Mexico City Surprised Us in All the Right Ways
Ep.156 We came for the tacos… and stayed for the pyramids, the hidden murals, and the deep history of Mexico City. There was so much we didn’t know before we arrived — but this sprawling, fascinating city had layers to uncover at every turn. In this episode, we share our personal highlights: where to stay, how to get around (with mobility ratings), what surprised us most, and exactly what we spent during our two-week stay. Whether you’re planning your first visit to CDMX or just dreaming about it, our guide is full of real advice, cultural insights, and practical tips.
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Covered in this episode: Teotihuacán, Mexico City museums, murals, tacos de canasta, Chapultepec Castle, and what it all cost.
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We visited Mexico City from February 28 through March 18, 2025 (with a 5-day break in between to visit San Miguel de Allende)
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Tour: From Ruins to Murals; A Walk Through History w/food: https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/830595?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=f9584fc9-09c4-4b5d-859e-76cb636141e6
Tour: The best tour to Teotihuacán from Mexico City: https://www.viator.com/tours/Mexico-City/Full-Day-Tour-to-Teotihuacan-from-CDMX/d628-408128P3?pid=P00118448&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=CMXpyramid
Tour: Museum of Anthropology a trip to the past: https://www.viator.com/tours/Mexico-City/Tour-Museum-of-Anthropology-a-trip-to-the-past/d628-165755P9?pid=P00118448&mcid=42383&medium=link&campaign=CMXanthromuseum
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Chapters:
00:00 – Start
01:18 – Staying in Roma Norte, CDMX
02:10 – National Museum of Anthropology
06:28 – Teotihuacán: City of the Gods
08:53 – From Ruins to Murals
11:26 – Canasta Tacos: A Meal with a Story
12:10 – Exceptional Food Experiences
13:07 – Chapultepec Castle & the National History Museum
16:18 – Our Mexico City Costs
17:12 – Our final thoughts about Mexico City
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