Discover hidden markets and delights in Mexico City’s Centro Historico. Explore La Merced, Sonora Market, savor authentic tacos, and uncover historic gems with locals.
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La Merced - Currently the second largest market in the city. The Merced Market and its surroundings have been an area of commerce since Aztec times. There is a constant movement of people and it is customary to attract the attention of potential customers with shouts. We will discover in its corridors all the ingredients that create Mexican gastronomy. Fruits and vegetables, Mexican spices such as epazote, fresh and dried chiles of almost all varieties, nopales, maiz and ancient herbal remedies.
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Mercado Sonora - The world-famous Mercado de Sonora specializes in products such as pottery and party decorations, however, it also sells herbs and remedies, magic, witchcraft and occult-related products.
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Centro Historico - We will tour the surroundings of the Merced neighborhood discovering the gastronomic and historical jewels of the area.
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- Snacks
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
Take a stroll through the authentic Centro Historico (downtown). Step away from the tourist-packed museums and restaurants to uncover the hidden gems known only to the locals.
As seen in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C40AQRqWxI&t=445s
La Merced has been a hub of commerce since Aztec times and now hosts the city’s second-largest market, spanning over one square kilometer. It’s a place where you can find anything and everything.
We’ll explore La Merced and Sonora Market (famous for witchcraft and sorcery), try a michelada, savor the most delicious and authentic tacos you’ve ever tasted, sample some pre-Hispanic snacks, enjoy a drink at a classic cantina, and discover all the surrounding historic treasures that tourists often miss.
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