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This is a preview of the full content of our Mexico City’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Crime & Health

Weekend Franeleros 24

Mexico City often gets a bad rap when it comes to crime, and while one should never take safety concerns lightly, most of the neighborhoods that tourists gravitate toward are not considered dangerous.

Having said that, you should take the following precautions: avoid carrying ATM cards and large amounts of cash, do not hail taxis on the street (order an app-based cab instead), watch out for pickpockets on crowded buses and metro cars, and do not purchase illegal drugs.

To contact the police, dial 911. If stopped by the police, you’re not required to pay a fine (or bribe) on the spot, despite what some officers might suggest.

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Text © John Hecht

Image by Carl Campbell