Mexico City
Mexico City is one of the great museum and food cities, built on a drained lake bed over an Aztec capital, with Teotihuacán an hour away. Neighbourhoods differ sharply — Roma and Condesa for eating, Centro for history, Coyoacán for Frida Kahlo. Five days barely covers the essentials.
How long to stay
March to May and October to November; rain falls most afternoons in summer.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Mexico City right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Mexico City is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Solo
Less of a focus
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Entrance MX$210 · VerifiedMexico City
The country's principal museum, covering every Mesoamerican culture, including the Aztec sun stone.
Teotihuacán
Entrance MX$95 · VerifiedMexico City
A pre-Aztec city of pyramids and a two-kilometre avenue, an hour north-east of the capital.
Xochimilco
Free entry · VerifiedMexico City
Surviving Aztec canals and floating gardens in the south, navigated on painted trajinera boats.
Zócalo and Templo Mayor
Entrance MX$95 · VerifiedMexico City
The main square with the cathedral and the excavated Aztec Templo Mayor beside it.
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Popular activities
Lucha libre night
Masked wrestling at Arena México with a local guide.
Street food tour in Roma
Tacos al pastor, quesadillas and pulque across the central neighbourhoods.
Teotihuacán early tour
Reach the pyramids at opening before the buses and the heat.