Design Week Mexico 2026: What’s Happening Where
Design Week Mexico 2026 runs October 5 to 11. Dates, venues, what’s free and what’s paid, and how it differs from Abierto de Diseño CDMX.
Where to Stay in Colonia Cuauhtémoc — Mexico City’s Most Central Neighborhood
A local’s guide to where to stay in Colonia Cuauhtémoc — the St. Regis, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Marquis, Casa Lerma, RYO KAN, and Casa Pánuco. Mexico City’s most central neighborhood, and why it deserves to be on your shortlist.
Let Me Introduce You to My Neighborhood — Colonia Cuauhtémoc
A local’s Saturday in Colonia Cuauhtémoc — the most central neighborhood in Mexico City that most visitors skip entirely. Where to have breakfast, walk in Chapultepec, eat lunch, get churros, and have an evening drink, from someone who has lived here for years.
Mexican Independence Day in Mexico City — What to Expect on September 15th
A practical guide to Independence Day in Mexico City — the Grito de Independencia at 11pm, how to watch from the Hotel Ciudad de México or a gala dinner at Hacienda de los Morales or San Ángel Inn, the real pricing details, traffic warnings, and what actually happens on the 16th.
What to Pack for Mexico City — A Local’s List
A specific packing list for Mexico City from someone who has lived here for 17 years — what to pack for a weekend, a week, or two weeks, with seasonal notes, bag recommendations, and what to leave at home.
Mexico City Guidebooks — What’s on My Shelf
A personal guide to the best Mexico City guidebooks — the Monocle travel guide, Art and Fiesta by Cristina Alonso, the Petit Atlas Hédoniste, and the locally published books you’ll only find once you’re there. What’s on my shelf after 17 years in the city.
What to Wear in Mexico City
A local’s guide to Mexico City weather and what to pack — the rainy season reality, the temperate climate that surprises visitors from both directions, and how people actually dress here for work, lunch, markets, and nights out.
Where to Eat In Oaxaca City – Go To The Market First
A personal essay on Oaxaca, the difference between traditional and fusion food, and why visiting the market — and 15 Letras, and the comedores — before the aesthetic restaurants matters.
Mexico City and the World Cup
A local’s guide to Mexico City during the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the five matches at Estadio Azteca, football culture, where to watch, the Ángel celebrations, free events in Chapultepec, and what to know if you’re visiting for work.
How I Get Around Mexico City
An honest guide to getting around Mexico City from someone who has lived here for 15 years — when to walk, when to Uber, how to use the Metrobús, the real situation with the metro, and how to handle the airport.
