Mexico

Mexico City

A sprawling highland capital of Aztec ruins, murals and tacos.

Local time: UTC-6
Population: 22.0M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Moderate

Food$$$$$About $40 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $62 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $1.3 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇲🇽 MXN =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

MEXLicenciado Benito Juárez International AirportMain airport, 6 km east of the centre; most international flights.

How	Cost	Time
Metro Line 5 + transferCentro Histórico	M$5-6	30-45 min
Cheapest; no heavy luggage allowed on Metro.
Airport bus / MetrobúsDowntown and bus terminals	M$30-60	30-60 min
Check the stop and route before boarding.
Taxi (authorised stand)Centro or Roma-Condesa	M$250-400	20-45 min
Buy the ticket inside the terminal; traffic can be heavy.
Uber / DiDiCentro or Roma-Condesa	M$150-300	20-45 min
Pick-up zones are signposted outside the terminals.

NLUFelipe Ángeles International AirportSecond airport, 38 km north; mostly domestic flights.

How	Cost	Time
Tren Suburbano (AIFA station)Buenavista, Centro	M$11.50-26.50	40-50 min
Fast and cheap; Metro transfer at Buenavista, no heavy bags.
Bus (ADO, Futura, Conexión)MEX airport, Norte or Taxqueña terminals	about M$150	about 1 hr
Limited daily departures; check timetables first.
VivabusNorte or Taxqueña bus terminals	check locally	60-90 min
Fastest easy option but departures are irregular.
Taxi (fixed price)City centre	about M$750	60-90 min
Allow at least 90 minutes to downtown.
Uber / DiDiCity centre	check locally	60-90 min
Confirm you booked NLU, not MEX.

TLCLicenciado Adolfo López Mateos International AirportToluca airport, 50 km southwest; domestic flights only.

How	Cost	Time
El Insurgente train + shuttleObservatorio, then Metro	M$15 plus shuttle	45-70 min
Metepec station links to the airport by shuttle bus.
Viva Transfer shuttleObservatorio Metro	about M$76	60-90 min
Runs for Viva Aerobus flights.
Caminante taxiSanta Fe or Observatorio	M$600-650	45-75 min
Fixed price; good for western city areas.
Uber / DiDiCity centre	check locally	60-90 min
Long ride; compare with the train.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Mexico City

Getting around

Metro for cheap fast trips; ride apps for night and cross-town journeys.

Metro ★12 lines, M$5–6 per ride, 05:00–00:00 weekdays. Very crowded at rush hour; watch your pockets.
BusMetrobús BRT and trolleybuses cover main avenues; pay with a rechargeable card.
Taxi / ride apps ★White and magenta taxis: agree the fare or use the meter, and prefer sitio stands at night. Uber, DiDi and inDrive are widely used and cheap; check the plate before getting in.
Rental carDriving is slow and parking is hard. Not worth it inside the city.
WalkingBest in Centro, Roma and Condesa. Sidewalks are uneven; watch your step.
Bike-shareEcoBici stations in central areas. Helmets are not common.

Recommended stay★ 3 nights (4 days)

Three nights covers the Centro, one big museum and a Teotihuacán or Coyoacán day without rushing.

Best for

CultureZócalo, the great museums and the floating gardens of Xochimilco.
FoodTacos, markets and street stalls from Roma to Coyoacán.
HistoryAztec ruins, colonial churches and the pyramids at Teotihuacán.

Weather by month

22°7°Jan🌧 3d

24°8°Feb🌧 2d

26°10°Mar🌧 6d

27°12°Apr🌧 8d

27°13°May🌧 12d

25°13°Jun🌧 19d

23°13°Jul🌧 26d

23°13°Aug🌧 27d

22°13°Sep🌧 23d

22°11°Oct🌧 14d

23°9°Nov🌧 5d

22°8°Dec🌧 3d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

High-altitude city with mild days all year and a wet summer. Rain falls mostly in afternoon storms from June to September.

Best time: November to AprilDry, sunny days around 22–27°C. Ideal for walking, ruins and markets.
Wet season June to SeptemberUp to 26–27 rain days a month. Storms usually hit in the afternoon; keep mornings for outdoor plans.
Cool nights all yearLows of 7–13°C. Evenings need a light jacket, especially in December and January.
Mild, not hotHighs stay around 22–27°C. The altitude can make sun feel stronger; use sunscreen.
Afternoon downpoursSummer storms are short but heavy. Carry a compact rain jacket and waterproof shoes.
What to packLayers, a light rain jacket in summer, comfortable walking shoes and a hat.

Landmarks 33

Must-see · 10

1
Zocalo
The vast main square is the heart of Mexico City and the natural starting point for any first visit, ringed by the National Palace and the cathedral. Come early in the morning for cooler air and fewer crowds, and note that the flag ceremony happens here daily.
2
Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City
This enormous colonial cathedral anchors the Zocalo and is one of the most important churches in the Americas. It is free to enter but modest dress is expected, and it sits right beside the metro and the square.
3
National Palace
The seat of the federal government faces the Zocalo and is famous for the murals inside. Bring photo ID for entry, check opening hours in advance, and go on a weekday morning to avoid queues.
4
Chapultepec Castle
Perched on the hill in Chapultepec Park, this castle offers city views and grand rooms that make it a top stop. Arrive when it opens to beat the line, and be ready for a steep walk up or a short park train ride.
5
National Museum of Anthropology
One of the world's great museums, with the Aztec Sun Stone and vast halls on Mexico's ancient cultures. Allow at least half a day, and note that it is usually closed on Mondays.
6
Frida Kahlo Museum
The Blue House in Coyoacan draws visitors from around the world to see where Kahlo lived and worked. Book timed tickets online well ahead, as walk-up entry is often sold out.
7
Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The most visited Catholic shrine in the Americas, home to the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Go on a weekday morning for a calmer visit, and dress respectfully; it is reachable by metro plus a short walk.
8
Templo Mayor
The excavated Aztec main temple sits right beside the Zocalo, giving a striking sense of the city's layered past. Combine it with the cathedral next door and go early to avoid midday heat.
9
Palacio de Bellas Artes
This marble palace is the city's cultural showpiece, with murals and a grand theater hall. Check the schedule for performances, or simply admire the exterior and the neighboring Alameda park.
10
Angel of Independence
The golden angel on Paseo de la Reforma is the city's most recognizable monument and a lively gathering point. Visit at dusk when it is lit, and use the nearby metro or a short walk along the avenue.

Cultural

Statue 1

Christian 2

Modern Architecture 1

Castle 1

Museum 3

Gate 1

Palace 3

Urban Hub 2

Ancient Site 1

Skyscraper 2

Traditional Village 1

Historical Square 1

Activities

Library 1

Amusement Park 7

Bookstore 1

Football Stadium 1

Theater 1

Food 1

Painting 2

Day trips from Mexico City

Puebla · 2 h 10 by bus

★★★★★ · Full day · 131 km from Mexico City

Best way: Direct first-class buses run frequently from TAPO to Puebla's CAPU in about two hours, dropping you near the historic center.

Direct first-class buses from Mexico City's TAPO terminal reach Puebla's CAPU station in roughly two hours.

Bus ★2 h 10 · from $4-$25
Car1 h 59 · taxi ≈ 1,590 MXN

What to see

Zocalo and cathedral
Rosary Chapel
Amparo Museum
Barrio del Artista
Street of Sweets

2 landmark quests to check off here

Good to know

Book bus tickets ahead for weekend travel
Many museums and churches close on Mondays
Spring is the most pleasant season to visit

Cuernavaca · 1 h 00 by bus

★★★☆☆ · Full day · 73 km from Mexico City

Best way: Frequent direct buses from Terminal del Sur take about an hour, faster than the 75-minute drive.

Frequent direct buses from Mexico City's Terminal del Sur reach Cuernavaca in about an hour and a half.

Bus ★1 h 00 · from $6-$26
Car1 h 15 · taxi ≈ 890 MXN

What to see

Palace of Cortes
Cuernavaca Cathedral
Robert Brady Museum
Zocalo
Borda Garden

Good to know

Buses leave frequently throughout the day
Visit on a weekday to avoid weekend crowds from the capital
Dry season (November to April) is best for sightseeing

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Mexico City rewards visitors with world-class museums, street food and layered history at every turn. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

One full day: the Centro Histórico icons, then the anthropology museum if you have energy left.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 280
Taxis: ≈ MXN 210

Day 1

Centro Histórico on foot

Tickets ≈ MXN 280 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 210

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Start here. The plaza is calm in the morning. Flag ceremony is around 08:00, so you may just miss it.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
1

09:50–10:35 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

On the north side of the Zócalo. Quiet on weekday mornings.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 206 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:45–11:45 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

East side of the Zócalo. Bring photo ID. It closes for official events, so check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 381 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:00–13:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

A few minutes' walk. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

13:45–14:45 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Lunch at the food stalls. About 15 minutes' walk east, or a short taxi.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ MXN 50
5

15:30–16:45 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Walk back west. Closed Monday. Check for an evening show.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi back to your hotel · 1242 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40

Day trip · Food

One day of eating: market breakfast, a taco tour and a café-bookshop break.

Stay: Roma-Condesa. Leafy streets, cafés and bars; good for food and nightlife. Easy walking, short ride apps to the center.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 1,150
Taxis: ≈ MXN 330

Day 1

Markets, tacos and cafés

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,150 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 330

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ MXN 91
1

09:00–10:00 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Breakfast at the stalls. Go early while it is busy and fresh.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ MXN 79
2

11:00–14:00 · Around MXN 700–1200 per person (check on the day)

Street taco and market food tour

Book ahead. Tell them if you do not eat everything.
Taxi · 1076 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

15:00–15:45 · Coffee and a snack around MXN 100–200

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Coffee and a rest in Roma-Condesa. About 20 minutes by taxi from the centre.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 660 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

16:00–18:00 · Free · food and drinks extra

Roma and Condesa street walk

Stroll between cafés and parks. Streets are open all day.

Open Streets open all day · cafés roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
5

18:30–18:50 · Free to see from the street

Angel of Independence Landmark quest

Short stop for photos. It looks best lit up in the evening.

Open Always visible · roundabout busy all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40

Day trip · History

One day of deep history: Aztec ruins, colonial palaces and a sunset view.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 190
Taxis: ≈ MXN 333

Day 1

From Aztec to colonial

Tickets ≈ MXN 190 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 333

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
1

09:00–10:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Start early. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 381 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:45–11:45 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Five minutes' walk. Bring photo ID. Check for official-event closures.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 1284 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:00–12:30 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Short walk west. Weekday mornings are calmest.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 158 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

12:45–13:15 · Free entry · some exhibitions charge (check on the day)

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Nearby. A short look at the courtyard and stairway.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ MXN 48
5

13:30–14:30 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Lunch at the market stalls.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ MXN 72
6

16:30–17:15 · Free to see · small fee for the lift to the top (check on the day)

Monument to the Revolution Landmark quest

Taxi west. Lift hours vary, so check on the day. Good at sunset.

Open Monument open daily · lift hours vary (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ MXN 53

1 night · Culture

First-timers who want the Centro Histórico icons and one big museum in a single day.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 480
Taxis: ≈ MXN 250
Hotel: MXN 900–2,800

Day 1

Centro Histórico on foot

Tickets ≈ MXN 480 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 250

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Start here for orientation. The flag ceremony is around 08:00, so you may just miss it.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
1

09:50–10:35 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Right on the Zócalo. Morning is cooler and quieter.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:45–12:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Aztec ruins beside the cathedral. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 381 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:30–13:30 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Diego Rivera murals. Can close for official events, so check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

14:00–15:00 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Lunch at the food stalls. Busy and basic, bring small cash.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ MXN 50
5

16:00–17:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The building alone is worth it.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 221 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
6

17:45–18:30 · Around MXN 150–250 (check on the day)

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Sunset view over the centre. Check closing time on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 1105 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40

1 night · Food

Eaters who want markets, street tacos and café time without rushing between far areas.

Stay: Roma-Condesa. Leafy streets, cafés and bars; good for food and nightlife. Easy walking, short ride apps to the center.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 1,150
Taxis: ≈ MXN 330
Hotel: MXN 1,400–4,200

Day 1

Markets, tacos and Roma cafés

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,150 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 330

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ MXN 91
1

09:30–10:30 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Go early for the freshest food stalls. Keep bags in front of you.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ MXN 79
2

11:00–14:00 · Around MXN 700–1200 per person (check on the day)

Street taco and market food tour

Book ahead. Tell them your spice level. Bring cash for stalls.
Taxi · 1076 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

15:00–15:45 · Coffee and a snack around MXN 100–200

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Coffee and a rest in a bookshop café in Roma-Condesa.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 660 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

16:00–18:00 · Free · food and drinks extra

Roma and Condesa street walk

Leafy streets, bakeries and bars. Best late afternoon into evening.

Open Streets open all day · cafés roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
5

18:30–18:50 · Free to see from the street

Angel of Independence Landmark quest

Quick photo stop. The roundabout is busy, cross with care.

Open Always visible · roundabout busy all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40

1 night · History

Travellers who want the Aztec-to-colonial story in one tight day in the centre.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 90
Taxis: ≈ MXN 294
Hotel: MXN 900–2,800

Day 1

From Tenochtitlan to the Republic

Tickets ≈ MXN 90 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 294

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
1

09:00–10:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Start with the Aztec temple. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:45–11:30 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Built over the old sacred precinct. Weekday mornings are calmest.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 206 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

11:45–12:45 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Murals and state rooms. Can close for official events, so check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 1284 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

13:00–13:30 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Ornate old post office. Weekdays only, roughly 08:00–20:00.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 158 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
5

13:45–14:15 · Free entry · some exhibitions charge (check on the day)

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Colonial mining school. Short visit, check hours on the day.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 41
6

16:30–17:15 · Free to see · small fee for the lift to the top (check on the day)

Monument to the Revolution Landmark quest

Finish at the monument. Lift hours vary, so check on the day.

Open Monument open daily · lift hours vary (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ MXN 53

2 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the big sights: the Centro Histórico, Chapultepec's museums and Coyoacán.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 1,000
Taxis: ≈ MXN 401

Day 1

Centro Histórico on foot

Tickets ≈ MXN 480 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 170

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Start here to get your bearings. The flag ceremony is around 08:00 and 18:00; check on the day.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
1

10:00–10:45 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Across the plaza. Weekday mornings are calmest.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:00–12:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The ruins sit right beside the cathedral.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

13:00–14:00 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Lunch at the food stalls. About 20 minutes on foot or a short taxi.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ MXN 50
4

15:00–16:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Walk up Avenida Juárez.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 221 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
5

17:00–17:45 · Around MXN 150–250 (check on the day)

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Sunset view over the Centro. Check lift hours on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–22:00 (check on the day)

Day 2

Chapultepec, then Coyoacán

Tickets ≈ MXN 520 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 231

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–12:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

National Museum of Anthropology Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Go early; it is huge.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1085 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:30–14:30 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

Chapultepec Castle Landmark quest

Closed Monday. A short walk or taxi up the hill.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 11 km · ≈ 43 min · ≈ MXN 151
3

15:30–17:30 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Taxi south. Plazas, cafés and churros.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

17:45–19:15 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Book a timed slot online in advance; it often sells out.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday

2 nights · Food

Eaters who want markets, street tacos and café time, with a few sights in between.

Stay: Roma-Condesa. Leafy streets, cafés and bars; good for food and nightlife. Easy walking, short ride apps to the center.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 1,840
Taxis: ≈ MXN 1,041
Hotel: MXN 2,800–8,400

Day 1

Markets and the Centro

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,090 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 311

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ MXN 91
1

09:30–10:30 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Go hungry. Mornings are busiest and freshest.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:00–11:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Short walk west. Check the flag ceremony times on the day.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:00–13:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Good context for the city's food history.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1292 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

14:00–14:30 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Weekdays only, roughly 08:00–20:00. Quick look at the golden hall.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ MXN 60
5

17:00–20:00 · Around MXN 700–1200 per person (check on the day)

Street taco and market food tour

Early evening is a good time for a street food walk. Confirm the meeting point when you book.
Taxi back to your hotel · 1113 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40

Day 2

Roma, Condesa and Coyoacán

Tickets ≈ MXN 750 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 731

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–12:00 · Free · food and drinks extra

Roma and Condesa street walk

Cafés and bakeries. Most open around 08:00.

Open Streets open all day · cafés roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 660 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:30–13:15 · Coffee and a snack around MXN 100–200

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Bookshop café. Good for a light lunch and a rest.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 11 km · ≈ 41 min · ≈ MXN 144
3

14:30–16:30 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Taxi south. Try market tostadas and ice cream in the plaza.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi · 17 km · ≈ 1 h 1 min · ≈ MXN 217
4

17:00–19:00 · Boats hired per hour, around MXN 500–700 per boat (check on the day)

Xochimilco trajinera boat ride

Boat rides run roughly 09:00–18:00; check on the day. Bring cash for snacks on the water.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 26 km · ≈ 1 h 32 min · ≈ MXN 330

2 nights · History

Travellers who want the Aztec and colonial story, from Templo Mayor to the great murals.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 610
Taxis: ≈ MXN 899
Hotel: MXN 1,800–5,600

Day 1

Aztec and colonial Centro

Tickets ≈ MXN 90 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 254

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
1

09:00–10:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Start with the ruins and museum.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:00–11:45 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Built partly from Aztec stone. Weekday mornings are quieter.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 206 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:00–13:00 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

See Diego Rivera's murals. Closed during official events; check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 1268 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

14:00–14:30 · Free entry · some exhibitions charge (check on the day)

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Weekday visit. A short walk east.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 41
5

17:00–17:45 · Free to see · small fee for the lift to the top (check on the day)

Monument to the Revolution Landmark quest

Sunset from the dome if the lift is running; check on the day.

Open Monument open daily · lift hours vary (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ MXN 53

Day 2

Guadalupe, Chapultepec and Coyoacán

Tickets ≈ MXN 520 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 646

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 8 km · ≈ 33 min · ≈ MXN 116
1

09:00–10:00 · Free entry

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Landmark quest

Morning on weekdays is calmest. Taxi north from the Centro.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–21:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 14 km · ≈ 51 min · ≈ MXN 179
2

11:30–14:30 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

National Museum of Anthropology Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The Aztec and Maya halls are the highlight.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1085 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

15:00–17:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

Chapultepec Castle Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Hilltop views and the history museum inside.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 11 km · ≈ 40 min · ≈ MXN 142
4

17:30–19:00 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Book a timed slot online well ahead.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday
Taxi back to your hotel · 13 km · ≈ 48 min · ≈ MXN 169

3 nights · Culture ★ Recommended length

First-timers who want the big museums, the old centre and a boat ride, at an easy pace.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 2,150
Taxis: ≈ MXN 913

Day 1

Centro Histórico on foot

Tickets ≈ MXN 390 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 160

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Start early. The square is calm before the crowds.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
1

09:50–10:35 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Right next door. Weekday mornings are quiet.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:45–12:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The museum is cool and shady.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:30–13:30 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Lunch at the food stalls. Bring small cash.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

14:30–15:30 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Closed during official events. Bring photo ID.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 1308 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
5

17:00–17:45 · Around MXN 150–250 (check on the day)

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Go up for sunset views over the centre.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–22:00 (check on the day)

Day 2

Chapultepec museums

Tickets ≈ MXN 750 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 141

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–12:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

National Museum of Anthropology Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Pick two or three halls, not all.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1085 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

13:00–15:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

Chapultepec Castle Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The walk up the hill takes about 15 minutes.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

16:00–17:00 · Around MXN 300–500 · guided visits only, book ahead (check on the day)

Casa Luis Barragán Landmark quest

Reservation only. Book ahead online.

Open Visits by reservation only · usually Tue–Sun (check on the day)
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ MXN 61
4

18:00–18:45 · Coffee and a snack around MXN 100–200

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Coffee and a browse in Roma-Condesa.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–22:00 (check on the day)

Day 3

Coyoacán and Xochimilco

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,010 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 612

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–11:30 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Book a timed slot in advance.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:00–14:00 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Plaza, churches and lunch. Try tostadas in the market.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi · 17 km · ≈ 1 h 1 min · ≈ MXN 217
3

15:00–17:00 · Boats hired per hour, around MXN 500–700 per boat (check on the day)

Xochimilco trajinera boat ride

About 30 minutes by taxi. Agree the price before boarding.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 28 km · ≈ 1 h 39 min · ≈ MXN 355
4

19:00–20:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Check for an evening show.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday

3 nights · Food ★ Recommended length

Eaters who want markets, street stalls and long café afternoons.

Stay: Roma-Condesa. Leafy streets, cafés and bars; good for food and nightlife. Easy walking, short ride apps to the center.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 2,460
Taxis: ≈ MXN 1,307
Hotel: MXN 4,200–12,600

Day 1

Markets and the centre

Tickets ≈ MXN 390 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 322

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ MXN 91
1

09:00–10:00 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Go early. Busy and lively. Cash only at many stalls.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:15–11:00 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Short walk from the market.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

11:15–12:45 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Good break between meals.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1292 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

13:15–13:45 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Weekdays only. Quick look at the golden hall.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 215 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
5

17:00–17:45 · Around MXN 150–250 (check on the day)

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Sunset views, then dinner nearby.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ MXN 71

Day 2

Roma and Condesa eating day

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,050 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 160

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

11:00–13:00 · Free · food and drinks extra

Roma and Condesa street walk

Cafés, bakeries and leafy streets.

Open Streets open all day · cafés roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 660 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

13:15–14:00 · Coffee and a snack around MXN 100–200

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Lunch in the bookshop café.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 1076 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

16:00–19:00 · Around MXN 700–1200 per person (check on the day)

Street taco and market food tour

Book ahead. Bring cash and an appetite.
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

19:30–19:50 · Free to see from the street

Angel of Independence Landmark quest

Lit up in the evening. Watch the traffic.

Open Always visible · roundabout busy all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40

Day 3

Coyoacán and the boats

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,020 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 826

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 10 km · ≈ 39 min · ≈ MXN 136
1

10:00–12:00 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Market snacks and the plaza.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:30–14:00 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Timed tickets only.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday
Taxi · 18 km · ≈ 1 h 4 min · ≈ MXN 226
3

15:00–17:00 · Boats hired per hour, around MXN 500–700 per boat (check on the day)

Xochimilco trajinera boat ride

Food and drink on the boat. Agree the price first.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 26 km · ≈ 1 h 33 min · ≈ MXN 333
4

18:30–19:30 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Skip if you are full. Closes around 18:00, so check on the day.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 6 km · ≈ 26 min · ≈ MXN 91

3 nights · History ★ Recommended length

Travellers who want Aztec ruins, colonial churches and the story behind the city.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 700
Taxis: ≈ MXN 1,130
Hotel: MXN 2,700–8,400

Day 1

Aztec and colonial centre

Tickets ≈ MXN 90 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 254

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
1

09:00–10:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Start here before the heat.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:45–11:30 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Built partly from temple stone.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 206 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

11:45–12:45 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

See the Diego Rivera murals. Bring photo ID.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 1268 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

13:30–14:00 · Free entry · some exhibitions charge (check on the day)

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Short visit. Weekdays are calm.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 41
5

17:30–18:15 · Free to see · small fee for the lift to the top (check on the day)

Monument to the Revolution Landmark quest

Lift hours vary. Sunset is best.

Open Monument open daily · lift hours vary (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ MXN 53

Day 2

Guadalupe and the north

Tickets ≈ MXN 90 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 368

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 8 km · ≈ 33 min · ≈ MXN 116
1

09:00–10:00 · Free entry

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Landmark quest

Weekday mornings are quieter. Dress modestly.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–21:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 8 km · ≈ 33 min · ≈ MXN 117
2

12:00–13:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Check the mural hall.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 161 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

14:00–14:30 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Weekdays only. Two minutes from Bellas Artes.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 41
4

15:30–16:15 · Free entry

Biblioteca Vasconcelos Landmark quest

The floating shelves are the draw.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ MXN 54

Day 3

Chapultepec and Coyoacán

Tickets ≈ MXN 520 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 508

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 8 km · ≈ 31 min · ≈ MXN 109
1

09:00–12:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

National Museum of Anthropology Landmark quest

Closed Monday. The Aztec hall is the highlight.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1085 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

13:00–15:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

Chapultepec Castle Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Hilltop views over the city.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 11 km · ≈ 40 min · ≈ MXN 142
3

16:00–17:30 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Book a slot ahead.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

17:45–19:45 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Evening plaza and dinner.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 14 km · ≈ 50 min · ≈ MXN 177

4 nights · Culture

First-timers who want the big sights: Centro Histórico, Chapultepec museums, Coyoacán and Xochimilco at an easy pace.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 2,000
Taxis: ≈ MXN 577

Day 1

Centro Histórico on foot

Tickets ≈ MXN 190 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 120

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:00–09:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Start here to get your bearings. The plaza is huge and open all day.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
1

10:00–10:45 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Right next to the Zócalo. Weekday mornings are calmer.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:15–12:45 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Aztec ruins beside the cathedral. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 381 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

13:15–14:15 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Diego Rivera murals inside. Bring photo ID. Check it is open on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

15:00–16:00 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Late lunch at the market stalls. Go with an appetite and small cash.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)

Day 2

Palaces and a rooftop view

Tickets ≈ MXN 290 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 120

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–11:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Look up at the glass roof in the lobby.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 161 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:30–12:00 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

A short walk away. Golden interior, quick visit.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 158 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:15–12:45 · Free entry · some exhibitions charge (check on the day)

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Nearby colonial building with a grand courtyard.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 373 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

17:30–18:15 · Around MXN 150–250 (check on the day)

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Go up for sunset over the city. Check hours on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–22:00 (check on the day)

Day 3

Chapultepec museums

Tickets ≈ MXN 600 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 80

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

09:30–12:30 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

National Museum of Anthropology Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Pick two or three halls, not all of them.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1085 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

13:30–15:30 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

Chapultepec Castle Landmark quest

Walk up the hill in the park. Closed Monday. Bring water.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

16:30–17:30 · Around MXN 300–500 · guided visits only, book ahead (check on the day)

Casa Luis Barragán Landmark quest

Reservation only. Book ahead; slots fill up.

Open Visits by reservation only · usually Tue–Sun (check on the day)

Day 4

Coyoacán and Xochimilco

Tickets ≈ MXN 920 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 257

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

1

10:00–11:30 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Book a morning slot online in advance. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:00–14:00 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Plaza, churches and a long lunch. Weekday mornings are quieter.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi · 17 km · ≈ 1 h 1 min · ≈ MXN 217
3

15:00–17:00 · Boats hired per hour, around MXN 500–700 per boat (check on the day)

Xochimilco trajinera boat ride

About 30 minutes by taxi. Share a boat and agree the price first.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00 (check on the day)

4 nights · Food

Eaters who want markets, street tacos and café breaks, with the main sights slotted in between meals.

Stay: Roma-Condesa. Leafy streets, cafés and bars; good for food and nightlife. Easy walking, short ride apps to the center.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 2,450
Taxis: ≈ MXN 1,447
Hotel: MXN 5,600–16,800

Day 1

Markets and the Zócalo

Tickets ≈ MXN 1,090 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 273

Taxi from your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ MXN 80
1

09:00–09:45 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Walk the plaza before it gets hot.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

10:00–11:00 · Meals around MXN 60–150

Mercado de la Merced

Big working market. Try what looks busy and fresh.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 11 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:00–13:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Good break between meals.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ MXN 73
4

17:00–20:00 · Around MXN 700–1200 per person (check on the day)

Street taco and market food tour

Evening taco crawl. Say yes to the small stands.
Taxi back to your hotel · 1113 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40

Day 2

Roma and Condesa

Tickets ≈ MXN 150 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 237

1

11:00–13:00 · Free · food and drinks extra

Roma and Condesa street walk

Tree-lined streets, cafés and bakeries. Eat as you go.

Open Streets open all day · cafés roughly 08:00–22:00
Taxi · 660 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

14:00–14:45 · Coffee and a snack around MXN 100–200

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Bookshop café. Good coffee and cake stop.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 1294 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

18:30–18:50 · Free to see from the street

Angel of Independence Landmark quest

Photo stop when the monument is lit.

Open Always visible · roundabout busy all day
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 22 min · ≈ MXN 77
4

19:15–19:45 · Free entry

Parque Francisco Villa Landmark quest

Small park nearby for a stroll before dinner.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 23 min · ≈ MXN 80

Day 3

Coyoacán eats

Tickets ≈ MXN 920 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 714

Taxi from your hotel · 9 km · ≈ 36 min · ≈ MXN 127
1

10:00–11:30 · Around MXN 250–350 · buy online in advance (check on the day)

Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul) Landmark quest

Book ahead. Closed Monday.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–17:30 · closed Monday
Taxi · 797 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:00–14:00 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Market tostadas and street snacks around the plaza.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi · 17 km · ≈ 1 h 1 min · ≈ MXN 217
3

15:00–17:00 · Boats hired per hour, around MXN 500–700 per boat (check on the day)

Xochimilco trajinera boat ride

Boat ride with food vendors along the canals. Weekend mornings are busiest.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 26 km · ≈ 1 h 32 min · ≈ MXN 330

Day 4

Centro treats and a view

Tickets ≈ MXN 290 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 223

Taxi from your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ MXN 72
1

10:00–11:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Café inside for a quick stop.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1438 m · ≈ 10 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

12:00–13:00 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Bring photo ID. Check it is open on the day.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 1308 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

17:00–17:45 · Around MXN 150–250 (check on the day)

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Sunset view, then dinner nearby.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–22:00 (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 5 km · ≈ 21 min · ≈ MXN 71

4 nights · History

Visitors who want the deep story: Aztec ruins, colonial palaces, the Guadalupe basilica and a Teotihuacán day trip.

Stay: Centro Histórico. Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.

Tickets & tours: ≈ MXN 380
Taxis: ≈ MXN 1,168
Hotel: MXN 3,600–11,200

Day 1

Aztec and colonial Centro

Tickets ≈ MXN 90 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 160

Taxi from your hotel · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
1

09:00–10:30 · Around MXN 80–100 for adults (check on the day)

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Start with the ruins museum.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 466 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:00–11:45 · Free entry · small fee for the tower tour (check on the day)

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Built over the old sacred precinct. Weekday mornings are best.

Open Daily roughly 08:00–19:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 206 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:15–13:15 · Free entry · bring photo ID

National Palace Landmark quest

Murals tell the national story. Bring photo ID.

Open Daily roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed when official events happen (check on the day)
Taxi · 206 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
4

13:30–14:15 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Flag ceremony around 18:00 some days. Check on the day.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)

Day 2

Palaces and the Revolution

Tickets ≈ MXN 90 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 214

Taxi from your hotel · 1242 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
1

10:00–11:15 · Around MXN 80–100 for the museum · performances priced separately (check on the day)

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Marble palace with murals.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 10:00–18:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 161 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
2

11:30–12:00 · Free entry

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Short walk. Grand old post office.

Open Weekdays roughly 08:00–20:00 · Sat shorter (check on the day)
Taxi · 158 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

12:15–12:45 · Free entry · some exhibitions charge (check on the day)

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Old mining school, beautiful courtyard.

Open Daily roughly 10:00–18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ MXN 41
4

17:30–18:15 · Free to see · small fee for the lift to the top (check on the day)

Monument to the Revolution Landmark quest

Lift hours vary. Sunset is a good time.

Open Monument open daily · lift hours vary (check on the day)
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 16 min · ≈ MXN 53

Day 3

Guadalupe and Chapultepec

Tickets ≈ MXN 200 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 439

Taxi from your hotel · 8 km · ≈ 33 min · ≈ MXN 116
1

09:00–10:00 · Free entry

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Landmark quest

Major pilgrimage site. Weekday mornings are calmer.

Open Daily roughly 06:00–21:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 14 km · ≈ 51 min · ≈ MXN 179
2

12:00–15:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

National Museum of Anthropology Landmark quest

Closed Monday. Focus on the Aztec and Maya halls.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi · 1085 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ MXN 40
3

16:00–18:00 · Around MXN 90–110 for adults · free on Sundays for Mexican residents (check on the day)

Chapultepec Castle Landmark quest

Closed Monday. History museum with city views.

Open Tue–Sun roughly 09:00–17:00 · closed Monday
Taxi back to your hotel · 7 km · ≈ 30 min · ≈ MXN 104

Day 4

Teotihuacán day trip

Tickets ≈ MXN 0 pp · taxis ≈ MXN 355

1

07:30 · Free to walk

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Leave early for the pyramids. About an hour by bus or car. Check tours and opening times on the day.

Open Open 24 hours · flag ceremony around 08:00 and 18:00 (check on the day)
Taxi · 14 km · ≈ 50 min · ≈ MXN 177
2

16:00–18:00 · Free · cafés and markets cost extra

Coyoacán neighbourhood walk

Back in the city, a gentle walk and dinner in Coyoacán.

Open Best in daylight · plaza lively all day
Taxi back to your hotel · 14 km · ≈ 50 min · ≈ MXN 177

Swap in instead

Swap a city day for Teotihuacán: go early by bus or tour to climb the pyramids before the heat and crowds.
Add a day in Coyoacán for the Frida Kahlo museum (book tickets online) and the markets.
Take a boat (trajinera) at Xochimilco on a weekend; agree the price per boat before boarding.

Getting around

Metro: 12 lines, M$5-6 per ride, 05:00-00:00 weekdays; very crowded at rush hour.
Metrobús BRT and trolleybuses cover many main avenues; pay with a rechargeable card.
Taxis are white and magenta; agree the fare or use the meter, and prefer sitio stands at night.
Uber, DiDi and inDrive work widely and are cheap; check the plate before getting in.
Driving is slow and parking is hard; walking is best in Centro, Roma and Condesa.
Bikes: EcoBici bike-share has stations in central areas; helmets are not common.

Where to stay

Centro Histórico · ≈ MXN 900–2,800 a night
Walk to the Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes. Busy by day, quieter at night; use sitio taxis after dark.
Roma-Condesa · ≈ MXN 1,400–4,200 a night
Leafy streets, cafés and bars; good for food and nightlife. Easy walking, short ride apps to the center.
Polanco · ≈ MXN 2,500–7,500 a night
Upscale hotels near Chapultepec Park and the anthropology museum. Calm and walkable, pricier restaurants.
Coyoacán · ≈ MXN 1,100–3,200 a night
Colonial lanes, the Frida Kahlo house and markets. Slower pace; longer rides to the center.

Food & drink

Eat tacos al pastor from busy stalls; a few tacos cost M$60–120. Pick places with a crowd and turnover.
Markets are cheap and good: Mercado de San Juan and La Merced for produce, cheese and cooked food.
Try pozole, tamales, chilaquiles and tlayudas. Breakfast at a fonda is often M$80–150.
Drink only bottled or filtered water, and skip ice from street carts if your stomach is sensitive.
Book ahead for top restaurants in Roma and Polanco; walk-ins are hard on weekend nights.

Tips

The high altitude can cause fatigue or mild sickness on your first day — stay hydrated
Do not drink the tap water; always rely on bottled or heavily filtered water
Street food (tacos, tamales) is incredible, but choose stalls with a crowd of locals
Traffic is notoriously dense; plan extra time for car travel and use the Metro or Metrobús
Many world-class museums are closed on Mondays

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Visit the Guadalupe Shrine and Teotihuacan in one day
Stop at an authentic Mexican restaurant for lunch
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Mexico City: Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine Tour with Lunch

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Frida Kahlo Museum

Xochimilco

Float the canals of Xochimilco
Explore Coyoacan and the Frida Kahlo world
4,011 reviews · 4.5 rating

Full-day tourOptional lunch

CDMX: Xochimilco, Coyoacan with Frida Kahlo & Optional Lunch

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Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

See Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Guadalupe and Teotihuacan
History, faith and architecture in one trip
1,362 reviews · 4.7 rating

Full-day adventureThree sites

Mexico City: Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco & Basilica of Guadalupe

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National Museum of Anthropology

Explore the museum with an archaeologist
Learn the story of Mexico's ancient civilizations
101 reviews · 4.9 rating

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Anthropology Museum Tour with Archaeologist

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

Discover the marble palace and its murals
Learn the history of Mexico's cultural landmark
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Exclusive Tour of Palacio de Bellas Artes

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Souvenirs

Alebrije wooden figure

MXN 300–9001 piece, about 8–15 cm · estimate

Colorful carved wooden animal figures made in Oaxaca. They are sold widely in Mexico City as a folk-art souvenir.

Where: La Ciudadela crafts market

Look for hand-painted details and ask which village or artisan made the piece.

Mexican Talavera ceramic

MXN 200–6001 small cup or plate · estimate

Hand-painted pottery from Puebla, known for its blue and white designs. Mexico City shops carry it as a classic local craft.

Where: Fonart, Avenida Patriotismo

Certified authentic Talavera costs much more, so check for a certification mark before you pay.

Oaxaca mezcal

MXN 500–1200375–750 ml bottle · estimate

A distilled spirit made from agave in Mexico. Mezcal is a traditional drink, and Mexico City has many specialist shops for it.

Where: La Europea or Mis Mezcales

Check the producer, agave type, and place of origin on the label.

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Landmarks 33

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Zocalo

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City

National Palace

Chapultepec Castle

National Museum of Anthropology

Frida Kahlo Museum

Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Templo Mayor

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Angel of Independence

Cultural

Statue 1

Christian 2

Modern Architecture 1

Castle 1

Museum 3

Gate 1

Palace 3

Urban Hub 2

Ancient Site 1

Skyscraper 2

Traditional Village 1

Historical Square 1

Activities

Library 1

Amusement Park 7

Bookstore 1

Football Stadium 1

Theater 1

Food 1

Painting 2

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Plans

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

National Palace Landmark quest

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Mercado de la Merced

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Mercado de la Merced

Street taco and market food tour

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Roma and Condesa street walk

Angel of Independence Landmark quest

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

National Palace Landmark quest

Palacio Postal Landmark quest

Palacio de Minería Landmark quest

Mercado de la Merced

Monument to the Revolution Landmark quest

Zocalo (Plaza de la Constitución) Landmark quest

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

National Palace Landmark quest

Mercado de la Merced

Palacio de Bellas Artes Landmark quest

Mirador Torre Latinoamericana

Mercado de la Merced

Street taco and market food tour

Cafebrería El Péndulo Landmark quest

Roma and Condesa street walk

Angel of Independence Landmark quest

Templo Mayor Landmark quest

Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City Landmark quest

National Palace Landmark quest

Palacio Postal Landmark quest