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Forum: Mexico & Central America
Aug 31st, 2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

Finally a little recap of our nine spectacular...

Finally a little recap of our nine spectacular days visiting Mexico City. It took us a long time to finally get here, but it will be a short time until we return. Story with photos in link below ......
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Aug 19th, 2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

For the few of you following along ... Our final...

For the few of you following along ... Our final full day in Mexico City, a day that nearly ended in tragedy, started off innocently enough as we tasted the most magnificent conchas courtesy of Eva...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Aug 8th, 2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

On a hot Friday, it was time to go back to...

On a hot Friday, it was time to go back to Chapultepec Park and check out Grasshopper Hill’s Chapultepec Castle, the only castle in North America to ever be inhabited by a foreign monarch. From...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 28th, 2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"When I unwrapped my alebrije back home I...

"When I unwrapped my alebrije back home I discovered that they forgot to include the ears! As it's a spirit animal it makes some sense as I rarely listen to anyone."

(:
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 28th, 2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"there is a recent incident about some gunmen...

"there is a recent incident about some gunmen shooting tourists there. "

I see no mention anywhere about tourists being shot in Mexico City, so I think you are mistaken.
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 27th, 2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"Tom, seeing some of your above artifacts, I...

"Tom, seeing some of your above artifacts, I thought to ask: do you and Tracy ever bring back souvenirs and if so, what might you have brought home from Mexico?"

Hi Z, From this trip we brought...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 27th, 2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

On Day Seven, we hustled (via Uber) back to our...

On Day Seven, we hustled (via Uber) back to our last lodging (Hotel Villa Condesa), and after a late breakfast visited Chapultepec Park. We took a quick look (we’d return the following day) of the...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 12th, 2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

baldOne - Azul Histórico is the consensus winner.

baldOne - Azul Histórico is the consensus winner.
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 12th, 2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"Speaking of dinner, where was your favorite spot...

"Speaking of dinner, where was your favorite spot in centro?"

Combining quality of food with ambiance, my two favorite meals were at Balcón del Zocalo and Azul Histórico, although I enjoyed them...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 11th, 2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"MT, there's a real sense of 'fullness' to your...

"MT, there's a real sense of 'fullness' to your trip."

"Fullness" indeed Z. Mexico City is a Frida and Diego wonderland. Her and Trotsky's museums were so informative. Plus I will never attempt to...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jul 10th, 2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

Enlightening, enjoyable and entertaining could...

Enlightening, enjoyable and entertaining could describe this day in Mexico City. Also, once again, a tad bit embarrassing for yours truly, as well. We headed to Coyoacán to visit two museums, The...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 21st, 2023, 11:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

Murals, murals and more murals! This was our day...

Murals, murals and more murals! This was our day to visit some of Diego Rivera’s most famous ones. We’d start with a guided tour (fantastic) of the Palacio Nacional, where Rivera’s The History of...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 12th, 2023, 07:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"Were there lots of tourists at the pyramids?" ...

"Were there lots of tourists at the pyramids?"

There were a lot of people, but not too crowded at all.

I did get our guide through Get Your Guide (there are a lot of them ... it was the 7 1/2...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 10th, 2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

Since many Mexico City attractions are closed on...

Since many Mexico City attractions are closed on Monday, Tracy, Stephen and I took a little van excursion to Teotihuacan, home of the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun. First we saw the...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 7th, 2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

Pedro's correct. You can have your apartment ......

Pedro's correct. You can have your apartment ... and happy hour! The three bedroom has a queen in two of the rooms, and a king in the other.
Forum: Mexico & Central America
Jun 5th, 2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"What did you think about staying in Centro...

"What did you think about staying in Centro Histórico vs Condesa?"

They are completely different. I could see us hunkering down in Condesa for a week or two for a relaxing trip (or as relaxing as...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
May 31st, 2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

We shifted our base to Centro Histórico for the...

We shifted our base to Centro Histórico for the next four days at the gorgeous Gran Hotel Ciudad de México. We’d get started by visiting the Palacio de Bellas Artes and its marvelous murals by Los...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
May 30th, 2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"Your report now has me wondering whether a month...

"Your report now has me wondering whether a month in Mexico City renting an apartment and "living like a local" may be a good option."

Tracy and I have already talked about going back and stay in...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
May 24th, 2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

"YAY! So excited that this report is in the...

"YAY! So excited that this report is in the works! I've been waiting for your amazing writing and photos from your trip. We are taking our three 20-something kids and significant others to Mexico...
Forum: Mexico & Central America
May 24th, 2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,028
Posted By maitaitom

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To Mexico City

After spending nine marvelous days in Mexico City, we absolutely fell in love with it. The infectious energy of Mexico City is hard to escape. Over the course of our trip, Tracy and I were joined by...
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