Mexico City

Q: What are the best things to do in Mexico City?

Browse the local picks, from Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the Anthropology Museum to the canals of Xochimilco, a lucha libre night and the pyramids of Teotihuacan.

Aztec ruins, world-class museums, mezcal bars and epic street tacos

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Mexico City rewards the curious: Aztec temples sit beneath colonial palaces, some of the world’s great museums line its parks, and a dizzying street-food scene spills across neighbourhoods like Roma and Condesa that are made for slow wandering. Our local picks run from rooftop cantinas and taco windows to artisan shops and the icons you cannot miss, from Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul to the pyramids of Teotihuacan. Filter by category and budget below.

Mexico City at a glance

Ideal stay: 3 to 5 days
Best time to visit: March to May
Highlights: the Zocalo, Casa Azul and Teotihuacan
Where to stay: Roma and Condesa
Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
Getting around: cheap metro plus walkable neighbourhoods

Where to stay in Mexico City

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Centro Historico

Mexico City Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★ 4.8

Centro Historico

Mexico City Old Town Food Tour

★ 4.9

$$$

Chapultepec

National Museum of Anthropology

★ 4.4

Centro Historico

Palacio de Bellas Artes

★ 4.8

Polanco

Pujol

★ 4.4

$$$

Guerrero

Salon Los Angeles

★ 4.5

Condesa

Someone Somewhere

Why it matters: launched in 2016, Someone Somewhere is a Certified B Corp social enterprise that partners with more than 270 Indigenous artisans – over 90% of them women – across seven of Mexico poorest states, weaving their traditional handwork into modern apparel, bags and accessories that each carry the maker signature. The Condesa store is the easiest place to see and buy the pieces in person, with backpacks, embroidered jackets and travel goods that make genuinely meaningful souvenirs. Stop in on Av. Michoacan, ask which community made the piece you like, and you will leave knowing exactly whose hands made it.

Teotihuacan (from CDMX)

Teotihuacan Pyramids Early-Access Tour

★ 4.6

The Witchcraft market of Sonora

Locals don’t usually wander through this place, but if they do, they are looking for candles to make someone fall in love with them, saint death statues to praise the lord of…

Xochimilco

Xochimilco Traditional Boat Tour

★ 4.9

Centro Historico

Zocalo and Catedral Metropolitana

★ 4.7

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Mexico City travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Mexico City?

Three to five days lets you pair the historic centre and Coyoacan with a day trip to the Teotihuacan pyramids, and still leave time to eat your way through Roma and Condesa.

Where is the best area to stay in Mexico City?

Roma and Condesa are the leafy, walkable favourites for cafes and nightlife; the Centro Historico puts you right next to the Zocalo and the major sights.

What are the best things to do in Mexico City?

Browse the local picks above, from Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and the Anthropology Museum to the canals of Xochimilco, a lucha libre night and the pyramids of Teotihuacan.

What is the best time to visit Mexico City?

The drier months from November to April are most reliable, and March and April bring the jacarandas into bloom. Summer afternoons often bring short, heavy showers.