r/MexicoCity

Hola a todos. Estoy tratando de entender un poco mejor la cultura de las citas en México y espero que puedan ayudarme.

Para dar un poco de contexto, soy gringo, así que les pido disculpas de antemano si digo algo que pueda sonar ofensivo o ignorante.

Estoy conociendo a una mujer mexicana increíble que conocí por internet. Hace poco viajé a la Ciudad de México y pasé una semana con ella. Coincidimos en muchísimas cosas, pero hay un tema que sigue saliendo en nuestras conversaciones y me hace dudar: el apoyo económico.

Ella dice que, si realmente hablo en serio sobre construir una relación con ella y eventualmente un futuro juntos, entonces apoyarla económicamente desde el principio sería algo natural, y que eso es normal en la cultura mexicana, especialmente entre personas de clase alta.

Como contexto adicional, ella normalmente tiene un trabajo muy bien remunerado, pero estuvo desempleada desde principios de este año y apenas hace poco volvió a trabajar. Además, también es ciudadana estadounidense, así que definitivamente no necesita a un gringo "rico" para mantenerse.

Mi pregunta es: ¿lo que ella está pidiendo realmente se considera normal dentro de la cultura de las citas en México, especialmente entre personas de clase alta, o no?

I sadly have to fly back home after watching Mexico dominate England tonight and have a question about the airport. Will the airport security lines around 4-5am be bad ? I’m trying to get a bit of sleep and don’t really want to have to get there 3 hours early like suggested by airlines.

Hi all

FIFA advise that you have to bring your passport to the stadium if you're a foreigner wanting to buy alcohol. This seems insane and very risky. Is there any workaround, like having a driver's license or a photo of your passport? What are the odds the servers even check your age?

Keen to do anything to avoid taking my passport out of my airbnb -- advice from locals or people who have been to earlier games at the Azteca would be especially appreciated!!

*I think Mexico will win* but I will be wearing an England shirt and supporting my country respectfully.

Question:

If Mexico were to lose, would there be any animosity towards me as an England fan?

Context: I have been travelling in Mexico for three weeks and have received nothing but friendship, respect and kindness. However, I see how hard Mexicans celebrate, and I wonder what the atmosphere will be like if they lose (again, pretty sure Mexico will win).

I have been in North America for the world cup. I am from Scotland but since they got knocked out I have been in Mexico city supporting Mexico. Do you think it is okay to wear my Mexico jersey with a kilt tomorrow night at a watch site?

Hola CDMX, necesito ayuda.

Se me antojó comida alemana en serio (salchichas, sauerkraut, algún schnitzel decente, cerveza que no sea la típica) y no tengo ni idea de a dónde ir.
Conocen algún lugar que valga la pena?

Zona no importa, para eso está el Uber.

Gracias de antemano 🙏

Need one! Just seen them at CVS at certain U.S locations.

Obviamente habrá millones de personas viendo el partido y celebrando después de la victoria mexicana contra 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 esta noche en las calles y en el centro histórico. ¿Hay accesos para cruzar la Reforma y Av. Juarez durante y después, o será una pared impenetrable de gente imposible a cruzar?
Edit: Estamos caminando…

I wanted to share a really powerful experience I had today and sincerely thank the people of Mexico City. I (34f) am visiting CDMX this week with my husband and two daughters (10 & 8) from Canada.

This morning my husband started to have a bit of a stomach bug, but was feeling well enough to do some touristy things. We were riding the blue line to Zocalo and my husband fainted on the subway. My daughters were absolutely freaking out and I was stuck trying to support 200lbs of dead weight. Several kind strangers helped me carry him off the subway and guide my daughters to a safe space. Many offered to help once we were off the subway, but my husband felt he would be okay.

Once we were off the subway, we found a spot to rest close by the Cathedral. There were many police around. My husband was very obviously not well so one of the police called a paramedic. The paramedic gave an IV, but felt he needed to call an ambulance. We were transported to Gregorio Salas hospital and he was treated quickly.

So many people went out of their way to help us today. We speak no Spanish and I was so vulnerable with two very upset kids and a very sick husband. I am so grateful to everyone (subway security, citizens, police, paramedics, doctors) and amazed at the kindness of everyone we met today. Thank you CDMX!

(Side question: the police kept taking pictures of us. Does anyone know why? We found this very strange!)

I have been in town since last night and plan to watch the Brazil/Norway game at the Zocalo fan zone. However, for the Mexico game, I would prefer to watch at a restaurant or somewhere I can sit since the crowds will be very large and I can get claustrophobic at times. How early should I go to a restaurant? Are there any restaurant recommendations in the centro area and will they be strict about how long we can stay in there?

I want to add that this is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. I visited the Museo Nacional de Antropologia and enjoyed Chapultepec park on my way to the Castillo. I wish I had more time to explore the city but I will absolutely be back in the future for a proper trip!

¡Viva México!

Hola,

Going to the match tomorrow and wondering about phone signal. The stadiums in USA so far for phone signal have been insanely good, Azteca not being an American super stadium I’m wondering if it’s the same or not.

For clarity, in England it’s almost impossible to get phone signal in bigger stadiums.

Llevo mucho tiempo fuera y ahora estoy pensando en regresar a Mexiquito bonito y ya acabé el doctorado; estoy considerando cuánto necesitaría para solventar vivienda y gastos si logro un trabajo en alguna universidad. ¿saben más o menos si es realista vivir dedicándose a la academia universitaria?

Currently in Mexico City for 10 days. There is more then enough for us to do in and around the city. We currently have a full day (15 hrs) trip to Tolantongo. It’s an early AM start and a long time on the bus. But we are here for 10 days so have the time if it’s worth the long bus ride. Thoughts?