Tag: Mexico City

Parks in Mexico City that You Need to Visit

Parks in Mexico City that You Need to Visit

Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and has a booming population of 8.85 million people. So when people think of Mexico City, they don’t often think of green spaces, but rather the City Center and all the museums. However, there are a ton of 

Xochimilco Mexico City: The Best Things to Do in Xochimilco

Xochimilco Mexico City: The Best Things to Do in Xochimilco

Xochimilco is an area in Mexico City that is famous for its river canals and colorful trajineras (boats). Riding the trajineras is something I love doing but there are also lots of other things to see and do in the area. I’ve been to Xochimilco 

Aura: The Vegan Cooking Class in Mexico City You Need to Try

Aura: The Vegan Cooking Class in Mexico City You Need to Try

If you’re vegan or vegetarian and are planning on visiting Mexico City then you’re in luck! Mexico City has a thriving and growing vegan food scene. There are tons of good vegan restaurants to choose from including delicious street food stands. Some of the best 

Christmas in Mexico City: The Best Things to Do

Christmas in Mexico City: The Best Things to Do

I have spent the last four Decembers in Mexico City and it’s truly a magical time to be in Mexico’s capital. There are plenty of bright lights to see in the evenings, warm chocolaty and fruity drinks to sip on, and so many other wonderful 

Apicultura Mexico City: The Eco Beekeeping Experience You Need to Try

Apicultura Mexico City: The Eco Beekeeping Experience You Need to Try

Last week I had the pleasure of going on an Airbnb Beekeeping Experience here in Mexico City. The experience was hosted and sponsored by Apicultura Mx. I brought my friend Jesse along and we got to learn all about how important bees are for the 

7 Things to do During Day of the Dead in Mexico City

7 Things to do During Day of the Dead in Mexico City

This year was my second time spending Day of the Dead in Mexico and I had an absolute blast. Last year, my husband, in-laws and I went to celebrate in Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende. This year we decided to spend it in Mexico 

La Llorona Xochimilco: Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City

La Llorona Xochimilco: Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Yesterday evening, my husband and some friends and I attended the La Llorona show in Xochimilco, Mexico City. The evening consisted of riding the famous colorful trajineras of Xochimilco at night to a small island where the show occurred. The La Llorona Xochimilco show was 

The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Mexico City

The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Mexico City

Collectively I have now lived in Mexico City for about a year and a half now. I absolutely love the food here and I am so happy to say that Mexico City has such a wonderful, growing vegan food scene. Below is a list of 

6 Hiking Day Trips from Mexico City

6 Hiking Day Trips from Mexico City

Mexico City is a beautiful, chaotic, art-filled city with endless activity options. While there are green areas and parks interspersed throughout the urban jungle, it can be nice to escape a bit and go hiking. After living in Mexico City for almost a year total, 

Las Grutas de la Estrella: An Amazing Day Trip from Mexico City

Las Grutas de la Estrella: An Amazing Day Trip from Mexico City

The other day my fiancé’s family and I took a trip past Ixtapan de la Sal to explore Las Grutas de la Estrella in the Estado de Mexico. Las Grutas are caves that are surrounded by lush forest and a bubbling river. The river runs