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Might have to live in Mexico City for 3 months
Posted on 7/24/20 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 7/24/20 at 2:08 pm
Once COVID clears up, there’s a pretty good chance I’ll be heading up a project in Mexico City for a couple months. Anyone ever been? How safe is it? Things I must do? Places to eat?
Also, if it helps, I’m 27 and fluent in spanish.
Also, if it helps, I’m 27 and fluent in spanish.
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Posted on 7/24/20 at 2:13 pm to lionking69
Was supposed to go in March for my sisters wedding but COVID ruined that. Looks like an awesome city.
Tons of great restaurants to try.
Tons of great restaurants to try.
Posted on 7/24/20 at 3:07 pm to lionking69
It’s a corrupt place, life for the upper class is excellent though - great hotels and wonderful restaurants.
The upper class is Spanish, the conquistadors never left. The more native you are, the further you drop in the class system.
The upper class run the country for their own benefit, and have a limited interest in the people beneath them.
It’s an amazing place though.
The upper class is Spanish, the conquistadors never left. The more native you are, the further you drop in the class system.
The upper class run the country for their own benefit, and have a limited interest in the people beneath them.
It’s an amazing place though.
This post was edited on 7/24/20 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 7/24/20 at 3:17 pm to lionking69
I love that city. I almost went back earlier this month in spite of COVID. Compared to any city in the US, it just seems so much more alive -- think sensory overload. The climate is nice.
I also really like Puebla, which is just a two-hour drive away.
I also really like Puebla, which is just a two-hour drive away.
Posted on 7/24/20 at 3:37 pm to lionking69
Was there last summer. It “feels” safer than walking around the French quarter to me. I heard they really enforce public drunkenness there, very few people on the streets that looked like they were looking for trouble. We never felt unsafe, except for self inflicted episode that could’ve been a scene out of movie 
Condessa seems to be the area where most Americans stay, at least until they are more familiar and feel comfortable to branch out to less touristy neighborhoods.
Best meal I had was at contramar. Also did pujol, but wasn’t as impressed. Became A big fan of the carajillo, hadn’t heard of it beforehand.
Condessa seems to be the area where most Americans stay, at least until they are more familiar and feel comfortable to branch out to less touristy neighborhoods.
Best meal I had was at contramar. Also did pujol, but wasn’t as impressed. Became A big fan of the carajillo, hadn’t heard of it beforehand.
Posted on 7/24/20 at 3:59 pm to lionking69
If you are fluent in Spanish it will be fantastic
Posted on 7/24/20 at 7:39 pm to Lima Whiskey
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It’s a corrupt place, life for the upper class is excellent though - great hotels and wonderful restaurants. The upper class is Spanish, the conquistadors never left. The more native you are, the further you drop in the class system. The upper class run the country for their own benefit, and have a limited interest in the people beneath them. It’s an amazing place though.
Spot on. Mexico City does have some of the best street food in central America, they are different types of tacos you’ve probably never heard of that you need to try.
This post was edited on 7/24/20 at 7:40 pm
Posted on 7/24/20 at 9:18 pm to lionking69
You will have a great time. I worked there for 2 years when I was in my 20s. Best time of my life. There are many great, safe areas where you can live. Your company or the people you are working with down there will set you up. Great food everywhere. Hit the Museum of Anthropology and Teotihuacan. Enjoy!
Posted on 7/24/20 at 9:40 pm to lionking69
I spent around 5 weeks there off and on over last year and while I didn't venture to many rough areas I really liked CDMX.
Never felt unsafe and food was fantastic. I'll have to reference some maps to find the recommendations but I'll try to pass along.
Never felt unsafe and food was fantastic. I'll have to reference some maps to find the recommendations but I'll try to pass along.
Posted on 7/24/20 at 9:46 pm to Waffle House
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I spent around 5 weeks there off and on over last year and while I didn't venture to many rough areas I really liked CDMX.
Never felt unsafe and food was fantastic. I'll have to reference some maps to find the recommendations but I'll try to pass along.
That would be awesome! Thank you and thanks to everyone in this thread. I’m excited
Posted on 7/25/20 at 4:27 pm to lionking69
Wife and I went last year for Día de Muertos and had a blast. Be sure to check out Lucha Libre at Arena México and Tenochtitlan. Like others have said, CDMX street food is on another level.
Posted on 7/25/20 at 7:56 pm to lionking69
It’s fairly safe even at night especially in the better neighborhoods.
Not sure where you’ll be working but I’d recommend living in either the Polanco, Condessa, or the Reforma neighborhoods. Polanco is one of the high end neighborhoods, Condessa is a little more artist and ex-pat centric, and Reforma is near most of the big office buildings and embassies. They all have a lot of restaurants and bars.
Public transportation is pretty extensive and uber is dirt cheap so it’ll be easy to commute.
Mexico City is a very fun and unique city and very affordable with plenty of great restaurants. Should be a good experience living down there.
Not sure where you’ll be working but I’d recommend living in either the Polanco, Condessa, or the Reforma neighborhoods. Polanco is one of the high end neighborhoods, Condessa is a little more artist and ex-pat centric, and Reforma is near most of the big office buildings and embassies. They all have a lot of restaurants and bars.
Public transportation is pretty extensive and uber is dirt cheap so it’ll be easy to commute.
Mexico City is a very fun and unique city and very affordable with plenty of great restaurants. Should be a good experience living down there.
Posted on 7/26/20 at 4:17 pm to lionking69
It's extremely popular with ex-pats and the digital nomad community. They're generally pretty welcoming and have get-togethers on a weekly basis. Check out some groups on Facebook and I'm sure you'll be able to find some good activities and info. I've not personally been to CDMX yet, but I have quite a few friends and acquaintances that have spent a considerable amount of time there that have had nothing but good things to say, especially about the food scene. I know they also have these party boat things on the river on the weekends that look like a really fun time.
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