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Parque La Mexicana
Huge public park
"Parque La Mexicana" in Mexico City is a new, innovative, huge public park, an excellent area to hang out with the family, alone, or with my dog!
by
Cris
Guasch
Ajusco's Labyrinth
The most random spot in CDMX
"Ajusco's Labyrinth" is a really weird but awesome spot just outside Mexico City. It's an actual labyrinth in a huge British estate in a beautiful area...
by
Cris
Guasch
Trajineras
The Mexican Venice
The "Trajineras" in Xochimilco, Mexico City create a unique atmosphere that make this place Mexico's Venice, only more colorful and festive!
by
Cris
Guasch
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Beyond your imagination
"Biblioteca Vasconcelos" in Mexico City is not just a library; it is a cultural palace where you can find everything, from a garden to musical instruments.
by
Rafael
Murrieta
Cantina Salón Paris
Cantina for a student budget
"Cantina Salón Paris" in Mexico City is a typical family cantina. It's an excellent restaurant where I often go and stop worrying about my student budget.
by
Rafael
Murrieta
La Tía
Best fonda in town
"La Tía" is a fonda in Mexico City, a casual everyday restaurant ideal for lunch. This one happens to be my favorite one and has existed since 1960!
by
Rafael
Murrieta
Alverre
The friendliest coffee
"Alverre" in Mexico City is a beautiful, indie-ish cafe hidden in the outskirts of Coyoacán. I love their coffee and the decoration.
by
Cris
Guasch
Cantinflas
Meet an icon
"Cantinflas" and his statue in Mexico City is just one of the reasons I love Alvaro Obregon Avenue. This work of art has a secret - you ready for it?
by
Cris
Guasch
Burgers Ink
This place deserves fame
"Burgers Ink" in Mexico City's Narvarte is a treasure of a restaurant. You can't go wrong with their burgers, but leave some space for a premium milkshake.
by
Cris
Guasch
La Santa Gula
A place for gluttons
"La Santa Gula" in Mexico City is a restaurant where you shouldn't go if you feel guilty after a kinky meal. All burgers are named after the 7 deadly sins!
by
Cris
Guasch
Chiandoni
The best ice cream in town
"Chiandoni" is a pretty nostalgic dessert restaurant in Mexico City which has existed for more than 70 years. I used to come here with my dad...
by
Cris
Guasch
Huerto Roma Verde
Little lung in the city's heart
"Huerto Roma Verde" Mexico City is an urban garden that's so versatile you would never believe it. My favorite part about it is El Gatario - the cattery?
by
Cris
Guasch
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