12 Mexico City attractions to visit this 2022
Did you know that Mexico City is one of the most visited cities in the country? This is no coincidence as it has a privileged location that provides an almost perfect climate throughout the year. In addition, it features attractions that are worth visiting for national and international tourists. If you are planning to visit this great city, here is a list of the best sites that you can visit throughout the year. January – Churrerías el Moro For the winter cold, nothing like a good cup of hot chocolate and some freshly made churros at ‘El Moro’, a churrería with more than 80 years of history that today has become a franchise with locations in the Downtown, South and West of the city. This is a must on your list of places to visit if you come to the city. February – Restaurants in Polanco, Condesa and Downtown If you want to experience a unique Valentine’s Day with your partner, accompanied by the best atmosphere and the best scenarios of the city, try the restaurants in the Polanco, Condesa and Downtown neighborhoods. One of our must-try suggestions is Fairchild 1869, the first Botanical House in Mexico whose menu specializes in mixology and gastronomy based on David Fairchild, a botanical explorer of the last century who introduced more than 200 thousand exotic species of plants and fruits to our continent. Sounds interesting, right? March – San Juan Market The origins of this market date back to the pre-Columbian indigenous markets, which is why it is a place full of tradition and an emblem of Mexico City. There are four markets that are part of the great Mercado de San Juan, which is characterized by offering pre-Hispanic and international food, as well as a diverse variety of food, including poultry, meat and seafood. April – Templo Mayor After so much talk about food, in April we suggest you take one of the must-see tours in Mexico City: the Templo Mayor museum, also located in downtown Mexico City. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. On Mondays it is closed for maintenance and media attention. May – Chapultepec When we talk about Chapultepec we are not only referring to the four sections of forest nestled in the heart of Mexico City, but also to its zoo that is currently in need of visitors, and the National Museum of History in the impressive Castle. Did you know that it is the only castle in all of the Americas? That’s right, not even the United States can boast of any construction like this. And if that wasn’t enough, the international tourist community, considers Chapultepec Forest as a tourist attraction superior to New York’s Central Park. June – Reforma and its surroundings Since we are on this side of the city, in June we highly recommend a walk along Paseo de la Reforma and admiring the beautiful buildings that have positioned Mexico as the Latin American country with the most skyscrapers, after Panama. Day or night, take the opportunity to take pictures at the Angel of Independence, the Diana Cazadora, as well as in the beautiful flower gardens that adorn this great avenue. July – Six Flags Mexico Mexico City is also known for having one of the best amusement parks in Latin America. Therefore, if you visit the south of the city, visiting Six Flags Mexico is a must; go on the Superman, the Medusa, and many other attractions. Our recommendation is to visit during the first weeks of July to avoid crowds due to the children who are already on vacation. August – Desierto de los Leones Desierto de los Leones National Park in Cuajimalpa is a forest also located south of Mexico City that is characterized for preserving a former convent from the XVII century that belonged to the Carmelitas Descalzos. The place provides a beautiful and vast vegetation, as well as special recreational places for the whole family. September – Bellas Artes We return to downtown Mexico City, making Bellas Artes and its surroundings a must-see destination for the national holidays. Don’t forget that this venue also hosts national and international artists, as well as the Amalia Hernandez Folkloric Ballet. October – Coyoacán Have you ever heard of the Frida Kahlo Museum or Masayoshi Ohira Park? Well, these attractions are located in Coyoacán, a municipality located in the south of the CDMX that is characterized by its history and its center full of businesses, restaurants and a spectacular atmosphere. November – Xochimilco The Day of the Dead is one of the most important dates in Mexico and in cities like Xochimilco, Tláhuac and Milpa Alta the tradition is more palpable. Therefore, we recommend you to visit the Xochimilco lake area where you can enjoy the best experiences in trajineras for tourists and locals And while you’re at it, we recommend visiting the town of San Andrés Mixquic in the municipality of Tláhuac. To appreciate the love that the locals have for their dead. December – Historic Downtown For the year end, how about a tour of the Plaza de la Constitución or Zócalo. Enjoy the great decoration that the city government implements to dress the buildings with Christmas lights. We hope that this 2022 will be different and we can enjoy the attractions that have not been seen for some years. Still, remember that Mexico city is ready to welcome you 365 days a year to enjoy all these places, restaurants and attractions. If you are already convinced that your next vacation should be here, we invite you to make your experience. Even better by booking at FlowSuites and enjoy our privileged locations that offer an unbeatable location.
Our selection of must-see places in Mexico City this time of year
We are in spring, one of our favorite seasons to enjoy the cultural events in Mexico City. For those of you who don’t know, the museums have many exhibitions during this season as it is considered the best time to enjoy art and musical events. Get ready for our selection of must-see events to enjoy during this time of the year, but not before reminding you that, due to the pandemic, each place has sanitation measures and controlled capacity for your safety. 1. Object to be desired Claudia Doring-Baez, from the United States, and Stuart Sandford, from the United Kingdom are hosting an exhibition in the Colonia Roma that will feature physical elements that rethink what art is. The exhibition will be open to the public until June 4. Featuring polaroid collages and oil paintings, Object to be desired is one of our favorite exhibitions to see this season. Where: ALMANAQUE Fotográfica, Colonia Roma. 2. Crossing Geographies For those who love dramatic works, this monologue will be on stage until May 30 and will address the topic of migration and how this feeling of exile and dispossession affects us human beings: «A man abandoned by his people and a bird that first stalks him and then accompanies him, meet in a time and space that could easily fit within the history of mankind, but which resonates with the current situation of migrants in the world.» Tickets are $120 and can be purchased online or on the day of the event. Where: Tlalpan 79. 3. Fury and Poetry Moving on with our artistic tour, on this occasion, you will be able to enjoy an exhibition that will celebrate the tenth anniversary of Atelier Romo. It is a workshop that has seen many generations of young artists through different expressions such as painting, sculpture, and photography. In this gallery, you will find a special anniversary edition that will feature the best pieces known so far. The exhibition will be available until June 13, and the ticket costs only $25. Where: ARTZ Pedregal, Periférico Sur. 4. Candlelight – Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons Finally, we want you to learn about this musical event that promises to be one of the best experiences this year. Candlelight is a concept that unites live classical music with the best candlelight atmosphere. On this occasion, a quartet will perform Vivaldi’s seasons in a magical place that will be slightly illuminated with candles. This concert is ideal for enjoying together with friends or as a couple to celebrate any special occasion. Where: Nacional Monte de Piedad Building.
Find out how our art is developing during confinement
One of the most difficult things for us to accept during this last pandemic year is that we have missed all the opportunities for visiting the art galleries in person. Fortunately, living in 2021 involves a technological advance that few had imagined until this moment. We are fortunate to have access to certain virtual exhibitions around the world, and today we want to emphasize how this new art is developing within the comfort of our homes. We invite you to take a trip around the world using these suggestions that will broaden your horizons. Museo Nacional Del PradoPermanent Exhibition It was in 1819 when this museum, located in Madrid, Spain, opened its doors for the first time. Since then, its fame has been consolidated worldwide as it houses works by painters such as Diego Velázquez, El Greco, Titian, El Bosco and Francisco José de Goya. By means of a virtual visit, it is possible to discover an extensive variety of its enormous catalog of works, and the best thing is that it is completely free. We suggest you take a look at the Masterpieces section through this *Link* Diana Markosian: ‘Santa Barbara’From 13 February to 27 June In her latest collection, this artist and photographer explores nature within the family unit and the hope of the «American dream». The project is named after a soap opera that Diana watched as a child in Moscow. «Santa Barbara» tells of her mother’s journey to the United States when she was taken as a mail-order bride seeking a new life for her children. The photographs feature actors and actresses representing these scenes, as well as an exceptional color palette. You can purchase your SFMOMA tickets *here* Louvre Museum, Apollo GalleryPermanent Exhibition If you wanted to know what it is like to be inside the most famous museum in the world, this exhibition will give you a little taste of it. The Gallery of Apollo, located above the Petite Galerie, was destroyed by fire in 1661 and rebuilt by Le Vau. In this virtual exhibition you can see the homage to the Sun King, Louis XIV. There are also other exhibitions that we recommend such as Egyptian Antiquities and Remains of the Louvre Moat. To access, click here.
Original and beautiful suggestions for enjoying art and museums
Although we cannot physically experience several art venues, enjoying the wide museum corridors is one of the first activities to be allowed thanks to the fact that there is almost no contact with other people. Believe it or not, this months will be wonderful for culture in Mexico with great exhibitions and visits to the galleries that we admire so much. Our passion for art is endless, that is why we are introducing you to 5 museums and exhibitions loved by FlowSuites. MUNAL Since September 2, the National Museum of Art has opened its doors again to the public to enjoy a little bit of José María Velasco’s works (a permanent exhibition). It is located in the historic center of Mexico City, in the Manuel Tolsá Square, in a building marked with number 8 of Tacuba Street. It houses a representative collection of Mexican art, from the viceregal era to the 1950s. The Amedeo Modigliani exhibition at Bellas Artes We had been waiting for this exhibition since the beginning of last year, but unfortunately it had to be put on hold until it was safe to attend. From September to December, the grandiose works of the Italian painter Amedeo Midigliani (Livorno 1884 – Paris 1920) will be on display at the palace, presenting for the first time in Mexico a wide selection of his pictorial work, in the company of outstanding members of the Paris School – such as Chaim Soutine, Moise Kisling and Suzanne Valadon – with works from the prestigious Jonas Netter Collection. Soumaya Museum If you missed visiting this beautiful museum located in Polanco and enjoying Rodin’s sculptures, as well as a couple of Renoir’s jewels and even small treasures from the viceroyalty of New Spain, then you can’t miss the tour. What we love about this museum is the variety of works, from photography to small portraits from various parts of the world. The best thing is that you can take pictures either inside or outside the facilities. Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Museum More than the opening of this museum, the owners had the creativity to organize small exclusive tours of no more than one hour, an initiative of Museos Uno en Uno. The idea is to enter either alone or as a couple and intimately enjoy the beautiful and famous Casa Azul. They are also starting to do the normal tours with all the security measures, so no re-entry is allowed (for the moment). Located in one of the most beautiful and oldest neighborhoods in Mexico City, the Casa Azul was converted into a museum in 1958, four years after the painter’s death. Today it is one of the most famous museums in the Mexican capital. Mexico City Museum If you want to enjoy the beauty of the Historical Center and witness the talent of our artists, then this museum is ideal for you and your partner. The museum opened again and since then they have implemented the necessary measures to enjoy each floor. The Mexico City Museum has temporary exhibitions showing the work of plastic artists who express, through their colors and techniques, the multiple ways of looking and feeling Mexico City; the Clausell Site and Studio Museum, where you can permanently visit recreations of some of the rooms of the Counts of Calimaya, such as the chapel, the sacristy and the music room and studio of Joaquín Clausell; and the Jaime Torres Bodet Library.
What to do in Mexico City during January 2020
Hello 2020! There’s nothing better than starting the year knowing what to do, what to visit and where to eat. If you are visiting Mexico City on January, we will give you the best things to experience so you have the most wonderful time. January is a great month to visit Mexico City. You can get to know many places and visit monuments without worrying about large crowds (it’s the low season). In addition, traffic is very relaxed and the weather is ideal, maybe a bit cold, but in general very pleasant. Get ready to have a great time with the activities you can do this month. Hurry up! The Möet Chandon pop up store will be up until January 2nd at the Palacio de Palacios in Polanco. Here you’ll find the best bottles and you can customize them with gold leaves, make Christmas cards, buy boxes of chocolates or bouquets. You can also monogram your initials, write a message or whatever you want on your bottles. Where: On the ground floor of El Palacio de Hierro in Polanco, Moliere 222, until January 2nd, 2020. This month you can still enjoy the Broadway hit Chicago in Spanish. It isone of the most acclaimed Broadway musicals and is taking the critics by storm. It is ending at the beginning of February and it has been a total success, so if you have not seen it we assure you that it will be a great experience. Where: Find your tickets here. Until February 2 at the Telcel Theater. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra # 386. The ice rink in the Zócalo in the city’s downtown will be running until January 6th. You just have to see the ecological synthetic ice rink and the Christmas festival with lights and the Christmas tree. Enjoy the disco nights with mariachis, cumbia, salsa and rancheras. Where: Find schedules here. until January 6 in the Zocalo. SEVENTEEN, the K-pop group with 13 members from Korea, China and the United States will come for the first time to Mexico on January 17th. If you want to know a little more about this musical genre that became so popular, this concert is a great option. Where: At the Palacio de los Deportes at 20:30. Granjas México. Find tickets here. On January 22nd, the National Auditorium presents Playa Limbo, a Mexican pop group that sings in Spanish with a jazz influence. If you know the style of groups like Presuntos Implicados or Belanova you’ll know what to expect.. If you want to go to dinner before, we recommend the Karisma bar that has good food, an excellent atmosphere and is a few blocks from the Auditorium. Where: In the National Auditorium (Auditorio Nacional) at 20:30. Karisma Bar, Campos Elíseos# 219. Visit the Tamale Fair in Coyoacán. National and international producers with more than 100 varieties of tamales will be there for you to try everything. You can pair them up with traditional atole, Mexican hot chocolate, champurrado or coffee. Where: From January 30th to February 3rd. In the National Museum of Popular Cultures. Miguel Hidalgo # 289. Visit The Two Fridas in the Museum of Modern Art. This work is one of the most recognized pieces of this Mexican painter and this exhibition shows documents, works and photographs that illustrate the influence that Marcel Duchamp and the French capital had on Frida Kahlo. The exhibition also includes Marcel Duchamp’s visit to Mexico City and his encounter with one of Frida’s students. It is an exhibition of Las Dos Fridas and the influence of these two cities in her work. Where: At the Museum of Modern Art, Paseo de la Reforma s / n until January 2020. Patrick Watson will be at Plaza Condesa on January 31st promoting his new Wave album. This singer and composer of the Indie Pop genre has composed songs for soundtracks in series such as Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Heaven and The Blacklist. Surely you’ve already heard one or two songs of his. This show promises to be a great experience for any music lover. Do not miss it! Where: In Plaza Condesa, Juan Escutia # 4 at 21:30. Find tickets here. At FlowSuites we will be happy to host you so that you can experience Mexico to the fullest. Book your trip at www.flowsuites.com or visit our social networks to find out about the best offers and promotions. If you prefer, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +52 1 55 7989 3074, we will be happy to help you.
Guadalupe-Reyes marathon. Discover this very Mexican way of celebrating in December
Mexican culture is full of tradition and rituals during December. Find all about them here so you don’t miss any and can participate in the now famous Guadalupe – Reyes marathon. In the 1990s, the Mexican government implemented the Guadalupe – Reyes operation, which consisted of deploying police forces around the city from December 12th, Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, until January 6th, Day of the Three Wise Men, to support security and surveillance. From that date forward, the name of this “marathon” stuck, and now it refers to all the festivities we celebrate from the Day of the Virgin until January 6th. This period is very important in Mexico because it marks the moment that all of the Christmas celebrations in Mexico begin. • December 12th, Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe – Thousands of pilgrims advance to La Villa to thank the Mexican Virgin. Masses are also celebrated throughout the city and pilgrimages occur from many cities. • December 16th – The Christmas posadas or parties officially begin. They are traditional festivals with rituals such as hitting piñatas, exchanging gifts, asking for a place to stay for the night, lulling baby Jesus and eating and drinking delicious meals. They begin on December 16th because, according to Catholic accounts, it took Mary nine days to get from Nazareth to Bethlehem to give birth. That is why nine posadas are held before the last one is celebrated on December 24th. • December 24th – Christmas Eve (or the last posada). Here the birth of Jesus is celebrated: Joseph and Mary arriving to their destination and surviving their enemies thanks to the kindness of those who helped them on their way. It is a night for a family dinner, sharing moments, praying and making a toast at midnight, which is when Christmas officially begins. •December 25th – Christmas. This day people do not work in Mexico and they enjoy it with their family. Traditionally it is when gifts are given (or sometimes on the 24th at midnight). The typical recalentado or leftovers from the night before are warmed up and enjoyed even more. • December 28th – Day of the Innocent. This celebration refers to all the children that King Herod killed in fear of being dethroned. In Mexico it is a day that is celebrated as the equivalent of April Fool’s in the United States for the innocent children that are easily deceived. A very recurring joke is that people borrow money on this date, so be careful! If you lend it that day, they will not return it to you. • December 31st – New Year’s Eve. This day usually makes for a great celebration. A banquet is served to say goodbye to the old year and the sound of 12 bell-strokes at midnight announces the new year. 12 grapes are eaten along with champagne: one to ask for abundance in each month of the following year. There are also many rituals that accompany the New Year’s party. For example: we fill our pockets with lentils to attract abundance, wear red panties for love, yellow for money, go outside with suitcases to attract many trips the following year, sweep the doorstep of the house to drive away bad vibes and gather a bunch of fresh wheat that represents fortune for next year. •January 1st – New Year’s Day. The first day of the new year, a day designed to rest, keep on partying or recuperate from the festivities from the night before (check out great places to cure a hangover in Mexico City here). • January 6 – Three Wise Men (Kings) Day. This day the Three Wise Men arrive to deliver gifts to Mexican homes. This is when the Rosca de Reyes (traditional sweet bread) is eaten. With this tradition the December festivities come to a happy end. Of course, over the years this marathon has become a reason to celebrate during 26 days. It began as a security operation by the country’s police and is now a party marathon for all Mexicans. It is used to justify (a little) all the excesses that are experienced in December. While the authorities take care of us, we celebrate. If you are going to take part in the famous marathon, we recommend you not to use a car, opt for some alternative means of transportation since there are breathalizers waiting in every corner, there is a lot of traffic because everyone is outside celebrating, and there are always many people buying gifts. FlowSuites is waiting for you with open arms to enjoy this special time in Mexico City, book your trip here. You can also contact us via WhatsApp at +52 1 55 7989 3074 for a vacation that you will definitely not forget.