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Mexico City, Mexico
Randy Snyder, Photographer
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Huntington | WV | United States | Posted: 12:06 AM on 01.29.09 |
| ->> I'm headed to Mexico City in a few weeks. Has anyone been there? If so, do you have any recommendations on what to check out and what to avoid? Thanks in advance! |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pasadena / Fullerton | Ca | USA | Posted: 12:54 AM on 01.29.09 |
->> I would avoid tap water and show casing any sign that you have camera gear. And only get in cabs that are in conjunction with the hotel you are staying.
Other than that, enjoy the city. It puts New York to the side when you realize the scale of Mexico.
Also the duty shops at the airport are a rip. And if you are fan of tequila I recommend Don Agustin Tequila. |
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Randy Snyder, Photographer
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Huntington | WV | United States | Posted: 7:08 PM on 01.29.09 |
| ->> Thanks Rafael. I used to live on the border and traveled a few miles south, but nothing more interior than Chihuahua. Shooting sports has been good to me. However, I'm finding the need to shoot environmental/social/cultural projects to be more of my focus lately. Don't have to go to Mexico to do this, but it's an opp that's being presented to me. Has anyone worked with an NGO in the city? |
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Alan Look, Photographer
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Bloomington | IL | United States | Posted: 7:32 PM on 01.29.09 |
->> Randy, it's been a long time - 1975 I think.
3 things come to my feable old mind.
The cathedral (not sure I spelled that right), was very beautiful - inside and out.
Bull fights - if you've never seen one, you have to do it once.
The olympic complex was interesting.
One 4th item, but I don't remember going there is the botanical garden.
Check them all out online. I"m sure you can find plenty of more up to date information than what I have.
A short jaunt and you can be at the pyramids. A half days ride and your in Cuernavaca and a half day farther and your in Taxco. Those are both towards Acapulco. Taxco I remember as a quaint silver mining community nestled between the peaks. |
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Chris Large, Photographer
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Okotoks | AB | Canada | Posted: 9:39 PM on 01.29.09 |
->> I was there a few years ago and the key thing for me was hooking up with a driver (booked through friends there) that took me every where, gave me advice on sights, kept me out of questionable areas and in general made my time enjoyable and from a business point of view made my shoot very much easier. It cost me $175 a day but worth every peso. He even brought me home to meet his whole extended family. Did a side trip with him to the pyramids just outside of Mexico City - Fantastic
No idea what the prices are these days but it might be a thought for you. |
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Jason Fritz, Student/Intern
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San Francisco | CA | USA | Posted: 4:03 AM on 01.31.09 |
->> Randy,
Lucky you. The greatest city in the world. Hopefully you are flying in. The flight path into Benito Juarez is one of the most surreal experiences ever.
I'd start in El Centro. It's where it all started. According to the Aztec's, it is the center of the universe. There are a million things to do in that area, from Diego Rivera murals, museums, historic cathedrals, the alameda park, Bella Artes (home to some of the greatest murals in all of Mexico) just to name a few.
Pick up a lonely planet. There are a million great places to eat, from a cafe where Castro planned the Cuban Revolution, to Mexico City's Chinatown.
The next day, hit up Condesa, a hip neighborhood, where there is a lot of cafes, bars. A lot of people who visit Mexico don't realize how happening of a country it is. This is the epicenter of Mexico's hip young set. Get drinks at Condesa DF, a happening bar where you are likely to see a telenovela star.
I'd spend another day in and around Coyoacan. Frida and Diego's house is there. Also, don't miss the home where Leon Trotsky got ice picked. Too much to list. Pick up a Lonely Planet!
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/laplaza/2009/01/a-modern-monstr.html
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/travel/25bites.html?scp=1&sq=pulque&st...
http://www.condesadf.com/ |
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Andrew Watson, Photographer, Assistant
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Philadelphia | PA | United States | Posted: 2:01 PM on 02.02.09 |
->> Jason hit on some great points, and i second the point of getting a good travel book. There is lots to see and something for everyone.
One point i want to make, yes you have to watch you back at times, but I found mexico city to not be as shady as some people made it out to be. I was there for a week last fall, and my GF and I never took a taxi... because the subway system is soooooo good. It cost 2 pesos (about 15 to 20 cents) and gets you all over the city. Its fast and safe. Definitely take it a few times for the experience. Watch out during rush hour, because it gets super busy.
Ask locals as to where to go and where not to go. They can advise you on what areas are safe to walk around at nighttime. We stuck to walking down main streets and were fine. We went for a walk one night and found an art gallery opening with a jazz band playing. The city is full of so much culture and art, its wonderful. Also make sure to check out Plaza Garibaldi at night time....
Here are some photos i shot while there - http://www.andrewdavidwatson.com/v2/photography/mexico/1.html
(yes i walked around at night time shooting) |
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Andrew Watson, Photographer, Assistant
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Philadelphia | PA | United States | Posted: 2:08 PM on 02.02.09 |
| ->> ps - I had a few cafe owners and restaurant owners come and up and start talking to my GF and I. I found those in the city that do speak english very warm and welcoming and they definitely went the extra step to help you out. |
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Andrew Watson, Photographer, Assistant
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Philadelphia | PA | United States | Posted: 2:11 PM on 02.02.09 |
| ->> pss - Randy just saw you are from Huntington, WV - I was just there last week shooting (video) for an educational non-profit. |
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