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Don’t visit Mexico City without watching this first! Here are all THE tips and must-knows for first time Mexico City visitors to save money, save time, choose which museums/attractions to see, and more!

0:00 INTRODUCTION
0:27 MEXICO CITY BASICS & TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS
7:05 MEXICO CITY TRANSPORT TIPS & GETTING AROUND
14:07 CDMX FOOD & DRINK TIPS
19:35 MEXICO CITY ATTRACTION TIPS
30:47 MEXICO CITY TIPS FOR ONCE YOU ARRIVE

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WHERE WE STAYED
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Casa Oliva in Roma Norte: https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/casa...  

Camino Real Airport Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/cami...  

PAID ACTIVITIES WE ENJOYED

Teotihuacan hot air balloon tour with Volare: https://tidd.ly/4uZA09z

Xochimilco half-day axolotl sanctuary tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/mexico-c...

Roma Norte food tour: https://tidd.ly/4weumS3

Lucha Libre official tickets site: https://www.ticketmaster.com.mx/lucha...

OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED
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MORE TRAVEL TIPS & MUST-KNOWS:

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➡️ Travel safety tips: https://happytowander.com/travel-safe...
➡️ Carry-on packing mistakes to avoid: https://happytowander.com/carry-on-pa...
➡️ How to travel on a budget: https://happytowander.com/how-to-trav...
➡️ Essential airport tips: https://happytowander.com/airport-tips/
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➡️ Outdated travel tips and mistakes to avoid: https://happytowander.com/outdated-tr...
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