Xochimilco Mexico City: The guide to visiting Xochimilco and its floating gardens; how to get there, how to rent one of the magical trajineras (as the the famous Xochimilco boats are called) what to do on the canals and in the city, from partying and souvenir shopping to getting deep into the wild.
Giza Pyramids (Egypt) versus Teotihuacan Pyramids (Mexico): A side-by-side guide I put together for all those fellow curious travellers who share my passion for chasing remnants of ancient civilizations and monumental architectural wonders – and who, like me, have found themselves torn between the two most iconic pyramid destinations I could think of on Earth.
Wondering what to do on a Monday in Mexico City? Indeed, many museums and attractions take the day off. But obviously, that doesn’t mean the metropolis itself does. There are still plenty of exciting things to see and do in Mexico City on a Monday—you just need to know what and where to look for!
Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City’s famous hub for live mariachi music, is a must-see square in the Centro Histórico. There, every tourist can feel the very soul of Mexico. Mariachis dressed up in silver-studded charro suits and large sombreros passionately sing their hearts out right in the plaza and inside surrounding historic cantinas. All around, memorabilia honours unforgettable legends of their music.
Best spots to catch live mariachi music in Mexico City, from the famous Plaza Garibaldi to the colorful canals of Xochimilco, and beyond. Centuries-old restaurants, fresh vegetable markets, and crowded public squares, all echo Mexico’s signature songs. drawing everyone in to hear the mariachi.
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