A tram ride through Mexico City without spending a peso? It’s now a reality! The Benito Juárez City Council launched the BJ Tram, a new tourist experience that will offer guided and completely free tours to discover the area’s historical, cultural, and culinary highlights.
This project was unveiled on October 21 and features seven themed routes, including tours dedicated to bread, tacos, and local traditions. The idea is for both residents and visitors to discover places they may have overlooked.
What routes will the new BJ Tram have?
Although the complete list of the seven routes has not yet been published, we already know some of the experiences that will be part of the project.
One of them will be the Bread Route, focused on discovering bakeries and culinary traditions in Benito Juárez. The Taco Route was also announced, which will aim to showcase local establishments.
The first tour took place along the special Mixcoac-Insurgentes route, with a group of local residents participating.
In addition, to mark the Day of the Dead, a special tour to the Xoco Cemetery is being planned, though the date has yet to be confirmed.
Among the attractions mentioned for the tours are Parque Hundido, the Mixcoac archaeological site, the Siqueiros Cultural Polyforum, and neighborhoods such as Del Valle, Nápoles, and Narvarte.
However, the exact stops for each route have not yet been confirmed.
How do you ride the BJ Tram, and how much does it cost?
The good news is that all tours will be free! According to the Benito Juárez City Hall, those interested should check its official social media accounts, where available dates, schedules, and the registration process will be announced.
For now, neither the duration of each tour nor the frequency of departures has been confirmed.
Although the vehicle looks like a traditional streetcar, it is a tourist vehicle designed for guided tours, not a new public transit line running on rails.
The project also aims to raise the profile of local businesses and introduce visitors to the history and traditions of this part of Mexico City.
