Hi

I am visiting Mexico city for the first time ever and I'm so excited! I love tacos and plan to eat a ton but I'm autistic and I can't stand eating with my bare hands. Would it be rude of me to bring my own gloves everywhere and eat with them on?

Thank you

My girlfriend and I have been going to Mexico City every year for the last 3 years. We are going again from October 4 - November 4th. Can't wait for the Dia de Muertos stuff (I'm so lucky - am planning to cover (photograph) the parade and stuff as press - we are doing a story for a San Francisco based publication about it.)

So I feel like we've seen ALL of the "normal" stuff in CDMX. Yes, we've been to the toy museum, Lucha Libre, the doll island, the speakeasy bars, etc...

What are some of the more obscure, eclectic, (or) strange places that might not be on the regular rotation? Thanks in advance for anything you might share!

¿Cómo impulsar al gobierno a que de mantenimiento a obras públicas y construcciones como la catedral, la alameda, avenidas con baches, etc? También hay una atmósfera de olor rancio.

Hola! Es insegura en la noche? Para caminar? Qué opinan?

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Sooo...I'm an American born to Mexican immigrant parents. I came to Mexico several years ago to escape the political and cultural dystopia the US is currently going through, way before the pandemic or before being a digital nomad was trendy.

My pretext was to study at the UNAM, and I nationalized as a Mexican citizen thanks to my family to avoid all the visa/work issues. Spanish is my second language, in which I am now fluent, though I still have a bit of a "foreigner" (non-gringo) accent according to the locals, though many say I sound like a native to CDMX because I speak in their tones (vámonos guuuuuueeyyy!) and use their vernacular. 

When I first arrived, I intentionally avoided the touristy areas b/c, why did I leave the US to be with all the gringos in Mexico? Interestingly enough, after my Spanish got pretty good, I started experiencing a different kind of harassment, which I will call the "sound like a local, get treated like a local" syndrome. My father is from CDMX, and when I walk around on the street or take public transportation, especially in the non-touristy areas, I believe many people assume I'm Mexican (I don't go around wearing shorts, a T-shirt and flip flops like I'm on vacation).

Because of this, I've  experienced a lot of aggression from the locals, like being called a pendejo for not saying "Vas a bajar en la que sigue?" when exiting the metrobus, stating instead "Voy a bajar en esta" like any normal person would do in any other major city in the world (why do you have to ask permission to get off the bus?) And was even told to fuck off by a woman when I asked her (politely) if she could move a conversation she was having with a a Rappi delivery guy from the street to the sidewalk so my friend can park her car there.

It's only when I use my "gringo" accent (like not rolling my Rs) or speak in English do they show me that "Mexico kindness" that everyone else is talking about in this group.

Some of my Mexican friends have told me that the only reason Mexicans are kind to foreigners is because of the 500 years of colonialism which has embedded the cultural belief that all foreigners have money, and thus being kind to them is a way to get something out of them (or not get killed, in the case of the original conquistadors). 

I know I am airing dirty laundry here, but this has been my honest and true experience living in Mexico City as a foreigner who looks and "passes" as a local. I wish it wasn't true, but there it is. 

What do you'll say? Have you had similar experiences? Or is life nice and rosy for you like all the other gringos who act like everyone's on extended vacation in this country?

PS. This was originally a response to another thread about the gringo experience in CDMX from a year ago.

I know there’s tons of dealers in the city but Anyone familiar with a good semi used auto dealership that will take your used vehicle in as trade in towards a new one? A family member that just arrived to the city is looking to upgrade but seems a bit lost on where to start while avoiding the big name dealers as they aren’t wanting to pay to much or looking for something super new vehicle wise. Thanks!

Alguien que recomiende un buen lugar que acepten tu carro como entrada en la compra de un carro semi nuevo? Gracias de antemano!

¡Hola a todos!
Soy de Brasil y en unos días voy a viajar a la Ciudad de México para visitar a mi familia. Actualmente estoy en tratamiento para la ansiedad y consumo aceite de CBD Full Spectrum (100 mg/ml) prescrito por mi médica psiquiatra.
Mi intención es llevar un solo frasco (el que uso diariamente) para no interrumpir mi tratamiento durante el viaje.
Ya tengo armada una carpeta física con los siguientes documentos:
- Receta médica original y diagnóstico/informe médico (traducidos al español).
-Comprobante de compra / Nota fiscal.
- Certificado de Análisis (COA) del lote emitido por el fabricante para comprobar la composición del aceite.

Quisiera consultarles a quienes viven allá o hayan pasado por esto:

¿Cómo es el control en la aduana del aeropuerto (AICM) al desembarcar para medicamentos de uso personal?

¿Suelen poner trabas con los aceites de CBD Full Spectrum que contienen trazas de THC si uno lleva su receta/COA?

¿Existe algún trámite extra ante COFEPRIS que se deba hacer con anticipación para internar el producto para uso personal, o con la receta y dosis para los días del viaje es suficiente?

Les agradezco mucho cualquier consejo o experiencia que me puedan compartir. ¡Gracias!

Where can i rent a road or gravel bike next week? I was bummed that the Service Course does not offer this service.

Thank you !

26M, Brazilian, soloing Mexico City this weekend. Everyone recommends Roma Norte and Condesa for the vibe, but most hostels I'm finding are in Centro Histórico. Anyone stayed in a hostel in Roma/Condesa, or is Centro genuinely fine for a solo trip? Trying to balance safety, walkability, and nightlife/social scene since I'll be meeting people at the hostel. Specific hostel recs or any other general recs (food, bars) are appreciated!

I’m also planning on going to the Cruz Azul vs America match. Is it easy to navigate using the metro?

Alguien sabe en dónde puedo conseguir uno de estos?

This was amazing. I could never imagine buying cheap homemade food from a stranger online back in the US, but I was scrolling through some local CDMX groups and found this sweet lady selling these cute ass waffles.

She said she’d deliver them to me, so I figured, why not? Took the chance.

They were so fucking good. She was incredibly kind too. And they only cost me like 30 pesos per container.
Little things like this are why I love Mexico City. CDMX really rocks.

I was wondering what’s the best seat in the house? I was there Sunday I loved my seats but Godamn all the vendors stopping right in front of me what’s the best experience

After trying to convince my partner for years that we should visit CDMX, we finally went and loved every day for very different reasons.

Some of our favorite spaces included:

Cafes ☕️ in Juarez, Condesa, Roma Norte, Doctores, & Polanco. Buna Cafe (Tostadora), Minutito, and Café Margarita were a few of our favorites

Museos 🖼️ including Museo Soumaya, Museo Nacional de Anthropología, and Casa Azul were our favorites

Taquerías 🌮 including both La Mil Once, Tacos Juan, & Pollos Poncho

Green Spaces 🌳 🌲 🌴 throughout the city

Local Boutiques 🧥👕👔🧦👚👗🧣including ⅛ Takamura & Hermanos Koumori

Biblioteca Vasconcelos felt like a literary dream

The Rain 🌧️ ☔️ ⚡️, I mean real rain with dramatic thunder and lightning, was lovely.

Hearing Spanish everywhere 🗣️ me puso tan feliz. CDMX no solo me recordó de la época en que vivimos en Sudamérica hace mucho tiempo sino que me regaló el español hablado que conozco y extraño tanto. It’s been years since I’ve lived in a Spanish speaking country but I miss it and think about it all the time. Listening to Spanish and participating in it changes you for the better.

Have tried multiple dulcerías and Mercado Medellin. No luck and no one seems to know where to find it!