I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
What do they call this place? “Cuauhnahuac!”, someone replied. I guess whoever got the answer was hard of hearing as they wrote “Cuernavaca” (pronounced kwer-nah-VAH-kah). This city, located in the state of Morelos and roughly 75 kilometres (46 miles) south from the capital, is famous for its architecture from the early colonial period. “The City …
Going off the beaten path in Mexico City will take you to interesting museums and lovely parks that aren’t that well-known to tourists. Either because they aren’t right in the middle of the most visited areas of Polanco, Condesa, and the Historic Centre, or because they’re in smaller venues. After spending months in Mexico City …
In the south side of Mexico City, west of the trendy area of Coyoacan, lies the artsy neighbourhood of San Angel. A popular hangout for artisans and painters where a walk along its art-filled streets will inspire you. The same inspiration that led Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo to open their studios and residence right …
Coyoacan is widely known as Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s neck of the woods, but a visit to their house isn’t the only thing it has to offer. Why visit Coyoacan? A bohemian vibe, UNESCO sites, gardens, museums, and even an archaeological site are some of the reasons why it should be on your list. …
Every mega metropolis has a mega green space labeled “The Central Park of [fill in the blank]” and in Mexico City the title goes to Chapultepec Park. Its name in Spanish, El Bosque de Chapultepec (bosque means forest), is more descriptive of how it may have looked in pre-Hispanic times, before pavers covered the soil. …
Let’s have a museum day at the park! It’s something you can say when you plan a visit to Chapultepec Park, the main urban park in Mexico City. In addition to the usual sighting of birds, trees, fountains, and promenades, there are nine museums in Chapultepec Park, covering different subjects: art, history, archaeology, and science. …
