Videos

Published June 8, 2026 • 47 minutes

Best single overview. National Geographic covers Xochimilco, architecture, heirloom corn, fine dining, lucha libre, and folk art. Polished and culturally focused, though not a systematic travel guide.

Published May 10, 2025 • 18 minutes

Best history and urban-context video. It explains Tenochtitlan, the ancient lake, the Spanish transformation, later growth, and why the modern city developed as it did.

Published May 19, 2025 • 35 minutes

Best major-sights overview. It covers Centro Histórico, Teotihuacán, Xochimilco, Chapultepec, the Anthropology Museum, Roma and Condesa, markets, and transportation. Some affiliate promotion, but comprehensive.

Published February 3, 2026 • 27 minutes

Best introduction to traditional food culture: neighborhood fondas, La Merced and Jamaica markets, mole, pulque, huaraches, seafood, and late-night tacos.

Published April 12, 2026 • 44 minutes

Best current restaurant guide. Local chefs and restaurateurs recommend barbacoa, bakeries, taquerías, contemporary Mexican restaurants, mezcal, and cocktail bars. More restaurant-focused and trend-conscious than the Mark Wiens video.

Published March 29, 2026 • 24 minutes

A food-focused day with chef Lucho Martínez, beginning at his restaurant Em and continuing through the established institutions and newer spots that shape Mexico City’s dining scene.

Published November 21, 2025 • 24 minutes

Best practical pre-departure video: common mistakes, food, neighborhoods, accommodations, and logistics. Useful advice, but it reflects one traveler’s experience.

Published May 25, 2025 • 12 minutes

Best concise German introduction, covering sights, suggested visit lengths, transportation, and practical planning. Contains promotional material.

Published December 14, 2025 • 43 minutes

An entertaining, immersive food tour. Strong on taco culture and atmosphere, but less structured than the English-language food guides.

Published January 7, 2026 • 12 minutes

Useful background on the city’s extraordinary growth, geography, and present-day challenges. Think of it as context rather than sightseeing advice.

Published February 16, 2026 • 39 minutes

Best single introduction. It covers Santo Domingo, Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Jalatlaco, textiles, mezcal, markets, street food, restaurants, and a cooking class. Comprehensive, though it contains tour promotions.

Published March 17, 2025 • 55 minutes

Best history video by a wide margin. It traces early Zapotec civilization, Monte Albán’s foundation, its historical periods, and eventual decline. The creator provides a bibliography; this is more academic than touristic.

Published February 20, 2026 • 51 minutes

A cinematic overview of the entire state: Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Tule, the Sierra Norte, Yagul, the Pacific coast, mezcal, festivals, and artisan villages. Visually strong, but less practical and less rigorously sourced than the Ancient Americas history video.

Published March 2, 2026 • 14 minutes

Best concise food primer: memelas, tlayudas, Pasillo de Humo, tejate, street food, mole, regional Isthmus cuisine, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and chapulines.

Published June 14, 2025 • 29 minutes

Best restaurant-planning video. It names numerous restaurants, bakeries, and bars while also covering Santo Domingo, major museums, markets, and Monte Albán. The selection leans somewhat boutique and upscale.

Published May 9, 2026 • 15 minutes

An excellent explanation of food as living culture. Chef Rodolfo Castellanos and his mother shop at a market and prepare a mole with more than 40 ingredients; the video also covers Oaxacan chocolate, quesillo, and memelas.

Published November 8, 2025 • 14 minutes

A valuable counterpoint to celebratory travel videos. It examines tourism, gentrification, the removal of street vendors from Centro, and how visitors can support local businesses. It advances a particular argument rather than serving as a neutral documentary.

Published June 15, 2025 • 12 minutes

Best recent German overview. It covers markets, street food, Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, and the principal city sights. Concise, but with substantial promotional material.