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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.
antiques, vintage furniture & Art Deco finds
independent designers & craft cocktails
vintage finds, plants, vinyl & brunch
several blocks of produce & street food
sprawling Sunday market complex
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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).
eat & drink well
Restaurant reviews, hidden gems, mezcal bars, and street food guides.
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things to do
The best events, markets, and activities happening in CDMX right now.
where to live
Honest guides to CDMX's best colonias — what each neighborhood feels like, who it's for, and what you'll pay.
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.
Art Deco Architecture & Parque México
Roma's slightly calmer sibling — quieter streets, beautiful parks, and the same quality restaurants.
Colonial Heart & Maximum Culture
Monumental, chaotic, overwhelming, magnificent. The colonial heart of everything.
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.