The Printers of Mexico City

Both on the Plaza Santo Domingo and just behind it, one can find a brisk business being done by printers still using hand powered printing machines that must be 100 years old. No matter what your printing need is, from business cards to wedding and birthday invitations, you can commission one of dozens of small kiosks for your job large or small.

Due to the unique opportunity presented here, I had my own trajeta personal or card made up for less than it would have cost in the States. Although I shopped around, most of the prices were similar and all of the printers were equally friendly and eager to have my business.

 

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Is Mexico safe or not? Well, the answer really depends on the part of the country you visit and your travel habits. Remember, if you are somewhere where you shouldn't be, trouble can happen regardless of the country you're visiting.

Safety in Mexico

 

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Saturdays in San Angel

After visiting many of the standard sites around the city, spend a Saturday strolling around San Angel. In addition to some fine eateries, most of your entertainment will be had visiting with local artists and craftspersons.

Plaza San Jacinto offers great opportunities to purchase some lovely fine art offered by local artists.

Sculpture, paintings & photographs!

 

Tribute to Diego in Plaza San Jacinto

Not far from the Plaza is the studio museum of Diego Rivera. Take the time to leisurely walk the narrow, cobblestone streets of San Angel.

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As I may prefer wandering from village to village when in Mexico, many of my favorite spots can be found near water. In particular, I have come to love the beaches around Huatulco. Check out a few of these hidden gems in this article.

Mexico's Hidden Beaches

 

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Tacos Tuluca

One of my favorite little hole-in-the-wall eateries is Tacos Tuluca. Located on Lopez Street, just down from the Mercado San Juan, this tacqueria offers some of the tastiest chow on the streets. As you can see from the photo, production is organized and efficient. Notice the french fries. Yes, they are part of every taco combination Tuluca offers.

Uniquely, this is the only spot that I've found that serves up the green chorizo. Delicious! Add to that a little guacamole, salsa, and those french fries, and you have a nice snack or meal. For just a little over $1US, have two or three.

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Outside Mexico City, in any direction, are wonderful weekend getaways. Guanajuato is one such destination just 5 hours by bus north. Check out the photos of this lovely colonial city posted by a British couple who describe themselves as digital nomads.

Guanajuato

 

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Taco or Torta?

On nearly any street in Mexico City, one can find lunch or just a snack. Tacos aren't the only fast food to choose from when looking for something to eat. Here at "Pepe's", tortas or sandwiches are the specialty. Ham, cheese, sausage, or some combination of ingredients can be put together for an inexpensive and relatively healthy lunch. $15MEX is just a bit over $1US. You can't find that at McDonald's! For me, let's go with the spicy chorizo and the queso blanco!

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When in Mexico City, an absolute must on your to-do list has to be trying a taco al pastor. You'll easily find them as you walk the city streets. There's no better way to take the edge off a ravenous appetite than to down a quick taco or two.

Tacos al Pastor

 

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The Gardens of the Casa Azul

Any first visit to Coyoacan usually includes a visit to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul. In addition to a lovely home and interesting museum, the gardens are well worth the trip in and of themselves.

Of course,since this is a popular tourist destination, it's all the more pleasant when you can find yourself relatively alone in the gardens on a day when the crowds are light.

Wander along the paths surrounded by the most lucious flora one can find in a relatively compact space in any city. Sprinkled throughout are numerous artifacts that only increase the exotic feeling the owners themselves must have once felt as they passed time in this paradise behind stone walls.

After visiting the museum, treat yourself to a coffee or cold drink at the small cafe on the grounds. No need to hurry back to the more frenetic atmosphere found at the central square. Better yet, after visiting here, head a few blocks away to the Trotsky House/Museum for another repite from the madness of the city. Thanks for these great photos brother Bob.

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Last year a tacopedia of Mexico was published. Check out the map below of different types of tacos found around Mexico. As I've said in erlier blogs, there's nothing like a good taco crawl around DF to taste the wide variety of tacos avsilable to the adventurous.

http://www.bonappetit.com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2013/05/mexico-taco-map.html

 

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