And here we are at the exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s death! Do you remember this date? Well, in Mexico, they do!
This morning, we took a walk in the Coyoacán district—one of the oldest in Mexico City, retaining its colonial architecture and cobblestone streets. The squares and parks are beautiful. The main square features a fountain with coyotes (which gave the district its name). There is also a large and stunning church, San Juan Bautista, built in 1525. It was part of a Franciscan monastery and is breathtaking inside. The whole area is lively, with many charming cafés!
Then, we continued strolling through the district.
We reached the Trotsky Museum. He came to Mexico to lead a revolution and hide from the Soviet authorities. But our ‘long arms’ reached him, and despite living in an armored house, he was assassinated in 1940. It’s sad to see his final resting place in a foreign land among cacti.
Leon Trotsky turned his estate into a fortress, but it didn’t save him…
Farewell dinner in Mexico City—chicken in chocolate sauce, chicken with pineapples, tongue. Their cuisine is an intriguing mix of flavors: a little spice, sweetness, and a hint of sourness.
And now, the Mexican ballet. This was a spectacular finale to our journey! The Mexican ballet is like the ‘Peking opera’—a unique genre of its own. So many folk dances, all fast, lively, and colorful! By the end, the whole audience was shouting ‘¡Viva México!’
And truly—Viva México!
After our first night, we didn’t go out after dark—too exhausted. But today, we walked back from the theater. Over the days, we grew accustomed to the city, and it felt perfectly safe. The police patrol constantly. Our verdict—it feels absolutely safe for tourists.
Final thoughts—we loved this trip! First, my mom finally fulfilled her dream of seeing the pyramids—AND HOW! On average, we walked 15,000–20,000 steps per day. Some days, I felt like I couldn’t take another step, but my mom kept going… Respect! Sergey summed it up dryly: ‘Better than expected.’ Mexico City surprised and delighted us—a diverse and fascinating city. The Yucatán felt almost like home, but not the beach areas. The weather in February is wonderful, the water warm. A beautiful country, and from our experience, completely safe. We highly recommend it!
