Visions of Vibrancy: Mexico City

[Metro Jacksonville]

Visions of Vibrancy: Mexico City



The vibrancy of cities comes in all shapes and sizes. Many believe that what works in internationally known cosmopolitan settings may not be applicable for cities such as Jacksonville, which have struggled with embracing walkability. If we look hard enough, we may realize that this type of view should be challenged. Despite the diversity around the globe, all lively cities, downtowns, and urban cores have something in common: being pedestrian friendly. Today, we take a look at the streets of Mexico City.

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[Keith-N-Jax]

Nice shots!!

[InnerCityPressure]

Headed there in a few weeks for an anniversary trip.  We normally go to NYC, but flights were cheaper to Mexico City.  I'll report back...

[thelakelander]

You'll like it. It's just as vibrant as NYC and a lot more affordable for a traveler.

[ben says]

Headed there in a few weeks for an anniversary trip.  We normally go to NYC, but flights were cheaper to Mexico City.  I'll report back...

Where are you staying?

As for DF, I think it's one of the greatest cities I've ever been to. Highly underrated. The level of discourse in this country regarding Mexico is so depressing...but when you actually go, and see it's one of the most culture-filled, food-centric, amazing places in the world, you get quite depressed about the typical american and how they talk/refer to Mexico!

[InnerCityPressure]

We're parking it in La Condesa and leaving the itinerary pretty wide open.  Hoping to hit some of the foodie spots in Roma, a day at Teotihuacan, and half a day at the Kahlo museum. 

[thelakelander]

A few pics from my visit to Teotihuacan. You'll get a good work out climbing the ruins of the larger pyramids.

[InnerCityPressure]

Can't wait!  Did you take a tour group or the city bus?  How was the experience with whichever?

[thelakelander]

I booked an early morning Teotihuacan Pyramids tour with a private archeologist through viator.com. It ended up being a tour group but was pretty cool. They picked everyone up from their hotels and our group was able to tour the ruins before it got too crowded. The tour lasted most of the day and included a stop at a nearby town for lunch and sampling various shots of tequila.

I didn't really have any plans for my trip. I booked a hotel room about two blocks from the Zócalo and decided I'd figure things out once I got to town. In terms of organized tours, I ended up doing the Teotihuacan Pyramids, a hop-on hop-off Turibus bus tour ( http://www.turibus.com.mx/#3 ) and a couple of free neighborhood walking tours by Estacion Mexico ( http://www.freetour.com/mexico-city ).

After that, I had a pretty good feel for what I wanted to see around the city the rest of week and used the subway to get there. Nevertheless, all of the tours were pretty cheap because 1 USD was equal to around 17 Mexican Pesos. 

[InnerCityPressure]

I'm excited.  I'll be fine if I just eat some good food and people watch.  Everything else is a bonus

[thelakelander]

You can find good food and people watch on most blocks within the city's core. You should have a great time.

[Keith-N-Jax]

A lot of the street pics remind me on Barcelona.