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The best way to experience Mexico City — and especially our neighborhood, La Roma. Local guides, neighborhood walks and city stories, written by our team. Not only Roma: tips from across the city, too.
Quick answer: Mexico City sits at roughly 2,240 metres (7,350 ft), so take your first day slowly and drink more water than usual. Do not drink the tap water — purified water is uni
Quick answer: Teotihuacán is about 50 km northeast of Mexico City and opens daily from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Admission in 2026 is 210 pesos for foreign visitors, with a 50% discount fo
Quick answer: Xochimilco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — inscribed in 1987 alongside Mexico City's historic centre — built on roughly 184 kilometres of pre-Hispanic canals. You e
Quick answer: Arena México, at Doctor Lavista 197 in Colonia Doctores, is the home of CMLL — the oldest professional wrestling promotion in the world, founded in 1933 — and the mos
Quick answer: Mexico City has one of the highest concentrations of museums of any city in the world. If you only visit three, make them the Museo Nacional de Antropología (21
Quick answer: November is the best month to visit Mexico City. The rains have stopped, skies are clear, and daytime highs sit around 22°C with overnight lows near 9°C. It is also t
Quick answer: The 2026 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, as Round 20 of the World Champion
What Roma Norte is, where it is, whether it's safe and how to spend a day there — the complete 2026 guide to La Roma, from a hotel on Guanajuato 199.
What to do in Mérida, Yucatán: Plaza Grande, Paseo de Montejo, cenotes, Uxmal and Chichén Itzá, cochinita pibil, and the best time to go.
The 14 Mexico City markets worth your morning — La Ciudadela, La Lagunilla, Bazar Sábado, San Juan, Jamaica — with opening days and how to bargain.
The best coffee in Mexico City neighbourhood by neighbourhood, plus which cafés actually work for laptops, wifi and outlets — and the etiquette.
The 2026 dates for Día de Muertos in Mexico City, where to see real ofrendas, Mixquic and Xochimilco on 2 November, and how to attend respectfully.
What it really costs to live in Mexico City in 2026: rent by neighbourhood, food, transport and health, in pesos and dollars, with three honest budgets.
El Grito on 15 September 2026 and the parade on the 16th: times, where to stand, what to eat, and calmer alternatives to the Zócalo crowds.
December might be the most magical month to visit Mexico City. The weather is crisp and sunny, the streets glow with lights, and the calendar fills with uniquely Mexican holiday tr
Here’s the good news: Mexico City has one of the most pleasant year-round climates of any major capital. Perched at 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) of elevation, it enjoys mild 
You’ve landed at Mexico City International Airport (officially AICM, code MEX) and your hotel is in Roma Norte. Good news: it’s one of the easier and shorter airport tr
Roma Norte is the beating heart of Mexico City’s contemporary art scene — and Mexico City, in turn, has become one of the most important art capitals in the Americas. Within
Roma Norte is famous for its design-forward, sit-down restaurants — but some of its most memorable meals cost a few pesos and come wrapped in a paper napkin, eaten standing on a st
When the sun goes down, Roma Norte turns on. Mexico City’s most stylish neighborhood trades its café-and-gallery daytime for one of the best bar scenes in Latin America: worl
Roma Norte has become one of Latin America’s great coffee neighborhoods. On a single tree-lined block you’ll find specialty roasters pulling shots from single-origin Me
If your idea of a perfect afternoon involves a flat white, a concept store and an outfit that turns heads, Mexico City might be the most underrated fashion capital you haven’
These three neighborhoods top almost every “where to stay in Mexico City” list — and for good reason. Roma Norte, Condesa and Polanco are safe, central and full of grea
Mexico City has quietly become one of the world’s great hotel cities. Forget the cookie-cutter chains near the airport — the most memorable stays here are boutique hotels: re
Roma Norte is not only food and nightlife. It is one of the wellness epicenters of Mexico City: yoga studios, boutique spas, boxing gyms, organic markets, and high-quality vegetari
Roma Norte was designed in the early 20th century as the first elite colonia of modern Mexico City. What survives is a dense architectural treasure of Art Nouveau, Art Deco, French
Updated: May 2026 · Compiled by the Casa Goliana team in Roma Norte. Mexico City sits at the heart of one of the most varied regions in the Americas. Within a 2–3 hour radius you c
Mexico City is one of the most important digital nomad hubs on the continent, and Roma Norte is its epicenter. If you work from Casa Goliana, you know the hotel WiFi is excellent —
Updated: May 2026 · Written from Roma Norte, Mexico City, by the Casa Goliana team. FIFA World Cup 2026 returns to Mexico — Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca hosts the tournament&
On June 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM, the Estadio Azteca will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches (1970, 1986, and 2026). Mexico’s opponent: So
Updated: May 2026 · A day-by-day Mexico City itinerary built around World Cup 2026, designed by the Casa Goliana team in Roma Norte. This 7-day Mexico City itinerary is built aroun
Of the 104 matches in the 2026 World Cup, only 13 are played in Mexico and just 5 in Mexico City. The rest you will watch from bars, terraces, and restaurants. If you are staying a
Your World Cup ticket says Estadio Azteca (Estadio Banorte). You are staying at Casa Goliana in Roma Norte. The distance is roughly 11 miles south, but match-day traffic can turn t
The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Mexico City with five matches confirmed at the Estadio Azteca (officially Estadio Banorte for this edition), including the historic opening match
Categoría: LGBTQ+ Travel | Tiempo de lectura: ~8 min Mexico City: A Global Leader in LGBTQ+ Rights & Culture Mexico City occupies a unique and proud position in the global LGBT
By Jose Gaspard, Hospitality Director at Casa Goliana — boutique hotel in Roma Norte since 2015.Last updated: May 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~7 min What Is Slow Travel — And Why Mexi
Categoría: Culture & Arts | Tiempo de lectura: ~7 min Why Mexico City Is One of the World’s Most Important Art Capitals Mexico City has quietly ascended to the top tier o
Categoría: Family Travel | Tiempo de lectura: ~7 min Why Mexico City Is an Ideal Destination for Teen Travelers Far from the all-inclusive resort experience, Mexico City offers som
Categoría: Digital Nomad & Long Stays | Tiempo de lectura: ~8 min Why Mexico City Is One of the World’s Top Digital Nomad Destinations Mexico City has earned its place am
Categoría: Wellness Travel | Tiempo de lectura: ~7 min Is Mexico City a Wellness Destination? Absolutely. Mexico City may conjure images of urban energy and world-class tacos — but
Categoría: LGBTQ+ Romance & Couples | Tiempo de lectura: ~6 min Mexico City: A Romantic Destination That Welcomes All Love Few cities combine romance and inclusion as naturally
Updated: May 2026 · Written by the Casa Goliana team in Roma Norte, Mexico City. Mexico City is one of the most welcoming LGBTQ+ destinations in Latin America — and inside the city
Categoría: LGBTQ+ Travel & Events | Tiempo de lectura: ~8 min Why Mexico City Pride Is One of the Biggest in Latin America The Marcha del Orgullo LGBT+ de la Ciudad de México i
Categoría: LGBTQ+ Travel | Tiempo de lectura: ~7 min Mexico City: One of the Most LGBTQ+-Welcoming Cities in Latin America Mexico City has long been a beacon of inclusion and diver
Mexico City is a sprawling, magical, and intensely layered metropolis that can easily keep an ambitious traveler engaged for weeks or even months. However, if you only have a long
Solo travel is currently experiencing a massive global renaissance, and Mexico City (CDMX) has rapidly, and rightfully, climbed the ranks as one of the most exciting, dynamic, and
Mexico City has quietly but firmly emerged as one of the world’s premier destinations for romantic getaways. With its world-class, globally acclaimed dining scene, incredibly
Over the last few years, Mexico City (frequently referred to as CDMX) has rapidly transformed into one of the absolute top global destinations for digital nomads, remote workers, i
By Jose Gaspard, Hospitality Director at Casa Goliana — boutique hotel in Roma Norte since 2015.Last updated: May 21, 2026 Mexico City is the economic engine of Latin America, and
Updated: May 2026 · A Roma Norte–based perspective on Mexico City’s design hotel scene. Mexico City has quietly become one of the most exciting design-hotel destinations in t
In a destination that is globally renowned and revered for its spectacular culinary scene, your very first meal of the day should never be an afterthought. Finding the best breakfa
Finding the absolute perfect destination to celebrate the upcoming arrival of a new baby requires a very careful, thoughtful balance. Expectant parents need a location that offers
When planning a luxury getaway or a cultural expedition to the Mexican capital, travelers almost immediately face the ultimate location dilemma: Roma Norte vs Condesa. These two ad
When planning an international trip to the vibrant, sprawling capital of Mexico, one of the most common and understandable questions travelers ask is about security. Finding the sa
By Jose Gaspard, Hospitality Director at Casa Goliana — boutique hotel in Roma Norte since 2015.Published: March 9, 2026 • Last updated: May 21, 2026 Every
The story of high end shopping in Mexico City in 2026 is two things happening at once. First, the global luxury industry has committed to this city at full scale: Dior opened
By Jose Gaspard, Hospitality Director at Casa Goliana — boutique hotel in Roma Norte since 2015.Last updated: May 21, 2026 Roma Norte has a way of drawing you in from the moment yo
If you’re curious about where to stay in Roma Norte, Mexico City, you’re already on the right track. Roma Norte is one of those neighborhoods that makes you feel instan
Finding a unique experience in a boutique hotel in Mexico City can be like discovering a peaceful retreat in the middle of a vibrant city. You’re not just looking for a place
Mexico City is one of those places where culture feels alive in every corner, and its artisan scene is an important part of that energy. In this 2026 guide to the best artisan shop
If you’re wondering, “Is Valentine’s Day celebrated in Mexico?”, the answer is yes, and the way it’s celebrated here has a special charm and warmth. In Mexico, Fe
The Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City is one of those experiences that stays with you long after your trip is over. Every year, Mexico City transforms into a dynamic stage fill
Updated: May 2026 · Compiled by the Casa Goliana team, on the ground in Mexico City. The best cities for expats in Mexico are Mexico City (CDMX), San Miguel de Allende, Mérida, Pla
Updated: May 2026 · A Roma Norte–based guide to where to stay in Mexico City for first-time visitors, repeat travelers and digital nomads. The best neighborhoods to stay in Mexico
Finding a hotel in Mexico City with exceptional personalized service can transform your experience of the city and enhance your trip. Mexico City is exciting, creative, and full of
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