La Merced Market Food Tour
Description
At the indicated time we'll meet in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City to begin this gastronomic tour of the La Merced market.
From the starting point, we'll make our way over to the La Merced Market - one of the most popular markets in the capital. Over the next 2 hours, we'll stroll through the town's streets and stalls and appreciate the variety of ingredients and food in Mexico.
We'll try various traditional Mexican dishes including Pozole, tacos, quesadillas, fruit, horchata, natural fruit water, pre-Hispanic ingredients, traditional sweets, and much more!
While we're here, we'll also delve into the history of this market. For example, we'll learn that the market is named after the monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Merced de la Redención de los Cautivos. What remains now of this monastery? Let's find out!
We'll then depart from La Merced and proceed to the Sonora Market. Here, we'll explore this market's historical roots and discover some of the location's most distinctive religious articles. This market, established in the 1950s, is among the capital's renowned marketplaces.
For those with a sweet tooth, we'll suggest one of the city's sweetest spots, Pastelería Ideal, where you can taste traditional Mexican bread.
After a 4-hour gastronomic tour, we'll walk back to the starting point.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
English–speaking guide
Tastings
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 4 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Mexico City Tour
Corporate name: GABRIEL OLMEDO ZAVALA
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Free cancellation
Catedral Metropolitana
