Mexican Tales GUIDE
We’re putting together a quick, visual Mexico City guide to share with our guests via WhatsApp. The idea is to give them real, useful recommendations (based on our experience + your input) in a way that’s easy to consume. This helps us add value, build trust, and recommend our tours more naturally.
Before you explore
What works (vs what doesn’t)
Where locals go (do this)
- EXPLORE ONE AREA PER DAY
- EAT STREET FOOD
- WALK NEIGHBORHOODS
Really popular mistake
- Trying to see everything
- Only eating in tourist areas
- Uber everywhere
Fancy mistake
- Only booking expensive spots
- Ignoring local food
- Overplanning itinerary
Local favorites
Where locals go
- COYOACÁN – JARDÍN
- CENTENARIO (BY THE FOUNTAIN)
Really popular
- Chapultepec Castle terrace view over Reforma
Fancy
- Terraza Gran Hotel (view to Zócalo ceiling + city)
trendy
Where locals go
- COYOACÁN – JARDÍN
- CENTENARIO (BY THE FOUNTAIN)
Really popular
- Chapultepec Castle terrace view over Reforma
Fancy
- Terraza Gran Hotel (view to Zócalo ceiling + city)
Book Ahead
Where locals go
- LA PURÍSIMA
- BAR ORIENTE
- CANTINA MONTERREY
Really popular
- Licorería Limantour
- Supra Rooftop
- Departamento
Fancy
- Handshake Speakeasy
- Hanky Panky
- Toledo Rooftop
Local favorites
Where locals go
- El Vilsito
- TACOS JUAN
- Tacos La Chula
Really popular
- Orinoco
- Mercado de Coyoacán
- El Cardenal
Fancy
- Rosetta
- Lorea
- Contramar
What to order
- Rosetta
- Lorea
- Contramar
Local favorites
Where locals go
- LA PURÍSIMA
- BAR ORIENTE
- CANTINA MONTERREY
Really popular
- Licorería Limantour
- Supra Rooftop
- Departamento
Fancy
- Handshake Speakeasy
- Hanky Panky
- Toledo Rooftop
Fancy
- Handshake Speakeasy
- Hanky Panky
- Toledo Rooftop
Where locals go
- COYOACÁN – JARDÍN
- CENTENARIO (BY THE FOUNTAIN)
Really popular
- Chapultepec Castle terrace view over Reforma
Fancy
- Terraza Gran Hotel (view to Zócalo ceiling + city)
Mexican tales
Our Experiences
- Hidalgo
early & avoid crowds tolantongo hot springs
Arrive at the breathtaking Tolantongo Hotsprings bright and early on this full-day trip from Mexico City that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a snack, and entry tickets.
- Estado de México
early & Express Teotihuacan pyramids
Arrive first than everyone to the Pyramids, enjoy a crowdless landscape, and comeback to the city before noon (pick up and drop off included)
- Ciudad de México
Xochimilco party boat
Xochimilco from CDMX, get a ride to Xochimilco directly from the heart of cdmx, with us you will enjoy the vibes of Xochimilco, mexican games, micheladas, and party comming back to CMDX safe and sound!
- Ciudad de México
WATCH a football match at the stadium
Our incredible stress free logistics will make you enjoy a soccer match as easy as turn on your tv and seat in a couch.
- Ciudad de México
the chronicles experience
Follow the steps of the Taco Chronicles Neflix show on our tour, we will visit some of the iconic Taquerias of Mexico City
- Ciudad de México
Lucha Libre & micheladas
Lucha libre and Michelada is the best combination, learn how to craft your own michelada on our Michelada workshop and then ejoy the Lucha libre match.
- Morelos
tepoztlan hike
Hike to reach one of the highest archaeological sites in Mexico, surrounded by lush nature and breathtaking views.
- Ciudad de México
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Experience one of the most breathtaking sunrises in Mexico from the sky— with roundtrip transportation from Mexico City included.