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Travel Diary: Mexico City

Travel Diary: Mexico City
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Travel Diary: Mexico City

The view from Alexis’s apartment in Mexico City in the neighborhood of La Roma. “It’s got a real bohemian artistic vibe to it and there’s lots of really cool independent cafés and bars and interesting clothing stores,” Alexis says.

Travel Diary: Mexico City
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Travel Diary: Mexico City

Celebrating Mexican Independence Day. “It was raining and everyone was spraying foam at each other (it’s the tradition), but it was one of my most
entertaining nights in the city,” says Alexis.

Travel Diary: Mexico City
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Travel Diary: Mexico City

Celebrating a friend’s birthday at a Mexican restaurant where a mariachi band played a set.

Travel Diary: Mexico City
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Travel Diary: Mexico City

“Standing on top of one of the peaks at the Monte Alban pyramids, just outside of Oaxaca. Exhausting to climb but worth it to get close to the ancient ruins and see the spectacular view,” says Alexis.

Travel Diary: Mexico City
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Travel Diary: Mexico City

Alexis spends a lazy afternoon at Pie de la Cuesta, a secluded beach outside of Acapulco, just four hours outside of Mexico City.

Travel Diary: Mexico City
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Travel Diary: Mexico City

Alexis and a friend at one of the highest points over the colonial town of Guanajuato, a few hours outside of Mexico City.

Travel Diary: Mexico City