Tag Archives: Mexico City

Should you pay to visit a zoo?

Posted on 22 April 2015 by Thea Stainsby

On our last day in Mexico City we visited Chapultepec Zoo. It is free. And it is tired. The big cats had nice enclosures but many other animals appeared to be living in a cement cell. Big, but without greenery, … Continue reading →

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How to be ripped off by a Mexican taxi driver

Posted on 27 March 2015 by Thea Stainsby

Take a taxi – 40 pesos. A little more than expected but OK. Take a taxi back. The fare jumped to 120 pesos, a 200% increase. Hand over two 50 peso notes and some coins. Driver looks back at us … Continue reading →

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