SAN RAFAEL & TACUBA MARKET – FROM MICHELIN STAR TO HIDDEN PLACES
TASTE THE FAMOUS MICHELIN STAR TACO AND THEN LEAVE THE BEATEN PATH AND EXPLORE 2 BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC AREAS FOR MARKETS AND STREET FOOD: SAN RAFAEL AND TACUBA MARKET
EVERY DAY
Lots of walkingSome stairsGluten in many stopsSubway RideKids friendly
We have found that all tourist are watching the same travel shows and following all the travel bloggers, hence markets and neighborhoods are starting to get touristy and non authentic The over exposure of certain markets and areas is creating an income imbalance and an unfair distribution of the tourism money, thats why we decided to open new horizons and create an itinerary for the ones who don´t follow the travel guides and want to explore the non obvious areas but still want to try the highlights like the new Michelin star taco place.
The food is completely different from all our other itineraries and the areas visited are filled with history and tradition. Eat at local spots, ride the subway, visit hidden restaurants and explore an ultralocal market where the food is not only delicious, the life is way calmer and easier.
In order to make this route possible we ask our travelers to be extra respectful, not to share the locations or make tags in google maps to prevent a great scale touristification of a local area, and be mindful with the local people. We will terminate the tour and keep your money if we see you doing anything disrespectful that endangers the local nature of this place. If you want to be cool and share hidden gems with your followers, record videos or promote this tour and the places visited don´t come we don´t want you in this tour.
What are we going to do?
Itinerary
What are we going to do?
THE FACTS
All the important information
THE FACTS
Practical information
Meeting point: San Rafael
End point: San Rafael
Transportation: Subway
Walking: 4,000 steps
Group size: 7
Tasting stops: 8
Accommodations
Kids friendly:Yes!!
Stroller friendly: No
Wheelchair friendly:No
Pet friendly:No
Fitness level: low
SOME SUBWAY STAIRS
Diet accommodations
- Pork-free
- Beef-free
- Vegetarian (But meat is cooked on the same surfaces)
- Chicken tacos are NOT available
- Dairy-free
- Mushroom-free
- Cilantro-free
- Spice-free options
- Avocado-free
- Raw onion-free
- Mild nut allergy
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian and dairy free is vegan and we can’t take it sorry
Allergies and restrictions we can’t accommodate
- Severe celiac disease
- MSG Allergy
- Vegan diet
- Keto diet
- Severe nut allergy
- Beans allergy
- Onion allergy
- Corn allergy
- Tomato allergy
- Please check before booking if you have any life threatening allergy
Food you can expect to eat
- Cochipecho or chilorio tacos
- Taco de bistec or gaonera
- Tacos de cochinita
- Fruit
- Taco placero
- Gordita rellena
- Oyster mushroom sope
- Carlota cake
Drinks inclusions
- Bottled water
- Beer
- Soft drinks
THE ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE LAST MINUTE DUE STALLS AVAILABILITY AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
FREE CANCELATIONS 10 DAYS BEFORE THE TOUR
FREE RESCHEDULING 2 DAYS BEDORE THE TOUR (ACCORDING TO AVAILABILITY)
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IF YOU ARE A PLANNER THIS INFORMATION IS GOLD
things to consider before booking to have a great time with us
IF YOU ARE A PLANNER THIS INFORMATION IS GOLD
- Don´t have breakfast under ANY circumstances. Your life depends on it! You will have breakfast and lunch during the tour.
- Your guide will be in touch via SMS or WhatsApp 1 or 2 hours before the tour, make sure to check your phone
- Avoid bringing with you valuables such as jewelry and big cameras, we visit a non touristy and chaotic area where petty crime is common, don´t put yourself and the group in danger. Dangerous situations are easily avoidable by being discreet.
- Avoid wearing short skirts and revealing clothes if you don´t want to attract undesirable attention from men at the markets.
- Plan a nap after the tour, you will need it, TRUST ME ON THIS.
- We work in streets and markets, severe allergies can’t be accommodated because we cat avoid cross contamination and airborne particles. Be mindful with this please.
- This tour is suitable for vegetarians but meat and veggies will be cooked on the same surfaces. There will be stops with no options, but we compensate at other places.
- You´ll be at markets, crowded streets and public transportation. It is what it is, if you don’t feel comfortable with this, even if you saw us in the New York Times, please don’t come. You won’t have a good time and Hollidays are for having fun, not to struggle.
- Consider that this tour rides the subway and it might be crowded and hot.
- There are some subway stairs, but its only 1 flight, the walking is very manageable and the pace is comfortable not too slow not to fast.
- We don’t walk and walk, pauses are made for eating and we have many sitting opportunities.
- This tour requires a low fitness level everyone is welcome
- We have many opportunities to use the restroom during the tour, just make sure to inform your guide in advance so she can plan ahead, because not all the bathrooms are easily accesible
- Consider that market bathrooms are basic and not the prettiest. They are clean just not fancy
- If you like to experience more crowds and a lively atmosphere, then come on the weekend
- Mondays are great for this tour because many museums and attractions are closed but the markets are fully operating.
- On weekdays the markets are easy and less crowded, if you can’t handle lots of crowds a week day would be best.
- Consider that special occasions like: Valentines, Day of the dead, Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc etc change the dynamic of the markets, and sometimes even if it’s a week day it can be packed or totally empty.