BY MARK CHESNUTWell-traveled stylistas are already well aware that Mexico City is a hub for design, art, fashion, cuisine and creativity. Now, two new guides — one in the form of an app and the other a guidebook — are making it easier than ever to discover the best that the largest metropolis in North America…
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In Mexico City, Personal Shoppers Keep Visitors Looking Good
Style center: Antara Fashion Hall is one of several places in Mexico City with personal shopping services. BY MARK CHESNUTWho’ll be there to help when you’ve ruined your best suit (or trendiest T-shirt), but you don’t have time to find something new? In Mexico City, there’s no need to worry; personal shoppers are more than…
Madero Street: Mexico City’s Showplace for Live Talent
Face Time: Few streets in Mexico City showcase more street performers than Calle Madero. BY MARK CHESNUT Even as it continues to grow, Mexico City has made impressive strides in cleaning up, getting more eco-friendly and also more navigable for pedestrians. One street in the historic city center, Calle Madero, has — since being converted to…
Mexico Hotels — Top 10 Festivals in Mexico
Reason to celebrate: Mexico’s numerous festivals include Festival de Mexico, which brings opera and other performances to the nation’s capital. Pictured here, the Russian opera Rusalka, at this year’s festival. BY STEVE ALEXANDER There are so many festivals that take place each year in Mexico, so how are you supposed to know which ones to visit?…
Mexico’s Newest Museum, on a Grand Scale
The Museo Soumaya is more than just Mexico City’s latest tribute to the arts — it’s also an iconic architectural statement. Considering that Carlos Slim Helú is the world’s richest man, it’s not surprising that when he decided to create a new museum, he did it on a grand scale. This month marks the debut…
The Faces of Mexico’s Bicentennial
An early- morning reveler at the Zócalo. All photos ©Mark Chesnut for LatinFlyer.com. A recent article in the New York Times indicated that people weren’t that excited about Mexico’s Bicentennial this week. But it would be difficult to say that if you were attending the festivities. More than one million people attended the celebrations in Mexico…
HOTEL REVIEW: Camino Real Polanco, Mexico City
The entrance courtyard at the Camino Real Polanco in Mexico City. During my current visit to Mexico City, I’m a guest at the Camino Real Polanco, situated in one of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods. I have to say I’ve fallen in love with this property’s style, which can’t be found in any other hotel…
INTREPID TRAVELER DISPATCH: Mexico City
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DAVID DUDAR. My well-traveled colleagues at TravelOjos.com supplied this Intrepid Traveler Dispatch, from contributor David Dudar, who recounts his trip to Mexico City. WHO: Just me. WHY: I have been traveling to Mexico City since the 90s, when I worked for United Airlines. For me, it is about as exotic a city as…
How Are You Celebrating Mexico’s Bicentennial?
Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma will be the site of major festivities in September. This is a big year for Mexico. Not only is it the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence from Spain, it’s also the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, which helped set the groundwork for turning Mexico into one of…
The Evolution of Mexico City: My report, in Business Traveler
This is a big year for celebrations in Mexico. Not only is it the 200th anniversary of the nation’s independence from Spain, it’s also the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. So it’s the perfect time to take stock of Mexico City, the bustling capital city. From hot hotels to tips for avoiding the infamous…