Insects are an important part of Mexican cuisine since pre-Hispanic times. Bichópolis is the right place to please your palate and connect with the culinary roots of our ancestors.
This festival, which will be held in the Mexico Citywill bring a whole delicacy of edible insects for those curious and adventurous palates.
What will be in Bichópolis?
Bichópolis will offer an exotic variety of dishes created from edible insects. It is important to note that the festival will have the participation of 100 exhibitors.
The guest of honor for this occasion is the municipality of Teotihuacanso you will find a great culinary offer of the Mexico state.
There will also be various activities such as conferences and presentations by specialists in this culinary art. You will also find a farmers and artisans market if you are interested in experimenting with new flavors in the comfort of your home.
And of course, the little ones can also be part of the celebration of this great festival of edible insects, as it will have a children’s show.
In Bichópolis you will find a menu with more than 15 different options so that you do not stare and are encouraged to try something exotic:
- insect tlayudas
- Sopes, tamales and bug tacos
- scorpions and scorpions
- 35 different insects from Oaxaca
- Ahuatle (mode roe)
- Escamoles and snails mixiotes
- chocolates with insects
- insect sauces
- Variety of honeys
- Gorditas and grasshopper ice cream
- bug burgers
- cockroaches with chocolate
- Cricket protein and worms for athletes
- Scorpions Chilorio
- energy bars with insects
- bug snacks
On the other hand, the insect menu is extremely varied, so for you to get ready we leave you with a list of what you can buy and taste at the festival:
- grasshoppers
- scorpions
- spiders
- Chicatanas
- beetles
- Jumiles
- lobsters
- larvae
- Crickets
- Bedbugs
- caterpillars
- Maguey worms
- Cockroaches
- escamoles
- Snails
- fly eggs
- crayfish
Remember that the atmosphere of the festival is completely familiar. You can take your loin with you, but yes, You must have him on a leash at all times.. Payment methods at the festival are cash, credit and/or debit cards, as well as food vouchers.
When and where?
Bichópolis will take place from March 18 to 20 at Colegio Méxicowhich is located at Calle Durango #49, Roma Norte neighborhood, Cuauhtémoc mayor’s office, CDMX.
The hours of attention to the general public will be from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Remember that the entrance has a cost of 20 pesos. The dishes and products you purchase will have an additional charge.
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If you want to be aware of the updates of this event, we suggest you follow the networks of El Bonito Tianguis. Do not miss this great opportunity to try new flavors.