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Travel: Hotel Emporio Mexico City
The Hotel Emporio Mexico City is in the Juárez neighbourhood, full of the city’s hustle and bustle. City centre is walking distance, the rates are fair, and the staff are friendly. Overall, a good place to stay in Mexico City! When we visited Mexico City in late October, early November the main attraction was the Mexico City Grand Prix. During race weekend (Thursday – Monday) we stayed at the Hyatt Regency Mexico City. That hotel is way, way nicer than this one. Yet the Hotel…
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Travel: Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre – one of the fine arts of Mexico culture. We ventured off to the Mexico Arena to catch the 90 minute show of masked wresting. Not only was the crowd energetic and enthusiastic, some of the moves were wild. Check out the photos and a few videos below! Lucha Libre First up, I’d suggest buying your tickets online first. We visited on a Tuesday and since it was during Day of the Dead celebrations the arena was sold out. Arrive early, since you’ll…
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Travel: Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead – Mexico City! When we were in Mexico City this past November for the F1 race we stayed the week after and enjoyed the November 2 Day of the Dead celebrations. The day is about honouring the dead and leaving offerings of their favourite foods, drinks, or small gifts. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Day of the Dead Parade? Yes! Check out this winning float. I’m loving the bright colours and the dimensions of the sculpture. So cool. Park celebrations?…
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Travel: Mexico City Breakfast Eats
Mexico City breakfast eats! When we travel we usually eat hearty breakfasts to give us enough energy to sustain a heck of a lot of walking. Eating gluten free is usually quite easy with breakfast, from eggs, potatoes, and fruit, it’s one of the easier meals to accommodate being a celiac. Okay, let’s check out some eats! Mexico City Breakfast Eats First up, we ate at our Hyatt’s Rulfo for the 4 mornings before each F1 race day, and on our last day. My favourite?…
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Travel: Chapultepec Zoo
The Chapultepec Zoo! It’s in the heart of Mexico City and it’s free. The zoo has many North American animals, and a whole section with bison, bears, and deer. So odd to see when our National Parks here in Canada host those animals with thousands of acres of land. Compared to the two other zoos we visited in 2022 – the Omaha Zoo and the Australia Zoo (post coming sometime this year!), the Mexico City Zoo was lacklustre for sure. Don’t get me wrong, the…
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Travel: Anthropology National Museum
Anthropology National Museum is a must see in Mexico City. There is a market just outside the entrance, so it’s a busy area! The wait to get in was about 30 minutes, yet it’s nice to people watch and take in the atmosphere. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Anthropology National Museum A couple of tips – don’t try and cut in line, it doesn’t work out well. Secondly, don’t put your feet (even cross your legs and sit on them) on the benches –…
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Travel: Mirador Torre Latino
Mirador Torre Latino is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Mexico City. It’s got an observation platform, a museum, and a cafe. Check out the views of Mexico City! Mirador Torre Latino First, you can buy your tickets online, yet they’re cheaper if you buy them in person. The line was about 10 minutes, so not long at all. You’ll be up 40+ floors and if the day is clear (although the air quality in Mexico City isn’t that great) you’ll get to see the…
