Things to do in Mexico City
Mexico City, planned before you land.
Pyramids before breakfast, murals and markets by day, lucha libre at night. The capital rewards a guide more than most cities.
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What to do in Mexico City
Mexico City is enormous and most of what visitors want sits in a handful of neighborhoods: the historic center, Roma and Condesa, Coyoacan and the canals of Xochimilco to the south. Teotihuacan is an hour north. A guided day gets you through the traffic, the ticket lines and the Monday closures, and a food guide is the difference between eating well and eating safely.
01
Teotihuacan pyramids, early
The Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and the Avenue of the Dead, about an hour from the city. Early tours arrive before the heat; a hot air balloon at sunrise is the other way in.
02
Frida Kahlo Museum and Coyoacan
The Blue House sells out days ahead and a tour is the reliable way to hold a slot. Coyoacan's plazas, market and Trotsky's house are a walk away.
03
Xochimilco canals by trajinera
Painted flat boats on the pre-Hispanic canals, with mariachis and food boats pulling alongside. Weekends are a party; weekdays are quiet.
04
Historic center and the murals
The Zocalo, Templo Mayor, the cathedral and the Diego Rivera murals in the National Palace and Bellas Artes, with someone who can read them for you.
05
Tacos, markets and mezcal
A street food walk through Roma, Condesa or the center, usually six to eight stops. Guides know which stands are safe and which salsas to respect.
06
Lucha libre night
Masked wrestling at Arena Mexico on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Tours include tickets, a mask and a guide who explains who the villain is.
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Good to know
- Take the first day slowly
- The city sits at about 7,350 feet. Headaches and tiredness on arrival are normal. Drink water, go easy on the mezcal the first night, and book Teotihuacan for day two or later.
- Mondays close museums
- Most museums, including the Anthropology Museum and the Blue House, are closed on Mondays. Teotihuacan and Xochimilco are open daily.
Before you go
Neighborhoods, getting around and what to book ahead.
Questions before you book
Is Mexico City safe for tours?
Guided tours stay in the central neighborhoods visitors use: Centro, Roma, Condesa, Coyoacan, Polanco. Use the usual big-city care with phones and bags, take registered taxis or ride apps at night, and you will be fine.
How many days do I need?
Three full days covers the center, Teotihuacan, Coyoacan and one evening out. Four adds Xochimilco and a proper food day.
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