Our beautiful capital has a lot to offer! Whether you are alone, with friends or family you will always find something to do. Don't hesitate to ask us, we know Ciudad de México like the back of our hand!
The city is big, crowded and chaotic but once you dare to step out and explore, it won’t take long to discover there is magic in the mayhem. For those planning a visit, we’ve compiled a list of some of the greatest things to do in Mexico City that will help you discover the Mexican capital.
Before you set out to accomplish our list of the greatest things to do in Mexico City, remember that there’s no way to see and do everything in the city. There are hidden gems scattered far and wide all over this planet and no travel list can cover everything there is to do in a destination.
The Roma neighbourhood is a bit more hipster and almost has a Bohemian feel to it. There are several pretty streets lined with trees and you almost forget about the traffic and chaos in other parts of the city. This area also has a good selection of shops and restaurants and is located on the west side of the historic centre. Just some blocks away!
It is the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. Located in the area between Paseo de la Reforma and Mahatma Gandhi Street within Chapultepec Park in Mexico City, the museum contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun (or the Aztec calendar stone) and the Aztec Xochipilli statue. Assessments of the museum vary, with one considering it "a national treasure and a symbol of identity. The museum is the synthesis of an ideological, scientific, and political feat."Octavio Paz criticized the museum's making the Mexica (Aztec) hall central, saying the "exaltation and glorification of Mexico-Tenochtitlan transforms the Museum of Anthropology into a temple." Closes on mondays.
The main square in Mexico City is bigger than any square we’ve ever seen throughout our travels. You’ll find a giant Mexican flag right in the middle of it and there always seems to be something going on here whether it’s a protest, cultural event or concert. From here you can also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral with it's very intricate details, both inside and out.
The Azteca stadium is HUGE. If you're in the city while a soccer game is on, go for the experience. It is among the biggest football stadiums in the world and can be overwhelming when full! Tickets are available online and at the ticket office at the front of the stadium by the Azteca station.
So Many Flowers. The market of Jamaica is the city’s wholesale flower market and you can smell the flowers as soon as you walk into the warehouse. There are over 1,000 stalls selling fresh flowers and unique arrangements. It’s located slightly outside of the historic centre by the Jamaica metro station.
HOW TO GET TO THE PYRAMIDS OF TEOTIHUACAN: Get a tour or a Driver service (round trip). Its not easy to find Uber or taxis once you are there. A driver service allows you to go at your own pace, you can bring your food and drinks with you.
Admission to the site of the pyramids was $65 pesos. So, unless you can find a tour that will charge less than $14 USD including the cost of admission, it is definitely cost effective to visit the pyramids without a tour.
- Arrive early to avoid being out in the heat all afternoon because there isn't much shade. Admission on Sundays is free to residents of Mexico so I would avoid weekends altogether if possible .
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the day, pack plenty of water and give yourself time to explore the grounds. We were probably at the site for 3-4 hours and, once you add the travel time, the day was a lot longer than we had expected it to be!
- Arrive early!