We (my gordo and I) sometimes feel like we never take real advantage of our weekends. Granted, after a stressful week, yucky weather, and over all exhaustion, a weekend spent in PJ's on the couch is not only justifiable, but sometimes even well-deserved!
But on occasion, it feels good to explore, see what's happening, discover something new, right? So what are you going to do this weekend?
Here are a couple of suggestions if you live in DF:
Explore El Bazaar Sabado (Saturday Bazaar) in San Angel. For the last 50 years, Plaza San Jacinto turns into a labyrinth of little shops every Saturday. From hand made jewelry, clothing, house decors, paintings, and Mexican handicrafts - perusing through all the artistic offerings is a great way to spend a Saturday.
A recent New York Times article actually mentions this Bazaar as one of the 'to-do' activities when you have 36 Hours in Mexico City.
Aside from shopping, simply walking around this colonia is breathtaking. Houses from the colonial era still line the cobblestone streets shaded under trees making it all so romantic and nostalgic.
Take a break and grab a bite to eat at Fonda San Angel inside the Bazaar itself, or better yet, head over the San Angel Inn, which I hear is super famous for its margaritas.
If you wake up on Sunday wanting more, head over to Monumental Plaza de Toros Mexico and catch a bullfight.
Most people think bullfighting is really more of a Spanish pastime, even I did, until we went to see a corrida here last Sunday, but it seems that it is also quite popular here in Mexico.
Actually, many young toreros from Spain come to Mexico to debut their careers. They get practice fighting here first, so Mexican spectators even have a special cariño for Spanish matadors.
If you like bullfights, El Juli from Madrid is fighting this Sunday, January 31st. He is currently one of the best out there and definitely worth seeing.
Even if you don't live in Mexico City, I'm sure there is a local flea market near you that you can browse through for some great finds. Finding a bullfight may be a little more difficult though.
El Bazaar Sabado
Plaza San Jacinto 11
San Angel, Mexico D.F.
San Angel Inn
Diego Rivera 50 y Altavista
Col. San Angel Inn
56 16 14 02
La Monumental Plaza de Toros
Augusto Rodin 241
Col. Noche Buena
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