Food in Mexico City: A Culinary Primer

Born and raised in the historic neighborhood of Coyoacán, Dyan is a Mexican-American art historian, active curator, and cultural researcher who loves nothing more than sharing the Mexico City she knows by heart. Her specialized walks balance scholarly insight with an inviting, easygoing style that makes complex ideas feel beautifully accessible. Dyan views culture as an interconnected mesh of art, pop culture, and tradition, drawing on her active professional work in contemporary art and cultural management to turn each experience into a deep, narrative-driven conversation. Her multi-layered perspective is grounded in extensive academic training. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History, a Master’s in Film Studies, and a Master’s in Contemporary Art Markets, alongside foundational studies in architecture. This unique intersection allows her to "read" visual art and the built environment through a sophisticated lens, translating historical, spatial, and political movements into compelling, unscripted stories. Dyan’s connection to gastronomy is equally profound. Raised in a restaurant family and classically trained in culinary school, she possesses an intuitive, sensory understanding of Mexico’s culinary heritage. This background allows her to fluidly connect a neighborhood’s social history with its flavor profiles, guiding guests seamlessly from world-class museums to the city's most compelling flavors with a discerning insider palate. With a deeply global mindset shaped by a life lived between Mexico City, California, and Brazil, Dyan is completely fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, allowing her to connect naturally with travelers from around the world. For Dyan, hosting walks and lecturing is her favorite gateway to share her passion for the humanities—offering Context clients an experience that is intellectually rich, personal, and genuinely rooted in local life.