Mexico City, Mexico

Things to Do in Mexico City, Mexico

Tacos, murals, and pyramids — a huge, delicious, underrated capital.

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Ideal length

4 days

Best time

March–May and October–November

Budget / day

$55–110 / person

Mexico City is one of the world’s great food capitals wrapped around world-class museums, leafy neighborhoods, and ancient pyramids on its doorstep.

Three or four days lets a group graze taquerías, tour Frida’s house, and day-trip to Teotihuacán — all for remarkable value.

Top things to do in Mexico City

Teotihuacán

★ 4.8$

Climb the Pyramid of the Sun (day trip).

Frida Kahlo Museum

★ 4.6$$

The Blue House in Coyoacán — book online.

Museo Nacional de Antropología

★ 4.8$

One of the world’s best museums.

Centro Histórico

★ 4.7

Zócalo, cathedral, and Templo Mayor ruins.

Chapultepec Park

★ 4.7

Castle, museums, and green space.

Where to eat & drink in Mexico City

A neighborhood taquería

★ 4.7$

Tacos al pastor for a dollar or two.

Mercado de San Juan

★ 4.5$$

Gourmet market for adventurous eaters.

Roma / Condesa

★ 4.6$$

Leafy streets of cafés, mezcalerías, and dinner spots.

A sample 4 days Mexico City itinerary

1Centro

  • •Morning: Zócalo + Templo Mayor
  • •Afternoon: Palacio de Bellas Artes
  • •Evening: Roma dinner

2Art + parks

  • •Morning: Anthropology Museum
  • •Afternoon: Chapultepec
  • •Evening: Condesa mezcal

3Coyoacán

  • •Morning: Frida Kahlo Museum
  • •Afternoon: Coyoacán market
  • •Evening: lucha libre

4Pyramids

  • •Teotihuacán day trip
  • •Climb the pyramids
  • •Evening: back to CDMX

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Money-saving tips for Mexico City

  • Eat where the lines are: street and market tacos are the best food in town for $1–2.
  • Use the metro (a few pesos a ride) or Uber, which is cheap and safe for groups splitting a car.
  • Many museums are free on Sundays for residents and cheap year-round — the Anthropology Museum is a few dollars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mexico City safe for tourists?

The main visitor areas (Roma, Condesa, Centro, Coyoacán) are well-touristed and fine with normal city caution. Use Uber at night rather than hailing cabs.

How do you get to Teotihuacán?

It’s about an hour out — take a tour, a bus from Terminal Norte, or split an Uber as a group.

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