Mexico City
Mexico
Overview
A sprawling megalopolis of Aztec ruins, Diego Rivera murals, cutting-edge gastronomy, and vibrant colonias bursting with color, music, and mezcal.
Cost of Travel
Daily budget guide for Mexico City — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.
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Approximate costs in USD based on today's exchange rates.
Explore Mexico City
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Dramatic marble performance hall & museum featuring murals by Diego Rivera & other notable artists.
Chapultepec Castle
This historic hilltop castle with views of Mexico City houses the National Museum of History.
Museo Soumaya
Museum housing an extensive art collection, much of it European, in a modern, curving structure.
Templo Mayor
Museum showcasing archaeological finds & exhibits related to the Aztec civilization.
Pyramid of the Sun
This well-known pyramid in the ancient city of Teotihuacan is one of the largest in the world.
Constitution Plaza
Mexico City's main square has roots to the Aztecs & is now the site of frequent cultural events.
Where to Stay
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
An elegant oasis on Paseo de la Reforma with a stunning courtyard garden, excellent dining, and a prime location for the city's best museums.
Hotel Condesa DF
A hip boutique hotel in a 1928 triangular building in Condesa with a famous rooftop bar, sushi restaurant, and turquoise courtyard.
Where to Eat
Pujol
Mexican
Enrique Olvera's globally acclaimed restaurant serving contemporary Mexican cuisine, famous for its mole madre that has been evolving for over 2,500 days.
Tacos El Califa de Leon
Mexican Street Food
The first-ever Michelin-starred taco stand, in the San Rafael neighborhood, serving legendary bistec and costilla tacos since 1968.
Travel Tips
- Eat tacos al pastor at a street stand — it's Mexico's greatest contribution to food
- Book Pujol and Frida Kahlo Museum months in advance
- The altitude (2,240m) can cause headaches — stay hydrated and take it easy day one
- Roma and Condesa neighborhoods have the best cafes, restaurants, and nightlife
- Sunday: Paseo de la Reforma closes to cars for cyclists and pedestrians
- Day trip to Teotihuacan pyramids (1 hour) — arrive at opening for uncrowded photos
Getting There & Around
Mexico City's Metro is extensive and cheap but can be extremely crowded. Metrobus BRT runs dedicated lanes. Uber is the most practical option for visitors. Ecobici bike-share covers Roma, Condesa, and Polanco. Walking is great within neighborhoods but distances between colonias are large. Traffic is legendary — avoid driving.
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