Does a week ever pass by and leave you wondering what happened? You can’t remember what you ate for dinner the day before. The days blend into each other. Contrast that with the first ten years of your life, when everything was shockingly fresh and distinct. That’s also the sensation of travelling to Mexico.
And specifically, to Mexico City, the capital. One of the most populous cities in the western hemisphere. Every day here expands the intrinsic value of time with every new thing you register.
Mexico City—La Ciudad de México, or CDMX—has four pillars that I’d argue make it so memorable and which provide insight for culture in the 21st century. This is obviously an oversimplification, but please consider it a first impression.
