Three important celebrations and cultural events you must experience when you travel to Mexico
We believe that one of the most incredible things about being Mexican is that we have so many celebrations a year. We just can’t get enough of the party. Important dates represent a legacy from our ancestors and an opportunity to spend time with the people close to us. If you are a person who is still not familiar with our culture, we think you will want to travel to Mexico during these dates to experience the majesty of our celebrations: Day of the Dead – November 1 & 2 Very few people have not heard of our famous Day of the Dead. This date is perhaps the one that draws the most attention from travelers because it is a solemn time of year, but with traditions throughout the country. The influence of the Aztec empire can still be felt in different Mexican festivities and traditions, and their respect and love for those who have passed away created the modern Day of the Dead tradition. We believe that the dead are still among us, and the city is filled with marigold flowers and altars with photos of our deceased loved ones, accompanied by candles and offerings. Paseo de la Reforma comes alive with the fantastic Day of the Dead parade, an event not to be missed if you visit Mexico City at this time of the year. La Guelaguetza – Mid July. The Guelaguetza is a celebration that takes place in the city of Oaxaca that began as a ritual performed for the gods in pre-Hispanic times. At dawn on the first Day of the Guelaguetza, the chirimiteros (music bands) play the mañanitas in various temples of Oaxaca. The local people take it as a signal to go to the emblematic Cerro del Fortin, where the whole celebration occurs. Nowadays, it is a celebration that lasts for days, with plenty of food and drinks and activities for all ages. Las Posadas – Mid to late December Spending Christmas in another country is lovely, especially if it is like in Mexico where, in addition to the traditional dinner, we enjoy previous celebrations such as the posadas. The posadas are a series of festivities that have been held in Mexico since colonial times. The Posadas represent the pilgrimage of Joseph and Mary on their way to Bethlehem. They are religious in nature, but for those who want to enjoy the party, the guava punch, the traditional piñata and the romeritos are the perfect combination for an enjoyable time.
How many museums are there in Mexico City?
Mexico City is one of the cities with the most museums in the world. We are second only to London, according to the Local Tourism Secretariat. Fundamental pieces of our history are preserved here for society, whether it is the legacy of the conquests or what we keep from our ancestors. Our museums are not limited to natural history or classical paintings, which distinguishes us from the rest of the world. We have curiosities such as the Antique Toy Museum, the Museum of Light, and even the Perfume Museum. Every corner of Mexican streets holds a secret, but exactly how many museums are there? There are a total of 170 museums and 43 galleries in the capital. Creativity and legacy are strongly present in painting, sculpture, drawing, lithographs, engraving, object art, ceramics, talavera, antique furniture, and textiles. In fact, every weekend, there is something new to do, thanks to a cultural heritage that surprises any visitor. These «temples of knowledge» are perfect for visiting on the weekend: Sundays are the days when most of these museums do not charge admission. The best thing is that these museums are supported by various institutions such as the Federal Government or non-governmental associations such as Grupo Carso. The most famous museum is the Soumaya, located in Polanco. And which one is the best of them all? The truth is that we cannot choose; however, we have some recommendations if it is your first time in Mexico City: the National Museum of History, Chapultepec Castle, the National Museum of Anthropology, the ruins of the Templo Mayor, the Museum of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Museum of Modern Art and the National Museum of Art. The experience will be truly unforgettable in each one, mainly because of the great interest that we Mexicans show to those who seek to know and learn more. What about you, do you have a favorite museum?
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.
A perfect plan for enjoying a fun afternoon in the CDMX as a child
The experiences we have with children close to us remind us of how great childhood was. We know that the years have become slightly more complicated. However, we have the advantage of being able to decide how much our environment affects us. Sometimes we just need to take a break and find the little moments that fill us with energy. Bringing Children’s Day as a reference, we at FlowSuites want to provide you with a couple of suggestions to go out and enjoy what the city has to offer, with the hope of making you remember your childhood. To start with a rush of fun, we have an extremely tempting proposal. How long has it been since you’ve been to an amusement park? Surely, many of your dates as a teenager happened at places like Six Flags. And lest you had no idea, this park has reopened its doors with all the sanitary measures, which means you don’t have to worry. Six Flags offers an excellent opportunity to feel the adrenaline again and eat something delicious outdoors. If you are more of an introvert and prefer to be in the company of just a couple of friends, we offer an entirely different experience. Do you know what an escape room is? Escape rooms are interactive rooms where you must solve a mystery to open the room. We suggest you try the ones at Enigma Room, located in the Roma neighborhood. There are all kinds of themes: Jurassic, medieval, space, and even horror. The idea is that you go with a group of friends and solve the clues to get out in time. It is an excellent game for adults and youngsters. Another cultural attraction that we love is the city’s Chinatown. The restaurants, colors, and outdoor activities will surely entertain you. The stores are full of accessories inspired by Asian culture, and there are even cute desserts in the shape of animals and cartoon characters. We encourage you to go out and experience other customs besides our own. Finally, we believe that this activity will be perfect for you to enjoy in company with others. If you want to feel like a kid again, we suggest you visit the adult section of Kidzania. This place is known as «the city of children» and has all kinds of activities such as theater, pizza cooking or a dance floor. However, they also offer an «adult night,» where you and your companions can go and have fun while doing the same activities. Dare to do something new and enjoy all that this didactic world has to offer.
¡Explore the city! Enjoy the best weather the city has to offer, aboard Capital Bus.
Little by little, life is coming back to life outdoors, which is why we would like to share with you the best option to do it safely. Capital Bus offers several circuits for exploring the city with all the hygiene and safety measures. Besides, you can find a stop near every FlowSuites hotel.By booking with us, you can purchase any of the following options at a special price. City Tour Bracelet all day Hop on/Hop offValid for 24 hours. Offers four established routes and stops. This bracelet can give you access to all four of the circuits ,and you can get on and off at any of the established stops. Downtown-Polanco Circuit This circuit provides a panoramic view of the Zocalo. You will drive along Paseo de la Reforma Avenue and admire our Angel of Independence and La Diana Cazadora, as well as the majestic buildings. We will visit part of the Condesa, Roma and Polanco neighborhoods, where you can find the Soumaya museum, all on the same circuit. Reforma-Santa Fe Circuit Visit the main commercial and business areas of Mexico City. Travel from the Angel of Independence to Santa Fe, where you will find the largest shopping mall in Latin America (Centro Comercial Santa Fe), which has several stores, movie theaters, an ice rink, restaurants and more. Included in this circuit is a visit to Los Pinos, which was home to 14 presidents and has been a cultural site since December 1, 2018, welcoming all those who wish to tour its walkways and art galleries, and enjoy its architecture and cultural events. (Access to this venue may be restricted because of the pandemic). Temples Circuit Visit Garibaldi, the Tequila Mezcal Museum, and the main temples around Mexico City, such as the Basilica of Guadalupe and the San Judas Tadeo Church. Downtown-South Circuit Visit the magical neighborhood of Coyoacan and walk through its streets full of mysticism, where you will find the Blue House where the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo lived. Don’t forget to visit the churrerias and cafes that characterize this place. * FlowSuites Condesa is a Capital Bus stop. Capital Bus Ticket (Top Tour) One way non-stop, only one route can be chosen.We recommend this option if you wish to tour only one circuit. These are tours of a fixed duration where you will have the opportunity to tour the city following the rules of safe social distancing in sanitized buses. Only certain stops allow people to get off for a few moments to take pictures. The routes to choose from are: Downtown-Polanco Neighborhood In this tour you will visit the Soumaya Museum, one of the most representative architectural sites of the city, and the Cibeles fountain. You will have 30 minutes in each of these attractions, to get off, explore and capture your experiences. Departures from the Zocalo in the following schedule: 9:15hrs, 12:35hrs y 15:50hrs.Departures subject to minimum number of passengers: 14:25hrs and 19:00hrs*. *Last departure without stops. Downtown-South (Coyoacan) The tour starts at the Zócalo and continues to Coyoacán, where you will have 30 minutes to walk around the town center. The next stop will be San Angel, where you will have 20 minutes to take a short pedestrian tour. Finally, you will arrive at the Cibeles fountain. Departures from the Zocalo in the following schedule: 9:45hrs, 13:00hrs y 16:00hrs.*Last departure 19:00hrs without stops. Downtown-Basilica de Guadalupe (Only available on Saturdays and Sundays) You will start the tour at the Zócalo where you will be taken directly to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the sanctuary that houses the mantle with the impregnated image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. You will have one hour at this location and then return to our stop at the Zócalo. Departures from the Zocalo in the following schedule: 9:00hrs, 12:00hrs y 15:00hrs. Only available on Saturdays and Sundays. * All Top Tour routes depart from the Zócalo. We recommend that you bring sunscreen and a hat for maximum protection, and above all, plenty of enthusiasm to experience the Capital!
¡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.