We Mexicans are very appreciative of people making an effort to do that. Always smile at people, and always try to speak a few words of Spanish. Even if you are not a bat biologist like me, a flashlight is always helpful to look for that USB you dropped under the bed, peer into a tree hollow, or illuminate the menu in a dim restaurant. For example, order a beer, and you may get a plate of carnitas tacos, chicharrón, or chipotle meatballs. And do not forget our botana culture: Some local bars serve delicious, original dishes offered for free with every drink you order. For an even more local experience simply go to Lake Xochimilco, where most restaurants serve locally sourced produce and delicious Mexican fare. My favorite farm-to-table, fair-trade places are all in the Polanco area: Raiz, Quintonil, and Pujol (where they feature my other project, bat-friendly tequila and mescal). A television special and article in the July 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine featured our work with photographer Anand Varma. Very little is known about these bats, but we have uncovered unsuspected behaviors and lots of information about their diet, movements, social life, roosts, and conservation needs. National Geographic is sponsoring my work on giant carnivorous bats in the Mayan rain forest. There is an underground culture that is very welcoming to any non-Mexican willing to visit a cantina con botana, stroll around the zoo or Chapultepec park, explore the streets of Coyoacán, or go bird-watching in a myriad of destinations nearby. Mexico City’s amalgamation of excellent cuisine, friendly people, deep cultural roots, and extraordinary sights is truly unparalleled.
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