The murder of Mayor Clara Brugadaâs personal secretary and adviser underscores the persistent threats faced by Mexican politicians, as the capital enjoys relatively lower violence compared to other regions.
"Mexico City used to have mostly a lot of dreary three- and four-star properties that catered to business travelers, but there was nothing exciting for luxury travelers," says Zachary Rabinor, the founder of Journey Mexico. This highlights the historically limited options for luxury accommodations, which have evolved significantly over the past decade.
Taqueria El Califa de León, a revered taco joint in Mexico City, received a Michelin star for its exceptional tacos made with high-quality ingredients and precise preparation.
In the twisted corridors of Mexico City's subway, a culture of underground gay sex thrives with little oversight. "Since 2000, public male-male sex has taken place in the último vagón almost constantly during its operating hours," indicating a long-standing acceptance of such acts amid a legal grey area.
Over a thousand mariachis gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo to break the record for the largest mariachi performance, playing Cielito Lindo. Surpassing the previous record of 700 musicians in Guadalajara, this monumental gathering concluded the city's first Mariachi Congress.