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10 Days in Mexico City: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Soco Vidal

Soco Vidal

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Mexico City, exploring ancient marvels, immersing in rich culture, and indulging in authentic cuisine. From iconic museums to hidden gems, this itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery.

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Day 1Art, Gastronomy, and Museums Galore
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$322

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$ 4

Padella
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
17 - 26 min

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Papalote Museo del Niño
Children's museum offering a wide array of interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium & IMAX theater.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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Casa del Lago Juan José Arreola
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Rincon Argentino
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$116
2 - 3 min

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Proyectos Monclova
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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La Esperanza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
Day 2History, Nature, and Revolution
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$462

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$ 4

Caldos D' Leo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
4 - 6 min

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Acuario Inbursa
Large aquarium & conservation center with 45+ marine life exhibits, from coral to penguins.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$75
13 - 16 min

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Museo de Historia Natural
Exhibitions from the natural world, including fossils, meteorites, taxidermy animals & insects.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Puerto Madero
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$128
11 - 16 min

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Museo Nacional de Antropología
Popular anthropology museum showcasing artifacts from as far back as the ancient Maya civilization.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$35
14 - 17 min

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Monument to the Revolution
Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM
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$15
6 - 9 min

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Cuchilleros
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$108
Day 3Contemporary Art and Cultural Gems
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$351

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$ 4

La Esperanza
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$80
8 - 11 min

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Museo Jumex
Small museum of contemporary art, offering rotating exhibits in a bold, modern space.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$40
10 - 12 min

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Complejo Cultural Los Pinos
In a former presidential residence, this center promotes Mexican culture with exhibitions & events.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Otro Cafe
Barra de Café Mexicano de Alta Calidad. Tostadores. Delicatessen.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$120
12 - 17 min

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Museo Tamayo Arte Contemporáneo
Established museum showcasing contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures & photography.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$35
22 - 27 min

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Estanquillo Museum
Diverse collection of artwork, photos & movie memorabilia exploring 20th-century Mexican culture.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Casino Español
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Day 4Tostadas, Museums, and Popular Culture
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$325

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$ 4

Crepes & Waffles
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
13 - 16 min

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Universum
Museum with science & technology exhibits such as an interactive robot & moon rocks from space.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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University Museum of Contemporary Art
Innovative structure completed in 2008 & offering contemporary art exhibits & programs.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Plaza San Jacinto
Servicio Amigable, Karma Sano. Para desayunar, comer, cenar o tomar café SAKS le ofrece un servicio amigable en una atmósfera informal. www.saks.com.mx
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
1 - 2 min

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Museo Casa del Risco
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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National Museum of Popular Culture
Cultural museum with exhibitions focused on diverse contemporary, popular & folk arts.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Amatista Tostadas
Un rinconcito en Coyoacán donde prestamos atención a un platillo brillante de la gastronomía mexicana: la tostada.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 5Brunch, Crafts, and Frida Kahlo
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$310

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$ 4

El Cardenal
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
7 - 10 min

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El Bazar Sábado
Colorful Saturday bazaar featuring stalls with goods by artists in an 18-century home, with food.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Frida Kahlo Museum
Museum dedicated to the life & works of Frida Kahlo located at her bright-blue former home.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$60
9 - 14 min

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Caramel
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$76
10 - 15 min

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National Museum of Interventions
History museum in an ancient convent on a battle site, with military relics & guided tours.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museo Anahuacalli
Founded by the famous artist Diego Rivera, this stately art museum showcases pre-Hispanic works.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$30
11 - 14 min

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Koony's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$84
Day 6Italian Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$414

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$ 4

Lo Spagatto
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
14 - 17 min

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Museo Dolores Olmedo
Works by artists like Rivera & Kahlo are featured at this art museum set in a 16th-century hacienda.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$40
43 - 52 min

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Chapultepec Castle
This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$40
17 - 26 min

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Lardo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$108
13 - 20 min

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Museo de Arte Moderno
This museum with gardens features works by contemporary artists from Mexico & around the world.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$30
23 - 28 min

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Former College of San Ildefonso
This former Jesuit college is now an art museum & cultural center housing murals by Mexican artists.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Mercaderes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 7Coffee, Museums, and Historic Charm
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$383

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$ 2

Café 123
En éste antigua bodega de periódicos encontrarán desayunos con un toque europeo, pero sobre todo un restaurante de cocina asiática, también una barra de tés, cafés y sodas artesanales, una panadería francesa con técnicas japonesas.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$84
9 - 14 min

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National Museum of the Revolution
Artefacts from the fight for independence displayed in galleries below the 1938 Revolution Monument.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Museo Nacional De Arte (MUNAL)
Housed in a grand neoclassical building, this prominent museum features a wide range of Mexican art.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
3 - 4 min

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Limosneros
Cocina mexicana contemporánea en un sitio con más de cuatro siglos de historia. Mezcal, cerveza artesanal y destilados. Productos mexicanos y artesanales.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$120
2 - 3 min

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Interactive Museum of Economics
Contemporary museum featuring exhibitions on economics, finances & sustainable development.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
8 - 12 min

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UNAM Palacio de la Escuela de Medicina Museo de la Medicina
Displays chronicling Mexican medical history from indigenous remedies to anatomy, with guided tours.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Mercaderes
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$124
Day 8World Cultures, Women, and Historical Treasures
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$313

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$ 2

El Mayor
Un privilegiado lugar de cocina mexicana en pleno Centro Histórico.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
7 - 10 min

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National Museum of World Cultures
Museum in an 18th-century building with exhibits focusing on ancient & contemporary world cultures.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Museum of Women
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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El Cardenal
You can savor top artisan Mexican cuisine in El Cardenal Restaurant where we respect the tradition that goes into preparing the food.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$80
5 - 8 min

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Museo Franz Mayer
International collection of 16th- & 19th-century decorative arts, including silverware & textiles.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
5 - 8 min

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Memory and Tolerance Museum
Museum with contemporary exhibits on worldwide genocides, plus a kids’ area focused on diversity.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$40
6 - 9 min

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El Pescadito, Centro Histórico
Deliciosos tacos de camarón, pescado y marlin estilo Sonora.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$116
Day 9Coffee, Palaces, and Mexican Cuisine
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$341

Café "Equis"
Cafetería y molino de café.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
8 - 11 min

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Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico
Large palace-turned-museum offering tours of the building & exhibits on the history of Mexico City.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
6 - 9 min

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National Palace
This palace is a government building with an office for Mexico's president & murals by Diego Rivera.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Citibanamex Culture Palace, Palacio de Iturbide
Palace designed by Mexican baroque architect Francisco Guerrero y Torres & completed in the 1780s.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Testal - Cocina Mexicana de Origen
Nuestro objetivo es llevar hasta nuestros comensales esos ricos platillos mexicanos que tienen origen en cada una de las poblaciones de nuestro país.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$128
5 - 8 min

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The House of Tiles
This 18th-century palace with a blue-&-white tile facade is now home to a popular restaurant.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Museo de Arte Popular
Museum displaying colorful folk & popular art, with kid-friendly craft activities & adult workshops.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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El Pescadito, Centro Histórico
Deliciosos tacos de camarón, pescado y marlin estilo Sonora.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$116
Day 10Ancient Marvels and Artistic Delights
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$330

El Balcón del Zócalo Restaurante
Un lugar con la mezcla exacta del sabor de México y la historia que envuelve nuestro Zócalo, con los mejores platillos de la cocina mexicana.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Templo Mayor Museum
Museum showcasing archaeological finds & exhibits related to the Aztec civilization.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
12 - 17 min

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Palacio de Bellas Artes
Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Churrería el Moro
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$124
8 - 11 min

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El Pescadito, Centro Histórico
Deliciosos tacos de camarón, pescado y marlin estilo Sonora.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$116

Budget breakdown: $3578 In total

Activities & Food:$3551
Transport:$27