Buying a house in Leon (GTO). It was 2005 and I was living in CDMX and did so until 2010 but the fact that I already had a place to live in Leon made it easier to decide to move as I had been planning for many years.
Interesting question... best financial investment = buying stock in Nvidia (NVDA) best intellectual investment = going to college best well-being investment = getting married and having a child. Thanks for another great video. I love your practical videos. Keep up the good work!
How wonderful to have Luis to show you around. I rode the Metro on the way to Puebla with my friend who was from Puebla. He came and met me at my hotel in CDMX and off we went to his mom's house in Puebla for a few days. It was cool. I don't think I would have any problems getting around. All metros work on the same idea with the maps and lines of different colors. If you just watch the map and pay attention to the stops, it's all good. Another great day in the big city. You won't run out of things to do.
That is the way to do it, have a friend go with you once and then you go it. I think the worse system I have ever used is Dallas. I felt more unsafe on that train than I did here!
Awesome videos guys! Loving these Mexico City vids too. Looks like you guys are having a blast. Mexico City is on my bucket list now. Glad I have some real cool cousins that live there who love to show people around. Looks like Luis is very knowledgeable about Mexico City. Keep the videos coming! 👍👍
yes, I think we saw it fairly crowded and it was a sight to see! We're going to plan times for when its not so crazy! We are definitely enjoying our time here--thank you!
there are a lot of interesting things in the metro like a mammoth buried in one, there are replicas of statues, there are paintings, there are expos, so you really need to be the whole day in the metro to check all those out
This is good to know... I live in the San Francisco bay area and I'm used to our filthy BART system. Here you can find homeless, druggies, urine and feces smells and always some kind of commotion going on. Not to mention muggings and shootings, BART is always in the news! Mexico city here I come... soon I hope!
If you are used to those metros, you will be just fine! Any metro would be pretty hectic for the first time, but you have to get over that somewhere and sometime haha
Buenos dias Goyo y Guera. I stumbled on your videos a few weeks ago and you guys got me hooked on your adventures both in Vallarta (where I hope to retire some day) and Mexico city (btw. I was born and raised in Mex city). And I just wanted to tell you that Im happy to see a young couple like yourselves that are living and experiencing Mexico with appreciation for the people and the culture. I am happy to see that you guys have nothing but nice things to say about our culture, specially at a time when there's certain hate and resentment towards Mexicans and Latinos in general in the US. I have a couple video suggestions. I don't know if you have done a video about the cab drivers in Puerto Vallarta that drive like crazy and put lives at risk (we always tell them we aren't in a hurry) and also the buses which can also be a ride matching any roller coaster at six flags. How about some videos of Pitillal? Anyways. Keep up the good work you guys. You guys are awesome (I love la guera's humor).P.S. While we are a country that has a lot to offer when it comes to culture and stuff. We are also a country ridden with violence, so don't be so trusting of people. Always trust your instincts. Adios.
Hola amigo! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We are absolutely loving Mexico City and we are so thankful to be here. That goes for everything. We are simply thankful to be able to show off the beautiful culture and people that make up Mexico. :)
This is unreal to me.😂. I never ever do the touristic thing in Mx City but this weekend I packed my bags from Cuernavaca and did some awesome sightseeing of the city with a friend visiting from the U.K. We took the same metro station you guys are showing here (Hidalgo) this afternoon (Tuesday) and I hadn’t taken the Mexico City subway in ages so it was fun. I get home to Cuernavaca and I click to this video of yours and you’re showing all the places we visited yesterday and today around the Hidalgo, Reforma, Barrio Chino and El Caballito areas. That’s crazy!😋 Thank you! Please keep showing us more💓😘 “!Hola Luis!”
Hey guys I’m from Mexico City but I’m here in California sense 1992 you guys brought me so much memories every time I just travel the subway I loved every station but the universidad station at the time I looked like museum because of the big mural art walls I really recommend you guys again the station I don’t know about this days how at looks like but in those days it was one of my favorite ones ok you guys congratulations you guys made it through the day blessings from Central Valley California ..!!!
Good morning! While I have been watching your videos for a while. I have admit that I particularly more interested because of your recent visit to Mexico DF. Which is hometown. I just subscribed to your channel. I sincerely appreciate everything you guys do and comment in giving people around the world a different opinion about what country is about and not just what is displayed in the newspapers. You will definitely have my contributions. Thank you again
Mexico City subway system is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to move around the city, when I used to live there, I had a car and sometimes preferred to ride on the metro than drive my car, quicker and cheaper. agree with you is way toooooo crowded, especially in rush hours. Last time I went to CDMX, I remember I was in Hidalgo and had to go to Miguel Ángel de Quevedo (Line 3 or green) took like 20 minutes, but I felt like a canned sardine..lol. Also I agree with you is way more cleaner than NYC subway system. Avoid to use it with wearing expensive things, lots of cash, don’t have have a wallet, have the cash need it for the day, or a se it card, in case you find a pick pocket, other than that, is safe. Happy riding
Great video! Tips: if I remember correctly, the card machine does not give change - so only put into the machine what you want loaded onto the card. Two: if you use tickets instead, you can buy your return ticket at the same time that you buy your first ticket - so you only have to line up once. I grew up in a subway town (Toronto Canada) and CDMX is the same easy to navigate concept - all trains on the platform go to the same end station. I have trouble in other cities - like NYC and SF - where some trains on the platform have different destinations. One thing someone in CDMX told me - middle and upper class Mexicans do not use the subway (as a general rule). I am not sure if this is the case. Let us know what you learn.
Another amazing app that works globally and is very handy for navigating metro systems is “Citymapper.” I lived in the UK and traveled throughout Europe using this app. When I returned to LA, I wasn’t sure it would work here and it did! The big plus...the app has every city’s metro map loaded onto it so if you want to reference the full metro map, you don’t have to find it in the station-it’s in your phone!!
Great video! I agree with y'all the Mexico city metro is very efficient. I've used the subway in Paris, London, Barcelona, NYC, Philly, LA and other cities. In my opinion Paris and London have the best systems but Mexico city it's almost as efficient but they can't compete with value, it's way cheaper than any other city.
That's really interesting. We have only used NYC so we don't have a very good perspective on different systems. I honestly didn't know that LA even had one! haha
I've used those as well and Bangkok, and Taiwan as well, Mexico is efficient if you consider how many people this moves, but definitely the ones in Asia are easier to use
L.A.’s Metro is pretty good especially for going to Pasadena, Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Universal Studios, Staples Center, LA Coliseum/USC, Santa Monica. It’s being expanded and in a few years will go to LAX and Westwood/UCLA.
Whenever you try the subway again, try Insurgentes station, but before watch “Total Recall” on Netflix with Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1989 ...many of the scenes where recorded there and you can see the Mexico City subway and station there, it’s cool when you point out little pop culture places ...or the other day when you were in that big horse statue dedicated to the Spanish king, just next door the yellow building in the corner is the one destroyed in the movie “Specter” with James Bond from 2015 and that area in general.
Hey guys! I'm a long time fan but I guess this is the first time I left my comment, I live in Mexico City and obviously I'm just excited with all your new videos, I'm pretty sure by this time you must have an idea of all the spot lights of the city so my recommendation it's about an APP called CITY MAPPERS, I used it on my ny trip and it was very helpful, I'm totally agree with la güera when she says subway seems to be more efficient in long distance and actually this app suggest you trips like, metro and uber in order to save time and money, it's also the only app I know who help you with bus lines, because bus lines are not as easy to use for foreigners as metro or metro bus. Anyway hope you'll enjoy your México city's experience
Thank you for watching and for commenting! And oh my goodness-we will have to get the app, it sounds like it is super helpful. We are loving your city so far. Any other recommendations for places we should see around town?!
National Museum of Anthropology, Teotihuacan pyramids, Xochimilco, Centro Historico, Zona Rosa at night, Chapultepec Castle, Museo del Juguete, Frida Kahlo Museum. So, so many places.
I used to take the metro a lot (have a car now) and it can get very crowded. Be prepared for people pushing to get in and having no room to move. You have to prepare to push to get out at your stop sometimes. It gets very interesting lol but it definitely takes much longer taking a car anywhere and finding parking can be a pain so that's the benefits to the metro.
I have used the subway system in Tokyo, Vancouver Canada, and Santiago Chile. I haven't tried the metro system because uber is so cheap and convenient.
Guera, no that you were not before, but you look way beutiful in these videos. It seems that the City suit you well. Goyo, do not get mad, it is just a compliment with all due respect. Alright, keep making videos like this!
Very nice video, I have used the trolley here in San Diego, but I think the Metro in Mexico city is bigger and crowded...keep it up guys, I enjoy your videos
The Washington DC metro system is also color coded just like CDMX, of course it doesn't cover nearly as many miles or serve as many people each day. I've used the CDMX metro, I think about 20 years ago.
Wow, the subway in México is very efficient and cheap and probably the fastest way to move around the city, on the upside, it has stops at both sothern and northern bus stations, as well as the airport or nearby the airport, On the down side, it´s crowded and sometimes dangerous, so try to plan your trip ahead and don´t use it on rush hours. , In my personal opinion it´s way better and newer than NYC subway system, On the other hand Metrobus runs along Insurgentes Avenue, which is one of the longest in the world, and from Reforma heading south, you´ll find very cool and nice places where to eat, and spend time, including the Insurgentes Theatre, another Icon of the city, as well as Poliforum Siqueiros, and The WTC,, you have to visit the rotating Restaurant on top of the WTC, amazing place, ..... uffff I guess 3 months is not going to be enough time to visit the whole city hahaha, anyways have a great week and can´t wait for your next video, greetings
Went to the library of Vasconcelos and you didn't share any footage of it? I totally recommend to visit Ciudad Universitaria. And about the metro, check out 12 line, is new and the trains are better than the older ones.
Love your video showing scenes of the Mexico City Metro; especially like seeing you guys learning how to cope with it. Isn't it cool that the first two cars of trains during rush hours are reserved for women and children? Groping of women and girls was seen as such a problem, that the best solution was deemed to simply block off the first two cars, with police help, for those considered vulnererable. Which brings me to another memory: how many ways have you seen problems being 'solved' in ways different from the United States while in Mexico City? Since the population makes it a country in its own right, what have you guys seen displaying ways of solving problems, or maximizing good things (opportunities?) while in DF so far? Maybe the question is too soon to be answered. Also, haven't you noticed how civil people are (mostly, haha, I could tell you some stories!) while riding the Metro. I live in Chicago and far fewer people ride the trains here, but the train-rides often seem like sleeping with one eye open a lot. I don't remember feeling that undercurrent of fear while riding the trains in DF. Your metro video brings back a lot of memories because I spent a lot of my time taking the train somewhere to do stuff. Because of an overcharging experience my third day in DF, I didn't trust taxis anymore, but at least I understood why I was seen as a walking wallet by some - life is harder there and opportunism is human. But still I love the place and want to go back badly .......
yes-it is really nice that the metro cars are reserved for women and children only! And that is such a great question but one that we do not have a solid answer for. (thank goodness!) We have not really witnessed much conflict in the United States or Mexico actually so it is hard to know how things would be handled differently in the two. Yes-people have been super kind to us so far! People in both Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City have been so very welcoming!
You went to a metro in a very populous area. The poorest neighboorhood, the busiest the subway. I took it from Juanacatlan to Chapultepec in the 80s and it was pleasant.
Great video guys! I was always afraid to take the metro in foreign cities as they are all so different and confusing. Next time I spend time in CDMX i will know what to do!
Thank you! It really was simple. I think in any foreign place it seems a bit daunting to take off underground. Hopefully we were able to show what it looks like down there :)
You CAN buy the cards in the underground subway stations. The cards went into circulation before metrobus existed if I remember correctly. You should check out the Metro museum, it's quite new it's inside Line 12 Mixcoac station.
Tapestry of God If you buy an 80sq.mt. apartment in a well-communicated and safe area thought not the most exclusive you can expect to pay 150 000 - 200 000 dollars
How did you’ll get Luis as your “guia”? (I think that’s how you spell it. Lol I’ll be heading there myself in March and wouldn’t mind having someone show me around.
When I first arrived in Mexico City I was a little overwhelmed with all the different type of buses and combis and the metro system, buuut I found an app that makes life a tiny bit easier, It's called citimapper, its not super accurate, but so far thats the best Ive found
Im from a small town in Baja California, Ensenada, and the first time i had to learn to use the metro, the hardest thing for me was to know which exit was the closest to my destination and how to find it. Knowning the name of the closest exit once ive arrived to the closest station to my house wouldve saved me having to cross a bridge, a park and a very crowded market. So definetely ask a cop or metro service clerk which is the best exit to get to where youre going and how to get to it.
Oh and also security measures in the metro if it's crowded like wearing you backpack on the chest and youre phone and wallet inside of it or in your hand. Also for girls of you wanna avoid getting whistled on or harrased wear earphones even if youre not listening to anything
Great Video very helpful!!.. If you guys ever need to ride a taxi I recommend using uber instead. its very cheap and a lot safer TAXI drivers are a bit shady and over priced they will rip you off.
for two people who go on and on about how safe Mexico City is, I think you just made people terrified to take the subway. I have used it many times, I flew into Mexico City at 10 at night and walked to the subway and went to where I needed to go, be confident, know your destination , and go. I never had or saw a problem, they are friendly people, exercise the same degree of caution you would anywhere.
As Goyo said it, the metro system is pretty good and super cheap, but because of that and because the traffic, it gets way too packed...I guess some days and hours are worst than others. When I was around 8 years old, I went with my family to visit my uncle that lives there. We took the metro to go somewhere that I dont remember, but at the moment of getting out of the train all the people that was getting into it didnt let my little brother out..good thing that my uncle noticed it and went back in to get my little brother. I dont remember all the details but my uncle managed to get my little brother out....IT WAS REALLY CRAZY.
Im surprised Luis didn't mention the pickpockets in the metro lol. But yeah when using the metro specially in busy Hrs keep an eye in your belongings . Greetings
The first time I used the metro I felt it was fairly simple (went on a "staright" line) but the second and third were not so simple, the changing from one line to another is still a not so easy experience for me, I can't never find the way and have to be asking which way to go 😂
Amazing. Loved the video. These are great tips for me. I planned on taking my family to the museums. Can you do a video on Chalpultepec Castle. Being from the states and living abroad in Mexico, I learned the 2 points of view in history. During the Mexican-American war this was the last battle site. The (2) point of view are interesting. For Mexicans, they embrace the "Ninos Heroes" (Kid heros) These kids (even though they were given a directive to take cover and leave) they fought for their country until death against US Army & US Marines during Chalpultepec battle. For Americans, we embrace the victory of the battle. Example: Have you heard the US Marine Corp hymn (Marines Corp fight song) "From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.........". That is talking about the battle and victory of Chalpultepec Castle. Chalpultepec Castle = halls of Montezuma
Big differences with Moscow when it comes to architecture and it seems more spacious but more utilitarian too, I've done the penguine shuffle from the surface to the train there and at rush hour there's just as many people. Everything is tighter in the Moscow metro but more beauty in the artwork.
Thanks for your insight to using the Metro. In watching it I would encourage you to linger on signage longer so people can read without rushing too much. Needing to know destination of each individual line is similar to London. As you say, know the final stop name and just watch the signs.
I’m Mexican. I’ve used NYC, Boston and SF metros and as much as I don’t like Mexico’s subway system (because of the crowd) I have to say it’s cleaner and with more light that those I’ve used in the USA.
Also, fun fact, the stations have symbols because when the system was envisioned it was taken into account that some users wouldn't know how to read, so they could get around or know where to go just by looking at the symbols.
el sistema de transporte del metro es muy efectivo y rapido..practicamente abarca toda la ciudad de mexico...lo malo... las horas pico....es un caos....en ocasiones las personas te "ayudan" a salir en la estacion que no te corresponde....pero cuando estas abajo...hasta te da risa, jajaja.....saludos
By the way, my brother studied at UNAM and while he was living there, he got robbed a few times, one of those times by police men. My uncle who lives there got robbed just out of a bank, good money. I used to work for a Bank , but in Michoacan where I am from. I was sent to Mexico city for training a long a few other of my coo workers. It was a whole week training. Along with us there were other people from other parts of Mexico taking the training. One day, a class mate didnt show up, he missed the whole day. Later when we got to the Hotel we knew all about it. He was kidnapped in his own hotel room. The kidnappers took him to withdraw cash from his checking account, and then they took him to buy stuff with his credit cards. When they took all his money, they went back to the hotel room (5 star hotel) and left him tied down on a chair. He was found when the maids went to clean the room. I am not saying this to scare you out, but just for you guys to be safe and be careful...all the time. Mexico City is has beautiful places and its amazing, but it can be ugly...so you guys take care of yourselves.
What is the best investment you have ever made? It does tot necessarily need to be a monetary investment (a book, new habit, relationship, etc).
Buying a house in Leon (GTO). It was 2005 and I was living in CDMX and did so until 2010 but the fact that I already had a place to live in Leon made it easier to decide to move as I had been planning for many years.
My house 😁
Kinetic Kennons bought property in Denver CO right now .
My children and studying such a hard profession!
Interesting question...
best financial investment = buying stock in Nvidia (NVDA)
best intellectual investment = going to college
best well-being investment = getting married and having a child.
Thanks for another great video. I love your practical videos. Keep up the good work!
I used the metro almost everyday when I was in Mexico City! Great way of getting around, and I used it to get to and from the airport!
Metro is something I just don’t miss from CDMX. But it’s definitely the best way to move around.
We have taken it twice so far. This day was crazy. The next day was pretty light and easy. I wouldn't want to take it at rush hour that is for sure!
Lol😆 La guera gets well happy n exited and that women next to her looks at her like what happens to her... Lol.
haha it doesn't take much to make me happy :)
Kinetic Kennons That's very good I like you guys
I love her enthusiasm and excitement! Very cheerful person I love it
Angeli Endi como diciendo se emociona por cualquier cosa😑😂😅
How wonderful to have Luis to show you around. I rode the Metro on the way to Puebla with my friend who was from Puebla. He came and met me at my hotel in CDMX and off we went to his mom's house in Puebla for a few days. It was cool. I don't think I would have any problems getting around. All metros work on the same idea with the maps and lines of different colors. If you just watch the map and pay attention to the stops, it's all good. Another great day in the big city. You won't run out of things to do.
That is the way to do it, have a friend go with you once and then you go it. I think the worse system I have ever used is Dallas. I felt more unsafe on that train than I did here!
That''s nice that Luis is helping you both. The Metro looked overwhelming! But it's great that it's color coded and has symbols. Happy journeys!
Yes, we are SO thankful to have Luis around!
Wow Mexico is pretty impressive! is nothing short from a modern city, but also very historical and shaming.
you are exactly right! Both modern and so rich in history and culture!
Awesome videos guys! Loving these Mexico City vids too. Looks like you guys are having a blast. Mexico City is on my bucket list now. Glad I have some real cool cousins that live there who love to show people around. Looks like Luis is very knowledgeable about Mexico City. Keep the videos coming! 👍👍
Awww-so glad Mexico City was added to your bucket list! We love it here. It really is awesome!
The metro system in Mexico City is very easy to use, but...it gets crowded...hope you are enjoying your time at Chilangolandia.
yes, I think we saw it fairly crowded and it was a sight to see! We're going to plan times for when its not so crazy! We are definitely enjoying our time here--thank you!
and funny enough, the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic "Total Recall" was filmed in-and-around Mexico City and its subway system
there are a lot of interesting things in the metro like a mammoth buried in one, there are replicas of statues, there are paintings, there are expos, so you really need to be the whole day in the metro to check all those out
wow! I'm not sure it sounds fun to stay in the metro the entire day. But it was fun/simple to use :)
This vid was loaded on my birthday. Thank you guys
Helpful video! Seems easy to use. We had the same experience, felt much more save in CDMX compared to SFO or NYC.
That is so interesting. We have been to NYC but never SFO.
Kinetic Kennons I used the metro with some friends In Los Angeles, from Hollywood to the Valley Bad experience
The three metric lines in LA, horrible, useless and agree, is a very bad experience. Prefer to be stuck in traffic in my car lol. But I feel safer
This is good to know... I live in the San Francisco bay area and I'm used to our filthy BART system. Here you can find homeless, druggies, urine and feces smells and always some kind of commotion going on. Not to mention muggings and shootings, BART is always in the news! Mexico city here I come... soon I hope!
this is a most useful video.... I've taken the trains in D.C., Boston and Berlin. Metro CDMX doesn't look too intimidating...
If you are used to those metros, you will be just fine! Any metro would be pretty hectic for the first time, but you have to get over that somewhere and sometime haha
I died with that lady’s reaction, like “why the heck are you so excited to go on the metro for?” #epic 😂😂😂😂
Buenos dias Goyo y Guera. I stumbled on your videos a few weeks ago and you guys got me hooked on your adventures both in Vallarta (where I hope to retire some day) and Mexico city (btw. I was born and raised in Mex city). And I just wanted to tell you that Im happy to see a young couple like yourselves that are living and experiencing Mexico with appreciation for the people and the culture. I am happy to see that you guys have nothing but nice things to say about our culture, specially at a time when there's certain hate and resentment towards Mexicans and Latinos in general in the US. I have a couple video suggestions. I don't know if you have done a video about the cab drivers in Puerto Vallarta that drive like crazy and put lives at risk (we always tell them we aren't in a hurry) and also the buses which can also be a ride matching any roller coaster at six flags. How about some videos of Pitillal? Anyways. Keep up the good work you guys. You guys are awesome (I love la guera's humor).P.S. While we are a country that has a lot to offer when it comes to culture and stuff. We are also a country ridden with violence, so don't be so trusting of people. Always trust your instincts. Adios.
Hola amigo! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. We are absolutely loving Mexico City and we are so thankful to be here. That goes for everything. We are simply thankful to be able to show off the beautiful culture and people that make up Mexico. :)
This is unreal to me.😂. I never ever do the touristic thing in Mx City but this weekend I packed my bags from Cuernavaca and did some awesome sightseeing of the city with a friend visiting from the U.K. We took the same metro station you guys are showing here (Hidalgo) this afternoon (Tuesday) and I hadn’t taken the Mexico City subway in ages so it was fun. I get home to Cuernavaca and I click to this video of yours and you’re showing all the places we visited yesterday and today around the Hidalgo, Reforma, Barrio Chino and El Caballito areas. That’s crazy!😋 Thank you! Please keep showing us more💓😘 “!Hola Luis!”
That is wild! I hope y'all are having fun! That Hidalgo station is BUSY!!
1:38 I loved the moment la wera pissed off the woman with all that effusive joyness to get to know the metro lol
Hey guys I’m from Mexico City but I’m here in California sense 1992 you guys brought me so much memories every time I just travel the subway I loved every station but the universidad station at the time I looked like museum because of the big mural art walls I really recommend you guys again the station I don’t know about this days how at looks like but in those days it was one of my favorite ones ok you guys congratulations you guys made it through the day blessings from Central Valley California ..!!!
Aww, I'm so glad we were able to bring back some memories. That is awesome. We will have to check out that station and try to film it too!
Good morning!
While I have been watching your videos for a while. I have admit that I particularly more interested because of your recent visit to Mexico DF. Which is hometown. I just subscribed to your channel. I sincerely appreciate everything you guys do and comment in giving people around the world a different opinion about what country is about and not just what is displayed in the newspapers. You will definitely have my contributions. Thank you again
Mexico City subway system is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to move around the city, when I used to live there, I had a car and sometimes preferred to ride on the metro than drive my car, quicker and cheaper. agree with you is way toooooo crowded, especially in rush hours. Last time I went to CDMX, I remember I was in Hidalgo and had to go to Miguel Ángel de Quevedo (Line 3 or green) took like 20 minutes, but I felt like a canned sardine..lol. Also I agree with you is way more cleaner than NYC subway system. Avoid to use it with wearing expensive things, lots of cash, don’t have have a wallet, have the cash need it for the day, or a se it card, in case you find a pick pocket, other than that, is safe. Happy riding
Great video! Tips: if I remember correctly, the card machine does not give change - so only put into the machine what you want loaded onto the card. Two: if you use tickets instead, you can buy your return ticket at the same time that you buy your first ticket - so you only have to line up once. I grew up in a subway town (Toronto Canada) and CDMX is the same easy to navigate concept - all trains on the platform go to the same end station. I have trouble in other cities - like NYC and SF - where some trains on the platform have different destinations.
One thing someone in CDMX told me - middle and upper class Mexicans do not use the subway (as a general rule). I am not sure if this is the case. Let us know what you learn.
Cool video guys... Yes !
gracias amigo :)
Another amazing app that works globally and is very handy for navigating metro systems is “Citymapper.” I lived in the UK and traveled throughout Europe using this app. When I returned to LA, I wasn’t sure it would work here and it did! The big plus...the app has every city’s metro map loaded onto it so if you want to reference the full metro map, you don’t have to find it in the station-it’s in your phone!!
Thank you so much! I just read someone else's comment recommending this and it seems super helpful. Thank you!!
Great data. You two are the greatest. Thank's for everything you do.
Great video! I agree with y'all the Mexico city metro is very efficient. I've used the subway in Paris, London, Barcelona, NYC, Philly, LA and other cities. In my opinion Paris and London have the best systems but Mexico city it's almost as efficient but they can't compete with value, it's way cheaper than any other city.
That's really interesting. We have only used NYC so we don't have a very good perspective on different systems. I honestly didn't know that LA even had one! haha
I've used those as well and Bangkok, and Taiwan as well, Mexico is efficient if you consider how many people this moves, but definitely the ones in Asia are easier to use
L.A.’s Metro is pretty good especially for going to Pasadena, Downtown L.A., Hollywood, Universal Studios, Staples Center, LA Coliseum/USC, Santa Monica. It’s being expanded and in a few years will go to LAX and Westwood/UCLA.
The subways in Paris smell like piss
You forgot the Metro de Madrid.
I remember those metro stations when I was 12 yrs old 30 yrs ago lol
Hi, nice to meet you!!! IM MEXICAN, im happy of live here.
Just started watching your videos. Love them. They are very helpful. :)
Luis what’s the price of rice in China?...YES!
Lol love the video guys! Keep up the good work 😁
Luis fue genial y estupendo especialmente al principo del video. Great video.
gracias amigo!
Whenever you try the subway again, try Insurgentes station, but before watch “Total Recall” on Netflix with Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1989 ...many of the scenes where recorded there and you can see the Mexico City subway and station there, it’s cool when you point out little pop culture places ...or the other day when you were in that big horse statue dedicated to the Spanish king, just next door the yellow building in the corner is the one destroyed in the movie “Specter” with James Bond from 2015 and that area in general.
''Total Recall'' too has scenes in Chabacano station..
Wow-that is awesome! Will have to look for those things. Thanks for sharing!
Watch at these scenes at the chabacano station ruclips.net/video/icuJc2LxfGM/видео.html
Thanks for the tips and advice. Heading to CDMX soon. This helped!
Como experience is good but no trying again is no good viajar en metro. Good video. Saludos. 👸😎👋👋👋👏👏👏👏🙋🌸🌷🌹💐
Hey guys! I'm a long time fan but I guess this is the first time I left my comment, I live in Mexico City and obviously I'm just excited with all your new videos, I'm pretty sure by this time you must have an idea of all the spot lights of the city so my recommendation it's about an APP called CITY MAPPERS, I used it on my ny trip and it was very helpful, I'm totally agree with la güera when she says subway seems to be more efficient in long distance and actually this app suggest you trips like, metro and uber in order to save time and money, it's also the only app I know who help you with bus lines, because bus lines are not as easy to use for foreigners as metro or metro bus. Anyway hope you'll enjoy your México city's experience
Thank you for watching and for commenting! And oh my goodness-we will have to get the app, it sounds like it is super helpful. We are loving your city so far. Any other recommendations for places we should see around town?!
National Museum of Anthropology, Teotihuacan pyramids, Xochimilco, Centro Historico, Zona Rosa at night, Chapultepec Castle, Museo del Juguete, Frida Kahlo Museum. So, so many places.
Polypolinsky, just got Citymapper. Looks amazing. Gracias por el tip!
I used to take the metro a lot (have a car now) and it can get very crowded. Be prepared for people pushing to get in and having no room to move. You have to prepare to push to get out at your stop sometimes. It gets very interesting lol but it definitely takes much longer taking a car anywhere and finding parking can be a pain so that's the benefits to the metro.
We have heard a lot about when the metro is busy--we probably will just stay away during those times :)
I have used the subway system in Tokyo, Vancouver Canada, and Santiago Chile. I haven't tried the metro system because uber is so cheap and convenient.
I think we are going to try Uber here soon and see how it compares to using the metro for us.
Its so cool you guys are here in Mexico City.
If you haven't planned it yet, I suggest visiting Coyoacán, and Ciudad Universitaria.
We visited Coyoacan and loved it! Will post video tomorrow!
Guys! You should visit Polanco! And mazarík street afther that Carlos Slim Museum and the Accuarium! Theyre beautiful!!! Is a Must!!
Polanco is definitely on the list for a visit soon!
Goyo! Your double R pronunciation is on spot… that “correspondencia” you said sounded like from a native speaker. 5:34
Hello friends good morning!!😊😊 Have a wonderful day!!
Good morning! Hope you are having a great day too!
Guera, no that you were not before, but you look way beutiful in these videos. It seems that the City suit you well. Goyo, do not get mad, it is just a compliment with all due respect. Alright, keep making videos like this!
jaja I know you mean no disrespect. It's probably because we aren't sweating all day every day lol
Very nice video, I have used the trolley here in San Diego, but I think the Metro in Mexico city is bigger and crowded...keep it up guys, I enjoy your videos
Thank you!!
I always take the trolley when going from San Diego down to San Ysidro/Tijuana.
Vayan al Kiosco morisco de Santa María la Rivera :), el museo de geología, el museo del chopo y el tianguis del chopo.
lmfao that mexican dude: yes, si, yes.. blablabla yes! 😂
I loved the video guys! Maybe next time you get on and it's packed like sardines show that for dramatic effect :) Either way great job!
Thank you! It was a bit too crowded to pull out the camera this time :)
The Washington DC metro system is also color coded just like CDMX, of course it doesn't cover nearly as many miles or serve as many people each day. I've used the CDMX metro, I think about 20 years ago.
I can say "YES" too😁😁
Kinetic Kennons is a great channel, like from Dallas.
Good job navigating the Metro.
Thank you! Luis helped a ton!
« Yes. » Luis, 2017
Wow, the subway in México is very efficient and cheap and probably the fastest way to move around the city, on the upside, it has stops at both sothern and northern bus stations, as well as the airport or nearby the airport, On the down side, it´s crowded and sometimes dangerous, so try to plan your trip ahead and don´t use it on rush hours. , In my personal opinion it´s way better and newer than NYC subway system, On the other hand Metrobus runs along Insurgentes Avenue, which is one of the longest in the world, and from Reforma heading south, you´ll find very cool and nice places where to eat, and spend time, including the Insurgentes Theatre, another Icon of the city, as well as Poliforum Siqueiros, and The WTC,, you have to visit the rotating Restaurant on top of the WTC, amazing place, ..... uffff I guess 3 months is not going to be enough time to visit the whole city hahaha, anyways have a great week and can´t wait for your next video, greetings
Why don't you have more suscribers? Jaja I love your videos güeros (:
haha no idea :) We enjoy getting to know the 17,000 we have though, so not too terribly worried. Thanks for being a part of it :)
Went to the library of Vasconcelos and you didn't share any footage of it? I totally recommend to visit Ciudad Universitaria. And about the metro, check out 12 line, is new and the trains are better than the older ones.
Oscar Alfonzo No creo que haya ido a la Biblioteca Vasconcelos, fueron a Buenavista, ahí no está.
It was its own video :) Will be posted another day! (But spoiler alert: it was incredible!!)
Ahí está a un lado de la terminal
Love your video showing scenes of the Mexico City Metro; especially like seeing you guys learning how to cope with it. Isn't it cool that the first two cars of trains during rush hours are reserved for women and children? Groping of women and girls was seen as such a problem, that the best solution was deemed to simply block off the first two cars, with police help, for those considered vulnererable. Which brings me to another memory: how many ways have you seen problems being 'solved' in ways different from the United States while in Mexico City? Since the population makes it a country in its own right, what have you guys seen displaying ways of solving problems, or maximizing good things (opportunities?) while in DF so far? Maybe the question is too soon to be answered. Also, haven't you noticed how civil people are (mostly, haha, I could tell you some stories!) while riding the Metro. I live in Chicago and far fewer people ride the trains here, but the train-rides often seem like sleeping with one eye open a lot. I don't remember feeling that undercurrent of fear while riding the trains in DF. Your metro video brings back a lot of memories because I spent a lot of my time taking the train somewhere to do stuff. Because of an overcharging experience my third day in DF, I didn't trust taxis anymore, but at least I understood why I was seen as a walking wallet by some - life is harder there and opportunism is human. But still I love the place and want to go back badly .......
yes-it is really nice that the metro cars are reserved for women and children only! And that is such a great question but one that we do not have a solid answer for. (thank goodness!) We have not really witnessed much conflict in the United States or Mexico actually so it is hard to know how things would be handled differently in the two. Yes-people have been super kind to us so far! People in both Puerto Vallarta and Mexico City have been so very welcoming!
Wow! I am from Monterrey and that metro is huge!, guys have you seen the museum of universe inside the Mexico City metro? I love it!
We have not! Hopefully soon!
You went to a metro in a very populous area. The poorest neighboorhood, the busiest the subway. I took it from Juanacatlan to Chapultepec in the 80s and it was pleasant.
Great video guys! I was always afraid to take the metro in foreign cities as they are all so different and confusing. Next time I spend time in CDMX i will know what to do!
Thank you! It really was simple. I think in any foreign place it seems a bit daunting to take off underground. Hopefully we were able to show what it looks like down there :)
You CAN buy the cards in the underground subway stations. The cards went into circulation before metrobus existed if I remember correctly. You should check out the Metro museum, it's quite new it's inside Line 12 Mixcoac station.
Hahahahaaaa the titcanic scene! XD hahaha
Ok so you visited a regular Mexicana hood so how much would cost for a 2br 2ba good sized appt. with parking?
Tapestry of God
If you buy an 80sq.mt. apartment in a well-communicated and safe area thought not the most exclusive you can expect to pay 150 000 - 200 000 dollars
Hi Kennons, minute 1:40 it was really so funny!!!
Nice Kennons. I work near metro Apatlaco 🤘
How did you’ll get Luis as your “guia”? (I think that’s how you spell it. Lol
I’ll be heading there myself in March and wouldn’t mind having someone show me around.
Probably the biggest advantage of using Metro is that you know at what time you'll be in your destiny, if you use the car times change a lot !
When I first arrived in Mexico City I was a little overwhelmed with all the different type of buses and combis and the metro system, buuut I found an app that makes life a tiny bit easier, It's called citimapper, its not super accurate, but so far thats the best Ive found
Your vlogs are amazing gringos ❤❤
Muchas gracias amigo!!
Im from a small town in Baja California, Ensenada, and the first time i had to learn to use the metro, the hardest thing for me was to know which exit was the closest to my destination and how to find it. Knowning the name of the closest exit once ive arrived to the closest station to my house wouldve saved me having to cross a bridge, a park and a very crowded market. So definetely ask a cop or metro service clerk which is the best exit to get to where youre going and how to get to it.
Oh and also security measures in the metro if it's crowded like wearing you backpack on the chest and youre phone and wallet inside of it or in your hand. Also for girls of you wanna avoid getting whistled on or harrased wear earphones even if youre not listening to anything
Great Video very helpful!!.. If you guys ever need to ride a taxi I recommend using uber instead. its very cheap and a lot safer TAXI drivers are a bit shady and over priced they will rip you off.
Thank you and thank you for the advice!
for two people who go on and on about how safe Mexico City is, I think you just made people terrified to take the subway. I have used it many times, I flew into Mexico City at 10 at night and walked to the subway and went to where I needed to go, be confident, know your destination , and go. I never had or saw a problem, they are friendly people, exercise the same degree of caution you would anywhere.
Jajajaja güerita siempre bailando💃
As Goyo said it, the metro system is pretty good and super cheap, but because of that and because the traffic, it gets way too packed...I guess some days and hours are worst than others. When I was around 8 years old, I went with my family to visit my uncle that lives there. We took the metro to go somewhere that I dont remember, but at the moment of getting out of the train all the people that was getting into it didnt let my little brother out..good thing that my uncle noticed it and went back in to get my little brother. I dont remember all the details but my uncle managed to get my little brother out....IT WAS REALLY CRAZY.
Im surprised Luis didn't mention the pickpockets in the metro lol. But yeah when using the metro specially in busy Hrs keep an eye in your belongings . Greetings
Hopefully we won't need to take the metro during busy hours!
Just hide your Cellphone and wallet and you'll be fine xD
You guys where really high! Or it was México City's smog?
The first time I used the metro I felt it was fairly simple (went on a "staright" line) but the second and third were not so simple, the changing from one line to another is still a not so easy experience for me, I can't never find the way and have to be asking which way to go 😂
Hello guys;
Where in Mexico City are you staying at?
En que Colonia?
You guys lucky Mexican metro is very crowded most of the time for the people used every day could be very stressful I hate metro since I was teen
You are right-it was fairly crowded at one place and we have been told it gets really crowded at certain times.
Amazing. Loved the video. These are great tips for me. I planned on taking my family to the museums. Can you do a video on Chalpultepec Castle. Being from the states and living abroad in Mexico, I learned the 2 points of view in history. During the Mexican-American war this was the last battle site. The (2) point of view are interesting. For Mexicans, they embrace the "Ninos Heroes" (Kid heros) These kids (even though they were given a directive to take cover and leave) they fought for their country until death against US Army & US Marines during Chalpultepec battle. For Americans, we embrace the victory of the battle. Example: Have you heard the US Marine Corp hymn (Marines Corp fight song) "From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli.........". That is talking about the battle and victory of Chalpultepec Castle. Chalpultepec Castle = halls of Montezuma
If you notice, almost every city in Mexico has a calle Ninos Heroes.... embracing the kid heros ----->DJ
We actually went to Chapultepec yesterday but we ran out of time to visit the castle. We are definitely planning to go back though! So much to learn!
hi Goyo I was in México last weeked i went to the international airport, greetings from Puebla.
How far is it to puebla from the airport?
Kinetic Kennons 1 hora y media
We miss you in Puerto Vallarta
Awww! We will always miss Vallarta when we are away, but we are having the absolute vest time exploring Mexico City!!
Hola amigos goyo y la guera el metro de México city se párese al de New York saludos cuídense
Big differences with Moscow when it comes to architecture and it seems more spacious but more utilitarian too, I've done the penguine shuffle from the surface to the train there and at rush hour there's just as many people. Everything is tighter in the Moscow metro but more beauty in the artwork.
Thanks for your insight to using the Metro. In watching it I would encourage you to linger on signage longer so people can read without rushing too much. Needing to know destination of each individual line is similar to London. As you say, know the final stop name and just watch the signs.
The lady mean mugging la guera
haha I know right!>
Guys! U’r cool! U should go to Cineteca in Coyoacán! Ur gonna love it!
Saluudos!
I’m Mexican. I’ve used NYC, Boston and SF metros and as much as I don’t like Mexico’s subway system (because of the crowd) I have to say it’s cleaner and with more light that those I’ve used in the USA.
Have you guys been to Cuernavaca? I'd love to see one of your videos about my town.
Also, fun fact, the stations have symbols because when the system was envisioned it was taken into account that some users wouldn't know how to read, so they could get around or know where to go just by looking at the symbols.
NYC is very busy !!
Seli Saavedra this is Mexico City
Hey guys, you should try the line 12, it's pretty nice and in a windy day the views are amazing
11 to 1 and 4:30 to 5:30pm during the week. Weekends are relatively not crowded. It's usually clean. The problem, as I told u, is toooo many people.
1:41 killed me! LOOL
"Yes"
Luis. 2017
HAHAHAHAHA
Yes!!! Awesome!!!
Fun fact: there is a subway operator that looks like Wolverine
el sistema de transporte del metro es muy efectivo y rapido..practicamente abarca toda la ciudad de mexico...lo malo... las horas pico....es un caos....en ocasiones las personas te "ayudan" a salir en la estacion que no te corresponde....pero cuando estas abajo...hasta te da risa, jajaja.....saludos
Theres a hall in the yellow line of evolution and then space themed with blacklight and the planets and galaxies on the cieling.
By the way, my brother studied at UNAM and while he was living there, he got robbed a few times, one of those times by police men. My uncle who lives there got robbed just out of a bank, good money. I used to work for a Bank , but in Michoacan where I am from. I was sent to Mexico city for training a long a few other of my coo workers. It was a whole week training. Along with us there were other people from other parts of Mexico taking the training. One day, a class mate didnt show up, he missed the whole day. Later when we got to the Hotel we knew all about it. He was kidnapped in his own hotel room. The kidnappers took him to withdraw cash from his checking account, and then they took him to buy stuff with his credit cards. When they took all his money, they went back to the hotel room (5 star hotel) and left him tied down on a chair. He was found when the maids went to clean the room. I am not saying this to scare you out, but just for you guys to be safe and be careful...all the time. Mexico City is has beautiful places and its amazing, but it can be ugly...so you guys take care of yourselves.
GREG Y LA WERA. YEESS. YEESS YEES 👍👍👍👍👍
Hey friends sorry my English is not very good 😀 but I'm still in practice😊😊😊😊
Mi Ciudad y mi transporte favorito tengo 24 anos en California gracias por llebarme a mi bella ciudad
Marco Huerta Ellos andan por alla y nosotros andamos por aca😁😊
Your English is awesome!
Kinetic Kennons Oh thank you my friend 😊😊