La arquitectura colonial, la energía urbana y la herencia maya han anulado la antigua reputación negativa de la Ciudad de México. Los viajeros acuden en masa a la metrópolis más grande de América Central y la capital cultural y oficial de México en busca de tacos, tequila y templos. Los principales atractivos para los conocedores de la cultura incluyen Coyoacán, una pequeña ciudad repleta de calles adoquinadas y coloridas mansiones del siglo XVI, y el Museo Frida Kahlo, que se presta bien a recorridos a pie, a menudo combinado con un paseo en bote por los canales de la cercana Xochimilco. Dentro de la ciudad, el Centro Histórico, construido sobre la antigua Tenochtitlán, guarda gran parte de la historia viva de la ciudad, mientras que el Museo de Antropología guarda la historia tallada en piedra desde hace mucho tiempo. Las pirámides de Teotihuacán, declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, se descubren mejor en un recorrido temprano por la mañana para evitar las multitudes y el calor abrasador del mediodía; alternativamente, tome un paseo en globo aerostático sobre el sitio arqueológico. De cualquier manera, una guía con licencia para explicar el significado y la historia agrega un contexto muy necesario a una visita a las estructuras antiguas. Los aventureros al aire libre encuentran impresionantes vistas de la ciudad después de caminar hasta la cima del volcán Iztaccihuatl; los fanáticos de la lucha libre mexicana pueden capturar el espíritu salvaje del deporte durante un combate de lucha libre; y los gourmets pueden degustar clásicos culinarios como tostadas y tamales en el mercado y recorridos gastronómicos. Puebla (Ciudad de los Ángeles) y Cholula, famosas por su hermosa arquitectura colonial y sus espectaculares fondos volcánicos, facilitan las excursiones de un día desde la CDMX. Si pasa más tiempo en México, la capital es una conveniente puerta de entrada a otros destinos vacacionales importantes, como Acapulco, Guadalajara y Oaxaca.
After the summer rainy season (which usually runs from late-May to September), the drier, warmer days of November are easily the best time to visit Mexico City. Not only does the start of the month see city-wide Day of the Dead festivities, it’s also when the Corona Capital music festival comes to town. Alternatively, spring—with its colorful jacaranda blooms and quiet Easter week—is just as pleasant for on foot exploration.
While you can explore most of Mexico City’s central neighborhoods on foot, the metro is the most intuitive way for visitors to explore the sprawling capital. Color-coded and easy-to-access with a rechargeable metro card, navigating the Mexico City Metro shouldn’t require too much of a learning curve. However, it’s worth avoiding the morning and evening rush hours (6am to 9am; 5pm to 9pm), when basically every line is overcrowded and unpleasant—opt for a ride share instead but be prepared to hit traffic.
Some of the best views over downtown Mexico City, including the Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes), can be had from the Miralto bar on the 41st floor of the Latin American Tower (Torre Latinoamericana). Skip the organized viewings from the 44th floor observation deck and grab a sunset cocktail and window seat in Miralto instead. Prefer coffee? Visit the Don Porfirio café in the Sears building opposite Bellas Artes for (lower but just as striking) vistas.
Luis spent the first 25 years of his life in his native Mexico City. He now lives in London and loves exploring the world, frequently playing tourist in his own country of origin.
avoid public transport and use Uber instead. It’s safer, pretty cheap and, unless you get stuck in a traffic jam, you’ll get where you need to be much faster.
starts with brunch and people-watching at Saks San Ángel, browsing the Bazaar Sábado, and coffee in Coyoacán. Finish the day with dinner and drinks in Condesa.
the Anthropology Museum in Chapultepec Park, one of Mexico City’s largest green spaces. You can spend days there and still not see everything.
book a market and street food tour. You can tackle this on your own, but it’s difficult to know the best stalls and the last thing you want is “Moctezuma’s revenge” to ruin your trip.
go up the Latin American Tower in the Centro Historico. Once Latin America’s tallest building, it’s withstood multiple earthquakes.
is thinking Mexico City is dangerous for tourists. Like any big city, you need to have your wits about you but Chilangos (Mexico City locals) are happy to help.
Mexico City is best known for the grand architecture of its historic center (Centro Historico), including the Palacio Bellas Artes and zocalo, as well as its world-class museums, such as the Museo Frida Kahlo and the National Museum of Anthropology, and stunning cuisine, which ranges from street-side to Michelin-starred.
...MásThe most visited place in Mexico City is Chapultepec Castle, perched on the highest point of the Chapultepec Wood (Bosque de Chapultepec). Housed inside the castle—former home of the Mexican president—is Mexico’s National History Museum, with historic murals and indigenous artifacts dating back hundreds of years.
...MásThree tourist attractions in Mexico City are Chapultepec Park—home to Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology; the Museo Frida Khalo, located in Casa Azul, the artist’s home with her husband Diego Riviera; and the city’s historic center, home to the Palacio de Bellas Artes and Metropolitan Cathedral.
...MásIf you only have one day in Mexico City, see the Zocalo in the historic center before strolling around Chapultepec Wood—home to Chapultepec Castle. Then, visit Casa Azul (Museo Frida Kahlo). At night, watch Mexican wrestling (lucha libre) and sample the city’s best tacos and tequila in the Roma neighborhood.
...MásFour days will give you time to explore Mexico City hot spots such as the historic center, Chapultepec Park, Coyoacán, and Roma, in addition to taking a day trip. Close destinations include the ancient Teotihuacán Pyramids or the charming Pueblos Magico of the state of Puebla.
...MásYes, Mexico City is safe to explore if you take the usual precautions, such as watching your belongings closely in busy areas like the historic center. The Condesa and Roma neighborhoods are safe, but keep an eye on your map and avoice areas like Doctores and Tepito—especially after dark.
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