It would take years to explore one of the worlds largest cities, so this
time we focused on Mexico Citys vibrant food and design culture. (For
more on Mexico City, click here.)
stay
Located in the ritzy Santa Fe business district, boutique hotel Distrito
Capital occupies the top ten floors of a skyscraper, which means
breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings, not to mention its
trippy Tron-esque entrance. Both Lady Gaga and Bono have stayed
therewhat else is there to know? Distrito Capital, Av. Juan Salvador
Agraz 37, Santa Fé, México City, 1-866-978-7020, www.hoteldistritocapital.com
stroll
Searching for the new and hip? Youll find it in the citys Condesa and
Roma districts. Parque Mexico is a great place to start exploring and
discovering beautiful art deco architecture, charming sidewalk espresso
bars, local boutiques, and artisanal chocolate shops like Princesse
Cacao (Fernando Montes de Oca 81, Condesa, 5211-0276), all while meeting
at least fifty dogs and their hipster owners. End your stroll on the
sun-soaked terrace of Hotel
Brick (Orizaba 95, Roma, Mexico City, 5525-1100) for a margarita or
two.
see
If youve already said hello to Frida and Diego, then give Rufino Tamayo
a visit for a contemporary art fix. Along with the famed Mexican
painters works, Museo Tamayo houses a permanent collection of his peers
(he did live to almost a 100!) like Rothko, Miró, and Warhol as well as
rotating contemporary exhibitions. The museum is located in the
Chapultepec Park, which could easily rival NYCs Central Park in its
beauty. Museo Tamayo de Arte Contemporáneo, Paseo de la Reforma y Gandhi
Bosque de Chapultepec, México City, 5286-6519, http://museotamayo.org
eat
Mexico Citys food choices are abundant, from taco stands to fine dining
establishments. One of the latest favourites is restaurant Azul
Histórico in the Centro district, which has taken over the
gorgeous courtyard of the newly opened Hotel Downtown. Surrounded by
historic brick, lush trees and beautiful people, feast on Mexican
specialties like organic hibiscus flower enchiladas and Tixin Xie fish.
Azul Histórico, Isabel La Católica 30, Centro Histórico, Mexico City,
5510-1316, http://azulhistorico.com
shop
It wont be hard to find incredible things to buy in Mexico City, but
local designer Carla
Fernández caught our eye with her amazing draping and a fresh
take on Mexican knitwear yes, that includes the legendary poncho. Thank
us when everyone asks you, Hey, whered you get that? Carla Fernández,
Molière 58-A, Polanco, Mexico City, 5912 8010, http://carlafernandez.com
Anya Georgijevic
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