, Museo Nacional de Arte – Beautiful historic + art spaces downtown. 8. Biblioteca Vasconcelos – Futuristic “sci-fi” library; often mentioned on Reddit as a cool, unusual stop.

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Sample Easy Days

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You don’t have to follow these, but they’re nice simple combos: Roma/Condesa Day • Breakfast at Maque or Panadería Rosetta • Wander parks & streets, coffee at Cucurucho or Lalo! • Late lunch at Contramar • Drinks at Limantour + mezcal at La Clandestina Polanco & Chapultepec Day • Morning at Museo de Antropología + Castillo de Chapultepec • Lunch at La Capital, Blanco Castelar or El Cardenal (Reforma) • Walk Masaryk & Parque Lincoln, ice cream at Roxy • Dinner at Rosetta, Máximo, Pujol or Quintonil (if booked) Centro Histórico Day • Breakfast at El Cardenal (Hilton/Sheraton) • Walk Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Cathedral, Bellas Artes, Alameda • Quick visit to Palacio de Correos and Torre Latino for views • Tacos at Los Especiales or El Huequito, churros at El Moro Coyoacán + Xochimilco Day • Morning in Coyoacán: Casa Azul, Trotsky Museum, coffee at El Jarocho • Lunch at Los Danzantes or in the market • Afternoon/early evening trajineras in Xochimilco with friends Teotihuacán Pyramids Day • Early departure from CDMX (aim to leave around 7–8 am to beat traffic & heat) • Drive or take a tour/Uber to Teotihuacán (about 1–1.5 hours from the city) • Explore the site: • Walk the Calzada de los Muertos (Avenue of the Dead) • Visit the Pirámide del Sol (Pyramid of the Sun) • Visit the Pirámide de la Luna (Pyramid of the Moon) and plaza • Optional: small on-site museums / viewpoints • Lunch at a nearby restaurant (classic option: La Gruta or one of the caves/restaurants just outside the site) • Head back to CDMX mid-afternoon • Chill late afternoon (nap / pool / coffee near your hotel)

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Where to Eat?

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Mexico City today is one of the world’s standout food capitals, combining legendary street tacos and markets with a serious fine-dining scene. The city’s restaurants now appear on major global lists—Quintonil among the most notable. Mexico City received its own Michelin Guide in 2024, with several spots earning stars and many more being singled out for quality and value. While top chefs experiment with tasting menus and modern techniques, everyday food in the city remains vibrant, accessible, and rooted in Mexico’s regional cooking. This blend of high-end innovation and strong daily food culture has made Mexico City a leading reference point for culinary excellence. Read on for our recommendations!

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🥐 Breakfast & Brunch

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• El Cardenal • Finesse – Lomas Virreyes • Maque • Rosetta / Panadería Rosetta • Catamundi • Niddo • Lalo! • Kleins • Peltre • Madre Café • Ojo de Agua • Mandolina • Saks • La Poblanita de Tacubaya

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🌮 Casual (Tacos & Easy Spots)

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Casual food / tacos • Taquería El Turix – Great Cochinita • La Onda • El Califa • El Farolito • La Cueva de León – Best chicken pastor tacos if you don't eat pork (Kosher lite) • El Tizoncito • Los Especiales • Taquería Orinoco • Fishers • Hilario's 100% Kosher

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🍷 Fine Dining

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• Contramar • Rosetta • Máximo Bistrot / Maximo Bistrot • Pujol • Quintonil • La Capital • Los Danzantes • San Ángel Inn • Hacienda de los Morales • Danubio • Casino Español • Simon’s • La Barra de Fran Other cuisines – upscale • Tori Tori • Rokai • Suntory • De Crab • Loma Linda • Cuerno • La Buena Barra • La Única • Rosa Negra • Porfirio’s / Porfirios • Prosecco • Bistró Bec • Blanco Bistro • Blanco Castelar • Hunan • Nudo Negro • Shu (Santa Fe) • Dulce Patria

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🍹 Clubs & Bars

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Cocktail bars & cantinas • Gin Gin • Limantour • Hanky Panky • La Clandestina • La Botica • Toledo Rooftop • Supra • Salón Ríos • Cantina La Ribiera If you want to go out out: • Alma • El Departamento • Fiera • Jardín Paraíso • Janis • Leonor • Montana • República • Sala de Despecho • Sens

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Sofia & Carlos’s Favorites in CDMX

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Practical Tips

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• Getting around: Use Uber or UMD (a safer rideshare platform from the Jewish Community). • Water: Stick to bottled/filtered water; restaurant ice is generally fine. • Altitude: Mexico City is ~2,250m (7,400 ft) above sea level – drink water and take it easy your first night. • Safety: Normal big-city rules: keep an eye on your phone/bag, especially in crowded areas. • Reservations: For Pujol, Quintonil, Rosetta, Máximo, Limantour, etc., book as early as you can.