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Although during her lifetime Frida Kahlo was known principally as the wife of muralist Diego Rivera, today her art surpasses his in popularity. Certainly the 2002 Salma Hayek movie Frida did much to bring this Mexican ic... more
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A living testimony to the canals of Mexico before the conquest, Xochimilco also attests to the period of the Viceroyalty. Meaning "Land of Flowers," it is a landscape of 176 kilometers of ancient canals called chinampas, built... more
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Shannyn & Gary said
… was to Xochimilco, 20km south of the city. The town itself was really interesting especially the local market… continue reading »
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Though pricey, this restaurant-bar offers quality food and service. As a brewery, there is an assortment of beers available all brewed on site, which include fruit flavoured brews. The menu is Tex-Mex and includes beef cuts, be... more
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The name of this popular local bar tells you what you can expect here. This place does its best to recreate New Orleans, the city of blues and jazz, catering to aficionados of these musical styles as well as those just looking... more
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This aquatic park offers a wave pool and a beach with sand brought all the way from the seaside; there are also water-slides for those looking for more excitement. Small children can play all sorts of aquatic games and run arou... more
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The Luis G. Urbina park, popularly known as the Parque Hundido or Sunken Park, is the perfect place to take a break after a walk down the bustling Insurgentes Sur Avenue. Amid the beautiful flowers, shaded gardens and tall tree... more
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Located between the two main arteries of the city (the ring-road and the Avenida de los Insurgentes), are these remains of the Cuicuilco culture, now converted into an on-site museum. This was considered to be one of the most i... more
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Cinépolis is a complex of 10 to 15, with air conditioning, comfortable, reclining seats, Dolby sound and a huge candy shop. Seats cost 35 pesos; half price on Wednesdays. Popular movies are shown, with matinees on weekends. The... more
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The 17th century Templo de San Diego and Convento de Santa MarÃa de los Angeles, founded in the sixteenth century, together comprise this historical museum. The temple and convent, also known as the Convento Churubusco, served... more
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This club is located in the south of the city. It has an decent 18 hole course. The club also has other options for members who want to balance their golf game with other activities such as tennis and swimming, as well as a fit... more
Xochimilco Travel Experiences
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Stadtfuehrung
Mexico City 19.04.06Autor: JohannaWir sind wieder sehr früh aufgestanden, weil wir die Tour zu den Pyramiden mitmachen wollten, was dann... Continue reading »
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Pyramiden von Theoteihoucan
20. 04.2006Autor: JohannaWir sind schon sehr frueh aufgebrochen um die Pyramiden zu sehen. Die Jugendherberge bat eine kostenlose Fuehrun... Continue reading »
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Mexico
Today was our first full day in Mexico City!!!Yesterday we flew into Mexico City about 7pm Mexico time. We decided to catch a cab.... Continue reading »
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Last stop in the Americas.....
We took a flight from San Cristobal to Mexico City. Originally we were planning on getting a bus but it turned out the flights were more... Continue reading »
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I Love Mexico
We arrived in Topolobampo, on the mainland, at 9.00pm and drove to Los Mochis. Camping on a derelict piece of ground at midnigh... Continue reading »
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