Mexico City: chic destination for pocos pesos

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A mariachi violinist plays in the Tenampa bar in Mexico City’s Plaza Garibaldi. With just a few pesos, preferably hidden deep inside one’s clothing in case of mugging, visitors can view world-renowned art inside centuries-old buildings, wander through Aztec ruins in the heart of the city, and sip tequila at rooftop bars where DJs spin the latest international beats.