5 Days in Mexico City - Roma Norte, Frida Kahlo Museum and Hiking Iztaccihuatl

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In March 2023, my wife and I visited Mexico City, one of the most vibrant and exciting destinations in the world. This bustling metropolis, also known as CDMX, is the capital city of Mexico and boasts a rich history, culture, and cuisine that attracts millions of visitors each year. In this video, we'll take you on a journey through the streets of Mexico City, exploring its unique neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and delicious food scene.
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00:00 Mexico City Travel Guide
0:43 Flying to Mexico from Denver
1:00 Airalo eSIM ref.airalo.com/CtJw
1:07 Ardente goo.gl/maps/SXvT8ZnaNhRthXw79\
1:24 Airbnb airbnb.com/rooms/742883542505...
1:47 Qūentin Café goo.gl/maps/miK7fqYRC5KsEv9BA
1:56 Café Milou goo.gl/maps/aDWKWQe2auoGTE5n8
2:00 Chapultepec Castle goo.gl/maps/6kcE73ztWSne5AYq9
3:00 Niddo Café goo.gl/maps/A2t8CMcrgzjuPg1g7
3:13 Plaza Río de Janeiro goo.gl/maps/9pwPzLZtkYQbxJY49
3:23 Buna - Café Rico goo.gl/maps/4RHTjvbC711JfhVYA
3:35 Panadería Rosetta goo.gl/maps/e2Zphh6TwTarSwVw5
3:40 Resiliente Bazar goo.gl/maps/5aDe9ExLe8UdAkeYA
3:51 Maximo goo.gl/maps/SYL6NJDtosrqttS36
4:12 Helados Cometa goo.gl/maps/6dWiRe3KC64QxiSr8
4:17 Four Seasons Hotel goo.gl/maps/hQDoDp2pi6GtvW8fA
4:31 Parque México goo.gl/maps/hYnnzMqAXYwB43Ci9
4:36 Churrería El Moro goo.gl/maps/ekhFh9e3VdV9uz4LA
4:53 Merkava goo.gl/maps/CJui2xZdgD4wbjM5A
5:17 Lardo goo.gl/maps/jVMBMxkKbXfnx8tRA
5:50 Cafe El Jarocho goo.gl/maps/fsC3pyPiwcem8TWY6
6:05 Allende Garden goo.gl/maps/91pEj5fo2Z4XX9MJ9
6:07 Frida Kahlo Museum goo.gl/maps/6cfPJBqbBipYahos8
6:49 Rutas Cafe Ciclista goo.gl/maps/YQvPdQhwWcDrTken7
7:08 Santero Apparel / santero_apparel
7:33 Molino "El Pujol" goo.gl/maps/tLdfZ1BGEunFbxnK8
7:48 Alameda Central goo.gl/maps/ktMfJz2JRMapvS1H7
8:41 El Parnita goo.gl/maps/VMpJp7H3spGbydTs8
8:48 The Secret Donut Society goo.gl/maps/UoXXC7oXzmrtCemJ8
8:56 Qūentin Café goo.gl/maps/miK7fqYRC5KsEv9BA
9:11 Cody and Victoria / codyandvictoria
9:23 Europcar CDMX Airport goo.gl/maps/c8xhP6LwUgSAQPzk9
9:49 Hacienda San Andrés Hotel goo.gl/maps/kVHvWx2Ycxy8eMCu7
11:50 Paso de Cortés goo.gl/maps/Cvz9g5VPtnDhcNFS6
12:03 Iztaccíhuatl Day 1 alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
14:06 Iztaccíhuatl Day 2 alltrails.com/explore/recordi...
14:57 Thank you Waterdrop go.waterdrop.com/KraigAdams-m...
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[@bobbyv.634]

Nancy seems like an old spirit who lives up there and watches over travelers.

[@gupsdhamrait]

If it was me, I would've cried after saying goodbye to Nancy. She was truly a God's creature waiting for you up there. It was so sweet seeing here drinking water and sharing some moments with you. God bless you Kraig!

[@anamariagarciahernandez2144]

Km pm i'm oh por

[@indietraveller]

Wow this budget is jaw dropping 😂 I'm in Mexico now spending $50 a day max. Different travel styles... seems like some great luxury experiences though

[@unusuario5173]

You should make videos about your experience as well. I bet they'd be good.

[@frenchnavy1]

It all depends what you like and how much your “taste” costs. I have been to vegas for 4 nights with $1,500 and i have done the same 4 nights with 3 times that.

[@dharmaitri8506]

@MrExplorer The on going rotten press is all sponsored by the U.S. government. They absolutely love it. Thanks for visiting us here in good old Mexico City (CDMX)

[@knowledge4741]

This reminds me of my time in Thailand. I wanted to experience all sides, the first month I spent like $500 for the month and the second I spent like $2500 in total lol

[@elmarbartel2699]

Great Video. Beautiful shots of Beautiful áreas! Thank you. Please could you tell us which AirB&B you stayed at? Is it the apartment of Alejandra en Condesa?

[@sessiontaken2413]

I did the Iztaccíhuatl hike myself last February,. Glad to see Nancy is still alive! And I also made it to the glacier and then returned because of the strong and cold wind and altitude. Still, one of my most beautiful hikes so far. Being on this vulcano is magical!

[@Lizz7711]

How does Nancy survive? There must be someone living up there who feeds her?

[@essieessie5399]

Beautiful visit to Mexico City. I have to wonder how that precious dog ended up out in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for showing it a couple days of love, warmth and water. Poor sweet pup.

[@unusuario5173]

He didn't look scrawny. So it might be a good life for it.

[@vaxx-1161]

Middle of nowhere? It's in the outskirts of one of the largest cities in the world!

[@thiror100]

@@vaxx-1161 the top of the volcano is not the outskirts lol

[@lauraitzel8334]

The guards of the park probably take care of her. She didn’t look malnourished and she also looked quite clean so she’s probably well take care of.

[@minichikimakubex]

@@vaxx-1161 it takes hours to climb to that point i dont remember how many but more than 3-4 i guess, still what is a dog doing up there haha

[@THEUSMCMOTA]

One of the great things about living in Arizona is the ability to drive to Mexico and fly from the airport in Mexicali. Two round trip flights typically cost $300 total. I also fly out of Tijuana every year to Guadalajara and roundtrip tickets cost about $120.

[@GBtmSF]

I just heard your podcast about how you are not getting good feedback about this video, but personally I LOVED it. It is what first brought me to your channel. I sampled other videos of yours which are good - but I want more of this. I like the simplicity and narration. Lot's of good travel tips. I need to go to Mexico City now. please give us more of this style, with you awesome wife too.

[@joshdesj]

Really cool video man, CDMX has a lot to offer, truly one of the great world capitals. So much great history and culture, and you hit it right on the head, the city is full of green, trees, and tons of parks!

[@billypilgrim1]

It has a lot to offer yet everyone that visits seems to be doing the same things and going to the same places...

[@marcoantoniomendoza6928]

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[@billypilgrim1]

@@marcoantoniomendoza6928 Why would I be jealous about Americans visiting my own city?

[@world_mem7567]

Tremendous Capital City!. History, culture, traditions, art and gastronomy. Mexico City is just fascinating, too much to explore and discover. Mexico has the largest number of world heritage sites in the Americas recognized by UNESCO. Nice vid!

[@user-qs7lb7ul4q]

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[@8YearHiatus]

If only you could bring all the dogs home with you that you meet on your adventures lol thanks for giving them a moment of love they deserve

[@Nola1176]

I go to Mexico city very often. You've got some lovely jewels in this video. The volcano trip was a first for me. Very nice.

[@evelynbortolussi9952]

What an amazing trip. We see and hear more and more of Mexico being a safe place with lots of American and Canadian people visiting. Bucket list - maybe

[@Emirates1598]

A German friend of mine just returned to Germany. Stayed for a month in Mexico City to escape from the last month of winter in Germany. She loved it.

[@sirzechsazazel1150]

I wish you had someone to guide you in trying the true local "public" food. Mexico city is world famous for its nice and expensive restaurants, but I'd say the local food beats it nonetheless. I'm glad you enjoyed the climb! Iztaccihuatl is actually taller than any mountain in the contiguous 48 states, so don't be ashamed that you didn't summit. And it seems you got very close anyway.

[@ccj7942]

Love Mexico City!! Thank you for sharing this. ✨

[@justlookin3]

Thanks for sharing such an excellent video of your trip to Mexico with us. Given all the rather rotten press the country is getting, it is refreshing to see good stuff and nice places.

[@seawolf_727]

I came here to say the same thing. Thanks for sharing that sentiment! ❤

[@borisstanislav4560]

Yeah the country is getting lots of bad press with all those mass shootings but the U.S. is not as bad as they say.

[@JamesWaker]

I love MEXICO

[@guzvi300]

Great to see that you enjoyed a little part of my country! Mexico City is amazing.

[@PolinaPark]

I watched your videos back in 2017-2019 and it's so fascination to see how much changed and at the same time how much stays the same. Happy to find you again!

[@hectorperez1955]

My friend Mexico is all you need. Its fantastic. I love Mexico!!!

[@Fernando_Hedz]

Beautiful experience in our country! Mexico so amazing for everybody ✨️

[@alalesc3796]

Beautiful Mexico City!!

[@gregbau-mh4ly]

Bienvenido a mexico amigo espero estes disfrutando mucho ciudad de mexico es gigantesca y muchos lugares que ver y hacer

[@MarcosArmendariz-go3ox]

Been to many of those places in my first trip to Mexico City a year ago. I’m planning to return later this year to check out some of the museums and cultural heritage sites in and around Mexico City I didn’t have time to visit. And really nice video!

[@aaronottaway1670]

Awesome video. Perfect blend of views, life and commentary. Been following you for a while, and this is one of my faves. From huge crowds to absolute solitude.

[@codyandvictoria]

So glad we got to meet up with you while we were in Mexico City:) Wish we could have joined you on Izta but we probably would have had to bail at the mountain hut lol that elevation is no joke!

[@azrael3137]

Amo ciudad de México ❤

[@DaddyGreer65]

Went to Mexico City on a high school trip back in 2008 and absolutely loved it. I’m glad to see it’s safe enough to return cause now I have the itch.

[@ilerma78]

Wow dude that’s Mexico City? Honestly I’m speechless 👍

[@schluckauflauf6902]

I have to say that I really like these more relaxed travel vlogs, that focus more on sharing nice experiences rather than stunning cinematography. To be fair we follow you because of your personality, and it's great to see it through the videos! Thanks Kraig :)

[@maddssmithy]

agreed. I really love the vlogs and voiceover.

[@lew.wright]

This was great, loving the voice overs in your recent videos and little introspections they bring throughout the whole thing 👌🏻

[@israelvalle28]

I love the views of the volcanoes and you got such nice shots courage that you had to climb the Izztacihuatl. I used to go to those volcanoes when I was a kid with my dad and I loved it all the time. You really got the whole Mexico City experience because not too many tourist with go those volcanoes. 👍🏼🙏🏽

[@michaeldonovan3959]

I live in southern Mexico now. Great coverage and pictures. I've not yet visited Mexico City and the volcanoes, but definitely will use a few tips from this video.

[@chiclesdefueg]

Great video as always Kraig, glad you enjoyed your trip to Mexico!

[@vasiliifilippenko1677]

It was a beautiful trip

[@DaisyMacLellan]

this was so peaceful

[@leonidas759]

The hiking section of the video is amazing. Those are tremendous drone shots! Very good job!

[@williamcmosley]

This format was insane. Content density exceptional. Bro keeps coming with the bangers. AHHHHH, WATER DROP REFRESHING.

[@cazpk6840]

Very cool that you shared so much more in detail - its like a history and cultural lesson. Loved it 👏

[@OE7V7]

Wow! What a beautiful hike 👌🏽

[@patricia-ld6wg]

Love this new style of video!! Excited to see more of this!

[@Jmz7vHD]

I'm so mad I missed this! You were walking on the same block where I live, multiple times! I hope you enjoyed your experience in this beautiful city and come back soon. Big hug from Mexico.

[@MentalWealthJP]

Thanks for the content you post regularly, it has helped a lot with my depression!

[@ShaunRGardner]

Best video in a while. Love the full travel experience

[@MonieMuse]

This was awesome! Love how you gave tips and moved the video along super fast. Great travel vlog video

[@RomaFedorov]

Great editing Kraig! Really love the vibe of this vlog.

[@zakm]

This city and this country looks pretty incredible. I'm gonna have to go here when I get the chance ✨✨

[@artd4748]

I had never seen such a relaxing video of Mexico city before.. 👍

[@Tbpker22]

This was obviously a super vacation!

[@LaurenFrancisco]

Loved this one! Definitely saving as a template for my travels.

[@Thailandtravelvideo]

So amazing! We love everything you do! Best wishes to you from Thailand! Look forward your more videos in future ❤❤❤❤

[@jorgerivera5583]

WOW Mexico City is WOW, great quality of your videos!! WOW !!!

[@armandovera2304]

Like video. I enjoyed your hiking up the mountain. Awesome panoramic views.

[@hectormedina7117]

Wooooow amazing video !!! I’m loving it!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@estadosunidosmexicanos8451]

En invierno esas montañas se cubren de blanco por la nieve dejando paisajes espectaculares, pero lo malo que en días se derrite alguna vez el volcán Iztaccihuatl tuvo glaciar eterno pero este se extinguió por culpa de nosotros que no lo cuidamos y el calentamiento global el único glaciar que lucha por su existencia es el glaciar de jamapa en la elevación más alta de México y 2 de norteamérica el Pico de Orizaba con más de 5,747 msnm de altura cuidemos ese parque Nacional.

[@jaytotheex1284]

This was such a beautiful video and Nancy omg so cute. Long live Nancy

[@thomasjohnson5377]

Awesome video loved it!

[@ceruleanclouds5871]

Thank you . Muchas gracias .

[@klh6729]

That was Venus and Jupiter. That means you flew out around March 5. I saw them that night.

[@kraigadams]

ah word

[@RachelWhelton]

Watched it once for the content, twice for the editing. And I ordered the Waterdrop. 🤩 Thanks!

[@JadenHercules]

Thanks for sharing this, Kraig! I am so happy that I discovered your channel a few years back. :)

[@notme756]

Kraigs videos feel like side quests in a really good way

[@MiguelClimbs]

Just listened to the podcast and I agree, this video was super informative and well done. So much editing and engaging from start to finish. Your commentary was spot on dude! And yeah, thumbnail is dope, please do more vids like this 🙌. Oh, and before you head back to NY, swing by LV so we can get a climbing sesh in, hehe.

[@natashtepa]

Great video, thanks for sharing your experience! Reminds of our trip to Mexico last year - we spent 4 month in different parts of Mexico but especially loved Mexico City, so your video brought back a lot of memories🥰

[@arlenesolis024]

thx for the recommendations of places to stay and where to go. This was an awesome trip.

[@kitkohl4076]

This video has a different vibe than your hiking videos, but I like the difference and appreciate that you added the cost of everything. For those of us who travel rarely, I feel that videos like this make it the anticipation more exciting and reveals all the small costs, which normally cause a lot of hesitation.

[@mikeweintz]

Great video, Kraig. It was an eating expedition. My wife approves (who is from Mex City).

[@dharmaitri8506]

What an awesome video of my hometown Mexico City❤

[@mikey289]

Such a nice trip. Thanks for sharing

[@christophsauer2857]

Thanks for such a good video. Especially part 2 was amazing with the drone shots. I have been in CDMX twice and saw some of the places you mentioned. But there were definetely some spots you made me want to see on another trip. Congrats. One of the best travel vlogs about CDMX I have seen so far. Keep going.

[@ravibharadwaj2815]

What an amazing trip❤

[@devinhoward4982]

this was a nice transition video as you start to explore different formats, city exploration mostly but still a bit of hiking. Nice bridge to more varied content.

[@frenchnavy1]

Wow! Simply amazing vacation at an amazing city. The places you went to are so cool and with like a bohemian style, you definitely had one of the best experiences i have ever witnessed. Thank for sharing. I can see my self doing the same things when i go there.

[@joserobertoramirezarevalo4610]

"a lot of potholes" Since Michigan to New Jersey: Hold My Beer.

[@aaronjazz]

Amazing drone shots 👌

[@lilithgrrrl]

Aww a man who surprises his wife with a massage?! Love a planner guy, so hard to find!

[@SmartTeesDesign]

Amazing video! The Itzá was unreal

[@ashleymsp]

Excellent video on CDMX! It truly is tipping me on the edge of wanting to make it my next trip! Your solo trip to the volcano was so interesting and unexpected. Thanks for sharing.

[@abyrupus]

Your videos have a very relaxing vibe to them. Excellent shots.

[@maddssmithy]

Really love this vlog/style video where you do voiceovers and show us more of where you are staying/travelling in.

[@luisaleman8934]

Mexico!!! looks so beautiful and relaxing 😌

[@brettandrewclarke]

Great overview. Longer format fan, but this is a terrific snapshot. It’s a really lovely city when you poke around.

[@joeldiaz385]

WOW! Amazing ❤️

[@AlChafeMYBACKSTEP]

What a great video, thanks for sharing it with us

[@martingarcia7089]

Hello Kraig, Geat Video, really nice views. I learned a little bit more about Mexico, I hope to do half of the things and places you visited.

[@danyaguiniga8290]

Excellent video! I miss Mexico City ❤ Greetings from Berkeley, CA.

[@juanduarteification]

Amazing travel!! Congratulations!!

[@rociomondragon8673]

Gracias por tu visita a México Lindo y Querido. Bello video. Bendiciones

[@lelandpeck4585]

Very interesting, Kraig. I've been to Mexico City twice but its been quite a while ago and so interesting to see all the new high rise bldgs.

[@VanessaDiazNYC]

I am from CDMX, and you really captured the vibe of the neighborhoods. I love how they have so many trees in all the streets, it's sunny, colorful, and vibrant. Well done! 😃🌮💞

[@neuspel]

An underrated video. Loved it

[@shauntough]

Looks superb Kraig 👌 great video

[@cryptoman1338]

@kraigadams I love that you shared your water with Nancy 😊

[@monoruthebishop]

Best VIDEO ever 🇲🇽

[@MrBodhysatva]

Bienvenido a México 🇲🇽 hermano

[@ennisduarte]

Real beautiful video my friend's

[@ediellopez1718]

Great video! I really enjoyed watching it. 🙂🎥

[@melyandres_]

Hahahahaha "my boy!" at 10:18mins did not expect that commentary

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Great video as always Kraig. Take care 👍

[@HS-yk9he]

Excellent video. Loved it. I love Mexico City and you did a great job capturing the beautiful area of the city. Hamid from Laguna Beach CA.

[@nielsijzerman7081]

nice video Kraig! Cool new style