Mexico City
Your getaway to Mexico City
Start with the essential: a slow morning at the Zócalo, cathedral bells and the smell of street tamales. Walk over to the Templo Mayor and get one great dose of the city's Aztec heart. Lunch is tacos al pastor at a busy stand — follow the crowd, trust the trompo. Spend the afternoon wandering Roma Norte, where art deco buildings shade bookshops and cafés. Chapultepec's castle gives you the view: park below, volcanoes on the horizon. A boat ride in Xochimilco one afternoon, all color, music, and floating snack vendors. Dinner somewhere with mezcal and mole, nothing fancy, everything delicious. One museum, done properly: the Anthropology Museum, two hours, no guilt. Evenings are for a plaza bench, an elote from a cart, and watching the city go by. You'll leave with a balanced taste of everything and a reason to return.
Places to love in Mexico City
Chapultepec Zoo
A large free zoo within Chapultepec Park housing diverse species including giant pandas. A popular family outing set among the city's largest green space.
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Arena México
The legendary home of lucha libre wrestling in Mexico City, hosting masked-wrestler matches in a lively, theatrical atmosphere. A must for fans of this quintessential Mexican spectacle.
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Taquería Orinoco
A popular Mexican taquería chain known for northern-style tacos al pastor and chicharrón, served late into the night. Travelers go for classic, affordable street-style tacos in a casual atmosphere.
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Pastelería Ideal
A vast, historic bakery in Mexico City's Centro filled with countless traditional Mexican pastries and cakes. Travelers go for the enormous selection and old-world atmosphere.
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Mercado de San Juan Pugibet
A famed gourmet market known for exotic ingredients, specialty meats, cheeses, and prepared foods. A destination for adventurous eaters and food lovers.
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Museo Nacional de Antropología
Mexico's premier anthropology museum, housing world-renowned collections of Mesoamerican artifacts including the Aztec Sun Stone. An essential destination for understanding the country's ancient cultures.
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La Casa De Toño
A popular chain serving traditional Mexican pozole, tacos and antojitos at affordable prices around the clock. A reliable stop for classic comfort food.
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Museo Jumex
A contemporary art museum housing one of Latin America's leading private collections, in a striking building in Polanco. A key stop for modern and contemporary art enthusiasts.
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Mercado Roma
A trendy gourmet food hall in the Roma neighborhood gathering many vendors, stalls, and eateries under one roof. Travelers go to sample varied Mexican and international dishes.
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