Architect Iñaki Echeverria has completed the first phases of an eco-park three times the size of Manhattan in Mexico City, using some of the infrastructure from the abandoned Foster + Partners-designed airport. The Lake Texcoco Ecological Park project involves the regeneration and development of public infrastructure on a massive wetland environment on the eastern side […]
Afrodescendencias Festival in Mexico City: Historical Memory and Resistance
The Afrodescendencias Festival will take place on Saturday, August 31st at the Plaza de Santo Domingo in the Historic Centre of Mexico City from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This event is a celebration of the cultural richness and resilience of Afro-descendant communities in Mexico City. In collaboration with various civil society organizations and Afro-descendant […]
Massive Ammo Smuggling Bust: 92,000 Bullets Seized on Bus Headed to Mexico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers made a stunning discovery last Saturday at the Bridge of the Americas port of entry in El Paso, Texas. A charter bus carrying 16 passengers, dozens of pieces of luggage, and an astonishing 92,000 bullets was stopped for inspection. The bus, which had originated from Phoenix, Arizona, was flagged […]
This is what chiles en nogada cost at El Cardenal, a famous restaurant in Mexico City
El Cardenal is one of the emblematic restaurants in Mexico City. This establishment is characterized by its Mexican cuisine and chiles en nogada are one of its many specialties. Although they are considered a seasonal dish (covering from August to September), their combination of flavors transports us to Puebla, where the recipe originated. It’s chiles […]
He even gave him enough to take away! Vendor caught throwing basket tacos at Mexico City police
A street taco vendor was caught attacking an officer from the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) of Mexico City with his own merchandise, presumably because the officer asked him to relocate. In the video, which began to go viral on social media, the vendor is seen throwing tacos de canasta at the police officer. In […]
Mexico City Marathon 2024: start times, route and street closures
The Mexico City Marathon has reached its 41st edition. This year, 30,000 runners are expected to participate, of which almost half are women, according to figures from the Mexico City Sports Institute (Indeporte). The sporting event has been the scene of important achievements, such as the national record set by Bolivian athlete Héctor Garibay Flores […]
FREE Tacos de canasta in Mexico City: This will be the record for tacos de canasta
Tacos de canasta are a gem of popular gastronomy in Mexico City (CDMX), with a history that reflects both the richness of Mexican culinary culture and everyday life in the capital; and it is worth noting that the history of tacos de canasta dates back to the beginning of the 20th century in Mexico. It […]
The definitive guide to pulquerías in the Historic Center of Mexico City
If you are in the Historic Center of Mexico City and don’t know where you can get a drink, we have six recommendations for you to enjoy pulque, the most traditional and original drink in Mexico. Made from the fermentation of aguamiel, the juice extracted from the maguey, a plant native to Mexico. With a […]
‘They cook’ in CDMX restaurant culture
The chef believes that the recent awarding of Michelin distinctions to several restaurants in the country will generate more tourists. In less than two square kilometers, Grupo Maximus offers 15 restaurants in Mexico City for both regular customers and visitors looking for gastronomic experiences, just like in the great capitals of the world. Source: reforma
VIDEO: Trailer Without Brakes Going Downhill on Puebla Highway Causes a Stir on Social Media
Video circulates on social media of a trailer that loses its brakes on the Mexico-Puebla highway and, due to various maneuvers, manages to avoid an accident despite going downhill. The event was recorded by a police patrol that joined the incident to clear the way and reduce the chances of an accident. According to the […]