Mexico City travel advice thread

ryanjp2323

Flights are reasonable compared to other stops so Mexico City may be in the cards for a 4-5 day PJ weekend.

have not travelled to Urban Mexico / Mexico City... don't speak Spanish, and am quite unsure about booking hotel etc... to see the sights, enjoy time with fellow PJ fans, and of course have a fun safe time at the show.

Where to stay ($100-150USD/ night) that is fairly accessible (via transit) to venue, night life, tourist stuff for a weekend trip.

Am 100% confidant and experienced in travelling through US and Canadian cities for pleasure and business. Just unsure of Mexico.

suggestions on where to stay? What to see? Public transit, travel and concert safety tips etc.. Am sure PJ in Mexico wont be anything like the US and Canadian show Ive been fortunate to attend!

Trying for tickets Monday regardless.... good luck to all.

Thanks much!

MissPennyLane

Bump.

Dead Man Walking

I'm in the same boat as you. I was looking at trying to do two shows (Belo and Rio) but flights to Mexico City are 1/3 the price as Belo Horizonte or Santiago. I don't have a lifestyle that would let me hang around for a few days with little ones at home but I've always wanted to see Pearl Jam in Mexico. I'm thinking about flying in the day before, seeing the show and flying out the day after. I'd be flying out of Toronto and curious if anyone else has contemplated this?

From the airport in Mexico City to the stadium, is about an 8 minute car ride. If I could find a hotel between the two destinations (or close by), I wouldn't need to worry about transportation. Just bounce around for a few days on the shoelace express. While flights are cheap, hotels for that area seem to be a bit pricey (or maybe I'm just out of the loop).

Should I try for tickets or is this silly? Someone either talk me off this ledge or tell me to jump!

Gabriel E. Pozos

Yeah guys you should come, I bet the Mexico shows will be awesome, I dont think the flights are too expensive, about the hotels there are a few, there is one crossing the street to the Foro Sol its called Grand Prix Hotel or you can find different hotels and prices maybe 20 or 30 min away from the Foro. Even closer to the airport there are more options. There´s a lot to see here in Mexico, the Zocalo, Coyoacan, nice places and the food shouldnt be too expensive either. Just let us know!

nails r bit off

Where do I go for tickets, can't seem to find it for the Friday sale? Thx

nails r bit off

Dead Man Walking said:

I'm in the same boat as you. I was looking at trying to do two shows (Belo and Rio) but flights to Mexico City are 1/3 the price as Belo Horizonte or Santiago. I don't have a lifestyle that would let me hang around for a few days with little ones at home but I've always wanted to see Pearl Jam in Mexico. I'm thinking about flying in the day before, seeing the show and flying out the day after. I'd be flying out of Toronto and curious if anyone else has contemplated this?

From the airport in Mexico City to the stadium, is about an 8 minute car ride. If I could find a hotel between the two destinations (or close by), I wouldn't need to worry about transportation. Just bounce around for a few days on the shoelace express. While flights are cheap, hotels for that area seem to be a bit pricey (or maybe I'm just out of the loop).

Should I try for tickets or is this silly? Someone either talk me off this ledge or tell me to jump!

Thinking similar, Toronto to Mexico for a quick Thurs Sunday.

Gabriel E. Pozos

nails r bit off said:

Where do I go for tickets, can't seem to find it for the Friday sale? Thx

Its the same link for ten club sale the website will be updated

stmccart

Has the Mexico City info been posted. I'm pretty sure its after 9am cst but I can't find it...

Indifference

I booked the hotel Hotel Riazor about 25-30 minute walk from venue. Safety thoughts walking back after show?

ryanjp2323

Jump Dead Man!

IM in! got two general A tickets in 10C presale. Now to set up the rest of the trip! Anyone from Canada or that wants to coordinate travel is welcome. Thinking Thursday to Monday to include a few tourist stops. Looks like all reasonable Air Canada flights are through Toronto. PM me as will be booking flight soon!

BizzzyBozzzy

I'll be coming in from New York...

ryanjp2323...that's not the same Ryan that I traded a ticket for merch with in Seattle '13 and just ran into in the midwest is, it?

Red Lukin

Ryan. I saw air canada had a round trip from tor for 577 a few days ago. Now they're at 855. I decided to go through us airways for about 580 cnd. I have to transfer in Dallas but I just couldn't justify and extra $300 pp

ElMachoBionico

Indifference said:

I booked the hotel Hotel Riazor about 25-30 minute walk from venue. Safety thoughts walking back after show?

It's much better to take a cab at that hour.

Red Lukin

Elmacho. I plan to stay farther west. Around reforma. Would you recommend cab or metro after the show?

ElMachoBionico

Red Lukin said:

Elmacho. I plan to stay farther west. Around reforma. Would you recommend cab or metro after the show?

Definitely a cab. The metro in Mexico City always closes at 12 AM, so it's very probable that it won't be an option after the show.

nails r bit off

10c presale WTF am I missing I see nothing anywhere shit.

Indifference

ElMachoBionico said:

Indifference said:

I booked the hotel Hotel Riazor about 25-30 minute walk from venue. Safety thoughts walking back after show?

It's much better to take a cab at that hour.

Thanks - just figured gettting a cab would be imposssible after the show.

nails r bit off

Found it but wife shut it down Damn they better do a Canadian tour or something..

caabca

Okay I'm in! Also flying out of Toronto.

ryanjp2323

Red Lukin said:

Ryan. I saw air canada had a round trip from tor for 577 a few days ago. Now they're at 855. I decided to go through us airways for about 580 cnd. I have to transfer in Dallas but I just couldn't justify and extra $300 pp

i'm originating out of Winnipeg. Air Canada the whole way is looking like my only option. will look at United etc... that connect through Chicago, Minni or Denver. likely three legs that way though!

northerndragon

Looks like a crew of Canadians are headed south flying out of northern BC myself. I'm also booked at the Hotel Riazor.