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30 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mexico City, Mexico

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Layer by Layer: A Mexico City Culinary Adventure

Oct 16—Oct 20, 2019

Immerse yourself in the complex cultural identity of Mexico City through its street food, bustling markets, and well-seasoned history of gastronomic traditions.

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Unique Food & Drink in Mexico City

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Stories About Mexico City

Costumed women celebrate in a Día de los Muertos parade.

Meet a Baker Giving Life to Día de los Muertos Celebrations

Oliverio Xicotencatl offers a glimpse at the busiest time of the year at his bakery.
This image, now known as <em>La Calavera Catrina,</em> is one of José Guadalupe Posada's most iconic calaveras.

The Endlessly Adaptable Skeletons of José Guadalupe Posada

Calaveras created by the Mexican artist have been repurposed for generations, with wildly varying intent.
by Cara Giaimo
May 08, 2018