Discover the best hotels, restaurants, and things to do in Mexico City with this travel editorcurated guide.
If you want to know what is going on in Mexico, start with Mexico City."
Museums, cultural experiences,top-rated hotels, and incredible food can be found around every corner in CDMX.
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Museum hop through town, stopping at Museo Frida Kahlo, Castillo de Chapultepec, and Museo Soumaya.
Here are our top recommendations for travelers in this incredible capital city.
This hotel is consistently voted one of thebest hotels in Mexico City in 2022by T+L readers.
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In January 2024, the hotel rolled out eight new Garden Suites.
The 27-room boutique hotel is pet-friendly and offers continental breakfast each morning.
It was voted the No.
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Even some of the furniture is upcycled, giving the hotel an eclectic (yet still luxurious) feel.
“Within the Zocalo, you’ll see symbolic buildings from pre-Colombian, colonial, and contemporary Mexico.”
A ticket to this museum also gives you entry to Diego Rivera’sMuseo Anahuacalli, a 15-minute drive away.
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Not-to-miss works include Auguste Rodin’s “La Porte de l’Enfer” and “The Thinker.”
Head to the park’s main plaza to watch break dancers, musicians, and quinceneras collide.
Be sure to bring some cash, as not all vendors accept credit cards.
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Shop for vintage clothes, old-school vinyls, and handmade patches from various storefronts, all under one roof.
Panaderia Rosetta
This spot may have gotten viral social media fame but it’s far from gimmicky.
Lines build up quickly here thanks to tourists and locals, alike but it’s worth the wait.
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If you’re looking for a true, traditional Mexican meal, you’ll find it here.
Trytacos de chicharron,bistec, oral pastor, all served up on flaky flour tortillas.
According to Rabinor, the sunniest and driest months are the end of October through March.
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With a wide selection ofgreat hotels across several must-visit neighborhoods, you’ll be spoiled for options.
In late October, you’ll see Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations and decor.
Orange and pink marigolds pop up all over town, adorning altars to the city’s departed.
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Eachalcaldiaismade up ofcolonias, or neighborhoods.
Below are five that are popular with guests.
Originally a middle-class residential neighborhood, it was left destroyed after a massive earthquake rocked Mexico City in 1985.
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(Rabinor swears by Waze to manage the congestion and traffic.)
you’re able to also rent bikes from the city’sEcobiciprogram, or apps likeDezba.
Trains:Mexico City’s Metro system is one of the most expansive and affordable in the world.
Buy a reloadable card to get around (for 15 pesos, or about 75 cents).
Each ride costs five pesos, which is roughly 20 cents.
Note that both the Metro and Metrobus have women-only cars, and that they usually have separate boarding zones.
Buses:In Mexico City’s central neighborhoods and wherever the Metro doesn’t go, the Metrobus does.
At the same bus stops, you may see non-city buses or vans taking passengers.
If you’re curious where these go, they’ll have their stops scrawled on the windshield.
Ride service:Uber, Beat, and Cabify are just a few of the rideshare apps in town.
