Oaxaca and Patron Saint Festivities – with dates!
The joy for life bursts through Mexican celebrations, which bring together indigenous and Spanish traditions in full color. 500 years after the Catholic religion was
July 8, 2026 No Comments
Insights into Mexico City & Oaxaca
What to do on a SUNDAY in Mexico City, the most crowded day for parks and museums!
If Mondays are challenging because most museums and historical sites are closed, Sundays are challenging because they are all SO very crowded! For many Mexicans,
June 18, 2026 No Comments
Exploring on your own: Centro de la Imagen
For those of us interested in photography, Centro de la Imagen is treasure to be explored. Located right beside the Ciudadela handicraft market, it
May 13, 2026 No Comments
Oaxaca private tours
Oaxaca City-Center Beyond the Surface
Oaxaca city has a vibrant contemporary art scene — visible not only in the street art that graces so many walls, but in organizations created
April 4, 2026 No Comments
Monday in Mexico City
What to do on a Monday in Mexico City (when most museums are closed)
Not to fret, there are some excellent options for a Monday in Mexico City! Being a tourist in Mexico City can be challenging on a
February 17, 2026 No Comments
Chimalistac
Hidden Treasures: walking through Chimalistac
One of the joys of getting to know a new city is to stumble across little tucked-away spots – a street, a corner, a little
November 27, 2025 No Comments
CDMX Tours
Why choose our Mexico City private tours? Expert guides!
With hundreds of tour companies now operating in Mexico City, choosing the right guide can feel overwhelming. Here’s what sets our private tours apart —and
October 31, 2025 No Comments
Independent Routes CDMX
Exploring southern Mexico City, with public transport!
Getting to know a new city is always such an adventure! Here are ideas for places you can explore on your own: Metrobus Line 1
April 9, 2019 No Comments
Home = not-home
I have just returned from visiting my parents in Iran. Spending these weeks in Shiraz where I grew up, is a complex experience for me.
February 21, 2019 No Comments
Duality
After some years in Mexico City, I begin to recognize the particular seasons here – not just seasons of nature, but seasons of activity. In
January 31, 2019 No Comments
Dia de Muertos
Visit Mixquic for Día de Muertos? Not with us! I love love love Day of the Dead, it is my favorite Mexican festival and sums
October 27, 2018 No Comments
Our philosophy
While you are in Mexico City, we want you to really see and feel the culture, almost as if you lived here. We will help
October 19, 2018 No Comments
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