Located at Campos Eliseos, Polanco, the W mexico City’s bordello red color would make you remember that you spent your vacation in Latin America. From the lobby pillows to the Whiskey Lounge tables and Cocoa Bar chairs, this technology-advanced hotel stands out among the other chains for its striking theme color.

W Mexico City is composed of 237 bedrooms with red walls and up-to-date appliances like DVD and Wi-Fi. Witness the Polanco neighborhood from its large windows and its fresh green sceneries. The Solea restaurant is also decorated with red panels that offer some privacy. If you were able to spend some time on its rooms, don’t be surprised at the bathroom hammocks.

The cathedral faces south. The main portal in the center of the front facade has statues of Saint Peter and Paul the Apostle, while Saint Andrew and James the Just are on the secondary doorway. In the center of this doorway is a high relief of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, to whom the cathedral is dedicated. This image is flanked by images of Saint Matthew and Saint Andrew. The coat of arms of mexico is above the doorway, with the eagle’s wings outstretched. There is a clock tower at the very top of the portal with statues representing Faith, Hope and Charity, which was created by sculptor Manuel Tolsá. The west facade has three-sections with images of the Four Evangelists. The west portal has reliefs depicting Jesus handing the Keys of Heaven to Saint Peter. The northern facade was built during the 16th century in the Renaissance Herrera style. It’is the oldest part of the cathedral and was named after Juan de Herrera, architect of the El Escorial monastery in Spain. All the high reliefs of the portals of the cathedral were inspired by the work of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.

Classic musicals, operas and dances, notably the “Baile Folklórico” are held at Palacio de Bellas Artes. It is also the home of mexico’s National Symphony Orchestra, the Bellas Artes Orchestra, the Bellas Artes Chamber Orchestra, the National Dance Company, and the Bellas Artes Opera.
Several productions of Maria Callas were created here at the Palacio. Other opera greats who have performed there include Plácido Domingo, Pavarotti, Kathleen Battle, Kiri Te Kanawa, and Jessye Norman. The world’s great orchestras and dance companies have also performed here, including the New York, Vienna, Israel, Moscow, London and Royal Philharmonics. The National Arts Centre Orchestra; the Philadelphia, Paris, Dresden Staatskapelle, and the French, Spanish and Chinese National Orchestras; the Montreal and Dallas Symphonies; the American Ballet Theatre, the English National Ballet, the Australian National Ballet, the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets; among others.
Imagine yourself stepping on those grounds same as many great performers. It will surely give you that tingling feeling of being in one place in different great times.

In 1821, mexico’s independence was declared by Agustin de Iturbide. Hhe and his army marched into the city. Iturbide tried to keep as much of the old order as possible but he soon had to change things and Mexico was declared a republic in 1824. Mexico City was then declared as its capital. The mexican Federal District was established by the new government and by the signing of their new constitution. The concept of a Mexico’s new federal district was adapted from the American constitution. Texcoco and then Toluca became the capital of the state of Mexico. American forces marched toward Mexico City itself after capturing Veracruz during the American war. The invasion culminated with the storming of Chapultepec Castle in the city itself. The treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in what is now the far north of the city.
Events such as the Reform War left the city relatively untouched and it continued to grow, especially during the rule of President Porfirio Díaz. During this time, the city developed modern infrastructure, such as roads, schools, transportation, and communication systems. However, he concentrated resources and wealth into the city, the rest in poverty. This led to Mexican revolution that forced Porfirio to resign.

mexico is a country rich in culture and beautiful beaches and mountain ridges. It is not surprising that famed Hollywood film makers decides to film in Mexico once in a while. After all, Mexico is naturally beautiful. Below are some of the movies shot in Mexico. If you are traveling to Mexico, you might want to check out the actual places where some of the movies were shot.

• The Night of the Iguana  (1964)- The movie that started it all for Mexico. This movie paved the way for other film makers to shoot some parts of their movie in scenic Mexico. The movie starred Richard Burton, who played a priest turned mexican tour guide. He was then tempted to stray from his vow of chastity by a bunch of women. The movie set is now turned into a restaurant in Puerto Vallarta’s Mismaloya beach.

• Romeo and Juliet (1996) – The movie starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Claire Danes who played the part of  Romeo and Juliet in  William Shakespeare’s tragic love story, was shot in some parts of Mexico city and Veracruz.

• Apocalypto (2006) – A barbaric movie directed and produced by Mel Gibson, that was shot in the rain forests of La Jungla, a private reserve on Lake Catemaco.

There are so many other movies shot in Mexico, I leave you with the three for now.

At the neighborhood of Colonia Roma, a stately neighborhood at mexico’s capital, lays four storey building owned by Emmanuel Piccault.  This building from the 1920s is filled with a mix of furniture, design objects, and other curios that has been collected my Piccault.  Eventually, Piccault opened Chic by Accident.  He has a wide range of mexican furniture and design objects that captures the essence of old and new Mexico.  The traditional Mexico, combined with modern art and interior design, is one of the things that makes this store surely a good place to drop by.  “Elegance mixed with power” as the owner says.

The thought of an ice skating rink in tropical and sun favored mexico may be impossible for most, but hey, thanks to new technology and the people of Mexico are now able to enjoy child like ecstasy as they glide through an ice skating rink.

The Zocalo rink is open annually from December 7 – January 7. This well-favored project of city mayor Marcelo Ebrard was made possible by an American company – Key Entertainment, in collaboration with other mexican businesses.

The Zocalo rink measures 3000 square meters and can accommodate 1,200 ice skaters. Best of all, skating and even the skate rentals are free! You get to glide and swoosh in the ice for free for 45 minutes. After which its time to give way to other people, Mexicans and foreigners alike, who have lined up on queue to experience ice-skating in Mexico.