| For the 2 years I spent living and working in Mexico, I | | | | prepared to spend some pesos because Mazaryk is |
| spent most of my time in Mexico City. Mexico City is a | | | | home to some of the best designers in the world. |
| very big city, with a population of 111,211,789 (July 2009 | | | | Other than shopping, there is also the Hard Rock Cafe, |
| est.), according to The World Fact Book. And although | | | | the W Hotel, and the Mexico City Museum located |
| there are many great places to see while there, there | | | | nearby. Most everything is within walking distance, the |
| are too many to write in this blog. So, here are a few | | | | people are very friendly, and the area is very safe. |
| that really caught my eye and should be on your list if | | | | I spent much time in all three of these neighborhoods in |
| your planning on visiting. | | | | Mexico and I always felt safe and never had any |
| 1. Coyoacan- Coyoacan is a very artsy, hippy, | | | | problems. And I definitely stand out with my blond hair |
| colonial-era suburb noted for its beautiful town center. It | | | | and blue eyes. However, when traveling in a foreign |
| has cobble stone streets, old mansions, and several of | | | | country one should always be aware of his/her |
| the cities most interesting museums. This was also the | | | | environment and take the necessary precautions. In a |
| home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Coyoacan has | | | | later post I will talk about the safety and overall do's |
| a hippy feel with a very popular market every | | | | and dont's while traveling in Mexico. |
| weekend in the town center(Centro de Coyoacan). At | | | | Some other places I would like to mention in passing, |
| night, during the Christmas season there is an incredible | | | | only because I did not spend too much time there. |
| slide show of beautiful Holiday themed art that is | | | | They are, San Angel and the Centro Historico. San |
| projected on the outside wall of the church in the town | | | | Angel is very nice and has a great market on the |
| center. | | | | weekends and the Centro Historico has an incredible |
| 2. Colonia Condessa-This area of Mexico City is a | | | | museum where I saw a wonderful Diego Rivera |
| more upscale area and is very well known for some | | | | exhibit, and not to mention the architecture. Oh! I almost |
| of the city's hippest cafe's, restaurants, nightclubs, and | | | | forgot. |
| bars. The neighborhood is also well known for its parks | | | | Mexico City was built on the ruins of the Ancient City |
| and restored Art Deco buildings. From upscale | | | | Tenochtitlan, which was built on water and was the |
| restaurants, off-beat shops, art galleries, fashion | | | | seat of the Aztec Empire. If you go to the Centro you |
| shows, and nightclubs, you can pretty much find it all | | | | can view a portion of the ruins and a large-scale |
| here. | | | | model of how the empire looked in the 15th Century. I |
| 3. Polanco- Similar in some ways to Condessa, | | | | thought this was VERY cool and was happy I got to |
| Polanco is also a very upscale area of Mexico City. | | | | see it. |
| Here in Polanco you have a street named Mazaryk. | | | | So, that's about it, feel free to send in any questions or |
| This street is like the Rodeo Dr. of Beverly Hills, so be | | | | comments, until then...Happy Travels! |