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Mexico City

5/14/2017

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A week off + cheap flights + 3 hr. flight=Mexico City! That's the kind of math I like to do. Having been to the beautiful resort areas of Mexico, we wanted to explore a different part of Mexico and I'm so glad we did! There is so much history to see here, the food is amazing and the people are friendly! I wish more people got to see the positive side of Mexico instead of what is always portrayed on the news. 
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The Zocalo is the main square and it used to be the main ceremonial center of the Aztecs. How cool is that?!
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Templo Mayor is close to the Zocalo and it's definitely worth a visit. This temple, which predates Spanish colonization, dates back to the 1400's! Don't miss the extensive museum, which is included in the price of admission. Admission costs 70 pesos (that's about $4 USD), which is basically a latte!
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Are we looking at a cathedral in Europe? Nope! The Metropolitan Cathedral dates back to the 1500's and is beautiful inside.
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The Teotihuacan Pyramids are awe inspiring to experience in person. I didn't realize how extensive this city used to be. In fact, at one point, it was larger than Rome! Unlike other pyramids, people are allowed to climb the Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon.
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The fact that people look like tiny ants climbing the Pyramid of the Sun gives you an idea of the sheer size of this pyramid.
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Ok, so Mexico City has lots of important cultural sights, but what about its dining scene? How about dining under a canopy of trees and candles? Azul Historico in Centro Historico is actually in a 17th century colonial building, and I'd highly recommend it if you don't want street food.
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Azul's signature black Oaxacan mole chicken enchiladas were only about $8.50. Crazy good!
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Not into mole enchiladas? How about chipotle steak that melts in your mouth for $11.50?
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Um...I might have ordered this duck mole as my second entree. Hey, I climbed pyramids that day!
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Lalo is in the hipster neighborhood of Roma, so we had to stop by and try their chilaquiles.
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Nudo Negro in Roma Norte is another restaurant I'd highly recommend. The chefs make amazing Asian fusion dishes, and they even invited us up to meet the chef who made us this beef skewer as the amuse bouche!
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Grilled oysters with wasabi and bone marrow from Nudo Negro was one of the best oyster dishes I've had.
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While you're in the Roma neighborhood, check out Mercado Roma. Yes, it's hipster and crowded, but it's definitely worth a visit for some good eats!
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Bye Mexico City...until next time!
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