Hi, I’m Adriana
Hi, I’m Adriana
I’ve lived in Mexico City for 32 years
I speak English, Spanish and some Portuguese
I am Spanish Tutor
Hi there! I'm Adriana, your friendly local host here in Mexico City! Exploring museums and libraries is my passion – there's nothing like delving into the depths of our culture and heritage. But it's not all about the past; I adore strolling through local markets, savoring delicious treats while chatting with vendors and soaking in the atmosphere. You can often find me biking through city parks or wandering the charming streets of neighborhoods like the historic center, Condesa, Coyoacán, and Ciudad Universitaria. I know them like the back of my hand. As a Mexico City guru, I'm always eager to share my knowledge of our museums, theaters, and libraries – the beating heart of our artistic scene, there's never a dull moment in this dynamic city. Come explore with me, and let's uncover the magic of Mexico City together!
My knowledge & interests
Hispanics
Arts
Street food
Local cuisine
Food markets
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Social history
Religious history
Street photography
Modern architecture
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Vegetarian food
Vegan food
Local speciality drinks
Painting
Traditional art
Indigenous art
Contemporary art
Art history
Bookstores
Video game stores
Music stores
Food photography
Nature photography
Baroque architecture
Pre-Columbian architecture
Spanish colonial architecture
Ethnic culture
Classical music
Pop music
Rock music
Traditional music
Hip-hop
R&B
Soul music
Reggae
Metal music
Literature
My reviews
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The pre-tour experience of planning what we wanted to do was efficiently and smoothly done, and gave us great confidence that the trip would be very enjoyable - we weren’t disappointed. Once booked and Adriana was allocated to us as our guide, she emailed us to enquire as to the sorts of things we wanted to do, our interests etc. She then compiled a draft itinerary which she sent to us in advance which looked great, and she’d clearly paid attention to what we’d asked to do, and put in the time planning our day. Having swapped mobile numbers we also had a few other WhatsApp messages from her ahead of our tour reconfirming meeting times etc. On the day Adriana was prompt, polite and really informative as she took us around areas of Mexico City which we’d never have discovered on our own (our high level brief was that whilst we would like to see some of the main sights, we wanted to get a feel for the “real” Mexico City its people, history, culture and food). We always felt safe, and learnt so much from her during our tour. We packed loads in, but it never felt rushed or too much. SHe’d incorporated options to eat / drink on the way, as well as toilet stops, and nothing felt like too much trouble for her. This was a perfect way for us to spend our first day in Mexico City, and gave us a brilliant introduction to this vibrant city.
February 2025
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She really made our day special with traditional and off the beaten path places to explore. She personalized the tour to our requests and was very informative with everything. She is just a special and lovely person and we would highly recommend her for a guide
February 2025
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She also customized the trip to our interests. She felt like a sister within five minutes of meeting her. We had a WONDERFUL experience and would highly recommend her.
January 2025
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Adriana! Thank you for a perfect evening in Mexico City. Adriana was a great guide… be sure to ask for her. Warm and friendly, great English and catered to our request to explore a small neighbourhood, and try food places we would never have done without a local. She also went above and beyond to take us to the historic centre as well, walking around at night to see the beautiful buildings all lit up and ruins. She also waited with us to be sure we got our Uber and checked to make sure we arrived back at our hotel safely. We have a new friend in Mexico City we highly recommend.
January 2025