Mexico City
Mexico · Ciudad de México · 2240 m
Description
Mexico City (Ciudad de México) is the vibrant capital of Mexico and one of Latin America’s great metropolises. Built on the site of the former Mexica capital Tenochtitlan, the city is known for its pre-Columbian sites, colonial landmarks, renowned museums, lively markets, and diverse culinary scene. From the historic Zócalo and the leafy neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa to the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico City blends centuries of history with modern architecture, art, culture, and intense urban life. As the country’s political, economic, and cultural center, the metropolis is also one of the main gateways to Mexico for travelers from around the world.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 10 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Historic Center & Zócalo
- Chapultepec Forest (Bosque de Chapultepec)
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Teotihuacán archaeological site(Day trip)
- National Museum of Anthropology (Museo Nacional de Antropología)
- Chapultepec Castle & National Museum of History
- Xochimilco canals & trajineras
- Templo Mayor & Tenochtitlan archaeological site
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- National Palace & Diego Rivera murals
- Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes)
- Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)
- Coyoacán historic center
- Alameda Central
- Latin American Tower (Torre Latinoamericana)
- House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)
- Postal Palace (Palacio Postal)
- Madero Street (Calle Francisco I. Madero)
- Plaza de Santo Domingo
- Secretariat of Public Education murals
- National Art Museum (MUNAL)
- Franz Mayer Museum
- Memory and Tolerance Museum
- Museo de Arte Popular
- Museo Mural Diego Rivera
- Plaza Garibaldi & mariachi
- Museum of Tequila and Mezcal
- Monument to the Revolution
- Paseo de la Reforma
- Angel of Independence (Ángel de la Independencia)
- Diana the Huntress Fountain
- Roma Norte
- Condesa & Parque México
- Roma & Condesa Art Deco architecture
- Mercado Roma
- Chapultepec Zoo
- Tamayo Museum of Contemporary Art
- Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno)
- Soumaya Museum
- Jumex Museum
- Polanco & Avenida Presidente Masaryk
- Coyoacán Market
- Centenario Garden & Hidalgo Garden
- Leon Trotsky House Museum
- Anahuacalli Museum
- Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum
- San Ángel historic center
- Saturday Bazaar (Bazar del Sábado)
- University City of UNAM
- Central Library of UNAM & Juan O'Gorman murals
- Espacio Escultórico
- MUAC University Museum of Contemporary Art
- Cuicuilco archaeological site
- Xochimilco chinampas
- Dolores Olmedo Museum
- Axolotl sanctuaries of Xochimilco
- La Ciudadela handicraft market
- Sonora Market
- Jamaica Market
- Mercado de San Juan
- La Merced Market
- Mexico City street food
- Lucha libre at Arena México
- Arena Coliseo
- Zona Rosa nightlife
- Kiosco Morisco & Santa María la Ribera
- Vasconcelos Library
- Plaza de las Tres Culturas & Tlatelolco
- Tlatelolco archaeological site
- Memory and Tolerance sites of Tlatelolco
- Museo del Objeto del Objeto (MODO)
- Museo del Juguete Antiguo México
- Teotihuacán Pyramid of the Sun(Day trip)
- Teotihuacán Pyramid of the Moon & Avenue of the Dead(Day trip)
- Teotihuacán hot-air balloon flight(Day trip)
- Puebla historic center(Day trip)
- Cholula Great Pyramid & Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies(Day trip)
- Tepoztlán(Day trip)
- Tepozteco hike & archaeological site(Day trip)
- Tolantongo Caves & hot springs(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- MEX, NLU, TLC
- Train stations:
- Buenavista, Zócalo/Tenochtitlan, Allende