Goodbye traffic! Transportation options in Mexico City
Like all large cities, Mexico City is complicated to navigate and traffic is responsible for depleting a large part of our energy. Luckily, this also means that there are a thousand options to avoid it. Keep reading and discover some of the best. Whether you want to avoid driving or being in a car for a long time, the advantages of visiting such a big city is that it has options for everything. Don’t worry about being late for that meeting or not finding how to get back to your hotel at rush hour. There is always a way to make your commute more bearable. Private driver Uber / Didi / Beat Mobility application services are increasingly common. They are so easy to use and so accessible that they facilitate many things. In Mexico City you will find many Apps that are already competing with Uber (previously the only one). These are the most common. Uber – Since it has been in Mexico City more time, it has the most drivers, so your waiting time is rarely going to be longer than five minutes. It has Uber pool services to share trips for a lower rate, you can hire vans, it has an alert button, luxury cars and you can divide the rate with your travel companions. In addition, this year it has an extra advantage: you can also use its Jump bicycle service to move around the city. Didi – It definitely has lower rates than Uber, but you may have to wait a little longer for them to arrive. It is the second most popular service, but it has no options other than a car for an individual trip. Didi has sporadic promotions during the day, it can be a three-hour discount, some promo codes for future trips or even discounts on trips after a number of them, you just have to be aware of their notifications. Beat – Mercedes Benz take on mobility. It arrived in Mexico earlier this year and has been in charge of amazing its users. It is the cheapest of the three and is still making its way to dethrone Uber. The good thing about Beat is that it always tries to offer very cheap trips for users without deducting fees from drivers. It is reliable and has made a great investment in Mexico, so it is expected that in the future it will become a favorite. For all three you have to download the application on your cell phone, put your card as a payment method and voila! Ask for your trip and forget about stressing behind the wheel. Recommendations: As in every big city, be sure to always be alert. Check the plates of the car when it arrives for you, make sure it is the model and color that the application indicates, try to travel in the back seat and always ask the drivers to identify themselves. Pedal your way through the city! Jump / Mobike / Ecobici If you want to circumvent traffic, avoid subway crowds and also exercise, bicycles are the best option. There are already so many around the city that you will not have any problem finding them, surely you have already seen several rolling around. Ecobici – They are the official bicycles of Mexico City. They work with a card so you don’t really need to download the App (although it helps a lot) and you can grab a bike from any station you see. You have 45 minutes to make your trip and return it to another station. They have 480 stations, 6,800 bikes and are in 55 areas. It has the most coverage. To have your card you can be a foreigner or Mexican, you only need a valid ID and a card in your name. Rates are: for an annual membership $ 462, 7 days $ 346, 3 days $ 208 and 1 day $ 104. If you spend more than 45 minutes a charge is added, do not have it for 24 hours because it costs $ 5,771. Find the registration modules here. Mobike – These are orange bicycles with a basket that you have already seen rolling on CDMX. To contract the service you have to download the application and subscribe to the plan that suits you best, you can pay by card or cash at Oxxo stores. They have 360-day rates for $ 759, 90 days $ 259 and 30 days $ 99 and have seasonal promotions so be alert. It works from 5 am to midnight. Jump – These are electric bicycles from Uber that will take you far away while you ride, it doesn’t matter if you are on a steep hill, the engine helps you go faster. In the same application you use for Uber select the bike icon and find one near you, reserve it 5 minutes in advance, unlock it and pay $ 3 per minute. The areas covered are: Nápoles, Polanco, Del Valle, Roma Sur, Roma Norte, San Miguel Chapultepec, Condesa and Cuauhtémoc. Recommendations: In some areas of the city there are exclusive lanes for bicycles, be sure to use them and be very careful with cars in the areas that do not have them. Wear a helmet and don’t go too fast, remember that sometimes people don’t use their mirrors. Fun on two wheels! Grin / Econduce A faster and fun alternative is to drive a scooter to reach your destination. Grin – they are electric scooters that you will see throughout the city in their designated areas that include Polanco, Roma, Condesa, Juárez and some sections of the San Rafael and Granada. You just have to download the App, register your card, scan the QR code and voila! Your scooter is already unlocked. One advantage is that if you have the Rappi App you can use it to use Grin without downloading its App. Driving them is very easy, but be careful because they go faster than
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.
The best Christmas desserts in CDMX
Some of the sweetest gifts that the Christmas season brings are the delicious seasonal desserts that you can find throughout the city. Restaurants and bakeries compete to see who offers the best one to the public. Ready to try the most delicious one? Who does not love to enjoy the winter with a good cup of hot chocolate and something sweet to compensate for the cold. Get ready, because Mexico City is an expert in its seasonal creations. Hang tight, because we’re about to tell you which Christmas desserts are the best ones and where to try them. Fruitcake from Maque No Christmas is complete without the traditional fruitcake and Maque does not disappoint. This bakery-restaurant is famous for its great flavor and its exquisite sweet bread that is baked daily and sold fresh. Its ‘conchas’ and brownies are exceptional and at Christmas time they make the best fruitcake in the city. You can order the whole cake to take away or order a slice at the restaurant, the pieces of fruit are generous and full of flavor, it has nuts, cherry and quince jelly. Find it at: Any one of its branches: Condesa, Polanco, Monte Líbano and Altavista. Shake Shack Christmas Cookie Shake Since Shake Shack arrived in Mexico it has been a sensation. Their delicious hamburgers with top quality ingredients are already a favorite to many, so much that they make kilometric lines to be able to eat there. Another attraction are its special desserts such as custards and milkshakes, there are even some for dogs! During the Christmas season they have a very special one: a Holiday Christmas Cookie Shake. It has frozen sugar cookie custard, whipped cream, shortcake cookie crumbles and Christmas sprinkles. Nothing better to accompany your French fries with cheese. Try it! Ver esta publicación en Instagram Find it at: any one of its two branches Cuauhtémoc and Santa Fe. Christmas cookies from Mielmesabe Bakery This bakery is a newcomer in Mexico City and is already a success. Its handmade processes and fresh ingredients make this bread taste like love. Their recipes are not very elaborate, they focus on classic ingredients and that is exactly their secret. They have perfected their procedures so well that even the most classic recipe like red velvet or carrot cake will surprise you. You’ll love their cookies since they are their specialty, they change every day and they are always fresh out of the oven, they melt in your mouth. And for Christmas they have come up with something amazing, you’ll have to try their Christmas gingerbread cookies. Delicious! Find them at: Monterrey 225, Roma Norte. El Encanto de Lola’s Cobbler This San Angel restaurant has become famous for its original, nostalgic and delicious recipes. Nothing like a spaghetti sandwich or a Chocotorro milkshake, they are a real treat. This Christmas they have a special eggnog milkshake with vanilla, whiskey and nuts that is decorated it with Christmas candy canes. But that’s not all; its true protagonist is the cobbler. A butter pancake with lemon zest that can be made of bitter chocolate, raspberry, M & M’s or blueberry. The best of all? You can make an advance order and bring your own container so they make it there and you can heat it in your own oven when you have company. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Find it in: Amargura 14, Col. San Ángel. Order at: 55 508429 Pan-tástica rosemary and lemon cookies An auteur bakery that gives every recipe it’s own touch. Everything you try here has an unexpected and flavorful twist like matcha chocolates or chocolate chip cookies. It is also one of the few places where you can find stroop waffles that are filled with honey. At Christmas they have cookies covered with a rosemary and lemon glaze, a super fresh and original option to take to any Christmas dinner or enjoy while you drink your morning coffee. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Find them at: Río Danubio 63, Col. Cuauhtémoc. Catamundi Christmas doughnuts Right in the heart of Polanquito you will find Catamundi; a restaurant, bakery and shop that has a bit of everything. It is a wonderful place to eat and you can find delicious things at its store that you can use to put together a gourmet dinner. Their bread is exceptional, they have maple donuts with bacon, matcha ‘conchas’, mole bread and even bacon covered with chocolate. This Christmas their seasonal donuts are worth every penny. There come in three different flavors decorated with divine Christmas motifs: chocolate with Christmas sweets, ginger and white chocolate stuffed with raspberries. You definitely have to try them! At their store you can also find Christmas products to give as gifts such as: kits to make hot chocolate, boxes of ‘alfajores’ cookies and Christmas baskets. Find them at: Alejandro Dumas 97, Col. Polanco. At FlowSuites we will be happy to host you so that you can experience Mexico’s gastronomy in full. 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.
The best Christmas activities in Mexico City
Don’t wait for Santa Claus, Mexico City has lots of Christmas activities that you can do if you are visiting at this time. Remember these are things that you can only do once a year in winter, so don’t waste your time and take advantage of it all. The Christmas season in any big city is lots of fun; everyone is in a good mood, people are about to go on vacation and fun cultural activities are everywhere. Enjoy this time in Mexico City and if you are here to visit, don’t miss all these options. There is something for everyone. What are you waiting for? The Nutcracker This is the classic Christmas story that enchants every audience. This Christmas the National Auditorium will have performances featuring Mexico’s National Dance company and the Orchestra of the Theater of Fine Arts will be in charge of the music. See it at: the National Auditorium of the CDMX. Tickets start at $ 230 pesos. When: December 18th-23th, 2019. Ice skating The traditional ice rink in Mexico City returns this year at the Zócalo. You will find it just in front of the majestic Cathedral in Mexico’s downtown where you’ll enjoy free skating. This year the city’s government decided on a greener option: acrylic. It is much cheaper to maintain because it does not use the electricity emissions that also harm the environment, it feels the same as skating on ice and the same skates can be used. It is a unique experience for sure. Find it in: Zócalo at CDMX’s downtown, but be attentive because this year the track is movable and may be going to other parts of the city. When: as of December 15th, 2019. Christmas Folkloric Ballet It is a show that features Amalia Hernandez’s Folkloric Ballet. It is definitely a must-see on Christmas. The show is called “Christmas in Mexico” and is a tribute that is divided into three acts in which the ‘posadas’ or traditional Mexican Christmas parties, nativity scenes and ‘pastorelas’ or Christmas performances are commemorated; three of the most popular Mexican traditions. The dancers are experts who will not disappoint you; without doubt this is an event that you can not miss. Amalia Hernández’s ballet stands out because it features dances and performances from different Mexican cultures and traditions, many call it «a living museum». Experience it in: Chapultepec Castle. Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, 11100 tickets may cost up to $ 750. When : from December 25th to January 5th, 2020. Magical Christmas Only in Mexico City can you come across such a different plan. If you are a Harry Potter fan, transport yourself to the Triwizard Tournament and get into your best clothes to attend the Harry Potter-themed Christmas dance. At this place’s Incantatum bar you will be able to dance under the charm of this children’s story, participate in the cash prizes for the best dancing couple, drink a lot of butter beer and enjoy the live DJ. Tickets are already on sale. Find them here. Find it at: Bar Incantatum, Rev. 107 Revolution. Tickets cost $ 250. When: December 19th, 2019 from 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve in Xochimilco If you want to experience a ‘pastorela’ you have to attend this one in Xochimilco for an unforgettable experience. Start the tour on a trajinera (traditional boat) in the Xochimilco canals at night until you reach an illuminated pier. There you can enjoy a fun ‘pastorela’ for the whole family, an entire illuminated Christmas town, a nativity scene and a 5-meter Christmas tree, all illuminated with more than 200 colored lights. Later that night there will be a light show, many Mexican snacks to calm your hunger, games and souvenirs. It is a perfect event to get to know the trajineras and see Xochimilco’s channels by night, which is a completely different experience. Experience it at: Embarcadero Caltongo, Av. Nuevo León S / N. The cost per person is $ 300. When: December 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. If you want to live the Mexican Christmas experience, don’t hesitate and stay with us at FlowSuites. We have hotels in Polanco, Condesa and WTC, surely one of our locations will be perfect for your plans. Look for offers and promotions on our website www.flowsuites.com or contact us by WhatsApp at +52 1 55 7989 3074. We’ll be glad 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.
¡No te quedes encerrado! Museos que abren en lunes en la CDMX
¿Tienes solo un día libre en tu viaje de negocios y termina siendo lunes? Hay museos en la Ciudad de México que sí abren sus puertas para entretener a todo tipo de visitantes. Si lo que quieres es darte una empapada de cultura en lunes, en estos museos lo vas a lograr. Museo Soumaya Uno de los más icónicos de la ciudad, seguramente te has topado con fotos de su fachada plateada por todos lados. Afortunadamente, este museo es uno de los más famosos que sí abren en lunes. Cuenta con la colección privada de Carlos Slim y tiene exposiciones permanentes e itinerantes que conforman más de 70 mil piezas. Entre los artistas más destacados que encontrarás en el Soumaya están: Auguste Rodin, Monet y Renoir. Los pintores mexicanos Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco y es el único museo de México que tiene obras de Vincent Van Gogh. Así que tendrás mucho que ver. Además, estás súper cerca de Polanco, una colonia muy popular llena de restaurantes, centros comerciales y parques. Encuéntralo en: Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, esquina Presa Falcón. Del. Miguel Hidalgo. IG: @elmuseosoumaya Todos los días de 10:30 – 18:30 Museo de Harry Potter Este museo, además de abrir en lunes es todo un espectáculo. Asher Silva (AKA Asher Potter) tiene el récord Guinness por tener la colección más grande de Harry Potter. Cuando compró su primera varita en 2001, nunca se imaginó que su adoración por el mago terminaría por convertir su casa en un museo con más de 4 mil piezas de memorabilia de los personajes de J.K. Rowling. Toda su casa está acondicionada para exponer la colección que él mismo catalogó en 50 categorías. Además de asombrarte con una colección sperimponente, vas a disfrutar de un museo como ningún otro. Encuéntralo en: Gabriel Mancera 1260. Col. Del Valle. De lunes a viernes de 12 a 19 hrs / sábado y domingo 10 – 19 hrs. Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexicano Vas a volverte loco con la colección de juguetes más grande del mundo. El MUJAM cuenta con más de 45 mil piezas que siempre deslumbran y llenan de nostalgia a sus visitantes. Hay juguetes de muchísimas partes del mundo. Tiene una sala especial de en donde se exhiben juguetes que fueron hechos exclusivamente por manos mexicanas. Talentos dignos de admiración y que ya son parte de la cultura popular mexicana gracias a sus creaciones. Es un museo perfecto para conocer un poco de la historia de la vida en México por medio de sus juguetes. Encuéntralo en: Doctor Olvera 15. Col. Doctores. IG: @museodeljuguete Lunes a viernes 9 a 18 hrs. Sábados 9 a 16 hrs Domingos 10 a 16 hrs Centro Nacional de las Artes No es un museo como tal, pero podrás encontrar muchísimas actividades culturales y educativas como conciertos, obras de teatro, exposiciones, cursos y talleres. Es un foro que se utiliza para que el público disfrute de todo tipo de arte, es ecléctico y cuenta con áreas verdes impresionantes. Es ideal para ver una exposición o una obra mientras disfrutas del aire libre y sus jardines enormes. A veces tienen ventas de artesanías, ferias del libro y festivales. Un lugar perfecto para pasar un lunes sin trabajo. Encuéntralo en: Av. Río Churubusco 79 Col. Campestre Churubusco. Lunes a domingo de 10 a 22 hrs. TW: @cenartmx Museo del Diseño Mexicano Si quieres matar dos pájaros de un tiro te conviene visitar este museo en tu lunes libre. Está justo en el centro de la Ciudad de México sobre la calle peatonal de Madero. Está construido sobre el palacio de Hernán Cortés y su fachada actual se diseñó a finales del siglo XVIII. Tiene una sala de exposiciones en dónde se exhiben piezas de diseño local, una cafetería y una tienda que vale mucho la pena. Es perfecta si quieres comprar recuerditos para llevar de regreso, tiene cosas súper originales y divertidas, no te vayas sin pasar a verla. Saliendo, puedes caminar a la catedral, pasear por el Zócalo o subirte a la Torre Latino. Es un súper plan para matar ese lunes libre y disfrutar del centro de la ciudad con menos gente que de costumbre. Encuéntralo en: Madero 74. Centro Histórico TW: @MUMEDIAmigos Lunes: 9:30 – 22 hrs Martes a domingo: 8 – 22 hrs Museo de Cera Tan divertido como clásico, el Museo de cera en la Ciudad de México tiene réplicas de más de 200 personajes que se distribuyen en 14 salas temáticas. Puedes ver famosos de la política, artistas, deportistas y hasta empresarios como Steve Jobs. Si quieres ver de cerca y conocer a los miembros más importantes de la farándula mexicana, es un lugar perfecto para empezar. También puedes hacerte tu mano en cera y comprar recuerditos en la tienda. Está ubicado en la Colonia Juárez que es una de las más actuales, si sales con hambre vas a encontrar mil opciones y no te vayas sin darle una vuelta y admirar las fachadas antiguas que todavía mantienen las casas. ¡Súper must! Encuéntralo en: Londres 6, Col. Juárez. TW:@museodecera Lunes a domingo 11 – 19 hrs. Museo de la Tortura Solo para estómagos fuertes. Este museo que también está ubicado en el centro de la Ciudad de México es impresionante. Recolecta artefactos horribles de una de las épocas más oscuras de la humanidad: la inquisición. Todo lo que exhiben son artefactos que se utilizaban para castigar la herejía. Te torturaban (a veces hasta la muerte) por cosas como “ser bruja”, ser alcohólico, protestante, gay y muchas otras que la iglesia no toleraba. Aquí están en exposición 75 artefactos diferentes que se usaban para humillación pública, tortura o pena de muerte del siglo XVI al XVIII. Un pedazo de la historia que no te puedes perder. Encuéntralo en: Tacuba 15, Col. Centro Histórico De lunes a domingo 10 – 18 hrs.
Do not stay inside! Here are some museums that open on Monday in Mexico City
Do you have only one day off on your business trip (and that day is a Monday?). There are museums in Mexico City that open their doors to entertain all types of visitors. If what you want is a bit of culture on a Monday, these museums are for you. Harry Potter Museum This museum is quite a spectacle and the best part: it opens on Mondays. Asher Silva (AKA Asher Potter) holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest Harry Potter collection. When he bought his first wand in 2001, he never imagined that his love for the magician would end up turning his house into a museum with more than 4 thousand pieces of J.K Rowling memorabilia. His entire house is made to exhibit the collection that he cataloged in 50 categories. In addition to being amazed by a super imposing collection, you will enjoy a museum like no other. Find it at: Gabriel Mancera 1260. Col. Del Valle. Open: Monday to Friday from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mexican Antique Toy Museum You are going to go crazy with the largest collection of toys in the world. The MUJAM has more than 45 thousand pieces that always dazzle and fill their visitors with nostalgia. There are toys from many parts of the world. It has a special room where toys made exclusively by Mexican hands are displayed. They are pieces worthy of admiration that are already part of Mexican popular culture. It is a perfect museum to learn a little about the history of life in Mexico through its toys. Find it at: Doctor Olvera 15. Col. Doctors. IG: @museodeljuguete Open: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays 9 to 16 hrs Sundays 10 to 16 hrs. National Center of the Arts (CNA) This center is not a museum, but you can find many cultural and educational activities such as concerts, plays, exhibits, courses and workshops. It is a forum that is used for the public to enjoy all kinds of art, it is eclectic and has impressive green areas. It is ideal to see an exhibition while enjoying the outdoors and its huge gardens. Sometimes they have craft sales, book fairs and festivals. It’s a perfect place to spend a free Monday. Find it at: Av. Río Churubusco 79 Col. Campreste Churubusco. Open: Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. TW: @cenartmx Mexican Design Museum If you want to kill two birds with one stone, you should visit this museum on your free Monday. It is right in the center of Mexico City, on the pedestrian street of Madero. It is built on the palace of Hernán Cortés and its current facade was designed at the end of the 18th century. It has an exhibition hall where pieces of local design are exhibited, a cafeteria and a shop that is worth your time. It is perfect if you want to buy souvenirs to take back home, it has super original and fun stuff, do not leave without going to see it. As you leave the museum, you can walk to the Cathedral, stroll through the Zocalo or go up the Torre Latino. It is a super plan for a Monday and if you want to enjoy the city center with fewer people than usual. Find it at: Madero 74. Historic Center TW: @MUMEDIAmigos Open: Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Wax Museum As fun as it is classic, the Wax Museum in Mexico City has replicas of more than 200 famous people that are distributed in 14 themed rooms. You can see politicians, artists, athletes and even businessmen like Steve Jobs. If you want to see them up close, it is a perfect place to start. You can also dip your hand in wax and buy souvenirs in the store. It is located in Colonia Juarez, which is one of the most popular, and if you want a bite to eat after, you will find a thousand options. Be sure not to leave without admiring the old and beautiful facades of the houses in the area. It is a must! Find it at: Londres 6, Col. Juárez. TW: @museodecera Open: Monday to Sunday 11 – 19 hrs. Museum of Torture Only for people with strong stomachs. This museum, also located in Mexico City’s center is impressive. It has a collection of horrible artifacts from one of humanity’s darkest times: the Inquisition. You’ll find artifacts that were used to punish heresy. In those times you were tortured (sometimes to death) for things like being a “witch», being an alcoholic, being Protestant, gay and many other things that the church did not tolerate. There are 75 different artifacts on display that were used for public humiliation, torture or the death penalty from the 16th to the 18th century. It is a piece of history that you cannot miss. Find it at: Tacuba 15, Col. Centro Histórico Open: From Monday to Sunday 10 – 18 hrs.
Las mejores pistas para correr en la Ciudad de México
En una ciudad con tanto concreto, salir a correr al aire libre es un privilegio. La Ciudad de México tiene lugares para correr que cruzan avenidas principales, bosques y monumentos nacionales que alimentarán tu motivación km tras km. Si tienes ganas de un entorno más verde y natural o si lo tuyo es ver edificios históricos, puedes encontrar diferentes opciones que te encantarán. Hay pistas que te retarán con subidas y bajadas y otras que cambian tu rutina con intersecciones que te darán la libertad de moverte sin una ruta predeterminada. Saca tus tenis de correr, protector solar y prepárate para navegar las mejores partes de la ciudad, piérdete en los distintos escenarios y corre al ritmo de los pequeños espacios perdidos dentro de esta enorme ciudad. Solo te recomendamos salir en la mañana o más en la tarde para evitar la mayor contaminación y los rayos fuertes del sol. 1. Parque Alameda El parque se encuentra en el corazón de la ciudad, parece un jardín real con caminos que se cruzan en perfecta simetría. Alameda es un favorito de los fanáticos del fitness y un destino turístico para los extranjeros que lo visitan por su belleza e historia. Es un lugar interesante para tu entrenamiento; navega sus circuitos que parecen laberintos y disfruta de los árboles que te rodean. Te recomendamos visitarla durante la semana, ya que se tiende a llenar los fines de semana. 2. Circuito Gandhi Un favorito de los locales, el parque se estrecha a lo largo de Rubén Darío y cuenta con tres secciones. Está rodeado de arboles, tanto que sentirás perdido en un bosque mientras corres por la pista que lo rodea. Al finalizar tu entrenamiento, puedes hacer ejercicios de fuerza con los aparatos de resistencia disponibles en el parque. Siempre lleno de vecinos que se conocen, este circuito se convertirá en uno de tus favoritos. 3. Bosque de Chapultepec El lugar más grande en nuestra lista, puedes escoger entre diferentes secciones del parque para correr o simplemente caminar. Jamás te vas a aburrir con el mismo circuito ya que este parque es tan dinámico que cambiará constantemente el rumbo de hora de ejercicio. Un bosque urbano en medio de una jungla de concreto es lo que en ocasiones necesitamos para salirnos de la rutina, soltar las responsabilidades y cambiar de panorama. 4. Viveros de Coyoacán Un jardín que va formando una pista en donde puedes ir a tu paso y disfrutar de los alrededores. El área que rodea los viveros es otra opción para caminar o correr y Coyoacán en general ofrece banquetas amplias y un ambiente bohemio que te hará sentir que estás en otra ciudad. Los viveros son realmente espectaculares, date la vuelta, aunque sea para dar un paseo y admirar el paisaje. 5. Centro Histórico Una opción poco convencional, pero más que entretenida para tu rutina. Cuando corres sobre las calles del Centro histórico, casi puedes sentir su historia y las aventuras de las que ha sido cómplice. Cambia tu rutina al alterar tus rutas de vez en cuando, te recomendamos salir a correr en la mañana o más noche para evitar las horas pico que llenan las banquetas. 6. Bosque de Tlalpan Un Poco más retirado que el resto de las opciones, pero con un paisaje extraordinario. Con diferentes rutas puedes alternar tu rutina y la vista cada día. Puedes escoger entre 5 pistas, pero te recomendamos la # 4, te llevará a la mejor sección del parque al atravesar el zoológico. Sólo recuerda que el bosque de Tlalpan cierra a las 5pm todos los días. 7. Bosque de Aragón Un bosque en todo el sentido de la palabra, cerca al aeropuerto, Bosque Aragón trae calma al ajetreo de la ciudad que lo rodea. Puedes escoger entre dos pistas, una que rodea el parque por completo y la segunda que es pavimentada, completamente plana y rodea la fuente en el centro del parque.