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We arrived in Mexico City in the late afternoon and settled into our fabulous B&B before heading out for dinner. What surprised me the most were the neon signs – it hadn’t struck me until then that there were no neon signs in Oaxaca.

We walked a couple of blocks to El Tizoncito where phenomenal al Pastor tacos are the specialty of the house. The gringa del trompo and quesadillas were so tasty, you would think they were all specialties!

We know what to do of an evening if we find ourselves bored. Just one block’s walk away!

We woke the next morning to no power as a storm in the night had felled a tree onto some power lines. Fortunately a coffee shop near by had power and pastries! And we still had hot water. Showering in the dark should be a new best thing. 😉

First stop – the Centro Histórico and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Construction of this UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site began in 1910 but was not completed until 1934. Hence the exterior is traditional while the interior is somewhat art deco. Click on the side arrows to see all the images.

We passed some interesting architecture and ways to earn a living on our walk to the Zócalo – or main square. Again, clicking on the side arrows will reveal all the images in this slideshow.

The Cathedral in the enormous main square is an impressive sight. We peeked inside at the altar and the domed ceiling. But what is truly interesting is that Aztec ruins sit cheek by jowl with the Cathedral. They were first unearthed in the first decades of the 20th century. Another slideshow below.

A visit to the golden Monumento a la Independencia – Angel of Independence – is a must when visiting Mexico City. It was built in 1910 to celebrate the beginning of Mexico’s war of independence.

Dinner at El Tigre Silencioso was out of this world! Mexico City too seems to be a foody city. This is the pork carnitas complete with avocado and pickled onions and tortillas – completely yummy!

And this is an post-dinner photo of us waiting in the rain for an Uber back to our B&B.

Nos vemos mañana!