Mexico City Streets & Soul: A Raw Diary

so here i am, sitting in a tiny cafe in la roma, notebook open, coffee gone cold, and the city’s chaos buzzing outside like a live wire. the numbers 3517642 and 1484861603? no idea what they mean, but they’ve been stuck in my head since i landed. maybe it’s the altitude, maybe it’s the altitude, or maybe it’s just mexico city messing with my brain like it does.

anyway, the weather right now is *14.84°c and feels like 12.88°c - crisp, dry, and exactly the kind of air that makes you walk faster, breathe deeper, and wonder if you packed enough layers. humidity is sitting at 19%, so my skin feels like sandpaper and my hair has declared independence. but honestly? i kind of love it.

i heard someone say the best tacos in the city are at taquería los cocuyos near the zócalo - apparently anthony bourdain ate there once and now it’s always packed. i haven’t been yet, but it’s on my list. another local swore by el hidalguense for barbacoa on weekends, but warned me to get there before 10am or risk missing out. classic mexico city - always moving, always hungry.

if you get bored, puebla and cuernavaca are just a short drive away - both worth the trip if you’ve got time. but honestly, i could spend weeks just wandering these streets, getting lost in mercados, and chasing the next great cup of café de olla.

i also heard a rumor that the palacio de bellas artes rooftop has one of the best skyline views in the city - and it’s free if you sneak past the guards (don’t quote me on that). i tried it yesterday and got caught, but the view was worth the embarrassment.

mexico city doesn’t ask for your attention - it demands it. the colors, the noise, the smells, the street art that feels like it’s screaming at you from every corner. it’s messy, it’s loud, and it’s alive in a way that makes you feel more alive too.

if you’re planning a trip, check out tripadvisor for updated events and yelp* for hidden gems. and maybe bring a jacket - the nights here bite.

this city doesn’t hand you its secrets easily, but if you’re willing to get a little lost, it’ll give you stories you’ll be telling for years.

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