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18 best boutique hotels in Mexico City
This Everyday Item INSTANTLY Makes Small Bedrooms Feel Bigger, According to Designers It’s a simple swap that brings proportion, polish, and makes even the smallest room feel more spacious 4 min read If your bedroom feels a little tight on space, or you just want to create the illusion of more room, there’s one unexpected design move that can transform everything: an extended …
Viva México! Die 10 schönsten Hotels in Mexiko-Stadt
Beste Hotels in Mexiko-Stadt: die schönsten Unterkünfte in der mexikanischen Hauptstadt. „Viva México“ – mit diesem Ruf wurde vor 204 Jahren die mexikanische Unabhängigkeit von den spanischen Kolonialherren verkündet.
What to Do in Polanco, Mexico City: Our Guide
Read full article What to see, what to eat, where to shop in this opulent and artistic neighborhood. With a bright, luxurious feel, golden baby names are poised to be super-popular this year. Whether the name itself means gold or golden, or just invokes an opulent vibe, more and more parents are opting to give their babies these gilded monikers. Homeowners should read this! New "Tool" uncovers how much you should really pay for home insurance. Insurers hope less people know about this.
Mesoamerican Cacao Drinks in Central Mexico
Initially, it was books that led Fernando Rodriguez Delgado to his interest in cacao. Today Rodriguez runs Chocolate Macondo, a café that specializes in ancient preparations of cacao, but prior to that he was a bookseller, fanatical about reading and fascinated by the history of Mexico.
19 Best Museums in Mexico City for Thousands of Years of Anthropology and History
A visit to Mexico City isn’t complete without visiting a museum or three—there are literally hundreds, an unparalleled breadth that covers many focuses and concentrations. There are the grand museums, popular and heavily trafficked, but also smaller, off-the-beaten-path collections well worth an afternoon. Whatever your interest, be it history, culture, art, or architecture, Mexico City has a museum for you. Here are some of our favorites.
Diablero: mystical Mexican thriller launches worldwide Friday on Netflix
This year has been an interesting and fruitful one for Mexican shows and movies on Netflix. Most notable is the release of Alfonso Cuarón’s latest masterpiece, Roma, that was produced for Netflix and released last Friday. There have also been hit shows like Casa de las Flores and Narcos Mexico as well as the polemic reality drama, Made in Mexico, documenting the life of Mexico City’s elite. Now comes the first global premiere of a Mexican series.
Soak Up Sun, Sand and Shimmering Waves at These Mexican Beaches
Blazing sunshine and usually minimal rain make any time ideal to relax on a sun lounger on one of Mexico’s pristine beaches. The beaches tend to get busy with national and international tourists, but those who prefer to get away from the crowds can usually find a hidden bay or two a little out of way with less people. Mexico’s beaches all offer something a little different, so here is our guide to help you choose which one is right for you.
5 Foods You Have to Try in Monterrey, Mexico
Every state in Mexico has its own cuisine and Nuevo León, the state to which Monterrey is the capital, is no different. The north of Mexico is known for its meat-heavy diet (sorry vegetarians), pinto beans and accompanying flour tortillas and Monterrey’s food scene is certainly in keeping with that. There are, however, a few dishes that are quintessential to Nuevo León that you will want to try while you are there. This piece will guide you in choosing Monterrey’s best culinary offerings.
5 Very Mexican Experiences to Enjoy in Guadalajara
Guadalajara is one of Mexico’s largest cities. A colonial center that captivates visitors with its impressive architecture and beautiful plazas, it is also a cultural hub, with many things seen as quintessentially Mexican hailing from there or more widely from the state of Jalisco to which it is the capital. A trip to Guadalajara allows you to immerse yourself in Mexican experiences, like listening to Mariachi music or sipping on aged tequila.
Mexico City’s secret underground world
As we descended 7m below Mexico City’s Metropolitan Cathedral, I could feel my heart race. I had heard whisperings about the temples buried under this iconic cathedral – one of the largest and oldest in Latin America – but since their discovery in the 1970s, it had not been possible to see them. Now, I was part of a public tour that lets visitors explore the ancient secrets that lie just below this church’s depths.
Perfume museum adds new aromas to Mexico City's sensory experience
There is no doubt that a visit to Mexico City is a sensory experience with sounds, sights, tastes and smells that are unique to its bustling streets and busy neighborhoods. Ask locals what Mexico City smells like and you might get a list of not so flattering answers. The pollution and over-population problems certainly spice the city with a less than favorable aroma, but there are other more appealing smells that fill the air around the capital.
Here’s How To Ethically Buy Souvenirs-and Have a More Meaningful Trip, Too
(Image Credit: Trinette Reed/Stocksy) An Instagram is worth a thousand words, but when you’re on vacation, bringing back a physical object that you can permanently display in your home can feel even more valuable. When visiting a new place or foreign country, there’s a natural tendency to want to carry a piece of that home with you, something that reminds you of happy times away from work and life’s responsibilities.
Consciously Sourced Vegan Food in Mexico City - Culinary Backstreets
Los Loosers: Vegan, For the Win It wasn’t very long ago that finding a vegan restaurant in Mexico City was like finding a friend on the city’s overcrowded metro during rush hour (read: impossible). In fact, until this decade there were no exclusively vegan eateries in Mexico’s bustling capital. This is not to suggest that vegan options weren’t available, but exploring the city as a vegan could be a tricky business, and veganism was a little-understood concept.
Punta de Mita Day Trip: Exploring Islas Marietas and the Hidden Beach
The Islas Marietas (Marietas Islands) are a collection of islands found off the coast of Punta Mita that appeared in the ocean as a result of volcanic activity thousands of years ago. The islands have never been inhabited, though they were a popular spot for locals to have a picnic or cook-out until a 1997 fire compelled officials to declare them off-limits.
Teeing Off in Mexico? Here's Why Punta Mita is a Golf Lover's Dream
The Punta Mita community, at the tip of a peninsula jutting into the blue Pacific waters, was designed around 20 years ago as a golf haven with panoramic views. It now has two stunning palm-tree-lined championship-level golf courses. Anyone staying at the breathtaking St. Regis Punta Mita, a part of the community, has full access to the two stunning, diverse courses. Just connect with the concierge and reserve your perfect time to tee off.
Punta de Mita’s 5 Best Boutiques for Clothes and Accessories
If you’re looking for clothes and accessories to complete your “look” while you’re on vacation in Punta de Mita, or if you want to take home the perfect handcraft as a memento of your trip, Punta de Mita has a small selection of elegant boutiques where you can shop. Here are some of our favorites: Calaverita de Mita This beautiful shop, located on El Anclote Avneue, offers a selection of clothing, souvenirs, and accessories that are made in the area and in other parts of Mexico.
48 Hours in Punta Mita: Your Essential Weekend Itinerary
Beautiful beaches, luxurious accommodation, incredible choice of food and a huge variety of sea and land activities: Punta Mita is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. But be warned, you’ll probably want to stay forever. FRIDAY 4 p.m. — Hit the water! Getting into the sea is probably the first thing you’ll want to do when you arrive in Punta Mita. Go swimming, jump on your paddleboard, or get out a surf board to enjoy the waves before the sun sets.
Sea Life, Sightseeing and Snorkeling: Explore Los Cabos by Yacht
Located right on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos perches right where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. The combination of desert landscapes, underwater reefs and powerful Pacific waves make it a haven for marine life and stunning natural beach and rock formations. The best way to take it all in is by yacht, cruising through the waters and learning about the rich history and abundant wildlife in the area from an onboard guide.
Sea Life, Sightseeing and Snorkeling: Explore Los Cabos by Yacht
Located right on the tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos perches right where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. The combination of desert landscapes, underwater reefs and powerful Pacific waves make it a haven for marine life and stunning natural beach and rock formations. The best way to take it all in is by yacht, cruising through the waters and learning about the rich history and abundant wildlife in the area from an onboard guide.
6 Ways to Let Go and Relax in Punta de Mita
What are holidays for, if not rest and relaxation? Punta de Mita has plenty of options to make your worries melt away. From walks with sunset views, to spa treatments and beach clubs, our extensive list will help you escape from the moment you arrive in this beautiful part of Riviera Nayarit. Pamper yourself with an “escape” treatment at the W Hotel Spa Escape with unique treatments featuring local ingredients, such as cactus and tequila.
10 rituals to ring in 2019, from choosing underwear color to eating lentils
Buy some grapes, pack a suitcase and take care choosing the color of your underwear on Monday. Those are just three New Year’s Eve traditions in Mexico with which you can kick off the new year. The idea of starting afresh is appealing to many who see the new year as a chance for a clean slate and a new start. Many will be thinking of resolutions to guide them into the coming year.
Casa Koko is a barefoot retreat in Mexico’s Punta Mita community
Punta Mita’s Casa Koko is a zen, beachfront villa designed by local architects Juan Collignon and Manolo Mestre, with interior designer Karen Collignon. Barefoot guests can move freely from grass to soft stone, polished wood and onto sand through this open-concept villa, inspired by the Japanese Wabi Sabi philosophy that there is beauty in imperfection.
How to Take a 'Coco'-Inspired Tour of Mexico
It was only a year ago that Disney-Pixar's Coco carved its place in our hearts and our wallets, grossing $800 million worldwide and picking up two Academy Awards along the way. The story of young Miguel navigating the Land of the Dead and discovering the importance of his roots resonated with many, as a touching and accurate tribute to Mexico's longstanding Day of the Dead traditions.
Mexico’s bread baked for spirits
David Roque Reyes Martínez has made pan de muerto (Day of the Dead bread) every year in his home in Oaxaca, Mexico, since he was 12 years old. Now 53, this tradition has marked his life each year in late October as Day of the Dead approaches. “It wouldn’t be Day of the Dead if there wasn’t bread,” Reyes said with a hearty laugh, followed by a more earnest expression as the idea settled in his mind.
Best things to do in Mazatlán, Mexico
For many, the words “vacation in Mazatlán” provoke an idea of the heyday holidays of the ’70s, of cocktails decorated with umbrellas in the Golden Zone and hotels called Paradise frequented by the movie stars of the time. While Mazatlán has spent many years perhaps dreaming of the old travel days before the Riviera Maya pulled international tourism away from its shores, it has always remained popular with national holidaymakers in Mexico.
Best things to do in Mazatlán, Mexico
For many, the words “vacation in Mazatlán” provoke an idea of the heyday holidays of the ’70s, of cocktails decorated with umbrellas in the Golden Zone and hotels called Paradise frequented by the movie stars of the time. While Mazatlán has spent many years perhaps dreaming of the old travel days before the Riviera Maya pulled international tourism away from its shores, it has always remained popular with national holidaymakers in Mexico.
Best things to do in Mazatlán, Mexico
For many, the words “vacation in Mazatlán” provoke an idea of the heyday holidays of the ’70s, of cocktails decorated with umbrellas in the Golden Zone and hotels called Paradise frequented by the movie stars of the time. While Mazatlán has spent many years perhaps dreaming of the old travel days before the Riviera Maya pulled international tourism away from its shores, it has always remained popular with national holidaymakers in Mexico.
Best things to do in Mazatlán: Great ideas for a Mexico vacation
For many, the words "vacation in Mazatlán" provoke an idea of the heyday holidays of the '70s, of cocktails decorated with umbrellas in the Golden Zone and hotels called Paradise frequented by the movie stars of the time. In the past few years, a huge drive to improve infrastructure, modernize outdated hotels and restore the city's colonial center is putting Mazatlán back on the map and making it an attractive option for those who like a little culture with their beach vacation.
Best things to do in Mazatlán, Mexico
For many, the words “vacation in Mazatlán” provoke an idea of the heyday holidays of the ’70s, of cocktails decorated with umbrellas in the Golden Zone and hotels called Paradise frequented by the movie stars of the time. While Mazatlán has spent many years perhaps dreaming of the old travel days before the Riviera Maya pulled international tourism away from its shores, it has always remained popular with national holidaymakers in Mexico.
Best things to do in Mazatlán, Mexico
For many, the words “vacation in Mazatlán” provoke an idea of the heyday holidays of the ’70s, of cocktails decorated with umbrellas in the Golden Zone and hotels called Paradise frequented by the movie stars of the time. While Mazatlán has spent many years perhaps dreaming of the old travel days before the Riviera Maya pulled international tourism away from its shores, it has always remained popular with national holidaymakers in Mexico.
A Mexico City pizzeria is making social change one slice at a time
The creation of a pizzeria with a social empowerment focus was an organic and natural one for Alejandro Souza. “Innovation has always been a passion of mine,” he said, explaining how he has worked in social impact for many years, consulting for NGOs and government both in Mexico and beyond. While studying for a master’s degree in New York he desperately missed food from his home country, “particularly blue corn.” Combine blue corn and social impact and you get Pixza, Souza’s very unique pizzeria.
10 Mexico City restaurants for design buffs
An ancient city with a young heart, Mexico’s capital is a design lover’s dream. Mexican designers thrive in an environment where they can explore new and innovative techniques; the feeling that anything is possible is potent across this bustling megalopolis. The gastronomic landscape is also bubbling over in a city, where just under twenty years ago Chef Enrique Olvera spearheaded the concept of Mexican fine dining, with many others following suit soon after.
10 Mexico City restaurants for design buffs
An ancient city with a young heart, Mexico’s capital is a design lover’s dream. Mexican designers thrive in an environment where they can explore new and innovative techniques; the feeling that anything is possible is potent across this bustling megalopolis. The gastronomic landscape is also bubbling over in a city, where just under twenty years ago Chef Enrique Olvera spearheaded the concept of Mexican fine dining, with many others following suit soon after.
Is this Mexican snake house the most surreal home on Airbnb?
This extraordinary Mexican Airbnb listing lets you sleep in the belly of a serpent. El Nido de Quetzalcoatl, or Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, is a sculpture garden just north of Mexico City, conceived by architect Javier Senosiain. Like his fellow countryman, Luis Barragán, Senosiain uses light, shade, colour and form as guiding features of his work, while taking cues from Organic Architecture to blend his structures with their environments and the topography of the land.
Is this Mexican snake house the most surreal home on Airbnb?
Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb Via Airbnb This extraordinary Mexican Airbnb listing lets you sleep in the belly of a serpent. El Nido de Quetzalcoatl, or Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, is a sculpture garden just north of Mexico City, conceived by architect Javier Senosiain.
8 weird things you can eat in Mexico that are actually really good
When I first arrived in Oaxaca, the thought of eating grasshoppers made me feel a little queasy. However, now I buy a little bag of them on every trip to the market. I sprinkle them on guacamole, on top of a crispy tostada, or just eat them like chips straight from the bag. They make for a delicious, chilli-infused, salty snack and they are full of protein to boot.
The smells that let me know I am home in Mexico
If you smell fresh tortillas you know everything is going to be ok. You could be overloaded with work, feeling tired, or feeling sad, but that smell will always make you happy…that and slicing into an avocado and finding it perfectly ripe! It’s all about life’s simple pleasures. Ahh the famous Perfume de Gardenia! These flowers smell so enchanting songs have been written about them. The gardenia is like a temptress urging me to buy her from the flower sellers passing by.
7 signs it’s your birthday in Mexico
My favourite Mexican birthday tradition is “la mordida,” when the birthday girl or boy’s face is shoved into the cake for them to take the first bite, whilst everyone around them shouts “Mordida! Mordida! Mordida!” Note that Mexican cakes are pretty creamy. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve been woken up by one of my neighbors being serenaded on their birthday at 6am. The sounds of mariachis singing “Las Mañanitas” (“Little Mornings”) drifts through the window.
A line chef in Mexico's top restaurants found his passion was gelato
Does blue corn flavor gelato sound appealing? How about avocado? Those are just two of the many unusual flavors being dreamed up by Mexican “gelatician” José Luis Cervantes. The “blue corn flavor is quite unusual, rather like an atole . . . with hints of cinnamon,” Cervantes told Mexico News Daily. The tall 28-year-old is clearly passionate about ice cream: he lights up when he discusses his work and how his gelato shop in the up-and-coming Juárez neighborhood of Mexico City came to be.
Explore the fascinating house museums of Mexico City
Want a chance to snoop around the homes of the rich and famous? Mexico City’s house museums give visitors the opportunity to explore the dwellings of late actors, artists, architects and even political exiles to see how they lived and where they slept, cooked and relaxed. Architecture lovers will find plenty of inspiration behind the walls of these homes, which range from 16th-century haciendas and early Functionalist buildings to the ‘emotional architecture’ of Luis Barragán.
Explore the fascinating house museums of Mexico City
Want a chance to snoop around the homes of the rich and famous? Mexico City’s house museums give visitors the opportunity to explore the dwellings of late actors, artists, architects and even political exiles to see how they lived and where they slept, cooked and relaxed. Architecture lovers will find plenty of inspiration behind the walls of these homes, which range from 16th-century haciendas and early Functionalist buildings to the ‘emotional architecture’ of Luis Barragán.
The Mexican art of double entendre
As a Brit living in Mexico, I’ve discovered that many people are intrigued by whether or not I eat spicy food. I once had an entire conversation with a waiter in which he asked me where I was from, what language I spoke, where exactly England was, and finally ended with the question he was really trying to ask: do you eat spicy food?
The Mexican art of double entendre
The Mexican art of double entendre (Image credit: Giulio Mignani/Getty Images) Writer Susannah Rigg discovers the hard way that Mexico’s albur, or wordplay, is not easy for foreigners to master. A As a Brit living in Mexico, I’ve discovered that many people are intrigued by whether or not I eat spicy food.
7 Memorable Places to Pop the Question in Mexico
Mexico has some truly special places to tie the knot, and more and more couples from all over the glob are choosing to get married in this beautiful country. The same stunning beaches, awe-inspiring architecture, impressive archaeological sites, and vibrant culture that attract these soon-to-be newlyweds also make Mexico the truly memorable spot to pop the question. There are so many great places in Mexico to ask for your beloved’s hand in marriage — here are our top seven.
The best things to do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
The lack of big resort hotels, which is part of its appeal, probably has something to do with this, as well as that there are no direct flights from the United States or Canada. However, the intense waves of the roaring Pacific Ocean and the town's easy-going vibe make it a hidden treasure worth discovering (Puerto Escondido does mean Hidden Port, after all).
Best of Mexico City Bars and Craft Cocktail Scene
For a country that’s world-famous for its margaritas, it may come as a surprise to some that the craft cocktail scene in Mexico City has only really seen its boom in the last few years. Mexican mixologists have taken the trend that arrived from abroad and made it very much their own. Mexican spirits and locally-grown herbs are infused with pre-Hispanic influences, resulting in very delicious and very Mexican cocktails.
Best of Mexico City Bars and Craft Cocktail Scene
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Coahuila, México: la mejor tierra del vino que debes conocer
(CNN) - México (particularmente la región de Baja California y el estado de Guanajuato) se ha ubicado muy bien en el mapa mundial de producción de vino. Pero lo que muchos enófilos no saben es que hay otra área de México que ha estado produciendo vino por más de 400 años: Coahuila, al norte de ese país, es el hogar del viñedo más antiguo de América, creado en 1597. No solo esta región está fuera del radar de los amantes del vino que visitan el país, incluso muchos mexicanos ni siquiera lo saben.
Coahuila, Mexico: The best wine country you don't know about
But what many oenophiles don't know is that there is another area of Mexico that has been producing wine for over 400 years: Coahuila, in northern Mexico, is home to the oldest vineyard in the Americas, which opened in 1597. Not only is this region off the radar for wine lovers visiting the country, even plenty of Mexicans aren't even aware of it.
5 Best Day Trips from Mexico City
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. If you have a little extra time during your trip to Mexico’s capital, you might want to explore some of the towns and cities that sit just a few hours away and offer history, art, culture, and spectacular beauty.
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