First-time Mexico City: everything you REALLY must know
Discover the magic of Mexico City, a sprawling metropolis where ancient history meets vibrant modern culture. This guide covers essential historical sites like Teotihuacan and the Templo Mayor, world-class museums, and the lively, colorful neighborhoods that make CDMX unforgettable.
Teotihuacan
An amazing archaeological site with pyramids that you can climb.
Xochimilco
An area with canals and colorful boats where you can enjoy music and drinks.
Museo Frida Kahlo
The Frida Kahlo Museum is located in the house where she grew up, but it can be a little overpriced and crowded.
Museo Nacional de Antropología
A must-see museum with the biggest collection of artifacts from the pre-columbian civilization, including the Aztecs, Mayans and Olmecs.
Museo de Arte Popular
An underrated medium-sized museum that focuses entirely on folkloric Art and handcrafts, making it a perfect introduction to Mexican culture.
Palacio Nacional
A government building where the most famous mural by Diego Rivera is located, but you need a reservation to enter.
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
A museum where you can see a very famous mural by Diego Rivera if you don't have a ticket to the National Palace.
Museo Dolores Olmedo
One of the locations where you can see works by Frida Kahlo.
Museo de Arte Moderno
One of the locations where you can see works by Frida Kahlo.
Templo Mayor
The foundational ruins of a pyramid-like structure that was destroyed by the Spanish Conquistadors, with an adjacent building with numerous artifacts.
Torre Latinoamericana
One of the tallest office buildings that will give you a 360-degree panoramic view of Mexico City.
Zócalo
The impressive main square of Mexico City.
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México
The largest and oldest Metropolitan Cathedral in Latin America, adjacent to the Zocalo.
Bosque de Chapultepec
A huge city park that is home to many museums and small attractions, as well as a beautiful castle on top of the hill, where you can escape if you find the city a bit much.
El Centro
The area around the main square with a lot of government buildings, monuments, and museums that is a really convenient base for sightseeing, but can feel empty at night.
La Condesa
A very residential and beautiful neighborhood with lots of parks that is a little bit upscale and hipstery, with craft beers, specialty coffee and sushi.
Roma
A very residential and beautiful neighborhood with lots of parks that is a little bit upscale and hipstery, located next to La Condesa.