the botanical garden tip is good but honestly it gets pretty quiet by 2pm, better to go early like 7am when the air is still cool and the birds are active. i used to go there saturdays with a book and...

honestly the old city streets behind the central market have some killer textures for street photography. the fading paint on those 19th century buildings plus stray cats makes for good moody shots

this is a great breakdown, really captures what makes the city tick. one thing i'd add is that if you're at the teatro baralt, check if they're doing a midnight tour on fridays, it's a bit spooky but...

solid guide, covers the main spots well. one thing i'd add is that if you're near the Panteón Nacional on a weekday around noon, the little cart on Palma across from the municipal building sells chipa...

honestly the guide's right about Navat but if you want something more low-key, try Gakku on Zhibek Zholy near the corner of Gogol. it's a tiny place, mostly locals, and their lagman is legit the best...