Mexico City

Mexico City

A huge, fascinating capital: historic centre, museums, markets and street food.

Mexico City's Palace of Fine Arts lit up in the evening

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Best areas to stay in Mexico City

Historic centre (Zócalo)

Ideal for: first visit, culture

In the heart of the monuments: cathedral, Templo Mayor and Palace of Fine Arts.

Roma and Condesa

Ideal for: couples, solo

Tree-lined streets, cafés, restaurants and nightlife: the most pleasant areas to stay.

Polanco

Ideal for: comfort, shopping

An upmarket area near Chapultepec Park and the great museums.

Coyoacán

Ideal for: families, quiet

A village feel, colourful squares and the Frida Kahlo Museum, in the south of the city.

Practical info about Mexico City

Mexico City sits at about 2,240 metres: take time to acclimatise in the first days. The city is huge; choose a central area and use the metro, the Metrobús or ride-hailing apps.

What to see in Mexico City

  • The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the Zócalo, the cathedral and the Templo Mayor;
  • the Palace of Fine Arts and its murals;
  • the National Museum of Anthropology, in Chapultepec Park;
  • Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul (book ahead);
  • the canals of Xochimilco and their colourful boats;
  • on a day trip: the pyramids of Teotihuacan, a UNESCO site.

Getting to Mexico City

From Benito Juárez International Airport, Metrobús line 4 reaches the historic centre in about 35 to 45 minutes; authorised taxis and ride-hailing are also available.

All our tips for the country in Travel in Mexico.

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