Language

I speak very little Spanish - so little I had my boyfriend Jeff transcribe some key phrases (like sin cebollas) on index cards before I left. I met very few people who spoke English, even in touristy areas. If you don't speak Spanish confidently, bring a phrasebook or use Google Translate.

Transportation

I am a fan of public transportation – so I'm a little embarrassed to say I relied on Uber a lot to get around Mexico City. Uber made it easy to get places without knowing much Spanish and it was a safe choice after dark. The metro and bus system are great for daylight travel, especially when traveling across the city.

Food

I made a list of dishes and street snacks I wanted to eat using Eater's Guide to Street Food in Mexico City. Rather than make a list of where to eat, I went to Mexico City with a list of what to eat - tortas, atole, pulque, chilaquiles, huaraches... For each meal, I would try to find one of the dishes on my list. I ate very, very well that week.

Accommodations

There are plenty of hotel, hostel and Airbnb options in Mexico City. I stayed in an Airbnb apartment in the quiet but hip Hipódromo neighborhood. The lovely place I stayed no longer appears for rent, but there are plenty of other stylish rentals nearby.

Short on Time?

If I could re-do my itinerary, I would stay in the city all six days. Don't get me wrong - I liked Taxco and Tepotzlan quite a bit, but I could have easily spent my whole trip in the city. I am surprised to say that, as I would not consider myself a city person!

Questions?

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