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MEXICO CITY LOS CABOS

Centro Histórico The Centro Histórico, which is “If I had to define what
I most like about this
downtown Mexico City, is the oldest and most fascinating part misunderstood megalopolis,
of town. You have centuries of México's history, architecturally I would say that throughout
and culturally, piled atop each other. Excellent restaurants, the years, I have been
important museums, great bars and nightlife, and the best constantly surprised and no
cantinas in the city. two days have been alike.”
David Lida, Author
Roma The cool-right-now neighborhood is where the city’s

edgiest Mexican-designed clothing, home design and antiques
can be found. Some of the city’s trendiest new restaurants are
here. As for the graphic arts, the new galleries along the strip are
always worth a look-see, for young and emerging Mexican artists.

Condesa has exploded remarkably in the last few

years, home to over 100 new restaurants, bars and outdoor
cafes, as well as bookstores and design stores. Mostly youthful,
much of the Condesa’s clientele comes from artistic, bohemian
or glamorous milieus: actors, painters and writers, journalists,
models and their agents, graphic designers, people in
advertising, etcetera.

Polanco One of the city’s poshest neighborhoods, it

commands some of the highest real estate prices, and offers a
wide range of upscale hotels, exclusive boutiques and shopping
malls, luxury restaurants and numerous art galleries. Some
of the wealthiest families in México and Latin America have
homes here and a very long list of politicians, celebrities, and
businessmen call the area home. Polanco is walking distance
from some of the city's most important museums.

San Ángel and Coyoacán El Bazar del

Sábado, at the Plaza San Jacinto, is a Saturday arts and crafts
market that takes place outside, on the Plaza San Jacinto and
inside a building (part of a two-story mansion) next to it. High-
quality handicrafts, antiques, art, and Mexican food are all
offered here. Aside from the city center, this southern end of
town is probably the best pocket of Spanish colonial life. A mile
east or so is Coyoacán, the rustic oasis where Frida Kahlo and
Diego Rivera had their homes.

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