Hip & Historic … Mai Tai Tomás Travels To Mexico City

I had originally thought a five-day visit to Mexico City would let us experience what CDMX has to offer, but in planning I realized that was not nearly enough time, so I extended it to nine days. Our spring trip to Mexico City had everything we wanted. … and more! Please join Tracy and me (plus a few of our friends) as we explore North America’s largest city. 

May 19, 2023

Chapters One & Two: Hola México & Checking Out A Few Mexico City Neighborhoods

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To Mexico City Prologue: “You’re going to Mexico City? Aren’t you worried?” This was the response from many when I told them of our plans to travel to North America’s largest city for nine days. Let me begin by dispelling the notion that […]
May 31, 2023

Chapter Three: Exploring Centro Histórico & Los Tres Grandes

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Three: Exploring Centro Histórico & Los Tres Grandes Day Three: A Gran Tiffany Stained-Glass Ceiling, Los Tres Grandes, At The Crossroads, Hey Mr. Postman, Azulejos Restaurant, Is He Taking A Selfie?, Waiting For The Room, Carnival At The Cathedral, Champagne […]
June 10, 2023

Chapter Four: Pyramid Scheme & The Miracle Cloak

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Four: Pyramid Scheme & The Miracle Cloak Day Four: Heading To The Pyramids, Drinking & Shopping, There’s Always One, Over The Moon, Under The Mexican Sun, Red Lobster, Hat Trick, Let It Slide, Sacred Site, People Mover Shrine, “Ambiancing” […]
June 21, 2023

Chapter Five: Diego Rivera Mural Day

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Five: Diego Rivera Mural Day Day Five: Passports Please, No Dark Glasses, The History of Mexico In One Hour, Getting Rivera Public Education, Ruins At Lunch, What Piece Of Paper?, A Walk In The Park, Who Are These People?, […]
July 10, 2023

Chapter Six – “Russian” To See Coyoacán’s Museums & Music To My Ears

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Six – “Russian” To See Coyoacán’s Museums & Music To My Ears Day Six – Hot To Trotsky, Axe To Grind, It’s Only A Drill, Feeling Blue With Frida, Strolling Through The Mercado, Where’s The Entrance?, Seafood Heaven, Magical […]
July 27, 2023

Chapter Seven: Exploring Chapultepec Park & Museo Nacional de Antropología

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Seven: Exploring Chapultepec Park & Museo Nacional de Antropología Day Seven: Charming Boutique Hotel, Who’s A Lardo?, There’s Trouble Afoot, Monument To Heroes Defending Mexico City, Be Sure To Come Here On A Weekday, Travels Through Mexico’s History, Going […]
August 8, 2023

Chapter Eight – Chapultepec Castle & It’s Another Tequila Sunset

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Eight – Chapultepec Castle & It’s Another Tequila Sunset Day Eight – Where’s That Ticket Office?, Not A Bad Walk At All, Magnificent Murals, Stained Glass Hallway, Exploring The Grounds, It’s All Up From Here, Perambulating Polanco, Raindrops Keep […]
August 19, 2023

Chapter Nine: Conchas, Churros, Crisscrossing & (Near) Catastrophe

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Chapter Nine: Conchas, Churros, Crisscrossing & (Near) Catastrophe Days Nine & Ten: Thanks Eva, Exploring Roma Norte, Murals Murals & More Murals, Taco Shut Out, The McDonald’s Of Tacos?, Walk Till We (Almost) Drop, Not A Straight Arrow, Near Monument-al […]
August 31, 2023

Epilogue – Marvelous, Magnificent & Memorable Mexico City

Historical & Hip: Mai Tai Tomás Travels To México City Epilogue – Marvelous, Magnificent & Memorable Mexico City I wouldn’t say it was a surprise we had such a wonderful time in Mexico City, but even our high expectations were exceeded. The overwhelmingly positive vibe of CDMX was certainly infectious […]