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This past Sunday, I was wandering around Mercado Lagunilla and there was a police helicopter circling above. No big deal, it happens. But then there was this military-like parade of police truck after police truck after police truck. Nearly 20 of these trucks with armed policia standing atop them. The caboose of the parade was this massive SWAT like truck. It was clear that there wasn't an incident they were responding to; moreover, it looked like a performative show of force.
I know nothing beyond the headlines of police and crime in CDMX and do not pretend to know the nuances. I am just wondering if this happens often, is there any significance to where they were doing it (along Ave. Rayon)

I've just returned from a mindblowing 4 days in CDMX. Reporting out what I did should there be any other solo gringas considering a trip.

Day 1: Arrived mid-day. I booked myself a nice hotel as this trip was a treat to myself. Staying in Condesa, which is like a fairy tale with lots of matching Alo sets. Walked over to Bosque de Chapultepec, wandered around the beautiful park. Checked out the Castle. Tasting menu at Maizajo (again, this trip was a treat).

Day 2: Wandered around Roma. Took metro to Centro, wandered. Took metro in other direction, got lost. Took collectivo to Polonco. Finished the evening at Arena Mexico for Mystico v. Averno, which was a lot of fun.

Day 3. San Angel and Coyoacan. Very pretty but insanely crowded. Retuned to hotel, wandered around. Stumbled into an art school gallery opening. Great stuff.

Day 4. Lagunilla Market. Total overwhelm but loved the vintage corner off of Reforma, near the Cuitlahuac monument. Red-eye back to NYC and work in the morning.

Notes: Metro is so fast and cheap. Worth it, imho. Enjoy a day in Condesa, but then get out. Lean into experiences using common sense. Learn Spanish if you don’t know it already. Sanitarios are super clean and the best 5p you’ll spend if you really need to go. CDMX has kicked Paris off my #1 favorite city list. This city is insane in the most spectacular way. I was only 4 days! Feel like 4 months wouldn’t scratch the surface.