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swagg · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 13

Hi all

Finally made it to Mexico after months of waiting. I�m in Mexico City until the weekend and just wondered if anyone could recommend any decent bars to frequent. I�m staying near the Zocalo and it�s fairly quiet after dark. So if anyone has any suggestions, or fancies a cerveza or two, it�d be great to hear from you.

Also, has anyone done the trip from Mexico City to Valle de Bravo? If so, how long�s the journey? Is it feasible to pop down there for the day or would it be better to stop overnight? I hear it�s a popular place for watersports, so would very much like to check it out before I move on.

Muchas gracias, mi amigos... Cool

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

Valle de Bravo is for high-rollers--not backpackers on a beer budget.

swagg · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 13

Thanks for the tip. But want to get some wakeboarding in before I run out of dosh.

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

Better make it a day trip, then.

swagg · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 13

That�s the idea

M@tt · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Posts: 473 Location: here and there

I think there's nothing but gritty cantinas and some gay bars near the zocalo. Really a dead area at night. I usually stayed between there and Bellas Artes and it's pretty dull at night.

moonraven · Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Posts: 3094

There are also a few pretty decent upscale bars in the area near the z�calo. Also some places to dance, but they are mostly for folks in their early 20s. Since Bar Le�n, the dynamite afro-cubano place near the cathedral, folded the music/dance situation has become very boring.

swagg · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 13

Thanks for all the replies, guys. Have been working my way west and am currently in Guadalajara - nice city. Each town/city has it�s own special vibe. Muy bueno.