Comments on: Public transport in Mexico City: overall, thumbs up

By: John

John — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:28:36 +0000

Thanks so much Julie. That helps a great deal. I’ll go with negotiating at a sitio. What a great idea! I love this blog btw…been all over it the last couple days. Thanks again.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:09:56 +0000

Hi John! If you’re feeling iffy about the Metro because of the midnight closing combined with the end of the concert, I would probably recommend the taxi option. I’ve not actually been to the Palacio so I don’t know if there’s a sitio taxi stand that is convenient/not mobbed by concertgoers. So yeah, I would vote for taking a taxi there & negotiating a rate for him to wait for you. This is very common so you shouldn’t have to pay “extra” per se… I would say it probably shouldn’t exceed $100 pesos/hour– I perceive that to be the going rate if you hire a taxi for a day to drag you around to various places, so I would think it shouldn’t cost more than that if it’s just wait time. Anyway, I don’t know what hotel you’re staying at, but hotel taxis are typically way more expensive than other sitios. If you have the time to find a sitio stand & negotiate with them directly, you should have better luck price-wise. Hope that helps!

By: John

John — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:51:37 +0000

Hi again Julie. I have another question for you if don’t mind. I’m going to a concert at Palacio de Deportes which ends about 11pm. What would be the best way to get back to my hotel near the Zocalo after the show? I’m afraid by the time I get out and to the Metro station, then make the necessary transfer, the Metro will be closed because it shuts down at midnight? Would a taxi be a better option? Should I take a taxi to the place so that I can make a deal with the driver to pick me up after the show? I speak decent spanish and was thinking about paying the driver extra for his pocket to pick me up afterwards. This is the most complicated part of my trip because safety at that time at night in that neighborhood is a definite concern, especially since I will be alone. Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

By: Heidi Lee

Heidi Lee — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:08:36 +0000

This does nothing to ease my fear of your inevitable kidnapping, Julie!

I am working on my lack of optimism though, I promise.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:40:41 +0000

Jules, The photos are FABULOUS – can feel my heartbeat increase just feasting my eyes and reading. I love the Act Like a Local Tips (and the Notes to Self). Assume you will be inundated by company wanting to try many of these adventures for themselves. Count me in that group!! [Does the embassy have a MIL Pod that could be fastened to your balcony?]
Professional EVENT PLANNING should be a blast!!!
Seems like the two of you are having WAY TOO MUCH FUN for working stiffs. [Envy is an ugly thing.] Love, P