First-time Mexico City: everything you REALLY must know

18 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 2:03

   National Museum of Anthropology

   🏛️ Museum · Chapultepec

2. 2:37

   Museo de Arte Popular

   🏛️ Museum · Centro Histórico

   Described as underrated and a perfect introduction to Mexican culture.

3. 4:01

   National Palace

   🏰 Palace · Centro Histórico

   Access is limited, so a reservation is needed to see the mural.

4. 4:12

   Museo Mural Diego Rivera

   🏛️ Museum · Centro Histórico · brief mention

   A good alternative if there's no ticket for the National Palace.

5. 4:25

   Museo Dolores Olmedo

   🏛️ Museum · Xochimilco · brief mention

6. 4:25

   Museo de Arte Moderno

   🏛️ Museum · Chapultepec · brief mention

7. 4:32

   Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul)

   🏛️ Museum · Coyoacán

   Considered a bit overpriced.

8. 4:58

   Templo Mayor

   🏛️ Historic site · Centro Histórico

   The on-site museum covers themes different from the Anthropology Museum.

9. 5:50

   Torre Latinoamericana

   🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico

   Recommended as a good starting point for an overview of the city.

10. 6:06

    Zócalo

    🏢 Landmark · Centro Histórico · brief mention

11. 6:06

    Metropolitan Cathedral

    ⛩️ Temple · Centro Histórico · brief mention

12. 6:17

    Chapultepec Park

    🌳 Park · Miguel Hidalgo

    Suggested as an escape when the city feels like too much.

13. 6:25

    Chapultepec Castle (National Museum of History)

    🏛️ Museum · Chapultepec · brief mention

14. 7:32

    Teotihuacan

    🚆 Day trip · San Juan Teotihuacán

    Reachable by Metro to the northern bus station then a bus; a guide adds needed context.

15. 8:02

    Xochimilco

    🚡 Activity · Xochimilco

    Best with a group: pooling about a dollar each makes paying the mariachis cheaper; busier on weekends.

16. 10:13

    Centro Histórico

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc

    A convenient sightseeing base, but feels empty at night once shops close.

17. 10:46

    Condesa

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc

    Recommended for its vibe as a place to stay, though pricier and quite hipster.

18. 10:46

    Roma

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc