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Best activities in Mexico City

6 places from 8 Mexico City travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

6 places

  1. Xochimilco

    Activity · Xochimilco

    Colourful boat rides on the last of the city's Aztec canals, passing markets and gardens along the way.

  2. Muévete en Bici (Sunday Ciclovía)

    Activity · Paseo de la Reforma

    On Sunday mornings, major avenues are closed to cars and fill with runners and cyclists.

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4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Arena México

    Activity · Doctores

    Founded in 1956 and known as the cathedral of lucha libre, this huge arena hosts masked wrestling, a sport recognized as part of the city's cultural heritage.

  2. Monumental Alebrijes Parade

    Activity · Centro Histórico

    An annual October parade of giant hand-painted papier-mâché alebrijes. More than 200 artists tow their creations along a 3-mile route.

  3. Cineteca Nacional

    Activity · Coyoacán

    The national cinematheque, screening the most interesting films in a setting made for lingering before and after shows.

  4. Voladores de Papantla

    Activity · Chapultepec

    Ancient Totonac ritual where performers spiral down from a towering pole on ropes to flute music, staged outside the Anthropology Museum.