Area in close walking distance to the Frida Kahlo Museum, and the renowned churro place…read more We left the hotel early, got dropped off with one hour before our ticket admitting us in so we walked to a Panera that Doc spotted on the ride there. We entered a church, had lunch in the area and did some shopping. Doc bought a bracelet I liked from a vendor and a T-shirt from a man across the street from the museum for me. I bought some bracelets and pouches from a man on the street. He could speak English and said his family was Aztec. He made the bracelets and his grandmother made the pouches. Many locals with their dogs and tourists were enjoying the nice warm weather. We saw people being blessed with special smoke or sage. Many shops and eateries on nice streets. There was one two story restaurant that looked very pretty and romantic with couples eating on the outdoor balcony.

Fun, lively area! Came on a Sunday and there were tons of people outs and about…read more Pros: -many restaurants to choose from -vendors galore where you can buy souvenirs -there are a few free Wi-Fi spots in this area -we saw performers dancing near the church Cons: -none

I'm surprised I'm the first review! What an incredible spot. The prismas basálticos are giant rock…read moreformations similar to what you'd see at The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. However, unlike those which are right on the ocean, these are down in a canyon and have a waterfall. They're super pretty and make for great photos. They're sort of busy but it's mostly Mexican people - I was shocked Americans haven't infiltrated this spot for the gram yet (props to me for having family in the area taking me to local spots). In fact, I'm almost hesitant to write the review and share pics because I don't want them to come swarm this hidden gem! The area is well developed with lots of little vendor stands selling souvenirs, purses, clothing, etc. There's food stands and pulque stands around the area as well, and clean bathrooms. There's a museum of the prismas also. When you get there, you can choose to cross a suspension bridge for some cool views but omgggg does that bridge sway when people are on it. It's definitely a little nerve wracking but hey, fun once you've passed it. Overall this was a great trip after a morning at Teotihuacán. We went straight from there and then to Real del Monte.

This is a must while visiting Mexico City. It was on my list and one of the only reasons i visited…read moreMexico City. There are 2 pyramids here; The pyramid of the sun and Pyramid of the Moon. You are no longer allowed to climb on the Pyramid of the Sun (the larger of the 2) and only half way up on the Pyramid of the moon. The stairs are kind of steep so i suggest climbing down sidewards and leaning into the pyramid or walking down backwards. Its very cool and the place is large with other structures to see. There are also many different exit and entrances; just inside exit 5 there is a museum which i think explains much of the history of it. so you can probably skip a guide and just look in there and read a bit about it. Make sure to walk past the Pyramid of the sun (opposite the pyramid of the moon) to see the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Most people miss it. There are people selling idols made of obsidian (volcanic glass) which was what knives were made of to sacrifice people. You can always haggle with them, the price is not set and there are many vendors so you can probably get a pretty good price. I was very impressed with the scale and size of the place. I'm always blown away with how old things are and how large and detailed things were. You realize how skilled they were back then. Very impressive. Tips: They tear the corner of your ticket when you enter and give it to you to keep in case you exit the wrong place and need to go back in (there are multiple exits and entrances). The place is hot and there is very little shade so bring sun screen, a large hat or umbrella and water. And as in most places in Mexico there may not be toilet paper in the bathrooms and they may charge for it as you enter so 1. bring loose change in case they charge, 2. take the roll of toilet paper from your hotel room and stash it in your backpack. Sundays are most crowded because it's free for locals. Mondays are also crowded because the museums are closed. So Tuesday thru Friday are the best days to go. While taking an Uber around in the city we asked how much it would be to take us to Teohihuacan and back the next day. Its much better than taking a tour bus that stops at each hotel picking up multiple people. If you do so you also have to leave when the bus leaves and it might be too long or too short a time. If you hire an Uber you can leave whenever you want.

The space is massive, with multiple pyramids and open areas to explore, so plan ahead to spend a…read moregood amount of time walking around. It can get very hot, so bring a hat and sunglasses for protection. I also recommended bringing water to stay hydrated throughout the visit. There are vendors near the entrance selling souvenirs and snacks, which is convenient if you want to grab something.

We stopped by the Central Library of UNAM a few weeks ago when we were exploring the area for a…read moreday. As the main library of the biggest university in Mexico (and Latin America), it holds one of the largest collections in Mexico (holding over a million volumes - including over 500,000 books). But we were there for the art and architecture! The building is covered with a mosaic mural - Historical Representation of Culture - by the Mexican artist Juan O'Gorman. The mosaic mural (made of tiles of different stones in 12 different colors - including turquoise) is one of the reasons UNESCO proclaimed the library (and the central campus) a world heritage site. The building also has basalt fountains and decorative reliefs inspired by pre-Hispanic art and a section of the facade covered with natural colored stones that allow light through. It's a pretty amazing building, and you can learn a lot about Mexican history and culture from the murals on the building. I recommend checking it out on your own or as part of a tour if you're visiting Mexico City and are interesting in exploring UNAM.

A 30-minute Uber ride from the Centro Historico is a mural-covered library worth the trip. On the…read morecampus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico is a 10-story library covered with Juan O'Gorman murals on all sides. Without the murals, the building itself is boxy and not very impressive. With the colorful murals, the building stands out on campus and is worth a visit for anyone who loves architecture, design or art. Once you're done seeing the library, explore the campus. There are several huge grassy areas where people picnic or walk their dogs.