mexico city?

gabolicious says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:00:

mexico city? dirtier.... culture? very rich... women? I don't know depending on how you like women...people? if you are a foreigner... listo! you are gonna make it...
and noooo it doesn't compare to bogota at all... from my point of view bogota is more BEAUTIFUL!!!!

If you live in Bogota i would say that if I were you I would definately stay in bogota

Elección no canonización....

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Miguel says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:23:

Mexico City...around three times bigger than Bogotá. Like all big cities, it has it's good and bad points. Given a choice, I would live in Bogotá, but Mexico City has plenty to offer.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:29:

Mexico City itself is a dump.....like gobo says, very dirty.....like a bunch of ratones on crack...jajajaja.....it is on my list of places not to return....that would be the last city in Mexico i would want to work in , TJ being the next undesirable city, unless, of course, you like having sex with donkeys, burras, etc like Elmo....=)

Bogota i like in many regards....just wayyyy too many delusional gringo knowitalls living there for my taste to call it home......jajajajja

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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msaucey says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:49:

Ummmm... can't you telecommute from Bogota....? No seriously, like the 3 posts above.... Mexico City is extremely dirty.... and corrupt.... Be ready to be paying off the cops for pretty much anything.... But, seriously, I had a hard time breathing in Mexico City from the air pollution and my eyes were agitated at all times, there's also a funky smell in the city.... I believe that they've had a problem with the drainage system in the city, that's probably the reason for the smell, bad drainage... Of course, the touristic parts of the city are beautiful.... the ruins within walking distant from the plaze... the castle... you know the nice parts... Please don't insult Bogota.... There is NO comparison.... It's on my list of not to return... I got my fill the first time.... Other parts of Mexico are nice and beautiful...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Simon says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:52:

Hey, I always wanted to check out Mexico City...always wanted to see the 'barrio' where 'El Chavo' lived, hahaha!

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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Miguel says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:53:

A Colombian friend of mine decribes Mexico City as city of 23 million people that smells like they all farted at the same time.

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kalder says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:54:

I saw 'Man On Fire' on a flight to Colombia once. If that's Mexico City, you can keep it.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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elmodefoque says on Jul 23, 2007, 09:58:

ONCE AGAIN, HOG WASH!!!!! you guys don't like mexico city cus them there mexicanas could not give a flying crap about you gringo ass, but the colombianas do. jijijjjjjjjij

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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elmodefoque says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:03:

i'll tell another thing, why do i like mexico? simple! i gotta a better chance of nailing broads there than in bogota. let's get real here.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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kalder says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:05:

When I was a little kid I used to be transfixed by the Victoria Montoya character in 'The High Chaparral'. I so badly wanted to be a cowboy and get myself a Mexicana girlfriend. I thought she was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Monpirri says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:06:

Not true, the whole state of Texas and all the gringos in Texas all they do is talk about Mexico with words of affection. In fact, many gringos from Texas and maybe from California and the other nearby states they end up marrying beautiful mexican women.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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gabolicious says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:06:

ELMO one thing is the people and other very different the city.... it SUCKS!!!! oh maybe you said so just because you've been to mexico city as a tourist, right?

I bet you to spend one month in Mexico city and let's see if you like it.... go to work, deal with the police, deal with the garbage, deal with the pollution.... deal with deliquency... c'moon deal with it!!! deal with corruption.... in bogota I can feel the fresh air in my face... yes I said "fresh air"... in mexico city that doesnt exist...

You know what? I am sick of this city as you can see =P

Elección no canonización....

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kalder says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:08:

The Mexicana of my boyhood crush:



(sigh...)

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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kalder says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:10:

'Out in the West Texan town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican girl...'

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Monpirri says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:11:

That is what gringos do in Texas.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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kalder says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:12:

I can well believe it sir!

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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msaucey says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:16:

Oh wait, I don't think we're truly answering your questions...

The people of Mexico City.... Can be refined in some areas.... and ghetto in others.... One of the first things you must NOT do when you arrive.... Do not compare the people of Colombia with those of Mexico.... Just because we are all latin, does not mean anything in regards to the way they speak and gestures.... They have a complete different slang, that would make a lot of Colombian Women blush....

The culture.... The people of Mexico City, are hard working people... They do enjoy to have a good time... So, nice lively parties take place every weekend.... Just remember, like with any travel... Don't drink something you haven't seen opened.... The food is FABULOUS... I do love Mexican food... That is one thing that will win you over.... Don't get me wrong... I love Colombian food, but Mexicans add a lot of extra flavor to their food... Don't expect to find any arepas... lol...


The women... Are loving, affectionate, and spiteful... Just like any woman can be....

Did I mention that it smells in Mexico City?... Okay, I haven't been there in 6 years, but I'm sure it still smells.... Don't expect to see the stars at night or anything like that... The way Mexico City is situated, creates a dense layer of smog that doesn't actually ever clear...

But, I'm sure you'll have a good time.... Again, beware of the cops... seriously, they will rip you off if you let them....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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Simon says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:17:

"I saw 'Man On Fire' on a flight to Colombia once. If that's Mexico City, you can keep it."


Whoa, whoa, whoa, just like there's no way in hell Colombia should be judged by what we see in some dumb Hollywood movie, I think the same should be said about Mexico City. What's fair is fair.

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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elmodefoque says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:18:

Never been to Mexico City, I’m not much into visiting big cities, why? Cus I already live in the biggest greatest fokin city in the planet, NYC.
I like beaches, beautiful white sandy beaches. Who has the best this side of the pond MEXICO!!
I personally never had any problems with the federales and I was driving drunk in a little dodge Neon all over the Yucatan peninsula.
Maybe cus I look like a fokin Mexican, the kind they don’t wanna fok with. sometimes my type has it’s advantages.

over 5 million colombianos in USA and only 27 barranquilleros, i'm one. CURRAMBA, EL MEJOR VIVIDERO DEL MUNDO!

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msaucey says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:20:

There's a lot of Mexicans in Texas and in California... There are a lot of regions in Mexico that are absolutely breath-taking... But, Mexico City, you can't even breathe.... Seriously, parts of Sonora, Guadalajara are absolutely beautiful... as well as Los Cabos, Cancun and stuff like that... But, NOT Mexico City... I'm on board with gabolicious...

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

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woodybaum says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:24:

thanks for the advice.
one question. monpirri, have you lived in texas?
i have and saw Very few gringos mingling with mexicans there.

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gabolicious says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:26:

oh that's why Elmo... just imagine Mexico City is like NYC but in a third world country LOL...

Elección no canonización....

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Monpirri says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:28:

Just go to the local bars or buy the local Texas paper and look at the section were they announce the weddings or engagements.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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Simon says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:30:

"I like beaches, beautiful white sandy beaches. Who has the best this side of the pond MEXICO!!"

Um actuallly, Brasil does, dude.

HERE'S SIMON!!!!

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woodybaum says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:35:

gringo gringo marriages are far more common. mixed marriages are still rare. it makes sense. texas women are the only ones i know that seriously rival, if not surpass las colombianas, (even the paisas)

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Monpirri says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:39:

and also gringos love their delicious food.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

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kalder says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:42:

This is true.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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ColombianoGringo says on Jul 23, 2007, 10:50:

I spent a lot of time in Mexico City during my childhood and teens. It was one of my favorite places and I have fond memories of the city and surrounding areas. Sadly, Mexico City in has become a really dangerous, filthy and generally unpleasant place.

I have been back a few time in recent years and I feel a lot more at risk than in most places in Colombia. When I was a 12 year old, I would walk all over Mexico City and ride the Metro by myself without any fear. Now, as a grown man, I would be hesitant to venture out on my own. I haven't changed, unfortunately, the city has deteriorated to the point that I don't like to go because it simply depresses me. Even my friends from Mexico City don't like to go there anymore.

Peace,
CG

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 23, 2007, 11:06:

Simon is right about reading too much into movies...i watched "Blow" last night about the anti-pepsi and would certainly not consider it an accurate assessment of colombia in its present day stage.

mixed marriages are rare in Texas?....that is funny....texas women talk funny...jajajaja.....and California has the best looking women in the US, but that might redirect this thread to a non-Colombian topic.......ajajjaj...either way, the US women are at the opposite end of the spectrum with regards to personalities......in general, of course....=P

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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ColombianoGringo says on Jul 23, 2007, 11:13:

I will say that we through my best friend(from Mexico City) the most absolutely insane, fun and generally outrageous bachelor party in Mexico City. It's a real shame that DF has turned into such a dump, because it used to be one of the funnest cities on Earth. You've always been able to buy your way into or out of just about any kind of trouble.

And I will say that real Mexicans are some of the hardest partying and fun people I have ever known. Probably the best partying I ever did in Europe was with a bunch of rowdy Mexicans we met on a ferry from Dover to Oostende. We ran into them again on another ferry in Denmark and proceeded to scare the natives all over again. I still have no idea how they managed to carry so much tequila with them.

Mexico Lindo y Querido, we miss you.

CG

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ColombianoGringo says on Jul 23, 2007, 11:14:

I meant "threw". God we need an edit button. Doh!

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gabolicious says on Jul 23, 2007, 11:33:

CG said " still have no idea how they managed to carry so much tequila with them." well, mexicans have their own way, you know? son muy ingeniosos y sobre todo para chupar tequila LOL!

Elección no canonización....

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RUV says on Jul 23, 2007, 11:34:

I have been there over the last couple years and it seems to get uglier and more dangerous every year. The last time I went, my friend told me not leave the hotel unless I was traveling with them. Keep in mind I am Mexican. Then again I think they exagerated, but I can see there concern.

Miguel, TJ is bad but I think someone find something there. The Playas, or the upper area by race track looks like Mission Viejo in California. My friends houses looks really nice. They have a new view of the crapy town.

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houstongal says on Jul 23, 2007, 12:44:

I was in Mexico City in February and definitely preferred Bogotá. Traffic was terrible (possibly worse than Bogotá?) and the smog was present and inescapable. But the food was good, although more expensive than comparable restaurants in Colombia. I couldn't get used to having lunch at 2 pm though. That's just too late in the day.

Gabo - I'm supposed to return to Mexico City for a week right after Thanksgiving. Would welcome meeting yet another PBHer. PM me if you have an interest.

Culture is language and language is culture - Dr. Annamaria Napolitano

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woodybaum says on Jul 23, 2007, 12:45:

there's not a poor but happy mexico is there?

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Colombiche says on Jul 23, 2007, 13:01:

Has anybody here been to Guatemala city? I might have to travel there for business next month. My friends from guatemala tell me it's getting dangerous, street crime is on the rise and is actually much more expensive than bogota.

I might also head down to Nicaragua in October, anybody been there recently? I might hit Matagalpa and Managua. Is it really as rundown and crappy as people say it is?

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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gabolicious says on Jul 23, 2007, 13:12:

Houstongal... it will be my pleasure to meet you here in the chaotic Mexico City, i'm planning to go to bogota and BsAs though, just let me know the exact date and see if we can meet... =)

Elección no canonización....

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houstongal says on Jul 23, 2007, 13:41:

Gabo - Tentatively the week of Nov 26. When are you in BsAs? The week after Mexico City, I should be in Sao Paulo, then BsAs the week of Dec 10. Hopefully the execs I have to meet with will agree to this schedule. Should know more in a couple of months.

Culture is language and language is culture - Dr. Annamaria Napolitano

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gabolicious says on Jul 23, 2007, 13:48:

wow houstongal we can meet either here or in BsAs!!!

Well I am going to bogota on Oct 18th I don't know yet if I'm coming back to Mex or flying from Bogota to BsAs, but one thing is for sure: on Dec 1st I'll be here again in mexico

Elección no canonización....

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microllo says on Jul 23, 2007, 21:17:

i,ve been to mexico city or el df and it has it,s good parts and it,s bad parts it has some great museums and the pyrymids in teotihuacan are to die for the chilangos as they call them selfs are very cool for the most part but some are very sneaky the city it self seems like new york city on crack it,s freking huge the air is very pollluted for me it was hard to breath and my eyes were burning theb city is very fast paced not a city for a country bumkin the best way to get around is on metro subway it goes to almost every part of the city and coast like 25cents or metrobus is preatty safe you can chance the micro buses but i heard bad storys about them and i really feel uncomfortable riding taxis in el df well thats my 2 cents about mexico city you either love it or hate it i really didn,t hate it because i had fun .

ps i really love veracruz mexico it has some of the most beautiful girls in mexico and the food is like i mixture of mexican and carribean food and the veracruzanos or aka jarochos as they call the selfs are very freindly people and there accent is costenos sounds like your talking to a cuban or some one from cartagena and not a mexican thats my opinnion .

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Robert Jorge says on Jul 23, 2007, 22:04:

Elmo, "best white sand beaches" ... Sorry, it ain't in Mexico or Brazil. Just take I 95 south to Jacksonville. Then, go west on I 10 for 4 hours. The place is called Destin. The sand isn't even sand. It is pulverized quartz crystals. It is so fine, it squeaks when you walk on it. Quite comparable to walking on fine salt. This time of year, the beaches are filled with southern white girls who are working on that Latin hue (tan). If you can get past the hillbilly accents, you should have no problem hooking up ... even as an injun. Yes, that's an invite.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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bueno_pues says on Jul 23, 2007, 22:10:

Woodybaum, no es la verdad. Es muy comun en Texas ver las parejas en donde la mujer es Latina y el hombre gringo o lo opuesto. Conozco mucha gente como esto. Es normal por que la mayoria de la gente en el estado son Latinos. Si los gringos no se casan con los latinos entonces con quien ellos van a casarlos?

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scotty says on Jul 24, 2007, 04:00:

I have a mexican american friend, he and his dad decided to have a small vacation in Mexico city. they said it was the worst vacation they ever had, they had three main complaints. The city had a nasty smell, it was just to big and crowded, and they unfortunetely rented a car and the traffic was so outrageously crazy they drove 3 blocks , turned around and took the rental car back. They said there was no way they were going to drive in that city.
they did like the food and people.

Get Rhythm, when you got the blues. Johnny Cash

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Dolfi says on Jul 24, 2007, 04:31:

I´ve been to MC twice, last time was two years ago. It is a city that has a lot to offer, the Anthropological museum ist impressive, The house of Frida Kahlo is a beautiful place (and the surrounding Barrio of Coyoacan too), the place where Leo Trotzki lived and was killed in 1930 is very interesting, food can be very good and isn´t expensive. The people are generally friendly when you speak to them in spanish.

Traffic ist terrible though, and I wouldn´t go aout at night on my own as a gringo. But still a very good place to visit for a few days.

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gabolicious says on Jul 24, 2007, 05:38:

microllo I am glad that had a good time down here; however I live here and believe me it's not easy...

Robert Jorge there are "white sand beaches" in Cancun,Tulum, Playa del carmen... in the south... of course I am not talking about Acapulco....

Dolfi, yes you are right there are lots of museums in Mexico City BUT the topic of this thread is someone asking us about mexico city to LIVE...

I personally think that is not the best option.... 'cause one thing is to come down here as a tourist and other very different is to come to live...

Elección no canonización....

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woodybaum says on Jul 24, 2007, 08:13:

bueno pues. vivi 3 tres años en texas. solo 1 en 10 parejas eran mixtas.
las gringas en texas son las mujeres mas linda en el pais. los gringos se casan entre ellos, normalmente, aunque hay excepciones. los gringos se casan con los gringos y los mexicanos con los mexicanos.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 24, 2007, 10:28:

living in a Waco Compound in Texas, woody, doesnt count......jajajja...just kidding...=)

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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woodybaum says on Jul 24, 2007, 10:32:

jaja, actually. some of you were right. depends on what part of texas you live in. its more common the further south you go. its growing more and more common throughout the state

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ColombianoGringo says on Jul 24, 2007, 11:33:

woody,

I live in Houston and I find that mixed marriages are very common. You have a huge amount of Hispanic/ Anglo marriages, especially involving second and third generation Hispanics. In my family here in Houston, most of my cousins have married to or date Anglos.

My 2 cents,
CG

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