The PERFECT Trip to Mexico City! Best Things to Do & Eat (Travel Guide)
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Teotihuacan
Day trip · San Juan Teotihuacán
A sunrise hot air balloon ride gives a calm, steady view over the pyramids; an Uber there cost about $25.
Pyramid of the Sun
Historic site · San Juan Teotihuacán · brief mention
Pyramid of the Moon
Historic site · San Juan Teotihuacán · brief mention
Temple of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcóatl)
Historic site · San Juan Teotihuacán · brief mention
San Miguel Chapultepec
Neighborhood · Miguel Hidalgo · brief mention
Comal Oculto
Restaurant · San Miguel Chapultepec
The chicharrón prensado gordita and the enmoladas in sweet, slightly bitter mole stand out; prices are hard to beat.
Centro Histórico
Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc
The city sinks up to 20 inches in some years, so look out for uneven, leaning buildings.
Templo Mayor
Historic site · Centro Histórico
Ruins can be viewed free from a street-level platform, or tour the museum for an up-close look.
Metropolitan Cathedral
Temple · Centro Histórico · brief mention
National Palace
Palace · Centro Histórico
Free tours need same-day registration; English tours run at 10:00, 11:00 and 11:30, and filming inside isn't allowed.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Museum · Centro Histórico
The best view is from the rooftop cafe in the Sears building across the street, but expect a long line.
Xochimilco
Activity · Xochimilco
For a quieter experience, take a guided trip down the back canals to visit working chinampa farms.
Baldío
Restaurant · Roma Norte
Try the elote with buffalo machaca and the grilled onions over grasshopper butter with hibiscus sauce.
Mercado de La Merced
Market · Centro Histórico
Go with a guide, since some parts are sketchy and pickpocketing happens; try pozole, aguas frescas and insects.
Mercado de Sonora
Market · Venustiano Carranza · brief mention
Polanco
Neighborhood · Miguel Hidalgo · brief mention
Paseo de la Reforma
Landmark · Cuauhtémoc
Car-free 8am–4pm on Sundays; an Ecobici day pass costs about $6 for unlimited 45-minute rides.
Pujol
Restaurant · Polanco · brief mention
Contramar
Restaurant · Roma Norte · brief mention
Condesa
Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc
Gentrification is pricing out locals, so stay in hotels and be mindful of your impact.
Roma
Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc
Visitors are urged to stay in hotels here rather than short-term rentals.
Colonia Cuauhtémoc
Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc
Suggested as an alternative place to stay to Roma Norte and Condesa.
Juárez
Neighborhood · Cuauhtémoc
Recommended as a less gentrified place to stay that's still central.
Panadería Rosetta
Cafe · Roma Norte
Expect a 45–50 minute wait an hour after opening; the guava-and-cheese pastry and mamey custard donut stand out.
Biblioteca Vasconcelos
Landmark · Buenavista · brief mention
It was closed during a workers' protest, so check before going.
Masala y Maíz
Restaurant · Juárez
Spicy vanilla prawns, which take three days to make, are the standout; the lamb pibil gordita is also great.
Handshake Speakeasy
Bar · Juárez
Try the Mexi-Thai or butter mushroom old-fashioned; reservations book out weeks ahead.
Chapultepec Park
Park · Miguel Hidalgo
You can rent boats on the lakes; mountain bike and museum tours are available, and it's packed with families.
Voladores de Papantla
Activity · Chapultepec
National Museum of Anthropology
Museum · Chapultepec
Allow at least four hours; plaques are mostly in Spanish, so a guided tour is recommended.
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