Metro and Science! This connection at the La Raza metro…read morestop connects from one train to the other, in a long tunnel that runs the good distance between lines. While in this tunnel, you'll learn about various bits of science as you travel along! While there, I learned about Darwin and his theory of evolution, the stars, the moons of the solar system, and meteors! So cool! There are lit panels, that give you a brief paragraph (in Spanish) about some cool science facts. While traveling through here, I saw many kids and adults stopping along the way to take in the well thought out displays of science. The displays seem to be put on by the local university, and seem to be curated so they are changed out regularly. It's a really cool way to get in some science, and makes the transfer on the subway super cool!

It's a very nice stretch of the metro, when you are transferring you pass this installation that is…read morescience related. It for a couple of seconds distracts you from the chaos that is the people that are constantly walking fast, trying to get from point A to point B , and allows you to get immersed in it as you slowly walk into this cool dark area with things glowing in the dark. I don't know how effective it is in its purpose, but I really enjoy it.

The best thing about Mexico City!!!! Closing down a huge route to cars, for people to enjoy on…read moretheir bikes, rollerblades, and feet. They have a lot of police and volunteers making sure that the traffic flows smoothly. I´ve ridden my bike a few times, but I prefer to take the opportunity to get in a long run. There are also yoga and Zumba-esque classes that happen near the Angel and Glorieta monuments. Families, couples, tourists, everyone is there to get in some exercise outdoors and it is really fun. I go every Sunday, and it is still the coolest thing I´ve seen.