About Pancho
Hola! I am Francisco, but all my friends call me "Pancho." I am your local and official tour guide in CDMX. Explore with me the true essence of this city and its over 700 years of history, from the Aztec times, through the Renaissance, to the present day.
Years of experience & specialties
I am a historian and have 11 years experience as an official tour guide in my country.I specialize in cultural walking tours focused on food, art, architecture, traditions, and history.
Languages I'm fluent in
Spanish and English
Favorite local cuisine
Mole Poblano
Favorite things to do in Mexico City
I enjoy visiting museums, galleries, musical and art festivals, and activities like swimming and biking. I also love camping in natural areas.
Private tours with Pancho
Private Anthropology Museum Tour (3 Hours)
3 Hours
The Trendy Neighborhoods of Condesa and Roma Tour: featuring Art Deco and French-style architecture (4 Hours)
4 Hours
Pyramids, Palaces, and Murals: 700 Years of Mexico City’s History (4 Hours)
4 Hours
The Essence of Polanco Tour: A Journey Through Luxury and Modern Mexican Art (4 hours)
4 Hours
The Magical South” – with colonial grandeur, natural beauty, art, and the life of Frida Kahlo (7 Hours)
7 Hours
The Millenary Gods' City of Teotihuacan (7 Hours)
7 Hours
Places Pancho recommends in Mexico City
Bicentenario Park
ParksAzcapotzalco
La Teatrería
Live EventsRoma Norte
Teotihuacán
Historic Landmark
Museo de la Memoria y Tolerancia
MuseumsCentro Histórico
JUMEX Museum
MuseumsGranada
Casa Museo Guillermo Tovar y de Teresa
MuseumsRoma Norte
Carnival de Xochimilco
Seasonal Events/FestivalsXochimilco
Teatro Aldama
Live EventsSan Rafael
Nevado de Toluca
Hikes
Soumaya Museum
MuseumsGranada
El Carmen Museum
MuseumsSan Ángel
Los Dinamos National Park
ParksSan Nicolás Totolapan
Los Almendros
CasualGuadalupe Inn
Churros Don Fede
Bakeries/CafesIndustrial
Las Guacamayas 2 Mariscos
CasualIndustrial
L’Ostia Tapas and Wine
CasualSan Rafael
Ling Ling
Fine DiningJuárez
El Borrego Viudo
CasualTacubaya
Potzollcalli
CasualCentro Histórico
Restaurante Rosetta
Fine DiningRoma Norte
Azul Histórico
Fine DiningCentro Histórico
Vendaval Cooperativa Panadería
Bakeries/CafesSan Rafael
Los Danzantes Coyoacán
Fine DiningCoyoacán
Porcino
CasualSan Rafael
What travelers say about Pancho
5.0(1 review)- Allesi5 out of 5Nov 2024
A wonderful Walking Tour with Francisco. We learned so much on this well-paced tour of the Anthropology Museum, Chapultepec Castle and the surrounding park. Our delightful guide Francisco was deeply knowledgeable about every aspect of the itinerary and communicated his passion for Mexican culture and history. It was a pleasure to be in his company.
Pancho on the Gaido blog
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