What's up guys!
My name is Dan.
And as many of you already know, I recently spent one whole year living in
Mexico City.
I always wanted to make one super video, that looks at all the reasons I love this
place.
And that's what today's video is.
So sit back, and I hope you enjoy, "50 Fun Things to do
in Mexico City".
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(1) Eat some tacos.
Seriously, I know it’s obvious.
But the first thing you do in Mexico City has to be eating tacos.
I recommend “Tacos al Pastor”.
They are a Mexico City speciality.
(2) Visit el Centro Historico.
Give yourself at least a day for this, because the historic centre is packed with
things to do.
(3) You can visit Palacio Bellas Artes.
(4) You can climb the Torre Latinoamericano.
(5) You can check out some street performers, (6) visit Mexico City’s Cathedral,
(7) or just walk around the Zocalo.
It’s Mexico City’s famous meeting place, where there is always something going on.
And if you’re into history, be sure to visit (8) Templo Mayor.
These are ancient Aztec ruins that are built right underneath the city.
It’s crazy.
Starting to get hungry?
I recommend trying (9) Pozole, at Casa de Tono.
And while you’re there, try a (10) Michelada.
It’s a beer mixed with salt, lime, spices, and…
I don’t know exactly what else, but it’s amazing.
For dessert, eat some (11) churros at El Moro.
This place has been making churros since 1935.
If you want to get away from the craziness of the city,
visit (12) Chapultepec Park.
This is another place where you could literally spend all day.
Inside the park is a real castle, where European royalty used to live.
And my vote for the best museum in the city, (14) the Museum of Anthropology.
The museum is one of many places in Mexico City,
where you can learn about (15) the Indigenous cultures of Mexico.
After the park, take a walk down (16) the beautiful "Paseo de la Reforma".
Where you can visit (17) El Angel de Independencia.
Also known as "the angel of independence".
Especially at night, it looks really cool.
But let's keep things moving, because there's a lot more to see.
Like (18) Coyoacan!
A unique old neighbourhood that used to be its own city.
While you're there, take a walk through (19) Coyoacan Market.
And if you like seafood, stop inside for some (20) tostadas.
I recommend the shrimp and avocado.
Nearby, you can visit (21) Frida Khalo's House.
Or if you're into film, you can see a movie at (22) the stunning Cineteca
Nacional.
Another nice neighbourhood is (23) Polanco.
It's a pricier part of town, popular for upscale shopping.
But, it also has (24) Museo Soumaya.
A beautiful museum that's free to visit.
So that's cool.
Speaking of free, did you know Mexico City is home to (25) UNAM?
One of the world's largest universities - where tuition is free!
Also cool to visit is (26) Biblioteca Vasconcelos.
This is by far the coolest library I have ever seen.
By the way, if you haven't noticed, Mexico City is huge.
And there's a lot of traffic.
One way to avoid traffic jams is by (27) taking the metro.
The metro system in Mexico City is great, and it only costs 5 pesos.
Just be careful of pickpockets, especially when it gets busy.
Okay, you must be getting hungry, right?
This is Mexico City, after all.
I recommend you to (28) visit a Fonda Restaurant and try the Menu del Dia.
This is like the opposite of Taco Bell, This is the real Mexican experience.
Good, freshly cooked food, at affordable prices.
To drink, I recommend (29) trying some "Agua de Sabor".
These sweet drinks are great on a hot day.
Our favourites are tamarindo juice and horchata.
Speaking of sweet, (30) try a Mazapan.
These little guys are delicious, they are my favourite Mexican sweets.
Oh, and (31) visit a Pasteleria!
Because Mexico has some amazing bakeries.
Okay, come to think of it...
Mexico has a lot of sweets.
So if you want to burn off the extra calories, go for a (32) Sunday Bike Ride.
Every Sunday, Mexico City closes some major roads to cars,
and leaves them open just to bikes.
It's a great idea.
I wish more cities would do this.
But let's keep moving — there's more to see!
Like (33) Monument to the Revolution.
Or, (34) San Angel.
Another cool neighbourhood to visit on Saturdays, when there's a big arts and crafts market.
Or a place that's fun to visit but hard to pronounce...
(35) Xochimilco!
Get some friends together and rent a boat, which you can ride through ancient canals.
While you're there, (36) try some Pulque.
It's a lightly alcoholic drink made from cactus.
To be honest, I didn't like it that much.
But it's worth a try.
"Have some more Pulque, bro!"
Speaking of worth a try, if you're feeling adventurous,
(37) try some chapulines.
They are roasted grasshoppers, and they've been a speciality
in Mexico City, going back to prehispanic times.
If you want nightlife, (38) visit Zona Rosa.
There are tons of bars, clubs... and it's the centre of the LGBT community.
If you want a nice neighbourhood to hang out in, try (39) La Condesa.
It's got lots of trees, and chill cafes to hang out in.
Oh and there's a beautiful park nearby called (40) Parque Mexico.
If you want to see dogs, this is the place to go.
Also nearby is my favourite neighbourhood in the city — (41) Roma Norte.
The architecture here is amazing, it's full of cool restaurants,
and street art, and — seriously, just check it out.
Okay, we're running out of time, what else, what else...
Well, you could (42) try esquites, a classic Mexican treat made from sweet corn.
Oh and you have to visit (43) El Pescadito.
Seriously, best fish tacos I have ever had.
And if you like to drink you have to (44) try mezcal.
It's like tequila, but stronger.
And if you like music, you have to (45) listen to mariachi of course.
And then there's (46) Basilica de Guadalupe.
A famous church visited by millions of Catholics every year!
And if you like soccer, try to see a game at (47) the famous Estadio Azteca.
Okay, okay, I know it's "football" not "soccer", right?
Ah, let's move on.
Anyway, Mexicans are very proud of their country, so if you're here on September 16th,
be sure to check out (48) the Independence Day celebrations.
Remember guys, that's September... not Cinco de Mayo...
September.
Or if you're here at the end of October, check out (49) the world-famous Dia de Muertos
parade.
Also known as "Day of the Dead".
There's nothing else like it.
And, umm...
Oh wait, are we on Number 50 already?
How did we get here so fast?
Ah, there's so much more I could say, I'm telling you, this city takes a lifetime
to explore.
But since there's only one more thing left to say, let it be this:
(50) Make Mexican friends.
Because as many things as there are to do in this city...
It's the people you will remember the most.
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And thank you to all the wonderful people of Mexico City,
who welcomed me from my first day in that city.
And also to all the people across Mexico, I know this is just about Mexico City,
but really it's the culture of Mexico and the people of Mexico,
who make that city what it is.
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