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Why You Should Visit These UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central Mexico
ByEpicurean Expats October 27, 2025October 29, 2025

Central Mexico is the historical centerpiece in a country as diverse as its moles. The impressive Zócalo of Mexico City to the pink-hued façades of Morelia. The Baroque elegance of Puebla to the winding streets of Querétaro. From San Miguel de Allende’s romantic hillside charm to the theatrical alleys of Guanajuato City. Each of these…

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What to Do in Polanco, Mexico City
ByEpicurean Expats September 29, 2024September 30, 2025

Known as the “Beverly Hills” of Mexico, Polanco is an upscale neighborhood in Mexico City with luxury boutiques, high-end shopping, and fine dining. Positioned north of Chapultepec Park and west of the Zocalo, Polanco is a good location to base yourself for day trips and foodie highlights. Explore the tree-lined avenues flanked by opulent architecture…

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Exploring the Historical Center of Mexico City
ByEpicurean Expats September 25, 2024October 29, 2025

From the largest cathedral in the Americas to skyscraper views and Aztec ruins, it’s hard to know where to start sightseeing in Mexico City. We’ve visited this area several times and still have not seen everything. After a lot of wandering and some research, we’ve put together a list of landmarks, monuments, and museums not…

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The Best Restaurants in Mexico City- According to Michelin Guide and World’s Best Restaurants
ByEpicurean Expats September 2, 2024September 30, 2025

Six years ago, we asked the Michelin Guide if we could be one of their “inspectors” to create a Michelin guide for Mexico City. At the time, they told us they did not have any plans to offer a Michelin guide for Mexico City or Mexico. So, imagine our jumble of emotions when Michelin announced…

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Mexico Travel Tips: Top 24 Questions Answered for Tourists Traveling to Mexico
ByEpicurean Expats August 17, 2024December 8, 2024

Mexico is a beautiful country with gorgeous landscapes, modern cities, and regional cuisines that are worth the extra pounds. For many Americans, Mexico is their first venture outside the United States. More than any other country we personally have visited, Mexico makes it easy to mingle with the locals and experience their culture, but…

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Why We Love Mexico City and Visit Again and Again
ByEpicurean Expats August 4, 2024October 29, 2025

Mexico City is one of the most dynamic cities in the world with its collection of neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, and an endless list of attractions for any age. As a major airline hub for the Americas, it’s easy and affordable to fly in for a long weekend or extended vacation. Stroll in peaceful silence…

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The Best Bars in Mexico City
ByEpicurean Expats August 26, 2023September 2, 2024

Mexico City is a gastronomical destination and one of the world’s top bar scenes. Mexico City is making waves in the spirits world from wine to mixology with cutting-edge techniques and local ingredients. Which bars should you go to? No worries. Here’s a short list of our favorite bars in Mexico City. Disclosure: Some links…

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The Mexican Art Gift Guide of Handcrafts You Love
ByEpicurean Expats May 28, 2023November 30, 2024

Has this ever happened to you? You spend your vacation in some place fabulous, surrounded by the colors, sights, and smells of ancient traditions. You want to share your new love of this culture with your friends and family back home, so you pick up some souvenirs for them; some earrings for your neighbor,…

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The Best Chocolate In Under The Radar Places
ByEpicurean Expats April 22, 2023August 17, 2024

What started out as a travel memoir of the best chocolate from our recent European trip, quickly became a list of delicious chocolate concoctions from our travels around the world over the past decade. First created in the Mesoamerican landscape of Mexico and Central America, the “Drink of the Gods” morphed from a bitter drink…

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Bus Travel In Mexico Is Easier Than Flying
ByEpicurean Expats July 1, 2022April 20, 2023

In the 1970s, Tom spent a few of his summer vacations visiting his grandmother in San Miguel de Allende. Back then the roads were not as convenient as they are today, nor was the bus transportation. Roads were not always paved and potholes could swallow a small car easily. The bus was what you…

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Day Trip to Acambay on Three King’s Day
ByEpicurean Expats January 8, 2022February 13, 2025

On Three Kings Day, our friends Michelle and Alex invited us to go on a day trip with them to a little town called Acambay. Alex’s grandfather grew up in Acambay and the family had some land just outside of town. We didn’t know anything about Acambay, so we were excited to see something new. Located…

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How to Make Masa at High Altitude
ByEpicurean Expats July 8, 2019January 30, 2025

Have you ever wondered about how to make tortillas or tamales from scratch? It is a lot more work than using prepared Maseca. It’s an artform and it takes time. A lot of time. Our friends at Cal y Maiz specialize in heirloom corn, and showed us how to make masa at high altitude. The…

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