The charm of organized chaos in “El D.F.”
September 1st, 2009 | 
Author: By Dian Hasan | September 1, 2009
Brimming with history & culture, Mexico City is a city that is probably more famous for its size – among the world’s biggest cities – that gets el DF (say it like a local: élle Dé éFé, if you want to avoid standing out like a sore thumb) its bad rap for its pollution and traffic. However, the thousands of visitors that visit one of the world’s leading travel destinations are attracted to Mexico City‘s interesting neighborhoods, and her glorious past – both Colonial and Aztec. The fact that the Mexico City of today actually sits atop an ancient Aztec City of Tenochtitlán and that the entire city used to be a lake, are her main assets. (click on any picture for more info)
The world-famous National Museum of Anthropology that can stand up to any serious rival history museum in the world, is a definite must. Equally important, is to wander through el Zócalo, the city’s main square, formally known as the Plaza de la Constitución. An immense space, it carries the pride of being among the largest public squares in the world, el Zócalo is a time capsule of Mexican history.
High on the recommendation list is to chance to experience the wonderful absurdity of La Lucha Libre. You may not be familiar with the name, but we are certain the image – made popular by Hollywood and a certain Jack Black – is fresh in your memory block. Mexico City’s top Lucha Libre site is la Arena México. Tickets can be had for $40 pesos, but go for the better ringside seat that goes up to 210 pesos. Matches last about two hours, but if you set aside one hour, it would be enough to gain an appreciation for this national sport. Taxis are rare in this area, so ask your hotel to arrange for a pickup.
DF may be sprawling, but it pays to know the different neighborhoods, where all the hip & cool crowd gather. Thankfully, hotels that cater to this urban set have arrived. Condesa DF is one of this new breed of hotels, frequented by the likes of film director Alejandro González Iñárritu and Bono of U2. Opened two years ago in a 1920s neo-Classical building, the boutique hotel has 40 rooms and a luxe-bohemian decor that suggests a cross between Mexico and Palm Springs.
The other is Habita, a small uber-cool urban outpost that catapulted Grupo Habita into fame, labelled as Latin America’s leading hoteliers of cool. Condesa DF is from their portfolio, tambien!. As is their latest hotel that looks like it just walked off a fashion shoot, Distrito Capital, in DF’s Santa Fe modern business district.
Posted in Mexico, Unique Travel Destinations | 
Tags: Chic, Design Hotels & Resorts, Hip, History, Mexico City, Urban Travel Destinations
Meico city offers a lot for tourists is well worth going there. Plan your trip well and you will have a great time.
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