Hotel Castropol

Leave your comfort zone and experience a raw and authentic face of the city in the most historical side of town, La Merced. Together we will explore Mexico’s oldest market (Mercado Merced) and get surprised by our exotic fruits, juices, moles, pre-hispanic snacks and more traditional wonders. You will dive through the mind-blowing sorcery and art market and discover architecture, street art, hidden monuments and more gems off the beaten path. We will have the chance to meet the most popular beliefs through Santa Muerte street altars and understand how locals practice their faith. Discover amazing hidden murals by Diego Rivera´s best students.

This will all include an opportunity to try some of the best street tacos in town, followed by one of the oldest cantinas and finish the journey in one of downtown nicest bars with a cocktail or coffee. This is the perfect experience for the curious minded travelers who want to cross the touristic borders and have a first hand immersive cultural encounter.

1. Meet up at starting point

2. Walk towards the markets

3. Explore Sonora market

4. Tastings at Merced market

5. Explore surrounding neighborhoods

6. Eat street tacos

7. Drink at classic cantina

8. Finish with a cocktail/coffee

+ Bilingual guide (Eng./Spa.)

+ Juice, mole and pre-hispanic tastings

+ 2 tacos

+ 3 alcoholic and soft drinks

+ Walking Shoes

+ Sunblock/hat

+ Discrete Apparel

+ Backpack