Andrea & Sebastián
Things To Do
Museo Nacional de Antropología
One of Andrea's top recommendations and favorite places to visit when in CDMX, highly recommended! Plan to spend AT LEAST a half day if not a full day here, it's huge with so much to see!! A national museum of Mexico. It is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. Located in the area between Paseo de la Reforma and Mahatma Gandhi Street within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the museum contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun (or the Aztec calendar stone) and the Aztec Xochipilli statue.
Palacio Nacional
Here you can find Historia de Mexico mural by Diego Rivera! The National Palace (Spanish: Palacio Nacional) is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico. It is located on Mexico City's main square, the Plaza de la Constitución (El Zócalo). This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec empire, and much of the current palace's building materials are from the original one that belonged to Moctezuma II.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is a prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It has hosted some of the most notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera and literature and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography. Consequently, the Palacio de Bellas Artes has been called the "Cathedral of Art in Mexico". The building is located on the western side of the historic center of Mexico City next to the Alameda Central park.
El Faraón
Amazing pastor tacos!!
El Califa
Amazing tacos de arrachera (not on the menu but worth asking for)!!
Pujol
For you foodies wanting to spend some $$$$ on an amazing dinner experience when in Mexico here you go! As seen on Chef's Table. Known for there mole madre. Pujol is a Mexican restaurant named by Wall Street Journal as the best in Mexico City, and ranked 17th best restaurant in the world by Restaurant magazine in 2013. The chef is Enrique Olvera, who trained at the Culinary Institute of America and who oversees the onboard menu in business class of airline Aeromexico. Plan to make reservations well ahead of time.
Quintonil
Michelin Star restaurant! More fine dining! Sebastian was miserable during our time here. Andrea and friends all enjoyed our 4 hour dining and amazing pairing experience! Plan to make reservations well ahead of time.
Centro Coyoacán
La Casa Azul is located in this cute town, which was at one point separate from Mexico City but has since been absorbed into the expanding metropolis. There's a mercado and plenty of food options.
La Ciudadela (Mercado de Artesanias)
Mercado de Artesanias has lots of cool things to buy! Amazing souvenirs and artisan goods from across the country.
Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán
An ancient Mesoamerican city located in a sub-valley of the Valley of Mexico, 40 kilometres (25 mi) NE of modern-day Mexico City, known today as the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas. After the collapse of Teotihuacan central Mexico was dominated by the Toltecs of Tula until about AD 1150. At its zenith, Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas, with a population estimated at 125,000 or more, making it at least the sixth largest city in the world during its epoch. The city covered 8 square miles. Apart from the pyramids, Teotihuacan is also anthropologically significant for its complex, multi-family residential compounds, the Avenue of the Dead, and its vibrant murals that have been well-preserved. Teotihuacan exported fine obsidian tools. Thought to have been established around 100 BCE.
Frida Kahlo Museum/ La Casa Azul
Frida's house of course! The inspiration for our blue living room walls! We recommend purchasing tickets online ahead of time to avoid long lines. Located in Coyoacan, cute town with a mercado and lots of food options.
Xochimilco
A gritty working-class neighborhood gives way to the famous canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises while food vendors, artisans and mariachi bands float past. The atmosphere is festive, especially on weekends. Tourists can also visit the eerie, purportedly haunted Island of the Dolls.