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today’s markets

Tianguis are the open-air street markets that pop up across CDMX every day — fresh produce, street food, clothing, and everything in between. Here’s what’s open today.

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Featured Tianguis Directory — 51 Markets in Mexico City

  • Tianguis Cultural del Chopo — Saturday, Santa Maria la Ribera. Iconic punk/alternative market. Vinyl, band merch, vintage clothing, and counterculture since 1980. Transit: Metro Buenavista (LB).
  • Mercado de Artesanias La Ciudadela — Daily, Centro. Largest artisan market in CDMX. Traditional crafts from every Mexican state under one roof. Transit: Metro Balderas (L1, L3).
  • Tianguis de Coyoacan — Saturday–Sunday, Coyoacan. Bohemian weekend market around the plaza. Handmade jewelry, art, and street food. Transit: Metro Viveros (L3).
  • Bazar del Sabado — Saturday, San Angel. Upscale Saturday bazaar in a colonial mansion. Fine art, silver jewelry, and gourmet food. Transit: Metrobús La Bombilla (L1).
  • Mercado de La Lagunilla — Sunday, Lagunilla. Sprawling Sunday market complex. Flea market furniture, vintage clothing, antiques, Art Deco finds. Transit: Metro Lagunilla (LB).
  • Mercado Jamaica — Daily, Jamaica. Flower and food mega-market. Transit: Metro Jamaica (L4, L9).
  • Mercado de Sonora — Daily, Merced. Esoteric and traditional market. Transit: Metro Merced (L1).
  • Mercado de Medellin — Daily, Roma Sur. International food market. Transit: Metrobús Campeche (L1).
  • Mercado de San Juan — Daily, Centro. Gourmet market for chefs and foodies. Transit: Metro Salto del Agua (L1, L8).
  • Tepito Tianguis — Daily, Tepito. Enormous street market — over 10,000 stalls. Transit: Metro Tepito (LB).

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where to live

Honest guides to CDMX's best colonias — what each neighborhood feels like, who it's for, and what you'll pay.

Expat Fave
Colonia Roma Norte

Tree-Lined Streets & World-Class Restaurants

The most popular neighborhood for newcomers — Roma Norte offers tree-lined streets, Art Deco buildings, and restaurants on every block.

Walkable Restaurants Nightlife Cafés
Dog-Friendly
Colonia Condesa

Art Deco Architecture & Parque México

Roma's slightly calmer sibling — quieter streets, beautiful parks, and the same quality restaurants.

Parks Quiet Art Deco Dog-friendly
Culture Hub
Centro Histórico

Colonial Heart & Maximum Culture

Monumental, chaotic, overwhelming, magnificent. The colonial heart of everything.

History Museums Architecture Street Food
Ed at the Museo Nacional de Antropología fountain in Mexico City

never thought I'd make a blog

But here I am — a regular guy living out his life in Mexico City. I'm a big fan of food, nature, and enjoying everything this extraordinary city has to offer.

Follow along as I share dispatches from CDMX life: the markets, the mezcal bars, the weekend road trips, and the slow mornings with café y conchas.

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