MEXICO CITY

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Holiday Houseboys

To fully appreciate Mexico City you need to book a Holiday Houseboy, your local gay friendly tour guide. He will be able to show you around like a local. Whether you want to see the tourist sites, places off the beaten track or discover new experiences, the Holiday Houseboy is there to help you. He looks after your safety and welfare at all times. It is a fun way to discover a city.

Rafael

Rafael has worked in retail, brand management, visual merchandising and digital marketing. Having studied Fashion Business, he went to New York to further his career. He also goes back to Mexico City on a regular basis. There he works as a freelancer on collating information on consumer profiles. Rafael’s hobbies include reading, yoga, meditation, working out. He enjoys meeting new people especially when he is travelling, as well as dining out and drinking wine.

Rafael is 33 years old, covid vaccinated, doesn’t smoke and speaks Spanish and English.

The cost for the guide services of Rafael for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD100 in cash to Rafael after his services. Total 145 US dollars.

The cost for the guide services of Rafael for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 60 in cash to Rafael after his services. Total 85 US dollars.

This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.

Testimonials:

“I highly recommend holiday houseboy as a service. I am used to traveling alone and consider myself pretty self sufficient. Then came across Rafael and Holiday Houseboys as a service on my recent trip to Mexico City. Rafael was terrific. He helped me make the best use of my time by showing me all the great spots to eat, sightsee, and go out. He took care of all of the reservations and accompanied me on some of my meals which allowed me some much needed Spanish practice. Rafael was knowledgeable about the unique aspects of Mexico City’s history and culture. I had a great experience without any of the tough planning work that you sometimes have to do. Therefore I would highly recommend this service!” – Mel USA

“I planned to stay in Mexico City for two months to study Spanish.  Therefore I hired Rafael to acquaint me with several of the neighborhoods around the school.  Rafael was prompt and met me in my hotel lobby.   We walked around the neighborhoods while he explained the advantages of each area.  He showed where to do my marketing, where to eat, where to do my laundry. 

We also visited several restaurants for lunch and dinner.  He introduced me to exotic (for me) foods which I enjoyed. 

We visited the subway so I could purchase a Mexico City Metro Card and he explained how to use the subways and buses.

We stopped by the opera house (Palacio de Bellas Artes) which houses art by Diego Rivera, Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco.  Rafael also answered a myriad of questions (e.g. Can I drink the water, where can I work out, what’s safe and not safe to do, etc.) 

I would highly recommend Rafael, as a guide, for your next visit to Mexico City”. – Richard USA

“Rafael worked out well. He helped to get me oriented to the city and shared a few dining options as well. Thanks for your help in securing his services!” – Jan, USA

“I definitely suggest the service of Holiday Houseboys. On our recent trip to Mexico City, we booked Rafael. Rafael was fantastic. He assisted us in making the most of our day by organizing in advance the tour itinerary, changing and being very proactive in suggesting new options up to our wishes. During our tour, Rafael introduced us to the peculiarities of Mexico City’s history and culture. I had a fantastic time without having to do any of the difficult planning that is frequently required. On time and professionally. Very useful scene knowledge. It was a very great day. Excellent service that is both pleasant and knowledgeable. He enthusiastically answered all questions and shared his experiences. As a result, I strongly suggest this service.” – Marcel, Austria

“We really enjoyed our day in CDMX with Rafael. His insights into the city were informative, and the itinerary he chose helped us orient ourselves to a city we’d never visited before. The four of us (two couples) especially appreciated his excellent choice for lunch. He was punctual, polite and good-natured. He also went out of his way to share recommendations for the rest of our trip, and stayed in touch for advice even as we traveled to other parts of Mexico. We’re very glad we met Rafael to start our exploration of this amazing city!” – Jeremy, USA

“We booked the full day walking tour with Rafael. He was excellent. Rafael reached our prior to our arrival to gain understanding of our priorities for the tour – asking us what we would like to see and do. He planned accordingly, even to the weather. He planned our day so that we did most of the non-shaded activities during the morning and shaded in the afternoon to protect us from the sun and heat. He thoroughly explained the rich history of CDMX and as we walked through the attractions, he provided really good explanations of what we were seeing. His English was excellent and his passion and love for CDMX showed very well. Rafael even provided suggestions beyond our tour of things to do and places to eat. All of which were greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Rafael and his full day tour, I am very glad we did.” – Jeff, USA

Julio

Julio graduated as an architect engineer but works as a tour guide. In this way he can combine his passion of photography with his architectural interests. He knows a lot about architecture styles, ornaments and design. Julio also loves to party, so he will be able to show you around gay nightlife if that is your wish. Book Julio and plan together an action packed day to make the most of your vacation in Mexico City. Indeed he has a variety of interesting tours to offer you.

Julio is 26 years old, covid vaccinated, doesn’t smoke and speaks Spanish and English.

The cost for the guide services of Julio for one day (8 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 100 in cash to Julio after his services. Total 145 US dollars.

If you wish to go to the picturesque pueblito of Tepztlan (only 1 hr from Mexico City), the monumental pyramids of Teotihuacan or the silver city of Taxco, the cost of Julio’s guide services = a non refundable deposit of USD 45 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 120 in cash to Julio after his services. Total 165 US dollars.

The cost for the guide services of Julio for half a day (4 hours) = a non refundable deposit of USD 25 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 60 in cash to Julio after his services. Total 85 US dollars.

In the event that you want to go on a gay bar nightlife tour, 5 hours starting at 7 pm, the cost for the guide services of Julio = a non refundable deposit of USD 35 by paypal or major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) PLUS USD 75 in cash to Julio after his services. Total 110 US dollars.

This does not include transport, entrance fees or any food & beverage costs.

Testimonials:

“5 stars. Julio was punctual and professional. Very helpful knowledge of scene. Very enjoyable evening. Excellent company, friendly and informative. Answered all questions and happily shared his experiences.” – Derek & friend, UK.

“Julio was a great guide. Welcoming, knowledgeable and most importantly approachable.” – Andrew, UK.

“Julio was wonderful! Interesting, intelligent, cheerful and engaging. Basically, everything that makes a good guide. We are so happy we were able to meet him.” – Christopher, USA.

How To Book A Holiday Houseboy

To book any of our Holiday Houseboys please go to the enquiry form.

Or send an email to info@holidayhouseboys.com.

Alternatively WhatsApp +94-76-630-1069.

Remember a Holiday Houseboy is your gay friendly tour guide who looks after your safety and welfare at all times.

Please note these are guide services and not sexual services.

Our other destinations in Mexico are Guadalajara and San Cristobal de Las Casas in the state of Chiapas.

Book one or more of these activities to make the most of your stay in Mexico City.

Highlights of Mexico City

Mexico City

You can see many attractions in Mexico City around the Plaza de la Constitucion. This massive square is also known as the Zocalo.

A deeply Catholic country, there are many popular churches and cathedrals. One such cathedral close to the Zocalo is the baroque Catedral Metropolitana de Mexico. In the same area you can visit a 13th century Aztec temple, the Templo Mayor. Additionally for those interested in art the Palacio Nacional houses murals by Diego Rivera.

You can also talk a stroll along the wide avenue that runs diagonally through the heart of Mexico City. Paseo de la Reforma. Modelled after the great boulevards of Europe, you can find Mexico’s tallest building here, the Torre Mayor. You can find public art exhibitions in this area. In addition you will also find luxurious hotels and restaurants. Being central, both protests and celebrations come to this area.

Tours within easy reach of Mexico City include a trip to the Teotihuacan Pyramids dating back to Malay times. This is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. And well worth viewing. Another way to enjoy such history is to visit the National Museum of Anthropology.

If you like drinking, then try a popular Mexican alcoholic drink. The Mezcal. Mezcal has a smokier taste than Tequila. By the way Tequila is only made from a certain type of agave, the weber agave or the blue agave whereas Mezcal is from agaves or magueys. Many tours include Mezcal tasting.

If you would like to let off some steam with shouting, then attending a free style wresting or “lucha libra” event may be your thing. It is a commonly televised sport in Mexico. The wrestlers get the audience to boo and cheer accordingly as they enact a body contact fight.

For shopping try “El Bazar Sabado“, the Saturday Bazaar. It is an interesting place to visit because it is set in a colonial house with a courtyard. The rooms house exhibitions and small craft shops. There is also a  small charming restaurant for a bite to eat. This is located in the San Angel area of Mexico City.”

A really useful blog about Mexico City comes from Bags of Travel by Joey and Jose. Check out their blog on Mexico City here.

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