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A fashion & design editor’s guide to shopping La Juárez

Join me, a former fashion magazine editor and curator of contemporary design exhibitions, for an exclusive shopping tour showcasing Mexico City’s boutiques, concept stores, ateliers and studios. • At our first stop, I’ll give you the rundown of the day ahead, and learn more about your personal style so I can be on the lookout for your perfect piece. • After a short walk, we’ll land at the next shop, where I’ll talk about the artists displaying some of their work while we browse through more of Mexico City’s finest. • With a few more stops in store, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to find the perfect piece of La Juárez to take back home with you. Before we say our goodbyes, I’ll leave you with some more tips to help you navigate even more market stalls, boutiques, and hidden gems.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Be a Custom Sneaker Artist During Mexico City’s Art Week

Unleash Your Inner Artist at Fuega Lab: A Unique Art Week Experience! This Art Week, join us at FUEGA Lab in La Condesa, Mexico City’s first sneaker customization workshop. Featured on Shark Tank Mexico and trusted by brands like Netflix, Nike, and Spotify, we’re where art, fashion, and self-expression collide. Now it’s your turn to create something unforgettable. What Makes This Experience Special: Art Meets Style: Customize sneakers or bring your own accessory—bags, jackets, or other pieces are welcome! Creative Vibes: Immerse yourself in an inspiring, energetic space during Art Week. Exclusive Perks: We have a discounted price for you! Original $1500 mxn - Art Week cost $1,150 mxn (over 20%!!) What to Expect: Design Like a Pro: Sketch ideas and bring them to life with expert guidance and premium materials. Your Style, Your Way: Transform sneakers, bags, or jackets into wearable masterpieces. Celebrate Your Art: Share your creation in a fun mini showcase with fellow participants. Why Book Now? Stand out from the usual Art Week crowd by creating your own wearable art. Take home a piece that tells your story, plus insider tips on exploring Mexico City’s trendiest spots. Spaces are limited—reserve today and be part of the magic!

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Explore Mercado Jamaica and craft pressed flower-art

This hands-on floral design workshop takes you from sourcing flowers at the market to creating your own floral art. You’ll gain insight into the artistry of floral design and leave with beautiful creations and memories. • We’ll begin a walk through Mercado de Jamaica, visiting several of my trusted vendors. You’ll discover unique flowers and foliage from across Mexico and learn about their origins and uses. • Next, we’ll head to the Florever studio, where I’ll guide you through the process of crafting a framed collage of pressed flowers, which you’ll get to take home. • Before we part ways, you’ll also receive a selection of pre-pressed flowers and another frame so you can continue creating on your own, as well as a tote bag, notebook, and pen. In addition to your keepsakes, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for the richness of Mexican flowers and floral artistry.

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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 3906 reviews

Xochimilco & Mexican Fiesta with Guacamole

More than 5 years being the best experience in Xochimilco! Join the Mexican Fiesta featuring UNLIMITED PREMIUM drinks, guacamole contests, snacks, games, prizes, and many more surprises. Don’t worry about anything; book with us! IG: @2travelamigas • Board a trajinera where your host will welcome you with an exquisitely prepared table to enjoy from the very first moment. • Enjoy a 2-hour ride, admire chinampas, and discover fun historical facts! • Participate in our legendary Guacamole contest and win prizes. • Taste fresh fruit lovingly prepared by our chef, along with other snacks, while we dance to the rhythm of the music. • Enjoy UNLIMITED PREMIUM traditional Mexican beverages. • Celebrate your special occasion with us—let us know! • Play games like lottery or other games to break the ice and connect with fellow travelers. • Suitable for all ages: activities for kids & life jackets provided. • 100% Pet-friendly. We offer private tours, private transportation, and customized events. We aim to support the local economy, promote ecological responsibility, and advance a project initiated by women to create a positive change in Xochimilco. • During the trip, you can purchase food or hire mariachi (*additional food and live music not included). • Optionally, you can visit the sanctuary of Axolotl (~$8). *This tour is outdoors; please be careful of possible falls.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 4431 reviews

⭐Frida VIP-skip the line+Bikes&Churros

Let’s discover Frida Kahlo museum and neighborhood from a different point of view, mixing top landmarks, beautiful parks, street art, colorful markets and take original and unforgettable photos! We will show you all this while riding bikes through beautiful Coyoacan - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's neighborhood and first capital of New Spain up to 1523. At some point during our journey, we will take a break to enjoy delicious churros with atole in a colorful plaza as well as yummy tostadas in the market. We’ll end our ride in Frida’s House, where WE WILL PROVIDE TICKETS* so you can skip the -usually more than two hour- line. * There might be changes due to COVID measures, we have to do a short line (5-10 min) before entering the museum. Don’t worry it won’t be 2 hours. **The Whole experience last 4 hours, including the time you’ll spend at the museum. Please plan accordingly. (Coyoacan is around 30 min from other neighborhoods). Other things to note Tickets, Bikes, Helmets, Food and Beverages are included, all you need to do is enjoy. If you want a date that isn't available or a private tour for a large group contact us.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 707 reviews

Xochimilco: Explore the neighborhood, flavors, drinks and boat trip in a beautiful Trajinera

Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey through Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the beauty of history, culture, and nature come together. Our tour is designed to offer an immersive exploration of this vibrant neighborhood, promising moments of discovery at every turn. Explore the stunning 16th-century Cathedral, a symbol of Xochimilco’s rich past. As we continue, dive into the local atmosphere by wandering through the lively Main Market, filled with the colors and flavors of Mexican life, from piñatas to fresh fruits. From there, we’ll embark on a traditional trajinera to glide across the serene waters of Xochimilco's ancient canals. As we explore the majestic lake and the millennia-old chinampas, you'll learn about their fascinating agricultural history while taking in the flora and fauna—ducks, herons, and of course, the famous axolotl. Along the way, you’ll hear about the captivating urban legends that have made Xochimilco a place of mystery and wonder. In the middle of this unforgettable journey on the lake, we’ll pause for a delicious lunch (Quesadilla: meat, vegan or vegetarian) featuring traditional Mexican flavors, with options for every taste, all while surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the canals. Finally we’ll stop to visit the unique Axolotl Sanctuary, where you can meet these rare creatures up close. Join us!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 5101 reviews

Teotihuacan & My Grandma's Food

An Unforgettable Teotihuacan Experience: History, Flavor, and Warmth Dream of soaring over the pyramids in a hot air balloon? Dm us, we can help you arrange it, followed by our immersive tour! Our journey begins at 7:30 AM in the vibrant La Condesa area (Parque México). After a scenic 50-minute drive, we’ll arrive at our family home, where our grandma and family will welcome you with open arms. Start your day with the comforting aromas of freshly brewed café de olla, hot chocolate, herbal teas, and warm pan dulce. Next, we’ll explore the awe-inspiring pyramids of Teotihuacan, just 10 minutes away. With interactive visuals and engaging storytelling, we’ll bring this ancient civilization to life, immersing you in its beauty and history. By noon, we’ll return home for a culinary experience like no other: Red Mole: A 52-ingredient family recipe passed down for four generations. Green Mole: A modern twist by our mom, perfectly blending tradition and innovation. Both dishes are vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, and we’re happy to accommodate dietary needs. End the day with a delightful pulque tasting featuring four unique varieties, including exquisite distilled options—all crafted with love by our family. We’ll have you back in Mexico City by 3:30 PM, but the memories will last a lifetime. Join us for a day filled with history, tradition, and love!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1343 reviews

Party in Xochimilco "Shuttle service in private bookings"

IG: @xochimilco_colorsandflavors Welcome to the best tour in trajinera in Xochimilco. Be ready to enjoy the best day in CDMX. To make the most of it, we need: food, alcohol, and music, everything is included. - We will be in a famous pier with the trajinera ready to navigate for 2.5 hours over beautiful canals of Xochimilco. -We'll make a toast in the trajinera with Mezcal. - I will tell you some of the history, customs and legends of Xochimilco. - I will serve you mexican food. - You will have unlimited water, beer and delicious cocktails. You can ask them from the beginning of the ride. -We have Non-alcoholic options. - Inside the trajinera we will play traditional one-way music and more cheerful music back to sing and dance. - You´ll have unique views for your photos. - You can hire mariachi music ($300mxn per song, who asks for it pays for it) -We can stop in a chinampa where you can meet the axolotl (extra $50 - $150 mxn) - We´ll play a game to drink, sing and dance. - If you feel like a sports man you can take the stick and steer the boat. - With your enthusiasm we can make this an unforgettable party. -I will provide you with everything you need for a beautiful day! * Warning: Don´t put parts of your body out of the boat.

5 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviews

Learn jewelry, make silver ring

We will start with a small introduction to jewelry, we will talk about the handling, care and safety required for the implementation of the workshop. At the end we will start with the technical learning of how to make a 925 sterling silver ring from scratch, starting with the mixture of metals to convert pure silver .999 to .925. The techniques that we will handle will be casting by means of torches, sheet metal rolling (thinning and stretching the silver ingot) draft (cutting the silver by means of saw blades and jeweler's bow) ring making (silver bending and straightening), welded (Union of the different pieces of the ring by means of a torch and welding) and finally the finish that can be matte or polished. Get ready to learn a new technique and take home a piece of jewelry made with your own hands. We will provide you with all the necessary tools to learn and wear a sterling silver ring made by yourself. If necessary, we can meet somewhere in the middle and take a taxi to the workshop. If you do not find an available date in our calendar, please send us a request to place the date you want to attend.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 934 reviews

Teotihuacan Great Tour

Unearth the Mysteries of Teotihuacan: Reserve your epic Adventure Now! Enjoy an incredible day at this wonderful archaeological site of Teotihuacan. The adventures starts at 7:40-7:45 am at Monumento a la Revolución, where we will depart to Teotihuacan in a private group van (50 min.) You will have a fun guided group tour in English through the greatest pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. You will be amazed in the Citadel by the mysteries hidden under the Feathered Serpent temple. We will continue our tour to the most fascinating activity, enter to the underworld (cave) where, we will have a light lunch or snack inside an ancient cave excavated by the Teotihuacans 2000 years ago. We are going to have a great time!!! but please take in consideration: We will be back to México , the DROP OFF will be at Monumento a la Revolución between 3:30- 4:30 pm. (sometimes we might arrive later because of unexpected events in the highway, so we can't assure being on time). -This is a GROUP tour (more than 15 guests) in English. - We use A/C vans for 12-16 passangers ( the seats are assigned according with the bookings and puntuality). -The meeting time can vary according to traffic or weather conditions and to the archaeological site time schedules.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 415 reviews

Discover the history of Coyoacán

Discover the History of Coyoacán with Camina la Ciudad! We will walk and talk around the core of this amazing neighborhood and get to know the history and traditions of many of the most famous places such as the San Juan Bautista Church, the neighborhood market, and the Coyotes Plaza. Still, we'll also visit less touristy places like local bookshops and picturesque streets. There's a lot to see here, don't be fooled, not everything is about Frida Kahlo! During the tour, we'll talk about artists, migration, the war of conquest, religion, the day of the dead, handicrafts, symbols, and how the city swallowed the cobbled-stoned village of Coyoacán. We'll discuss architecture, piñatas, colonial life, and even the USSR! All of these have had a huge influence on making Coyoacán one of the loveliest and most quintessential neighborhoods in this huge city. We'll start the tour next to one of our favorite coffee shops, in case you want to get your energy up before we begin. And in Coyoacán, churros are a must, so we'll get you one on us! We love to chat, tell fun facts, and answer questions, so ask us anything! * If you want to ensure the tour is only in English, write to us before booking. * Follow us for more @caminalaciudad

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

Photoshoot in the heart of Mexico city

Let's get started our big journey in the beautiful Center of Coyoacán. Where we will mix with cultures, colors and heritage of Mexico city, while creating stunning pictures. I will show you the best spots of this area such as Plaza and Iglesia de la Conchita - one of the oldest church in Mexico city and a very beautiful Plaza de Santa Catarina, we will walk through the colorful streets and Frida Khalo Park, I promise you will be amazed by the colors and atmosphere of these places! After all the photos have been taken, we can have coffee in a beautiful coffee place with an open area, where you will feel like in a garden. ! Other things to note ! You will get professionally edited photos within 3-4 days. I PROVIDE DISCOUNT FOR COUPLE AND GROUP PHOTO SHOOTS! ! I am offering shoots in the different areas of the city: COYOACAN AREA HISTORICAL CENTER CHAPULTEPEC ROMA POLANCCO CONDESA/REFORMA

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviews

Anthropology Museum Hidden Treasures

“This is not a tour but the most interesting tale about humanity, throughout one of the most amazing scenarios in the world. An amazing storytelling experience." B.J. Novak This is not your regular boring tour to check out of the list. This is a series of the most captivating stories the usual tour would miss about the exhibition while understanding why some of this sculptures are put at the highest artistic rank in human history. Adding to the basic experience more stories related to your interests, crafting a unique narrative that intertwines with the staggering vastness of the museum's top exhibits, from the misterious beginining to the last days of the prehispanic times. You'll learn about: Artistic and design trends Architecture Latest archaeological breakthroughs Trade, warfare and political systems Civilizations decay Linguistics Philosophical and spiritual basis Intriguing tales of looting associated with the museum Contemporary indigenous artisanal masters Archaeological anecdotes of the early explorers Mexican gastronomy's prehispanic heritage By the end of this highly curated experience, you'll view Mexico through a new lens, comprehending the origins of its modern traditions and the profound significance of this ancient wisdom for the future of humanity

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