THINGS TO DO
This is the heart of Mexico City. We recommend you take time to walk around El Zocalo (the city’s main square), visiting the Cathedral, Palacio Nacional and Templo Mayor. Then walk towards Alameda Central to visit the Palacio Bellas Artes.
Good places for lunch in the area: Azul Historico and El Cardenal
Reforma is Mexico City’s most important and beautiful street. A great way to visit is to start in Polanco, walk to the anthropology museum (best museum in Mexico), walk around the Chapultepec park and go up to visit the castle (great views), then continue walking along reforma towards the Angel of Indepenence.
Located in the southern part of Mexico City, these two neighborhoods feel like a colonial towns within the city. In Coyoacan, walk around the main square and visit the Frida Kahlo museum (a must). If you go to San Angel, go on a Saturday morning and you’ll find Bazar del Sabado (a market of traditional handcrafts).
Good places for lunch in the area: San Angel Inn, Los Danzantes
This former Aztec city is one of Mexico’s most important archaeological sites. It is 60 km (40 mi) from the city center. It is beautifully preserved and worth the trip!
These are the city’s most popular neighborhoods and they are great for walking around and exploring.
In Polanco, walk around Parque Lincoln, Polanquito, and Masaryk Avenue, which are popular for shopping and restaurants.
Roma Norte and Condesa are know for their great restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries; the best areas are parquet México, Glorieta de Cibeles, and Alvaro Obregon Street, while the best restaurants are on Colima Street.
In southern Mexico City, a gritty working-class neighborhood gives way to the famous canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises while food vendors, artisans and mariachi bands float past. The atmosphere is festive, especially on weekends.