This month, our student Ana Dorotea takes us on a journey through Mexico City. From dreamy sunrises on ancient canals to bold flavors and vibrant art, Ana shares how her hometown inspires her spiritual path and creative work with Numerology. Here’s how she spends 24 hours in her city🌞
My name is Ana Dorotea; I live in Planet Earth, but was born in Mexico City. I used to be a corporate lawyer, and I transformed my life completely when I came to find Numerology. Now I work as a Numerologist, I teach courses, facilitate retreats and workshops, and share about the magic of numbers in one-on-one sessions. I started my Hebrew journey in 2017, when I first came to live in Jerusalem, where I met awesome people and rabbis who are very knowledgeable about Gematria. This is my first semester at Citizen Café, and I LOVE the easy and practical approach to learning!
1. Where do I get my coffee?
📍 “Los Loosers” (Sinaloa 236 B, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico)
I’m not much of a coffee person. I do love Matcha Latte and Golden Milk! My favorite ones are made in Los Loosers, probably the best vegan restaurant in the city! They hand-whisk the drinks and prepare them with fresh almond milk! Make sure to try their mushroom tacos as well; they have no competition.
2. Where do I go when I’m feeling fancy?
📍 Chapultepec Castle (Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Mexico City, Mexico)
I enjoy going to Chapultepec Castle! This Castle was built during the era when Mexico had an Emperor. You do not necessarily feel fancy yourself, but the place is a beautiful palace with beautiful architecture and very fancy areas. I usually go there with people visiting the city who want to visit lovely spaces. Sometimes, I imagine it is my home and feel like royalty!
3. Cultural hub
📍 Palacio de Bellas Artes (Av. Juarez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México)
For this one, I would need to say the Palacio de Bellas Artes, in downtown Mexico City. The name is literally translated to “Palace of beautiful arts” and they always have art exhibitions, concerts, theater plays, etc. Plus, the building is stunning!
4. My go-to outdoor spot
A place that is definitely worth it is Xochimilco. Mexico City was actually built on top of a lake, so this part of the city consists of the remaining water channels from that time. You can take a private boat and explore. I recommend bringing your own drinks and snacks. If you want to live the best experience, go at sunrise… it is quiet and the magic of the place is truly felt.
5. A significant person for you who was born in the city or currently lives there
📍 Frida Kahlo Museum (Londres 247, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico)
World renowned artist Frida Kahlo was born and raised in Mexico City. Actually, her house has been made into a gorgeous museum with a lot of her art pieces and it is a very cool place to visit if you are in town! Make sure to buy your ticket online and in advance, because it gets full!
6. Fun facts about Mexico City:
- We have the largest Urban Park in Latin America:
Chapultepec Forest, a sprawling park in Mexico City, is twice the size of Central Park in New York and boasts museums, cultural centers, restaurants, lakes, sports facilities, and green areas. - Color TV Invention: The first TV color transmission ever came from Mexico City in 1946, made possible by the invention of Guillermo González Camarena, who created the chromoscopic adapter for TV equipment.
- Forbes named Mexico City one of the top ten cities for street food in the world. You will never go hungry!
