MEXICO 🇲🇽 - Mexico City Adventure on a Cable Car

Mexico City Adventure on the Cable Car 🚡🌆 On the way back to the city from the pyramids, I found out where the cable car was and immediately decided to get off and try this unexpected trip. It happened that Indios Verdes was one of the starting points for the MRT and cable car, so I got off the bus at will and started my high-altitude sightseeing in Mexico City. Before entering the cable car station, you must first buy a transportation card for 22 pesos (about NT$40). Unfortunately, this card is non-refundable! The whole process of purchasing the card was only in Spanish, so I directly asked the guard at the station to help me with the operation. A single cable car ride only costs 7 pesos (approximately NT$12), which is incredibly cheap. After getting on the bus, I thought I would have to swipe my card on the return trip, but it turned out that I didn’t need to at all. I just got off the bus and walked directly to the opposite side and took a ride back! The Cablebús Line 1 I took this time was the longest cable car ride I have ever taken. The whole trip took about an hour, and the ticket price was less than NT$15. It was a real profit 😂! Unlike the previous cable car rides I took that were on mountains or on the sea, this one was traveling through the city, overlooking the streets of Mexico City from the air, passing through residential rooftops, highways, and overlooking the mountains in the distance. This city is really diverse and vibrant. You can even see Mexicans hanging out leisurely on their balconies, drying clothes, grilling meat, and playing games. It feels like I have captured the daily life of the entire city. Bored? Doesn't exist! After the cable car ended, I continued walking to the city center to refresh myself with a cup of coffee. I originally wanted to go to the famous roof top cafe Finca Don Porfirio, which is located on the 8th floor of the department store and boasts an unparalleled view overlooking the beautiful Palacio de Bellas Artes. But when I arrived, the line of people seemed to be attending some grand event. I gave up immediately when I saw the number of people. So, I decided to walk to the bedding store next to the department store, because it also had huge floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful views of the Palace of Fine Arts, and it felt like a good alternative. After taking a few photos, I left. I didn’t get to eat at the cafe, but the scenery was still rewarding. Then I walked to the Miralto View Restaurant in the city, which is located on the 41st floor of Torre Latinoamericana. This building is one of the landmarks of Mexico City, with a height of 183 meters and a total of 44 floors. It was once one of the earliest skyscrapers in the world. It has also survived many earthquakes in Mexico City and still stands firm. It is a miraculous building. Although the ticket to the observation deck on the 42nd floor costs 200 pesos, you can enjoy the same high-altitude beauty for only 100 to 500 pesos when dining at Miralto. Although the food is a bit ordinary and the price is a bit expensive, I have to say that the scenery here is still worth the price! Sitting here, you can see planes taking off and landing in the distance, the city skyline and various beautiful buildings. In fact, if you just come here to have a glass of wine or coffee, it is really comfortable. Enjoying the scenery is far more important than the meal. Tips on taking the Mexican subway 🚇 1. Be careful when bringing luggage! Although the Mexican subway is cheap and convenient, the experience is not that friendly if you are dragging luggage. Because most stations have no elevators at all, and even escalators are rare, climbing stairs is the norm! Especially at stations with a lot of traffic, it’s so crowded that you have nowhere to escape😅. It is recommended that friends with luggage choose other means of transportation, otherwise they will have to compete with a group of people for space! 2. Is there a market inside the subway car? ! I have never seen such a lively subway car as in Mexico! Whether it's vendors shouting loudly, selling small toys and headphones, or street performers coming in to perform a musical instrument, the carriage is always filled with a symphony of business and music. Especially when I took the bus, someone even got on the bus and started selling bread and playing music. It really made people feel that this place is full of life. Moreover, this is not a special sightseeing experience. Buses taken by local residents often stage such scenes, which is very interesting! 3. There is no air conditioning in the subway! If it's hot, Mexico's subways may leave you sweating because they don't have air-conditioning systems. What's even better is that the windows are open, and on rainy days, rainwater may even splash in. At this time, I can only say: If you like the "sauna" experience in summer, the Mexican Metro will not disappoint you at all🤣. 4. The price is beyond the heart of Buddha! Although the experience is slightly "original", I have to praise Mexico's public transportation, which is really super cheap! No matter how far you take the subway, it only costs 5 pesos (approximately NT$8), which is almost as good as Buddha’s heart. Moreover, the subway network is extensive and covers most of the urban areas, making it an affordable and practical travel option. For travelers on a budget, this is a lifesaver! Mexico City is really a fascinating place. It is full of ancient European style, and many buildings are leftover from the colonial period. Of course, this city also has its shabby side, and some places are really regrettable, but these contrasts make it more charming, like traveling through a city where history and modernity are intertwined. My pop-up trip to Mexico City has ended here, and now I’m getting ready to go to Peru for a new adventure! 🌍✈️ #Mexico City Daily #Cable Car Travel #High Altitude Adventure #Quick Visit #Mexico City Architecture #Culture and History #Travel Diary #Solo Travel #Mexico City Beauty #PeruHereICom