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How safe is Mexico City?

Mexico City, like any large city, has its safe and unsafe areas. However, with some common sense and planning, it can be a safe and enjoyable destination for travelers. Here are a few tips to help ensure your safety while in Mexico City: Stay in a safe neighborhood: The city has many neighborhoods that are popular with tourists, such as the historic center, Condesa, and Roma. These areas are generally safe and offer a wide range of accommodation options. It’s a good idea to research the neighborhood you plan to stay in and read reviews from other travelers before booking

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Is Mexico City safe for solo female?

Mexico City, like any large city, has its safe and unsafe areas. However, with some common sense and planning, it can be a safe and enjoyable destination for solo female travelers. Here are a few tips to help ensure your safety while in Mexico City: Stay in a safe neighborhood: The city has many neighborhoods that are popular with tourists, such as the Historic Downtown, Condesa, Roma, Polanco and Coyoacán. These areas are generally safe and offer a wide range of accommodation options. It’s a good idea to research the neighborhood you plan to stay in and read reviews from

Lucha Libre

Where can I watch Mexican wrestling in Mexico?

Mexico is home to the popular sport of Lucha Libre, or professional wrestling, and there are many opportunities to watch live matches while in the country. Here are a few tips for finding and enjoying a lucha libre match in Mexico: Find a venue: Lucha libre matches are held at various venues throughout Mexico, including arenas such as Arena México in Mexico City and Arena Coliseo de Occidente in Guadalajara. You can check the schedules for these and other venues to find a match that fits your schedule. Buy tickets: Once you’ve found a match you’d like to see, you

Culture

How can I see Lucha Libre in Mexico City?

Lucha Libre, or professional wrestling, is a beloved pastime in Mexico City and a must-see for any visitor. Here are a few tips for how to catch a Lucha Libre match during your stay in the city: Find a venue: Lucha libre matches are held at various venues throughout Mexico City, including arenas such as Arena México and Arena Coliseo. You can check the schedules for these and other venues to find a match that fits your itinerary. Arena Mexico host events every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Arena Coliseo every Saturday. Buy tickets: Once you’ve found a match you’d like

Culture

Wrestling in Mexico: origins and general aspects

Mexican Lucha Libre, or professional wrestling, has been a cultural staple in Mexico for decades. Known for its colorful masks, flashy costumes, and acrobatic moves, Lucha Libre has a unique style that has captivated audiences around the world. Lucha Libre originated in the early 1900s and has evolved over the years to become a beloved form of entertainment in Mexico. Wrestlers, known as Luchadores, are trained in the art of wrestling and perform in front of live audiences in arenas across the country. One of the most iconic aspects of Lucha Libre are the masks that the Luchadores wear. The

Venues

Lucha Libre in Arena Coliseo

Arena Coliseo also known as The Lagunilla Funnel, it’s a Lucha Libre venue with a capacity of 5,500 persons founded in 1943. It’s located in Calle de Perú 77 in the neighborhood of La Lagunilla, a few steps away from Centro Histórico (Historic Downtown). This is the second venue in importance in Mexico City just after Arena Mexico. Both venues, Arena Mexico and Coliseo are owned by Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (Worldwide Wrestling Council), the top company of mexican wrestling in our country. Compared to Arena Mexico this venue has no technology at all. This is the place where mexicans like to attend

Titan jumping on Barbaro Cavernario in Arena Mexico

Culture

Lucha Libre: The Mexican Wrestling Tradition

TL;DR Lucha Libre, or Mexican wrestling, is a thrilling mix of acrobatics, storytelling, and cultural expression. Rooted in tradition, it stands out with its masked wrestlers, high-flying moves, and community significance. Dive into this vibrant world with Lucha Mexico Experience, where you can enjoy ringside seats, tacos, and a guided introduction to the sport’s history and culture. Lucha Libre, which translates to “Free Wrestling” in English, is a uniquely Mexican form of wrestling that blends colorful costumes, iconic masks, acrobatics, and dramatic grappling techniques. This sport is more than just entertainment—it’s a cultural phenomenon deeply rooted in Mexican history and

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Lucha Libre in Arena Mexico

TL;DR: Arena México, known as the “Cathedral of Lucha Libre,” is the most iconic wrestling venue in the world. With a capacity of 13,500, it hosts events on Tuesdays (7:30 PM), Fridays (8:30 PM), and Sundays (5:00 PM). Arrive early to explore the vibrant market outside for Lucha Libre souvenirs. If you book the Lucha Mexico Experience, you’ll enjoy a guided tour, ringside tickets, tacos, and an authentic dive into the world of Mexican wrestling. Arena México: The Cathedral of Lucha Libre Arena México is to Lucha Libre what Wembley is to soccer or Madison Square Garden is to basketball.

Food and drinks

Taquería El Caifán: tacos and beers before the show

So, when I was thinking about all the route on the experience, decided that we need to teak a break, have a seat and start chatting about the basics of Lucha Libre while tasting a great taco and may be having a beer. The perfect spot for that is Taquería El Caifán in the corner of Juárez avenue and Balderas street. Just in front of the Hidalgo Station Line 3 of Metrobus System. I love this place because they have real great Tacos al Pastor, the most popular taco in Mexico City. Also they have english menus and some service

Venues

Palacio de Bellas Artes: the meeting spot

Palacio de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Palace) is a cultural venue located in the Historic Downtown of Mexico City. Is considered the most important venue in the manifestation of the arts in the country and one of the most renowned opera houses in the world. It has been witness of shocking artistic, social and political events. Former president Porfirio Díaz ordered the construction in 1910 in order to celebrate 100 years of Mexico’s independence of 1810. But it was inaugurated until november 29, 1934. One year and two months after the inauguration of the Mexican Company of Lucha Libre. But we