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Real Name: Marcia
Lives In: Phuket, TH
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A one-day stopover in Mexico City. Just don't...

by Quero - last update: Nov 17, 2004

...do it on a Monday, though.

I had one Sunday in Mexico City between two weeks of working travel to other major cities around Mexico.

Coming in on one of the afternoon air-shuttles from Guadalajara, we flew over parks, houses, office buildings, churches, theaters, schools, government complexes, stadiums, restaurants, museums, hotels, avenues, streets, squares.... It just went on and on as far as the eye could see through the haze. With such a lot to choose from, deciding what to do and see with just one day seems impossible.

It *can* be done, though, and here's one way:
1) Begin with an overview
2) Learn how to get around
3) Choose a couple of museums of interest to you
4) Pick one neighborhood to wander through
5) Rest in a park
6) Get a restaurant recommendation from your hotel
7) End the day with something tuneful

Oh, and why not Monday? Because all public museums and parks (even the zoo) are open Tuesday to Sunday.

Now follow me through these seven steps on my one-day independent exploration of Mexico City. Each step represents one Must See tip.

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Pros:"Dynamic, bustling, pulsing, alive!"
Cons:"Huge, polluted, noisy, clogged with people and vehicles."
In A Nutshell:"Two sides of the same coin. Depends on the day how the coin toss goes for you."
Quero's Mexico City Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for Quero about Mexico City
VeronicaG Sat Sep 2, 2006 02:40 UTC
 Good warning tips, Marcia! You saw alot in such a short visit--alol of your suggestions would make great stops! THANKS...hello from Texas.
GypsyLightChaser Sat Apr 30, 2005 23:33 UTC
 Lived in San Angel for three years in a beautiful Villa. I miss it, but not the traffic! Have traveled from the top to the bottom of this country it is fascinating , filled with magic, but also sadly dangerous.
mtncorg Thu Dec 16, 2004 17:41 UTC
 Nice quick approach to a sometimes unapproachable one. I still like Chaupaultepec on a Sunday for the cultural diversity seen, but the Trotsky Museum is a intriguing choice.

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