For those who've been paying attention to Latin American electronic music, no doubt you'll be familiar with Rosa Pistola.

The Colombia-born, Mexico City-based producer is a stalwart within CDMX's scene – one who's been taking over the global electronic stage with her particular style of reggaeton. She's an artist who operates beyond the boundaries of CDMX and reggaeton too, and through her work she's platformed Latin American artists while exploring the expansiveness of LATAM dance music.

This year, she's teamed up with DJ Sueño to launch the Tecámac-based studio and label La Chekera Records. The first release was a collaboration between the two artists, entitled Cumbiaton Moist. Follow-up releases have seen Rosa Pistola – real name Laura Puentes – link up with the likes of DJ Chekesito, pushing sounds such as guaracha via the label.

The incendiary energy of Rosa Pistola's music matches the turbo-charged pace of CDMX. Having founded a label and studio, she's an independent artist who's created her own channels of distribution. Tapping into the spirit of independent culture, Puentes puts together this guide on her most well-loved indie businesses in the Mexican capital. This is a guide featuring the spaces she frequents in the city herself – from juice bars to clothing stalls and record shops. If you're visiting, this is how you should experience CDMX.