Mexico City Markets Tour

Description

Highlights:

• Experience Mexico City through the eyes of a local.
• Explore La Merced, one of the city’s largest and most iconic markets.
• Discover the fascinating Sonora Market, famous for its witchcraft, folk healing, and mystical traditions.
• Immerse yourself in the flavors, colors, and customs that bring Mexican culture to life

Itinerary: 

• Meeting point: Glorieta de Insurgentes. Av. Insurgentes Sur, Roma, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México.
• San Juan Market: Begin your journey at the famous San Juan Market, a paradise for food lovers and one of Mexico City’s most renowned culinary destinations. Featured by the Discovery Channel for its unique gastronomy, the market offers exotic fruits, artisanal cheeses, handcrafted moles, and even stalls specializing in exotic meats and poultry—providing a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of Mexican cuisine.
• Pulquería Experience: Continue with a visit to a traditional pulquería, where you’ll taste pulque, the ancient fermented drink made from the sap (aguamiel) of the maguey plant. More than just taverns, pulquerías are vibrant social spaces filled with music, conversation, domino games, and local culture.
• La Merced Market: Walk through the bustling aisles of La Merced, one of the largest and oldest markets in Mexico City. Discover freshly prepared specialties, traditional ingredients, and the everyday flavors that keep Mexican kitchens alive.
• Mercado de Sonora (Optional Extension): For those curious about Mexico’s mystical side, an optional visit to Mercado de Sonora offers a fascinating blend of herbal medicine, folk traditions, spiritual practices, and local culture. Also featured by the Discovery Channel, this unique market provides an extraordinary look into the beliefs, rituals, and traditions that continue to shape Mexican identity today.

Includes: 

• Bilingual tour guide
• 3 – 4 Food tastings
• Explore the city like a local
• Typical drink
• Public transport fees

What’s Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Additional food and beverages not specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses

Recomendations:

• Wear confortable shoes, cap or hat and sunscreen.
• Bring cash as some vendors and local businesses do not accept credit/debit cards.
• Come hungry, and bring your curiosity.