Mexico City Q&A

I was pickpocketed earlier this afternoon at the Tianguis at the El Chopo market. It happened so fast I didn’t even notice or feel anything or anyone going into my purse and I should have kept my guard up but I guess I was too relaxed and was excited to see everything the market had to offer. The initial shock is done, but I’m feeling pretty bummed about it. I had already reported it and immediately locked all my cards. I’m just more worried about my ID being out there (thankfully I left my passport in the hotel). It feels pretty violating that I got targeted. Especially since this was my first time in CDMX and pretty sure I stood out as a tourist. Luckily I had my phone in my front pocket and only my wallet is gone…lesson learned.

I've visited Mexico City several times and really enjoy it, but this time I noticed a lot of foreigners on the streets. Almost every restaurant I went to was run by foreigners, and I couldn't find any traditional fondas. I'm not sure if it's just the area I was in or if the city is generally changing.

I love strolling through the mall during the Halloween and Día de Muertos seasons, it's like an entertainment in itself.

I have one more day in CDMX and wonder if it’s worth trying to go see the Day of the Dead decorations tomorrow.

My partner and I are celebrating our anniversary in early November and are attending the Pokémon event. We chose Hotel Caterdral because of its high reviews and location next to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, and Catedral Metropolitana.

My partner and I are expecting our first child in a few months, and it will be born here in the city. We're first-time parents and neither of us has much experience with babies and newborns. I'm not from Mexico City or Mexico, so I don't know very well all the resources available for new parents and babies. We live in Benito Juárez, but we can move to other areas if it's worth it.

I'm considering a volcano hike and want to see the sunrise. I've seen some companies offering hikes that start at 2am to view the sunrise at 7 and come back at 2pm, but I've also seen others that start around 7am. I'm not sure which one is the best option.

I'm 24 years old, living in Xalapa, and I'm worried about HIV after a condom broke during sex 6 months ago. I've had multiple partners, including sex workers, and I'm concerned about the reliability of my previous HIV test, which was negative, but I'm not sure if I can trust the results. I'm experiencing anxiety and physical symptoms, and I need to find a reliable lab to get tested again, but the closest one is an hour away.

I've been a teacher here for three years and my ex professor from university invited me out, saying he's had feelings for me since we were in school. I'm not sure what to do.

I live in a residential area in Condesa and I'm looking for ways to deal with noisy neighbors who consistently play loud music, especially on weekends. They've been doing this for years, and I'm at my wit's end. I've tried to be patient, but the constant disruptions are affecting my health and well-being.

My family and I will be visiting in March and wanted to go to La Gruta while on a daytrip to the Teotihuacán pyramids. It looks like the meals are not well reviewed but we do want to experience the atmosphere of La Gruta. Do you think it would be OK for us to go just for dessert, or are there any rules around that sort of thing?

I'll be visiting Mexico City for a bit and I did a lot of searching, but couldn't really find out if anybody really celebrates Halloween to any kind of similar degree they do in the US. I'm wondering if Halloween parties are popular with locals and/or in the hip touristy areas like Roma and Condesa. Should I bring a costume?

I'm looking for a safe place to park my bike in Plaza Encuentro Oceanía, where I can leave it for a few hours. I've seen a lot of bike parking spots in the area, but I'm not sure if they're secure.

My husband and I are in our 30s, visiting Mexico City for 2-3 days in February. We're interested in local businesses, music, history, and wandering around. We speak some Spanish but want to brush up. We prefer public transport, DiDi, and less is more for us.

My friend is an Indian national who just landed in Mexico City and lost his passport in transit at Pantitlán Station, Line 5 (Yellow Line), coming from Terminal Aérea. He needs urgent local guidance or support.

I'm looking for some specific fruits like yaca, persimonio, and chabacano. I've heard they might be available in certain markets or tianguis.

I've been looking for a new place to visit with some friends who are visiting from Argentina, but I'm not sure which museums to recommend. I've heard that some of them have really interesting exhibits, but I'm not sure which ones are the best.

I'm thinking of pursuing a career in government institutions, but I don't have time to attend the service for a year, and I'm worried about having to go every week.

I'll be in Mexico City the end of October, traveling solo after my original travel companion bailed. I'd like to meet new people and explore the city together. I might change my accommodations to a hostel because they often run activities that make it easier to find someone to hang out with.