How to plan your vacations in Mexico City
If you plan to visit Mexico City this summer, you should consider the following recommendations to make the trip a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy good weather throughout the year Mexico City is known for its mild weather; however, the climate varies throughout the year: autumn afternoons are windy; winter mornings have an average temperature of 8° C; jacaranda trees bloom in spring; rainy summers create beautiful landscapes worth appreciating. For this reason, any season can be ideal for your visit, depending on your favorite climate. Get your travel tickets in advance How will you travel to the country’s capital? The truth is that you can find travel deals on any means of transportation. Several websites and applications are now available to track low prices and offers from different transportation companies. Another option can be the calendar offered by Google when you search for flights to your favorite destination. This will allow you to plan your trip several months in advance. Use this to book your accommodations in advance and build a cost-effective itinerary. Book your accommodations Book your stay according to the number of people accompanying you on your Mexico City adventure. Visitors traveling with pets should consider a pet-friendly hotel. Also, consider the location and the proximity to the different means of transportation. Flowsuites features three units strategically located in some of the best areas in the city: Polanco, Condesa, and World Trade Center, the latter in the heart of the city’s business district. Prepare an itinerary We suggest you draw up an itinerary based on the following guidelines so that your trip comes out perfectly: 1. Set the dates of your trip. 2. Make a list of the places to plan to visit. 3. Define the number of days you will travel. 4. Adjust the duration of your trip according to your intended itinerary. 5. Do some research beforehand regarding your visit. 6. Assign the number of days for each destination. By following the above guidelines, you will have peace of mind before and during your stay in one of the largest cities in the world. Decide on restaurants and bars Finally, remember that you will need food and drinks on your trip. FlowSuites has agreements with restaurants and bars in the best parts of the city. Enjoy a special discount upon mentioning that you are staying with us. Visit our website to find out more about our promotions.
What to do in CDMX during the rest of 2022?
Below are some suggestions on what to do in Mexico City for the remainder of 2022. Feria de las Culturas Amigas (Fair of Friendly Cultures) One of the events we missed the most because of the pandemic was the Feria de las Culturas Amigas, where more than 80 countries visit our country and share a bit of their gastronomy, traditions, arts, and music. We are thrilled that it is finally coming back! The dates are yet to be confirmed, but one thing is for sure: it will take place from the end of May to mid-June in the first section of the Chapultepec Forest. Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix From Friday, October 28 to Sunday, October 30, the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez will host this great event dedicated to Formula 1 car racing. The good news is that everything is ready! Purchase your tickets today! Why not book your stay in one of our hotels? Day of the Dead Parade & Alebrijes Parade Since the ‘007: SPECTRE’ movie was filmed in Mexico City in 2015, the government decided to institute the Day of the Dead Parade regularly. It is a spectacle along the main avenues that showcases floats and huge figures that reflect Mexican culture on these dates. Are you ready for the 2022 edition? It will include alebrijes! Mexico City Marathon 2022 If you are a running enthusiast and have been preparing for this event, we want to tell you that the date has been rescheduled for the last Sunday of November. Be part of the more than 20 thousand participants, divided into different categories running through the most emblematic streets and avenues of Mexico City. Concerts at the Pepsi Center WTC Finally, we invite you to have a look at the upcoming events at the Pepsi Center. Artists such as Épica, Louis Tomlinson, Bomba Estéreo, and Los Pericos are the main stars performing until September. If any of those artists are among your favorites, take advantage, buy your tickets, and stay a few more days in the city by booking your stay in one of our hotels.
Tacos al pastor, three delicious places to try them
The taco al pastor is probably one of the most famous dishes in Mexico City (and probably in the whole country). It is THE taco and if you come to visit you simply can’t leave without trying some authentic chilango tacos al pastor. It will be one of the best culinary experiences of your entire trip. And although it is a dish that makes the whole country proud, it is not a recipe that was born in Mexico like mole or chiles en nogada. The mixture of seasoning and ingredients comes from Asia and Europe. It has Turkish and Lebanese roots that have been modified to catch that unique flavor of the classic taco pastor. Pork is seasoned with achiote, the ingredient that gives it its characteristic reddish color. The recipe has been perfected with time and now each taquería has its own seasoning that is the result of variations in the marinade. Although there are not two tacos al pastor that are the same, they all have that delicious flavor that becomes unforgettable when combined with tortilla, onion, coriander and pineapple. At FlowSuites we found three establishments where you can try the most delicious tacos al pastor when you are in Mexico City. El Vilsito Car repair shop by day, taqueria by night. El Vilsito has gained international fame because it was one of the main taquerías in the Netflix documentary The Chronicles of the Taco. And its fame is well deserved, they have more than 25 years of experience and some of the most flavorful tacos in Mexico City. When the car repair shop closes its doors, the taqueria receives all the hungry diners. It is a place with bar chairs and few tables, but if you run out of place you can stand by the flaming meat in order to live the full experience. After eating some tacos al pastor, we recommend you try the gringa, a classic delight of the Vilsito. Where? On Av. Universidad and Peten, Colonia Narvarte. A 35-minute walk from FlowSuites WTC. When? Monday through Thursday: 20 to 3 hrs. / Fridays and Saturdays: 20 to 5hrs. / Sundays: 16 to 12 hrs. El Califa If eating while standing is not your thing and you prefer to see how they prepare your tacos from a table, with air conditioning, internet and valet parking service, you have to go to El Califa. It´s a taqueria that has all the flavor of good tacos, very fast service, very generous portions, delicious sauces and all the comfort of a formal restaurant. Their tacos al pastor are exquisite and you can also try practically any other you want: ribs, steak, inside pita bread, gringas, volcanes, cheese chicharrón and more. An important stop for anyone who wishes to enter the culinary universe of tacos in Mexico. Where? This is the best part, they have branches all over Mexico City: Condesa (8 minutes walk from FlowSuites Condesa), Pedregal, Bosques, La Roma, Palmas, Interlomas, Satellite, Universidad, Polanco (20 minutes walk from FlowSuites Polanco), Reforma, Santa Fe and Perisur. When? They open every day from 1 in the afternoon to 4 in the morning. Taqueria Orinoco A taqueria that emerged from the northern part of the country and later arrived in Mexico City with its delicious tacos. In a small restaurant in La Roma, the lines of people reach the sidewalk, everybody wants to try their pastor, beef and northern chicharrón tacos. Before sitting at the table or bar you have to pay at the cashier, their menu has few items so people come and go fast. We recommend the tacos al pastor and the chicharrón tacos that are a real treat. Also try the hibiscus drink (agua de Jamaica) with guava. Although the line is long, it goes by very fast because of the speed of its service, so do not be frightened by a few people waiting outside. Where? Insurgentes Sur 253, Col. Roma Norte, a15-minute walk from FlowSuites Condesa. When? They open every day from 1 in the afternoon to 4 in the morning, Friday and Saturday until 5.
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.