Moon Mexico City

Neighborhood Walks, Food & Culture, Beloved Local Spots

Regular Price $21.99

Regular Price $27.99 CAD

Regular Price $21.99

Regular Price $27.99 CAD

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On Sale

Aug 8, 2023

Page Count

424 Pages

ISBN-13

9781640499737

Genre

Travel / Travel / Mexico

Description

Baroque palaces and energetic streets, old-school taquerías and contemporary art: experience this bustling metropolis with Moon Mexico City.
  • Experience the city: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps or follow self-guided walks through Mexico City's most interesting neighborhoods
  • See the sights: Wander the ruins of Tenochtitlán at the Museo del Templo Mayor or visit Frida Kahlo's home. Explore the colorful Mercado de la Merced, admire Mexico City's sleek contemporary art museum, or venture into the past at the National Anthropology Museum
  • Get a taste of the city: Feast on tacos al pastor from a street stand or indulge in the foodie scene with a multicourse meal of creative ceviche and mole negro dishes. Sip tequila and snack on botanas with locals at a cantina, belly up to the bar at a taquería, or try Oaxacan-style chiles rellenos at a beloved family-owned spot
  • Bars and nightlife: Sip your way through a dazzling array of traditional dance halls, chic nightclubs, and hip mezcal hideaways
  • Trusted advice: Author Julie Meade, who lived in Mexico for 10 years, shares her cultural and artistic expertise on her beloved city
  • Itineraries and day trips: Head out to Cuernavaca, Puebla, or the ancient pyramid ruins of Teotihuacán or follow itineraries ranging from family-friendly tours to a relaxing Saturday at the markets, all accessible by bus, train, or public transit
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps so you can explore on your own, plus an easy-to-read foldout map to use on the go
  • Handy tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture of Mexico City, packaged in a book light enough to toss in your bag
With Moon Mexico City's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city.

Exploring more of Mexico? Check out Moon Oaxaca or Moon Yucatán Peninsula.

Praise

"Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth." —Chicago Tribune
“The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent." —Transitions Abroad
"Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets—from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture." —Gear Patrol, “The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey”
"Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides." —The New York Times
"Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer." —No Small Plan
"Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state." —Los Angeles Times
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