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Mexico City is one of the great food cities on earth, wrapped in leafy colonial neighborhoods, world-class museums, and Aztec history you can still walk through. It sits at 7,350 feet, so it stays mild year-round and rewards slow days spent eating, walking, and lingering in cafés.
Where to stay
Roma & Condesa
Tree-lined Art Deco streets, leafy parks, and the densest run of good coffee, mezcal bars, and restaurants in the city.
Centro Histórico
The grand colonial heart around the Zócalo, with the Templo Mayor ruins, Bellas Artes, and cantinas that have poured for a century.
Coyoacán
Cobbled, villagey, and unhurried, home to Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and weekend market stalls of churros and tostadas.
San Ángel
Stone mansions and bougainvillea in the south, best on Saturdays for the Bazar Sábado art market on Plaza San Jacinto.
Don't miss
Eat tacos al pastor at night
Find a busy taquería with a spinning trompo of pork; the best are carved to order and dressed with pineapple and salsa.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
One of the world's great museums, holding the Aztec Sun Stone and far more than you can see in a day. Go early.
Teotihuacán pyramids
Walk the avenue between the Sun and Moon pyramids an hour outside the city. Arrive at opening to beat the heat and crowds.
Xochimilco trajineras
Hire a brightly painted boat through the old canals; bring your own food and drinks and split the cost with a group.
Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo's home
The cobalt house in Coyoacán where she lived and worked. Buy timed tickets online in advance, as it sells out.
Mezcal and a market lunch
Sip mezcal at a small Roma bar, then graze on quesadillas and aguas frescas at a market like Mercado de San Juan.
When to go
March through May brings warm, dry days, as does the lull after the November rains. The June-to-September rainy season delivers reliable afternoon downpours that usually clear by evening. Visit in late October or early November for Día de Muertos, but book lodging well ahead, since prices climb and rooms sell out.
Good to know
How many days do I need in Mexico City?
Four to five days cover the main neighborhoods, museums, and food without rushing, with one day saved for Teotihuacán or Xochimilco. It's a huge city, so build in slack.
Is Mexico City safe for tourists?
The central, visited neighborhoods like Roma, Condesa, Coyoacán, and the Centro are generally safe by day and busy at night. Use registered taxis or rideshare apps after dark and keep an eye on your phone in crowds.
Will the altitude affect me?
It might for the first day or two. Take it easy on arrival, drink plenty of water, and go easy on the mezcal until you've adjusted to 7,350 feet.
When should I visit?
Spring, from March to May, is warm and dry. The summer rainy season is green and quieter, with brief afternoon storms. Día de Muertos in early November is worth seeing but crowded and pricey.
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