Published on Jul, 2024
With the number of tour options tied to Lucha Libre shows I am SO glad I decided on this one after much last-minute research. It meets earlier (5pm) than other ones despite the actual show not until 8:30pm but that factors in about 2 hours spent in Plaza Garibaldi home of all things mariachi.
Capacity was fitting at max 30 people, although my group that evening was 18. The tour is run bilingual which I found special. As one of only a handful of English-speakers that night, it was a fun experience to immerse within a group of Spanish-speaking attendees, and our guide (Adara) was fantastic with accommodating all of us, and flipping between languages. She was such a great soul, with a good spirit/energy about her...and I will always remember her kindness towards me as a solo traveler.
We kicked off the night walking to Plaza Garibaldi where we had our complimentary drink (choice of 2 shots or mixed cocktail, Cantarito) then decided whether we wanted to eat, drink more, explore...before our pickup to Arena Mexico for that Friday night show. The mariachi performances were wonderful- another highlight for me was seeing my group know of traditional mariachi songs when it came time to request.
The bus that transported us to the venue was more luxe than I expected! Comfortable transport and overall elevated the experience. Door-to-door service, while Adara hyped up the crowd by playing some music and telling us what to expect upon arrival. Things got a little hectic at entry, but we all had our tickets in hand from her, and she helped guide all of us to our seating area. Note these were 'nosebleed' seats in the very top level...but I was convinced that gave the most exciting vantage point in terms of soaking it all in.
From there, it was up to each of us how long we wanted to stay. And oh what entertainment this night provided. An experience I won't soon forget, and recommend to everyone.
Thank you Amigo Tours for rounding out my experience in Mexico City, and a special shout out to Adara, who was truly wonderful.