Author: Fernanda

Bienvenido! Welcome to my blog. This part of the blog is where I tell you a bit about myself. It seems like a loaded question, but to summarize it, I am just a girl sitting in front of my computer, asking it to give me a “like.” My name is Fernanda and live in Los Angeles, but I am originally from Mexico City. I had a friend look over some pictures and say, “oh wow, I didn’t know Mexico had skyscrapers.” I realized that the media has portrayed Mexico in only one type of light and hopefully this site breaks some misconceptions. Yes, Mexico has paved streets, buildings and running water. I hope you are able to enjoy this read and are able to get some helpful tips on traveling to Mexico City. If you like, please share my site. Shout out to Professor Ballinger for being my first view and motivating to do this site. ;)

Sundays are for biking

John F. Kennedy said, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasures of riding a bike.” For this reason, in Mexico city cyclists to take over a major road, Paseo de la Reforma, and officials prohibit all motor vehicles on Sundays. Paseo de la Reforma Boulevard has a rich history. Mexico’s federal democratic republic was overthrown by Napoleon III…

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More Pyramids than Egypt

Unbelievable as it may seem, the Americas has more pyramids than any other place in the world.  In January, I visited the ancient city of Teotihuacán, which is 30 miles away from Mexico City. It had been about 20 years since I last visited these relics, and I recently came across an article that this area is…

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Queen of Mexico

Mexico has a Queen, and she lives in Mexico City. For her birthday, on Dec. 12, millions of Mexicans walk through the city to her home and pay her homage. Some citizens walk by kneeling at house, thanking her for answering their pleas. Her name is Guadalupe- the Virgin of Guadalupe or La Morenita (meaning…

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Coronavirus: Is it still safe to travel to Mexico?

Yes, it is safe to travel to Mexico, but it is not in the best interest of Mexicans for Americans to cross the border. Mexico has eight confirmed cases from individuals who traveled to Italy and zero deaths. The United States has 1,000 cases, and 30 people have died from the disease. Spring break is…

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Hipsterland: La Condesa

Yes, there are hipsters in Mexico, and they live in La Condesa. Just as elegant as its name, La Condesa (translation is countess) was considered an upper-class artistic district at the turn of the 20th century. The neighborhood buildings were designed in the art nouveau and art deco style and the cafes modeled after European…

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Holy Moly

Food is an expression of love in Mexico. If you are welcomed to any home, the first question asked, is “Are you hungry?” Whether you’re hungry or not, you will be force to eat. A measure of achievement in any household is a clean plate. Mexico has cultivated some of the best culinary chefs. The…

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Mexico City was an island

In 1521, Spanish explorer Hernan Cortez arrived at the capital of the Aztec Empire. Cortez wrote a letter to Emperor Carlos V describing the city of Tenochtitlan -which is now Mexico City- as the “The New Venice.” The city sat an island over Lake Texcoco in the Valley of Mexico. The city was connected to…

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Yes, Mexico has a Palace.

Palacio de Bellas Artes is one of Mexico’s prize possessions. The translation in English would be palace of fine arts because of the prominence of the art that it houses.  If you were on a 24-hour layover in Mexico City, Bellas Artes would be the place to visit. It is a cultural hub with its…

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Hola! Hello!

Bienvenido! Welcome to my blog. This part of the blog is where I tell you a bit about myself. It seems like a loaded question, but to summarize it, I am just a girl sitting in front of my computer, asking it to give me a “like.” My name is Fernanda and live in Los…

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