Karla Almaraz, autor en Ciudad de México Secreta

In search of secret places in CDMX. I graduated from FES Aragón (UNAM) and I am passionate about city topics. For the last eight years I have been writing about unmissable events, hidden places and little known places. Faithful to the idea that everyone has a story to tell.

Did you ever use them? The history and disappearance of payphones in Mexico City

Walking through the streets of the Mexican capital means navigating relics of an era when communication depended on metal and plastic. The streets that were once lined with people waiting in line to make...

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The secret club where you can create art with vintage magazines and a glass of wine in hand: discover Club Collage

Have you heard of Club Collage in Mexico City? Here, you’ll forget about screens and notifications while letting your creativity run wild using glue, scissors, and old encyclopedias. During the worksh...

When will they be available for purchase? Twelve special coins for the 2026 World Cup are being unveiled: $10, $20, and $25 editions featuring the Angel of Independence, La Catrina, and more

We now know what the 2026 World Cup commemorative coins look like! A total of 12 designs were presented, which will have a value of $10, $20, and $25. We’ll tell you all the details. To mark the 2026 F...

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This spot in Mexico City has cookies inspired by Grogu: they’ll be available for a limited time

Are you a Star Wars fan? Throughout May, d-stellar will offer cookies inspired by Grogu and the Star Wars universe. The place will make you feel like you’re in a bar on the Outer Rim. This Mexican ven...

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For less than 50 pesos, you can visit the underground museum of the Monument to the Revolution, which houses historical treasures

Almost in the center of the Plaza de la República, you’ll find some stairs that will take you straight to the basement of the Monument to the Revolution. There, for more than 20 years, has been the Nationa...

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“La marcha de las letras” and more hits: the Cri Cri concert with a live orchestra coming to Mexico City with only 6 performances

"La marcha de las letras," "La Patita," and many more songs! In May and June, there will be a Cri Cri concert with a live orchestra in Mexico City. There are only a few dates, so hurry and check out all t...

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Fun places to celebrate your birthday in Mexico City: options for adults and kids

We want cake, cake, cake. How about celebrating your birthday at a bowling alley, solving a mystery, or driving a go-kart? If you’re looking for places to celebrate your birthday in Mexico City, here are...

When do classes end? The SEP changes the school calendar and moves the end of the 2025-2026 school year forward by more than a month

Summer vacation will begin earlier than planned. On Thursday, May 7, the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) announced when the 2025-2026 school year will end. Although it was originally scheduled to concl...

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It will only last one day: UNAM’s Bicifest will fill Las Islas in Ciudad Universitaria with a bike ride, music, and freestyle

We already know when Bicifest 2026 will be held at Ciudad Universitaria! It’s a festival where the bicycle takes center stage. It will feature all kinds of activities, including a bike ride. Mark your cal...

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Messi, Pelé, and CR7 arrive at Paseo de la Reforma: here’s a look at the free exhibition of nearly 3-meter-tall prints

You can now visit the Monumental Prints exhibition on Paseo de la Reforma. You’ll see 15 large-scale pieces featuring images of various iconic players, such as Messi, Pelé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Hugo Sánchez...