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10 Things to Do Near Mexico City

Mexico City is a land of enchantments. It’s seldom that you’ll find a place so filled with art, culture, food, people, and things to do. I spent two weeks in the city and barely touched the surface of all there is on offer. If you’re planning to visit, and like to have a lot to do, extend your time as much as you’re able and you’ll never get bored. Despite working remotely the entire time I visited, I was still...

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How to Find a Shaman in Mexico City

Finding a Shaman in Mexico City sometimes requires you to be in the right place at the right time. I found mine when 13 of us crawled out of the cave squinting in the light of the day. There, waiting for us, was the Shaman woman with an offer of a shamanic cleanse. I hadn’t started this day expecting to be inside a cave or to receive a shamanic ritual behind the Temple of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico. But,...

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Finding Energy of Teotihuacán Pyramids

Looking back, it was the Teotihuacán Pyramids’ energy that drew me to Mexico City. At first, I thought it was art and culture, but in the end, it turned out to be ancient energy as old as time. My path led me to the pyramids of Teotihuacán, a sacred ritual in a cave, and finally to a shaman behind the Pyramid of the Moon. Teotihuacán Pyramids Tour According to Aztec tradition, the sun, the moon, and the rest of the...

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Energy Meditation in a Cave Behind the Temple of the Moon

After touring the ancient city of Teotihuacán near Mexico City, my tour guide Alejandro invited us to his house behind the Pyramid of the Moon for an energy meditation. There were 12 of us gathered around drinking Pulque, an ancient drink made with corn and cacao, and talking about the energy of the pyramids when Alejandro made a proposition. “Would you like to go to a cave for meditation?” (This is part 2 of a three-part story. Read part one,...

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How to See the Monarch Butterflies Near Mexico City

Every autumn, the Monarch Butterfly migration takes place with millions of butterflies traveling over 3,000 miles from northeastern North America to spend the winter in the forests of southwestern Mexico. There are four preserves about two hours outside Mexico City, where visitors can see the butterflies high up in the mountain. Experiencing the migration of the Monarch Butterflies near Mexico City is something out of a dream and one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena in the world. It’s mind-bending...

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Visiting the Disappearing Xochimilco Floating Gardens

In Xochimilco, at least 25 colorful trajinera boats were stacked next to each other at the dock, and I needed to get to the one at the end. So, I jumped from boat to boat and tried not to fall into the water as I leapfrogged. Floating through the canals of Xochimilco on a trajinera is a cultural pastime, popular with tourists and Sunday favorite activity for locals. The once pristine canals and waterways were beloved by the likes of...

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6 Mexico City Museums You Must Visit

Mexico City has more than 150 museums, but most are pretty obscure. There are museums for engraving, women, the revolution, chocolate, all cultures that have ever existed in Mexico, medicine, photography, constitutions, murals, any remotely famous people (including Jesus) and caricatures, to name just a few. I made it to about half a dozen while I was there—mainly the ones that offered something about Frida and Diego er, Diego Rivera and or Frida Kahlo—since they were the reason for my...

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5 Things to Do In Coyoacán, Mexico

Coyoacán is a small town about a 45-minute drive outside Mexico City, where Frida Kahlo lived. As an avid Frida fan who visited her house/museum twice, I spent a lot of time in Coyoacán. It’s a great place, filled with live entertainments, and if I returned to the Mexico City area, I’d stay here. 1. Take a Bike or Walking Tour One day, I took a bike tour of the city and a walking tour another day, so I explored...

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Going Inside Frida Kahlo’s House in Mexico

Frida Kahlo’s house is the brightest medium blue and maroon colors. It is immediately recognizable if you’ve ever read or watched anything about Frida. She was born, lived most of her life, and died in this house. Much of her work was created here, so of course, it’s a mecca for lovers of the artist. People often ask me how I decide where to travel; this is a good example. I knew one thing about Mexico City before I decided...