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Vegan Mexico City | Tacos, Pyramids & Activism | Mena Espejel
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Mena Espejel — CEO, founder, and tour leader at Travelling Herbivore, Mexico City’s first 100% vegan and vegetarian tour company.
If you’ve ever wondered what ethical, grassroots, truly local vegan travel looks like — this episode is going to inspire you.
I recently celebrated my 50th birthday in Mexico City and had the absolute joy of joining one of Mena’s street food tours. It completely changed the way I see the city — from hyper-local vegan taco stalls and activist-led restaurants, to family-run obsidian workshops near Teotihuacan, to thoughtful wildlife experiences in Baja California.
In this conversation, we talk about:
The growth of the vegan scene in Mexico City
How veganism intersects with activism, feminism, and anti-speciesism
Responsible whale watching and wildlife tourism
Off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods you should absolutely visit
And of course… where to eat the best vegan tacos, pozole, tortas, and tiramisu in the city.
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