La Merced is Mexico City’s oldest and largest food market, and an adventure in itself. Divided into seven zones, each dedicated to a specific type of food, the market covers nearly a mile and is bustling with vendors and shoppers all day long. Stock up on every possible type of chile, cactus, meat and vegetable for a traditional Mexican feast, or keep it simple and order from one of the many food kiosks, as Michael and Joanie did when they met with Flytographer Valeria for an early-morning market shoot.