Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us, Mexico City, Mexico
As American expat nomads, we often find ourselves transiting聽through聽vibrant cities like Mexico City. Initially, our plan was just a quick layover on our way from Chile to Guanajuato, but we鈥檝e learned that transit stops can be opportunities in disguise. So, we decided to extend our stay to explore this incredible city 鈥� if we could find affordable accommodations conveniently located 鈥� and it turned out to be the perfect stop for budget-conscious travelers like us.
Mexico City is often seen as expensive compared to other parts of Mexico, but for us, it was surprisingly affordable:
- Accommodation:聽We found a cozy spot in Centro Hist贸rico, literally next to Z贸calo and all the major sites. At聽$108 per night聽(including breakfast and taxes), it was more than we usually spend, but the location made it worth it. If you鈥檙e on a tighter budget, hostels and short-term rentals can be even cheaper.
- Food:聽Street food here is next-level. Tacos al pastor, tamales, fresh juices鈥攚e ate ridiculously well for just a few dollars per meal. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Mexico City is often seen as expensive compared to other parts of Mexico, but for us, it was surprisingly affordable:
- Accommodation:聽We found a cozy spot in Centro Hist贸rico, literally next to Z贸calo and all the major sites. At聽$108 per night聽(including breakfast and taxes), it was more than we usually spend, but the location made it worth it. If you鈥檙e on a tighter budget, hostels and short-term rentals can be even cheaper.
- Food:聽Street food here is next-level. Tacos al pastor, tamales, fresh juices鈥攚e ate ridiculously well for just a few dollars per meal. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us
Guide Location: Mexico » Mexico City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sandra & Jeff Mayernik
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Guide Location: Mexico » Mexico City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Sandra & Jeff Mayernik
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Templo Mayor
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Mercado de San Juan
- La Merced
- Mercado de Coyoac谩n
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